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The Veteran (Semi) Professional Podcast: Ep. 106: Starting a Nation-Wide Veteran Service Organization and Bringing Independent Thought to Media with Paul Rieckhoff

The Brief

→ Four things from today’s episode
01

Live from the Canyon of Heroes. two million people, FDNY Ladder 10, and fans from Sydney for the Knicks parade

02

Why Paul calls Trump's Iran framework a 'losing deal'. and why Pence and Haley are saying it too

03

'Fair to your enemies'. the curious phrase that gave the whole deal away

04

Operation Midnight Hammer and the gap between 'we obliterate. Operation Midnight Hammer and the gap between 'we obliterated it' and what's actually still standing

Paul Rieckhoff is a legend in the veteran community:

Host, Independent Americans podcast
Author, Chasing Ghosts
Founder and President, Righteous Media
Founder, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America

We talk:
– Current problems facing the veteran community and what can be done
– Why we need more independent voices in media
– The importance of veterans continuing to lead and serve
– Starting a nonprofit and then a media company

https://theveteranpro.com/the-veteran-semi-professional-podcast/