Democrats and Republicans telegraph their strategies for the first public impeachment hearings, and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg prepares to enter the Democratic primary. Then veterans’ advocate Paul Rieckhoff talks to Tommy about veterans policy and how America treats those who serve.
Pod Save America: Paul Rieckhoff talks to Tommy Vietor about veterans policy
The Brief
→ Four things from today’s episode
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Why Danny enlisted instead of commissioning. and what soldier care taught her about leadership
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The interdisciplinary path from philosophy to psychology to. The interdisciplinary path from philosophy to psychology to law to forensic psychology, and why a prosecutor needs all of it
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Running an independent campaign while Spokane County burned. 800 structures gone, 60,000 displaced, voters still turning in ballots
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The toxin exposure story national media missed. paints, insulation, fumes, and why recovery takes generations
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