Policy Vets
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.
Episodes
61 episodes
Chef Robert Irvine is Helping Veterans
You've seen him on Food Network, but he is much more than a TV chef. His support for veterans might surprise you.
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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41:36
How to be a military survivor with TAPS and MAJ (Ret) Bonnie Carroll
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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37:39
AbilityOne and Veterans working together
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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28:02
The Brain Behind The Warrior Games
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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41:35
The Ukraine Rescue Operation - Benjamin Hall
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 cove...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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42:17
Bringing Vets to the Hill
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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43:42
Making the Environment Safer to Prevent Veteran Suicide
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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31:56
Improving the Performance of Warriors
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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46:02
The Presumption of Asbestos Trusts Are Fast-Tracking Awards to Veterans
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, v...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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27:58
Paralyzed Veterans of America Is Changing the Lives of Women Veterans
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 initiati...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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38:28
Veteran Treatment Courts and Their Impact
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 mentor...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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42:43
No One Left Behind - The Mission of POW/MIA Accounting
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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46:27
Special Edition - Remembering Garry Augustine and John Sommer
A tribute to two great veteran advocates.
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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8:17
MilitaryTimes Leo Shane reports on the VA
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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42:42
Vindman Speaks on Ukraine
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 democr...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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41:23
The Library of Congress is Capturing Veterans History
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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41:51
Cannibas is coming to the Federal Government
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 resc...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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37:32
The House is Making Headway in Veterans Affairs
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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44:59
Operation Backbone is Carrying a Heavy Load for Veterans as well as the VA
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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29:13
Foreign Threats, GWOT Memorial, Wartime Injuries, and Sexual Assault
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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29:09
The CHIP IN Act and Public Private Partnerships
Representative Don Bacon discusses the value of Public Private Partnerships using, as a model, the CHIP IN for Vets Act, which supported the building of a new Omaha VA Clinic, saving taxpayers millions of dollars.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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31:59
How Does the VA Continue to Innovate and Compete Moving Forward
Rob Thomas, who is the former Assistant Secretary for Information Technology & Chief Information Officer (SES) for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, talks with Secretary Shulkin and Lou about his time at VA, how the Cerner implementa...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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41:50
Season 2 Opener with Dr. David Shulkin and Lou Celli
Today, Secretary Shulkin and Lou Celli discuss what is coming up for Policy Vets as they work to keep policy issues on track, post-pandemic.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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13:31
Human Connection to reduce Veteran Suicide and Helping Afghan Refugees
Dr. Keita Franklin, the Chief Clinical Officer at Loyal Source, joins Dr. Shulkin and Lou as they discuss the impact the VA has had in reducing Veteran Suicide, and also discuss the work she is doing to help Afghan Refugees, as well as the Colu...
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34:58
The Nightmares of Air Travel for Paralyzed Veterans
Heather Ansley, the Executive Director for Government Relations for the Paralyzed Veterans of America discusses the antiquated approach that airlines have taken towards paralyzed members of society. She discusses specific stories and how import...
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