NEW EPISODE · JULY 29, 2026 · EP 586
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Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast – Veterans Group Leader: Hegseth Misses Military Reason For Diversity

The Brief

→ Four things from today’s episode
01

Why Huntsville. Rocket City, USA — is the perfect backdrop for an independent American message of unity and innovation

02

The case for passing the Lindsey Graham Ukraine Support Bill. The case for passing the Lindsey Graham Ukraine Support Bill now, while Zelensky is in DC and the moment is unified

03

Ukraine has the Russians on the run. and the US is in a de facto war with Moscow whether Washington admits it or not

04

Seth Bodnar in Montana. why the Green Beret independent can win, and why the Democrat in the race is the actual spoiler

On Veterans Day, we explore recent changes to the US military under Pete Hegseth.

On Today’s Show:
Paul Rieckhoff, independent national security, veterans affairs and political analyst, host of the Independent Americans podcast, founder & CEO, Independent Veterans of America, co-founder of American Veterans for Ukraine, founder of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), discusses how vets are viewing the changes Pete Hegseth is making to the armed forces, and how well they feel they are being taken care of under Hegseth and the Trump administration.

https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/bl-daily-politics-podcast/articles/veterans-group-leader-hegseth-misses-military-reason-for-diversity