This week, Amy is once again joined by former U.S Thunderbird Pilot and overall badass, Nicole Malachowski. They talk Iran, The vile new VA policy, Noem's weaponized DHS and more! You don't want to miss this one.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview of Today's Topics

01:03 Iran Buildup and Military Movements in the Middle East

02:02 Congressional Oversight and War Powers

03:53 U.S. Military Actions and Lessons from Past Conflicts

06:19 Veteran Disability Ratings and VA Policy Changes

08:50 Veterans' Benefits and the Impact of Medication-Based Ratings

10:12 Veteran Suicide and VA Challenges

12:38 Veteran Advocacy and Policy Resistance

15:09 DHS Leadership and Recent Controversies

19:04 Leadership Failures and Incidents at DHS

20:42 Government Surveillance and Social Media Monitoring

24:07 DHS and the Future of Agency Oversight

27:00 Presidential Pardons: Abuse and Reform Efforts

30:57 Voter ID Laws and Electoral Integrity

36:55 Legislative and Logistical Challenges in Voting Reforms

39:30 Climate Change Policy Reversal and Environmental Impact

41:48 Honoring Civil Rights Icon Jesse Jackson

42:45 Remembering Actor Robert Duvall

44:22 QUICK TAKES

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