In a special two-part interview, Francis sat down with Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dr. David Shulkin. They discussed the culture, workforce and technology challenges facing the Department, and the way the White House is impacting and influencing Secretary Shulkin’s agenda.

Bryan Bender, defense editor and national security correspondent at Politico, and Nikki Wentling, veterans reporter at Stars & Stripes, discuss their reactions to Secretary Shulkin’s interview and the veterans issues they’re following.