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Zohran Mamdani, AI, Epstein, Cheney funeral, Texas redistricting and other hot topics
Larry "Scott" Teakell, a native Texan, joined the U.S. Army in 1995. He served as a medic and had three tours in Iraq, one in Bosnia and Macedonia. In July 2007 in Iraq, SSgt Teakell put out a fuel fire that covered Spc. Heredia and was awarded theSoldier's Medal, the highest medal you can earn for heroism in non-combat. Teakell talks about being a medic and the Strong Star Training Initiative program at Fort Hood. He retired as an SFC in 2015 and began forging knives, and became the founder ofJunkyard Tactical.
Rusty Bradley has decades of experience and is a widely recognized and sought after subject matter expert in domestic and international military affairs, national security, and homeland defense. His extensive experience with interagency, joint, and combined operations gives him a full spectrum perspective, and his hands on approach at the tactical to strategic levels provides a top-down, bottom-up approach to complex problem solving not found in typical analysis and analytics. His career of 32 years includes 21 years of military service in US Army Special Operations as well as a global Senior Advisor and consultant in capacity development and implementation of strategic capabilities within Irregular and Unconventional Warfare, Counter-Insurgency and Human Terrain operations.
Rob and Rudy talk veteran suicide prevention and signs to look for
Founder and President for the Center For Combating Elder Financial Abuse. John proudly served his country for over 30 years: nine years as an active duty Army officer and 24 years as a FBI Special Agent. John created the Center on February 8, 2021 - 10 days after he retired from the FBI. The mission and vision of the Center are the following: 1) Mission: Lead the way in protecting the elderly and their families from predators who commit elder financial abuse, 2) Mission of the Center: Help our nation reduce elder financial abuse by providing innovative detection and prevention solutions. The Center will provide education to the following groups: 1) the elderly and their family members, 2) social service groups, 3) veteran organizations, 4) religious organizations, 5) financial institutions, 6) medical centers, 7) educational institutions, and 8) entities with the criminal justice system.
Ted Roberts is a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel with more than 30 years of service. He began his Air Force career as an enlisted Airman. After three years of enlisted service, he entered the United States Air Force Academy. He graduated, earned his commission and served as a career Space Operations officer. During his officer career, he graduated from the Space Weapons Instructor Course at the US Air Force Weapons School. He also has extensive Joint planning and operations experience, working as a Joint Planner supporting US Indo-Pacific Command, US Central Command, and US Transportation Command. He concluded his career as an Assistant Professor teaching Joint Planning and Joint Professional Military Education Level II (JPME II) at the Joint Forces Staff College in Norfolk, Virginia. He is a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, and most recently graduated from Regent University with his Doctorate in Strategic Leadership in May 2020. He is married and has three children, and currently resides in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Bob is a graduate of Augustana College (IL) with an advanced degree from The American University in Washington, DC. In addition, Bob studied law at Wayne State Univ. Law School. He has 4 grown children and six grandchildren. Bob is the Executive Director & National Spokesman for Prosperity for US Foundation
Craig Johnson aka “Brother Craig the Hatchet Man” is the popular on-air personality of conservative talk radio program “The REALLY, Real, Deal with Brother Craig the Hatchet Man” and features the people and the things that make America great. The program airs on on 1140AM / 96.1FM WRVA Richmond, VA, 6am – 7am Sundays, and Fox 580AM, WLVA, Lynchburg, VA, 11am Saturdays. Radio program archives are available at www.thefirstamendmentinc.com.
Command Sgt. Maj. Robert W. Van Pelt, USA, Ret., served in the United States Army from 1969 to 2011.Throughout his 42 years of service, he served in numerous assignments in the Army National Guard, Regular Army and Army Reserve.Command Sgt. Maj. Van Pelt began his Army career as a draftee in March 1969 where he served as a Fixed Station Automatic Digital Network Technical Controller assigned to the First Signal Brigade in Phu Lam, Republic of Vietnam.Following Vietnam, he was assigned to the United States Army Strategic Communications Command at Camp Darby, Coltano, Italy.Command Sgt. Maj. Van Pelt then left active duty and joined the New York Army National Guard where he served with the 187th Signal Group.Later in his career, job opportunities took him to Tennessee where he continued his Army career serving as the communications chief for Company A, 3/109 Armor, with the Tennessee Army National Guard.While living in Tennessee, he was given the opportunity to serve as a construction chief with the 416th Facility Engineers, Fort Campbell Survey Team, U. S. Army Reserve.Returning to his home state, Command Sgt. Maj. Van Pelt rejoined the New York Army National Guard.While serving with the New York Guard, Command Sgt. Maj. Van Pelt rose through the ranks to sergeant major in March 1987 where he served as the operations sergeant major for the 187th Signal Brigade.Command Sgt. Maj. Van Pelt is a 1991 graduate from the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy Class 37.Appointed to command sergeant major in October 1991, he served as the command sergeant major for the 242nd Signal Battalion, 1-101st Cavalry, 187th Signal Brigade, 53rd Troop Command, and managed the Empire State Military Academy Signal School in Farmingdale, Long Island.Throughout all these assignments, Command Sgt. Maj. Van Pelt’s leadership and duty performance resulted in his selection as the division command sergeant major for the historic 42nd Infantry (Rainbow) Division in 1998.Command Sgt. Maj. Van Pelt’s Army career culminated in June 2001 with his appointment as the command sergeant major for the New York National Guard, a position he held until his retirement in June 2011.
Stew and Rob talk Adam Schiff, Redistricting, Troops in DC, Brandon Herrera for Congress and more
CMSgt Sandra A Scott is the Chief of Education at the Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Maxwell AFB, Gunter Annex, Alabama. Chief Scott is responsible for the development and deployment of curriculum to educate 1,800 students annually on employment of military capabilities from a joint and coalition perspective. She advises the Commandant on the overall operation of a $12M campus and collaborates with three joint/sister service schools and four international exchange instructors on senior enlisted academic programs. Chief Scott enlisted in the Air Force in February 1996. Her background includes duty positions in Traffic Management, Technical Training Instructor, Career Assistance Advisor, MAJCOM Functional Area Manager, Career Field Manager and Group Senior Enlisted Leader. Her assignments include bases in California, Alaska, Texas, Oklahoma, Germany, Delaware, Illinois, and Washington D.C. She has also deployed multiple times in support of Operations SOUTHERN WATCH, IRAQI FREEDOM and NEW DAWN.
In this episode Stew talks with former Army LTC Brad Miller. After graduating West Point and then serving for over 19 years in the active duty Army Brad was relieved of Battalion Command and kicked out of the Army just prior to earning his retirement. He made this choice based on principals of not wanting to infect his body with the untested COVID shot or be part the what he considers a treasonous action on behalf of DOD.
David Ditullio, Active Navy 1993-1997. Started out in an Aviation squadron then spent time in S. Korea working with Naval Special Warfare and E O.D in to learn more about their mission before I went to BUD/S.Went to selection in 95 and graduated. Went to BUD/S Class 211 in 96. Did not graduate. I dropped on request before I had to sign a 6yr commitment and only see my family about a year in that time. Got off active duty in 97 and joined a reserve unit. Deployed to the Mediterranean after 9/11 and put our teams on MSC ships as an anti piracy mission. Got out in 2003. Member of NY National Guard from 2003 - 2016 with multiple stateside missions from NYC to Southern border. Deployed to Afghanistan 2008-2009
Stephen is a 39-year-old country boy from Arkansas with a deep love for the land he calls home and the freedom he fought to protect. He proudly served 17 years in the military as a combat engineer, completing multiple combat deployments. His time in uniform taught him strength, brotherhood, and sacrifice—but like many veterans, it also left him with invisible wounds. Now medically retired as a disabled veteran, Stephen has found healing in wild places—through overlanding, camping, and off-road exploration. The outdoors has become his therapy, a place where the noise quiets and peace sets in. He is the founder of Moore Adventures, a platform dedicated to encouraging others—especially fellow veterans—to reconnect with nature and rediscover purpose beyond military service. Through social media, Stephen shares his journey and offers support to those struggling with mental health, particularly within the veteran community. Whether it’s hitting a trail, setting up camp, or simply lending an ear, he is always ready to help carry the load.Follow along @mooreadventures0321 on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MooreAdventures0321Instagram - @mooreadventures0321TikTok - @mooreadventures0321YouTube channel: / @mooreadventures Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/mooreadventures0321
Dr. Kara von Dresner de Rothschild is a Greek-American psychologist, philanthropist, and Christian film producer. She is the founder of the Gardenroots Activism Movement and the American Republican Sisterhood. In 2024, von Dresner also launched Sweet Baby Jeez Teez - a clothing line developed to spread Christian and Conservative ideals. In 2025 she was crowned Miss Ambassador America [6]and is affiliated with Southern Luxe Entertainment, a film group that produces award-winning Christian films. She is the author of the Best-Selling books 95 Laws of Political Power, Psychology that Wins Campaigns, and How to Win Republican Campaigns in Small Town America. She additionally created and authors the conservative children's books series Well Done, Elliston![7] and Way to Be, Ellalee![8] that tackle adult issues, such as death, patriotism, religion, gender roles, morality, military suicide, kindness, friendship, and healthy boundaries, in a way children can understand and remember.
Byron Rodgers is a service-centered Executive Protection Agent, Video Blogger, Published Author, and Veteran on a steadfast mission to improve the quality of the world by making good people more dangerous. Over the span of a decade, Having gained extensive private security experience, conducting private security operations for each available VIP demographic industry-wide in over 60 countries.During his time in the military, he served in the United States Marine Corps infantry with two deployments to Iraq as a Squad Leader for four years. Right afterward, he became an Executive Protection Agent (bodyguard). He was fortunate enough to experience a seamless transition from the military back into the civilian life he was once well-acquainted with. Ultimately, this transition inspired him to author the book, “Finding Meaning After the Military”, and is currently working on a few more titles within the personal growth and executive protection categories.Today, he proudly serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Bravo Research Group, a boutique private security company out of Southern California. He is the founder of Protector Nation, a training company for first responders, private security professionals and civilians designed to help good people become more dangerous. Through his life events, Protector Symposiums have trained many protectors from all walks of life both domestically and internationally. He owns and operates his own executive protection school and training organization called The League of Executive Protection Specialist, where he helps private security professionals take their careers to the next level. He is also the one-stop-shop security consultant for many high net worth individuals, their families, and various corporate initiatives.After completing his AA in business management Byron went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in the Science of Psychology from the University of Phoenix and finally acquired his Master’s degree in the art of Psychology with a minor in Forensic Psychology from North Central University. He has also received Strategic Interventionist training at the Tony Robbins Training Center. Byron lives by the values of wisdom, discipline, purpose, freedom, and excellence and his prayer is that his interaction with you and the rest of the world is in total alignment with those principles as often as possible.
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