The Department of Veteran Affairs’ report last year showing a staggering decline in suicides among military veterans seemed to bring encouraging news — still, that figure was disputed by advocates, who say the undercounting of suicides painted a rosier picture than reality offers. Paul Rieckhoff, founder of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, joins Chuck to detail the state of veterans’ mental health as the nation nears Memorial Day.
The Chuck Toddcast: The mental health crisis among veterans, with Paul Rieckhoff
The Brief
→ Four things from today’s episode
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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
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Seth Bodnar in Montana. why the Green Beret independent can win, and why the Democrat in the race is the actual spoiler
