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Vol. VII · No. 490Sunday Edition
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Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast – Veterans Group Leader: Hegseth Misses Military Reason For Diversity

The Brief

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Why the attacks on Sen. Mark Kelly are a direct assault on f. Why the attacks on Sen. Mark Kelly are a direct assault on free speech for 2M+ military retirees

02

The worst ceasefire in history. U.S. F-18s firing on Iranian tankers in the Strait of Hormuz

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Trump says $200-a-barrel oil is worth it. Ohio gas already at $4.99

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Friday news dump. 162 'new' UAP files released as Epstein pressure builds on the Hill

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