Policy Vets
Business & Economics Podcasts
The veteran policy community needed a common, nonpartisan space to discuss current and future policy decisions that affect our nation's military and veteran community. From access to healthcare and earned benefits, to illnesses caused from service related toxic exposure, depression and suicide, transition and educational programs, Policy Vets gathers the top experts in the industry in one place to vet policy for vets.Board Executive Chairmen The Honorable Dr. David Shulkin and Executive Director Louis Celli explain why Policy Vets is needed today.
Location:
United States
Description:
The veteran policy community needed a common, nonpartisan space to discuss current and future policy decisions that affect our nation's military and veteran community. From access to healthcare and earned benefits, to illnesses caused from service related toxic exposure, depression and suicide, transition and educational programs, Policy Vets gathers the top experts in the industry in one place to vet policy for vets.Board Executive Chairmen The Honorable Dr. David Shulkin and Executive Director Louis Celli explain why Policy Vets is needed today.
Twitter:
@policyvets
Language:
English
Contact:
2023413777
Website:
http://www.policyvets.org/
Email:
info@policyvets.org
Episodes
Chef Robert Irvine is Helping Veterans
7/18/2022
You've seen him on Food Network, but he is much more than a TV chef. His support for veterans might surprise you.
Duration:00:41:36
How to be a military survivor with TAPS and MAJ (Ret) Bonnie Carroll
6/2/2022
Bonnie Carroll talks about what it means to be a military survivor for American as well as foreign serving military, and how TAPS is helping around the world and in Ukraine.
Duration:00:37:39
AbilityOne and Veterans working together
5/27/2022
Michael Monteferrante, CEO of Envision Corp; and Patrick Lindsey, President of LC Industries talk about how the AbilityOne program works, how veterans are playing a major roll in AbilityOne companies, and where the program goes from here.
Duration:00:28:02
The Brain Behind The Warrior Games
5/20/2022
John Wordin, who helped create the Warrior Games, gives hope to many Veterans. He combined fitness, rehabilitation, and suicide prevention programs to create an app for overall well being.
Duration:00:41:35
The Ukraine Rescue Operation - Benjamin Hall
5/6/2022
Seaspray is an active operative with Save our Allies, (https://saveourallies.org/), and speaks to us about the rescue operation to save the Fox News journalist, Benjamin Hall, as well as other operations. Because he works under cover, his voice was modified to protect his identity.
Duration:00:42:17
Bringing Vets to the Hill
4/29/2022
Justin Brown, CEO of the Nimitz Group, and founder of HillVets, talks about how his organization works to enhance the voice of veterans on Capitol Hill, through internships and job placement.
Duration:00:43:42
Making the Environment Safer to Prevent Veteran Suicide
4/22/2022
Philip Ross, the Chairman of the Design in Mental Health Network, based in the United Kingdom, talks about the importance of improving clinical standards for safety, thereby preventing suicide in health care facilities.
Duration:00:31:56
Improving the Performance of Warriors
4/15/2022
RADM (Ret) Tony Kurta, former Acting Undersecretary for Personnel and Readiness for the Department of Defense (DoD), talks about human performance at the DoD, and how to improve the performance of warriors.
Duration:00:46:02
The Presumption of Asbestos Trusts Are Fast-Tracking Awards to Veterans
4/8/2022
Geoffrey Bestor, former Staff Director of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, is now an attorney who helps veterans with asbestos-related diseases access funds without going through the VA. Because their exposure is presumed, veterans are often awarded thousands of dollars.
Duration:00:27:58
Paralyzed Veterans of America Is Changing the Lives of Women Veterans
4/1/2022
Anne Robinson and Tammy Jones from the Paralyzed Veterans of America speak to Military Sexual Trauma, as well as their own stories in the service. Additionally, they discuss the Anita Bloom Women Veterans Committee as the first women's initiative in the Veteran Service Organizations in the country, while encouraging women to register for VA services.
Duration:00:38:28
Veteran Treatment Courts and Their Impact
3/25/2022
Judge Halee Weinstein, an Administrative Judge for Baltimore City's District Court, discusses her role in Veteran Treatment Courts, which decrease recidivism and provide alternatives to the standard prosecution systems, while emphasizing mentorship and the special needs of veterans.
Duration:00:42:43
No One Left Behind - The Mission of POW/MIA Accounting
3/18/2022
MajGen (Ret.) Kelly McKeague, the Director of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency speaks to the incredible work of recovery, remains, and identification that the DoD goes through to ensure no one is left behind.
Duration:00:46:15
Special Edition - Remembering Garry Augustine and John Sommer
3/15/2022
A tribute to two great veteran advocates.
Duration:00:08:17
MilitaryTimes Leo Shane reports on the VA
3/11/2022
Leo Shane of Military Times discusses the community of reporting on the US Department of Veterans Affairs, the potential for medical center closures, and politics surrounding veterans issues.
Duration:00:42:42
Vindman Speaks on Ukraine
3/4/2022
Lt. Col. (Ret.) Alexander Vindman, the former Director for European Affairs for the United States National Security Council, gives us a history lesson on Ukraine and Russia, speaks to Putin's miscalculations, and talks about the power of democracy. Additionally, he talks about the dangers while giving potential outcomes regarding the current war in Ukraine.
Duration:00:41:22
The Library of Congress is Capturing Veterans History
2/25/2022
Kerry Ward and Lisa Taylor of the Library of Congress Veterans History Project talk about the value and progress of the Veterans History Project, which is preserving the voice of veterans for the sake of ourselves, and our progeny.
Duration:00:41:51
Cannibas is coming to the Federal Government
2/18/2022
Dr. Steve Groff, Founder and Chairman of Groff North America speaks about how he became one of the first companies to sell cannabis to the Federal government, and how it will benefit veterans and others as he works to promote the study and rescheduling of the plant.
Duration:00:37:32
The House is Making Headway in Veterans Affairs
2/11/2022
Rep. Mark Takano, Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, speaks about the progress the House is making in ensuring veterans needs are taken care of. He speaks about the relation to the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act to Burn Pits, and how the 4th mission of the VA can serve to augment U.S. capabilities, even with non-veterans.
Duration:00:44:59
Operation Backbone is Carrying a Heavy Load for Veterans as well as the VA
2/4/2022
Mike Sformo, CEO and Founder of Operation Backbone shares how he advocates for the most advanced medical devices & innovations for our military and civilian medical sectors, bringing mental and physical relief to many veterans.
Duration:00:29:13
Foreign Threats, GWOT Memorial, Wartime Injuries, and Sexual Assault
1/28/2022
Senator Joni Ernst has the floor as she speaks about the potential Ukraine conflict, as well as other threats. She discusses the importance of the Global War on Terror Memorial, as well as our need to keep wartime injuries and sexual assault at the forefront.
Duration:00:29:09