Today’s guest is Anthony Dyer, a former U.S. Air Force Combat Special Missions Aviator who spent over a decade flying high-risk missions in some of the most dangerous war zones in the world.

During his service, Anthony was part of elite operations, including the 2018 Jolly Green Rescue Mission of the Year, where split-second decisions meant the difference between life and death.

But like many veterans, the battle didn’t end when the missions stopped. Returning home brought a different kind of fight — navigating trauma, addiction, and the search for purpose.

Anthony shares that journey in his memoir, “Moon Child,” a raw and unfiltered look at war, healing, and what it really means to rebuild your life after everything changes.

Today, we’re talking about the reality of combat, the invisible wounds that follow, and how to find meaning on the other side.

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Talking about the MVP Fights last night and other upcoming events.

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Check in with stories from this week. How about that UFC fight last night? It's Police Week.

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Today’s guest is Chad Jensen, a retired law enforcement officer whose career spanned over two decades; working patrol, motors, and SWAT. Also, earning recognition for lifesaving efforts and service to his community.

But Chad’s story doesn’t end with a traditional retirement. What started as a routine arrest at the Los Angeles County Fair turned into a multi-year federal investigation, criminal charges, and a fight against the very system he once served.

After facing the FBI, the Department of Justice, and multiple trials, Chad was ultimately exonerated, but the personal and professional cost of that battle changed everything.

This is a conversation about policing, pressure, perception, and what happens when the system turns on one of its own.

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Weekly update and a lot of Star Wars talk!

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Today’s guest is Danny Alvarez, a member of the Florida House of Representatives representing District 69. Danny is a first-generation American, U.S. Army veteran, attorney, and currently serves as General Counsel for the Tampa Police Benevolent Association.

Before entering the legislature, Danny built a career in law, business consulting, and education, even teaching business law at the University of Tampa. Today, he plays a key role in shaping policy, serving as Chairman of the Criminal Justice Subcommittee and Vice Chair of the Security and Threat Assessment Committee.

In this episode, we’re going to talk about the intersection of law enforcement and legislation. What it looks like to go from supporting officers on the ground to writing the laws that govern them, and how policy decisions impact the reality of policing today.

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Today’s guest is Brett Chiavari, founder of BC Tacos, one of South Florida’s most well-known gourmet food truck brands.What started as a spark, discovering fish tacos while working at a country club, turned into a bold decision to quit his job, move to Fort Lauderdale, and launch a food truck that would go on to become a local staple.Since 2011, Brett has built BC Tacos into a recognized name across South Florida, serving award-winning tacos, expanding into restaurants, catering, and major events, all while staying true to his original vision of doing something different and doing it well.Today, we’re talking about taking risks, building a brand, the reality of the food business, and what it takes to stay relevant for over a decade in a competitive industry.

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Back wrapping up this week and excited for next week.

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