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Vetted Conversations
Welcome to Vetted Conversations, where we explore the foundations, workings, and challenges of American self-governance with events, quality dialogue, and through our podcast. Our mission is to equip you with the knowledge and insights needed to become informed and engaged citizens, actively participating in safeguarding our liberties and freedoms.
Episodes
60 episodes
Military Influencing America to Do Better
Air Force spouse, former special education teacher, and content creator Erin Muhlenbeck sat down with us at Flag Day to discuss what it really means to be part of the military family. From challenging the "dependa" stereotype to revealing the $...
Service Doesn't Stop - Veterans Uniting Americans Through Service
Recorded at the 2026 Flag Day Convening in Washington, D.C., this episode brings together three veteran and military-connected leaders working across different organizations to discuss how they're building bridges and fostering civic engagement...
”What can VMF do for America?” - The 2025 VCHI and Corporate ERGs
What does it take for veterans and military families to keep serving after leaving the uniform? Guy Kiyokawa, VP at Leidos and former Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and Leo Marin, co-founder of Beneath the Service, join us to break do...
Everyone Can Be a Patriot - Between Two Flags
Meet James L McCormick II and his son James McCormick III—two Army veterans showing that service doesn't end when the uniform comes off. A retired Captain and current Executive Director of Government Affairs at Vietnam Veterans of America, Jame...
Public Service Leaders | Veterans in Different Levels of Government
Recorded live at the 2026 Flag Day Convening, this panel brings together three leaders who've carried the values of service from the military into the halls of government. Colorado State Senate President Leroy Garcia, military spouse and Capito...
"Come Hell or High Water" - Administering the 2020 Election during the COVID-19 Epidemic
The people running your elections aren't strangers in some distant office. They're your neighbors, little league coaches, and crossing guards - and a lot of them are veterans and military family members.Recorded live at our 2026 Flag Day...
“Civics Not Politics” Veterans Leading in the Nonpartisan Election Space
When veterans show up to protect our elections, they're not picking a side, they're keeping a promise.In this episode, we sit down with two leaders who are channeling the credibility and commitment of the veteran and military f...
SEASON 4 EPISODE 17 | Still in the Game with Jon Brace
Losing a leg in 2020 could have been the end of John Brace's athletic story. Instead, it was the beginning of a new one. In this episode, Anil sits down with Marine Corps veteran and wheelchair football quarterback John Brace, who joined the Mo...
SEASON 4 EPISODE 16 | Protecting the Mind After the Game with BetterBrain
Eleven years of professional football leaves a mark and former defensive end Patrick Kerney has spent a lot of time thinking about what that mark might look like decades from now. In this episode, Anil sits down with Patrick and Tom Latkovic, c...
SEASON 4 EPISODE 15 | Growing Up Military with KevOnStage
Kevin Fredericks, known to the internet as KevOnStage, is a comedian and content creator who has built a massive following on laughs. But in this episode, he brings something else too. Sitting down with guest host and Army veteran Jermaine Clar...
SEASON 4 EPISODE 14 | The Fight After the Fight with Mark Kerr
Former world-ranked UFC heavyweight champion Mark Kerr knows what it's like to compete in front of 60,000 fans and he knows what it's like when the roar goes quiet. In this conversation, Anil sits down with the subject of The Smashing Machine t...
SEASON 4 EPISODE 13 | Everyone Deserves a Team with Khalid Cannon
Anil sits down with Khalid Cannon, Executive Director of Put Me In, an organization on a mission to make sure kids with incarcerated parents don't have to sit on the sidelines.Khalid's story is as compelling as the work he's doing. Growi...
SEASON 4 EPISODE 12 | Brotherhood on Both Sides with NFL Defensive End Jake Martin
Former Washington Commanders defensive end Jake Martin joins Anil from Radio Row at Super Bowl LX for a conversation that goes well beyond the football field.Jake opens up about what it took to push through a tough season, the culture Co...
SEASON 4 EPISODE 11 | Family, Football & the Power of a Story: A Double Feature with Erin Coscarelli & Bron Heussenstamm
We're celebrating the Season 4 halfway mark with a double feature — two conversations, two incredible guests, two hosts, and one common thread: service.First, Nate Boyer sits down with sports journalist and NFL Network host Erin Coscarel...
SEASON 4 EPISODE 10 | First Down on Literacy with Hendon Hooker
New York Jets quarterback Hendon Hooker joins us live from Media Row at Super Bowl LX for a conversation about leadership, literacy, and investing in the next generation. Hendon shares how his father instilled a love of reading from an early ag...
SEASON 4 EPISODE 9 | Rachel Hale, A Voice for the Nation
In this episode, we chat with singer/songwriter Rachel Hale for a conversation about family, patriotism, and what it means to carry a legacy of service. A finalist on American Idol, Rachel has spent her career using her voice to honor this coun...
SEASON 4 EPISODE 8 | The Ministry of Proximity with Clint Bruce
In this episode, we're joined by former Navy SEAL, NFL player, and social entrepreneur Clint Bruce for a conversation about what it really means to perform, lead, and serve.From the football field to the battlefield to the boardroom, Cli...
SEASON 4 EPISODE 7 | Service, Sports, and Supporting Our Troops
In this episode, we’re joined by retired Army Lieutenant General and CEO of the USO, Mike Linnington, along with NFL stars and USO Global Ambassadors Vince Wilfork and Aaron Jones, for a conversation about what it really means to show up for ou...
SEASON 4 EPISODE 6 | The Power of Salute to Service with the Bob Woodruff Foundation
In this episode, we’re joined by Anne Marie Dougherty, CEO of the Bob Woodruff Foundation, to talk about the impact of the NFL’s Salute to Service program and the powerful moment when veteran and military family focused nonprofits came together...
SEASON 4 EPISODE 5 | An Overall Legend: Rob Riggle
This episode is a short, but sweet one as we have actor, comedian, Marine Corps veteran, die-hard Chiefs fan and overall legend Rob Riggle. We chat about his prediction for Super Bowl LX (spoiler alert: he was right), Pat’s Run with our friends...
SEASON 4 EPISODE 4 | It all starts with an idea: Finding your new mission with BJ Ganem
In this episode, we sit down with Marine Corps veteran BJ Ganem, founder of Sierra Delta, to talk about the experiences that shaped both his service and his mission after the military.BJ shares the story behind starting Sierra Delta and ...
SEASON 4 EPISODE 3 | 58 Years of Combined Service: 3 Veterans on the Impact of Wounded Warrior Project
In today’s episode, we sit down with Wounded Warrior Project’s Joe Allen Lloyd and Loaman “Nelly” Nelson, two Navy veterans who first met more than 20 years ago and recently attended Super Bowl LX courtesy of WWP.Joe and Nelly share thei...
SEASON 4 EPISODE 2 | TAPS: How Sports Can Help With Healing Families of the Fallen
In this episode, we sit down with TAPS Sports and Entertainment leaders, Diana Roday Hosford and Jessica Harper, to discuss their mission of supporting families of the fallen. From sports programs and mentorship to education benefits and policy...
SEASON 4 EPISODE 1 | TWO VIETNAM VETERANS WHO MET THROUGH CONTINUED SERVICE
In this episode, we talk with Craig Jones and Michael Mabes, two Vietnam veterans who didn't meet during their time in service, but their paths were shaped by it. Craig served as a Green Beret medic during the Tet Offensive. Michael served i...
SEASON 3 EPISODE 17 | Former NFL Player Ahman Green
In this episode of Vetted Conversations, former NFL star and Green Bay Packers all-time leading rusher Ahman Green joins us from Radio Row to discuss his latest ventures in gaming, athlete-led media, and community-driven Esports. As a ...
