Vetted Conversations

10/16/2026

Looking for your weekend listen? Jeanette Senecal of the League of Women Voters of the US and Julie Hendricks of Vet the Vote join Vetted Conversations ahead of Election Hero Day on October 20 to talk about the people who power our elections and why they deserve our thanks.

🎧 Listen now → https://www.buzzsprout.com/2268525/episodes/19962023

10/15/2026

Jeanette Senecal of the League of Women Voters of the US puts it plainly: elections are powered by people, and the poll workers and administrators behind them are our neighbors, friends, and fellow community members. Election Hero Day on October 20 is a chance to thank them for the work that usually happens out of sight, from pre-election testing to checking in voters on Election Day. So when was the last time you thanked the people who make your vote count? Jeanette joins us alongside Julie Hendricks of Vet the Vote as our guests for a special episode of Vetted Conversations on supporting election workers, building trust in the process, and raising the next generation of voters.

Listen now --> https://www.buzzsprout.com/2268525/episodes/19962023

10/08/2026

Navy officer ☑️
NASCAR driver ☑️
100 push-ups a day ☑️

Jesse Iwuji Racing has done it all. As the keynote speaker at our 2026 Flag Day Convening, he reflected on how his military service and his love of racing and sports shaped the path that got him here. So what does it take to excel in two worlds this different?

Hear it from Jesse in the Season 5 finale of Vetted Conversations. Listen now.

Navy Reserve Commander, NASCAR driver, entrepreneur, and Naval Acad...

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

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

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