Vetted Conversations

Vetted Conversations Helping educate veterans and their families about our rights and responsibilities as citizens.

Vetted Conversations is a podcast created by We the Veterans & Military Families to help Americans - especially the veteran community - better understand their rights and responsibilities as citizens and how they can get involved to reinforce our constitutional republic and representative democracy. We are focused on bringing Americans together to help create a more perfect union. This podcast was

formerly titled Vet our Democracy and was rebranded with the launch of Season 2 to reflect our expanded goals.

09/02/2026

Air Force spouse Erin Muhlenbeck joins us to talk about the "dependa" stereotype, the $1 billion in unpaid labor military spouses give to the DoD every year, and the backlash she faces, sometimes from her own community, for telling the truth online.

Community. Leadership. Authenticity over approval.

New episode out now 🔗 https://youtu.be/U3ED_YFyarw

08/20/2026

This week's episode brings together three veteran leaders talking about unity across divides.

Hear from Brian Von Herbulis (The Brickyard), Heather Kelly (Travis Manion Foundation), and Gabby Kubinyi (Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW) as they share how they stay people-first and support Gold Star families.

Listen to the full episode 🔗 https://youtu.be/vXkmeZfjaeY?si=713Zvi2lafTL0ZHk

08/17/2026

In this week's episode, Guy Kiyokawa, Leidos VP & former Asst. Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and Leo Marin, Co-Founder of Beneath the Service, get honest about what's working and what's broken in veteran hiring.

Listen now! https://youtu.be/0sX7d-CYk60

08/12/2026

Two generations. Two veterans. One family showing us what continued service looks like. 🇺🇸

On this week's episode, James L. McCormick II, retired Army Captain & now leading government affairs at VVA, and his son James McCormick III, Army veteran & local volunteer in West Virginia, open up about service, family, and disagreeing without division.

James Sr. shares how watching his own sons deploy changed the way he shows up for veterans coming home. Together, they get into something the country needs right now: how to disagree without division.

🎧 Listen now: https://linktr.ee/vettedconversations

08/04/2026

Our newest Vetted Conversations episode brings together three leaders who carried their military values straight into public office: former Colorado State Senate President & Marine Corps veteran Leroy Garcia, Capitol Hill veteran Heba Abdelaal, and Loudoun County Supervisor and retired Air Force colonel Michael Turner.

They open up about the moments that shaped them, the lines they've had to walk, and what it really means to serve your community.

Watch the full episode now! https://youtu.be/BNqFS44dcn8

For Air Force veteran and Miller County Clerk Missouri, Clinton Jenkins, running an election isn't all that different fr...
07/23/2026

For Air Force veteran and Miller County Clerk Missouri, Clinton Jenkins, running an election isn't all that different from serving in the military. You train, plan for the unexpected, and stay ready for whatever comes your way.

That same mindset is why we're hosting Come Hell or High Water on August 27 in Houston to discuss how communities keep elections running through hurricanes, floods, and natural disasters.

Give the episode a listen, and if you want to experience this in person, visit our website to learn more about our event in Houston. https://youtu.be/hxJg0M39ySI

Army veteran and longtime election administrator Tim Benyo shares how preparing for an election reminds him of preparing...
07/22/2026

Army veteran and longtime election administrator Tim Benyo shares how preparing for an election reminds him of preparing for a military mission: train, plan, and be ready for anything.

That preparation matters even more when disasters strike. Join us in Houston on August 27 for Come Hell or High Water, where we'll explore how election officials keep elections running through hurricanes, floods, and natural disasters.

Hear more in the latest episode. Listen now. https://youtu.be/hxJg0M39ySI

"The best thing we can do is invite people in."Pinal County - Government Recorder and Air Force veteran Dana Lewis belie...
07/21/2026

"The best thing we can do is invite people in."

Pinal County - Government Recorder and Air Force veteran Dana Lewis believes trust starts with showing people how elections really work. In this week's episode, she shares why transparency matters, how she handles moments of crisis, and why she's always willing to have the conversation.

Watch now. https://youtu.be/hxJg0M39ySI

07/17/2026

Chris Purdy puts it plainly: the veteran and military family community knows how to show up for each other. So why not for our elections?

He unpacks that question, and a lot more, in the latest episode. Listen now: https://youtu.be/oc2XA5PX80c?si=hqQOTuliGhU2-2gv

The Chamberlain Network

How do we have better conversations with our neighbors? How do we strengthen trust in our elections? And why does mail-i...
07/16/2026

How do we have better conversations with our neighbors? How do we strengthen trust in our elections? And why does mail-in voting matter for those serving overseas?

🎙️ Swipe through highlights from our Season 5 premiere & listen to the full conversation. https://youtu.be/oc2XA5PX80c?si=hqQOTuliGhU2-2gv

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