Rick's Podcasts

UWF history professor Dr. George Ellenberg has taught a graduate-level course in strategy and warfare at the Naval War College. He emphasizes the uncertainty of the operation's success and the bravery of the soldiers involved in the Day-D invasion. They also discuss the role of key figures like General Eisenhower and President Roosevelt and the importance of public support during the war. 

"I think this is a reminder of the fragility of our democratic system. There are threats, there were threats. And so we need to be very thankful for the commitment and the lives that it takes to protect all those things that we believe in. "

ABC News correspondent Tom Rivers calls in from London. Rivers discusses how the King and Queen participated in the 80th anniversary of D-Day commemoration events. He also shares how Brits honor the day and the veterans.

"It's part of the rich life of everybody's house down the street you talk to here; somebody had a grandfather. My wife had two grandfathers involved in World War II, uncles, fathers, you name it. Some are very thankful that they made it through. Others are sad that they lost loved ones in the war. It is impossible to give back what those young men, once upon a time, gave to the rest of the world."

Dr. Steph Hinnershitz is an Assistant Professor of Security and Military Studies at the Air Command and Staff College at Maxwell Air Force Base and a fellow with the  National World War II Museum. She discusses D-Day, the largest amphibious invasion in military history, and highlights the multinational nature of the operation, with significant contributions from the British and Canadians. She also discusses the strategic planning and coordination required for the invasion, including dealing with unpredictable factors like weather and human responses. 

Rick talks with Walter Arrington, Chris Jadallah, Katie Blankenship, Alex Andrade and Karen Travers.

State Rep. Alex Andrade was my guest on "Real News with Rick Outzen" this morning. We talked about having the one-two budget punch of Sen. Doug Broxson as the Appropriations Committee chair and him chairing the House Subcommittee on Infrastructure and Tourism Appropriations. We also covered what he sees as his significant accomplishments as a lawmaker.

The Florida Department of Health in Escambia County invites the public to attend this year's Revive Awareness Day event to learn more about how to spot the signs of an overdose, how to use naloxone to reverse the effects of an overdose, and what resources and programs are available to support individuals with substance use disorder. Community Health's Walter Arrington has the details.

Last month, U.S. District Judge Allen Winsor issued an order requiring mediation in the lawsuit regarding the removal of the children’s book “And Tango Makes Three” from Escambia County school library shelves. PEN America Florida's Katie Blankenship discusses the impact of the order.

Chris Jadallah of Calliope Films made contact with Greenlight Go, and some of their producers have taken a big interest in Pensacola and Pensacola talent. They will throw a pitch event on June 26 at the Pensacola Little Theater.  

There is no guarantee any of the shows will be made, but these are the guys that could make it happen.

Chris Jadallah of Calliope Films made contact with Greenlight Go, and some of their producers have taken a big interest in Pensacola and Pensacola talent. They will throw a pitch event on June 26 at the Pensacola Little Theater.  

There is no guarantee any of the shows will be made, but these are the guys that could make it happen.