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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

Paul Rieckhoff

November 11, 2021

The Brief

→ Four things from today’s episode
01

Why Danny enlisted instead of commissioning. and what soldier care taught her about leadership

02

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

03

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

Show Notes

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/

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