Recent Posts
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‘Bad paper’ discharges with Tyson Manker – Ep 11.0
Being honorably discharged from the military is the reality most veterans face. They receive all benefits from their time in service and help from the VA with healthcare and other […]
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Whistleblowers and the US military – Ep 10.5
Whistleblowers are a divided and dense topic. Bringing up Edward Snowden or Chelsea Manning generally invites conflict, especially for those who work in national security. However, our government has worked […]
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The return of John Bolton and deported veterans – Ep 10.0
Wow, these last few weeks have had so much news for Danny and I to comb through. The gas attack in Douma and our government’s response, John Bolton becoming national […]
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So many nukes, so little humanity – US nuclear weapons policy – Ep 9.5
Nuclear weapons are a complicated and pretty morose topic. Most of what Americans know about our nuclear capabilities comes more from movies and TV than actual news and content. We […]
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Interview with Iona Craig of the Intercept – Part 2 – Ep 9.0
Here’s Part 2 of our in-depth interview with Iona Craig of The Intercept on all things Yemen. Thanks to Iona for taking so much time to talk with us and […]
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Interview with Iona Craig of The Intercept – Part 1 – Ep 8.5
Journalism commitment comes in a variety of forms. I’ve spent a lot of my time searching and reading news from all kinds of sources. And as such, I read a […]
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AFRICOM under the microscope – Ep. 8.0
In Ep 8.0, Danny and Henri take the FOH lens back to Africa, as they attempt to make sense of new information (and lack thereof) on both the Niger ambush […]
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American adventures in militarism – Bonus Ep 1
Here is our first bonus episode!! This one first appeared on Patreon only, but Danny and I wanted you all to have a chance to see a bonus episode without […]
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Bombs, bullets, and bandages in a global market – the military industrial complex – Ep 7.5
Our national defense is an important subject for every American. And certainly, not the least of which is how our capitalist society supports and enables our military, spending billion of […]
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Ep 7.0 – Iranian protests and the hatred of Tom Cotton – Fortress On A Hill (FOH) Podcast
This week, we take a look at a new report on Veterans Affairs (VA) mental health care from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, then discuss a story […]
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