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Sep 29, 2026 · 26:53
Sterling Walter Hayden was an American actor. A leading man for most of his career, he specialized in Westerns and film noir throughout the 1950s, in films such as John Huston's…
Sep 28, 2026 · 56:44
This week on Veterans Radio, host Dale Throneberry explores two different ways of telling the stories of service and sacrifice—through poetry and music. Major Jacob P. Kelly, an…
Sep 23, 2026 · 29:52
Michael Guerrero, CEO of Eldercare Resource Planning , discusses the differences between Medicaid and VA Aid & Attendance benefits. He dispels some myths and explains the need…
Sep 22, 2026 · 22:24
Think Angie's List for veterans. Dale Stoy shares his idea for a Veterans Handyman nonprofit that connects handy veterans with local homeowners needing help. This would assist…
Sep 21, 2026 · 56:50
Brigadier General Dan Kramer answers the phone with his kids waiting at the dinner table. Mitze Alexander has a friend on the phone who wants advice, not a session, and expects…
Sep 16, 2026 · 46:34
This is an interview about the finding and recognizing Confederate Soldiers graves and their reburial in Arlington Cemetery. This issue was complicated by burials of Confederate…
Sep 15, 2026 · 31:22
One GI Bill benefit that everyone should use is the VA Home Loan program. Mortgage Lender Michael Fischer talks about the advantages of VA Home Loans and how it really works with…
Sep 14, 2026 · 56:53
This week, host Jim Fausone talks with Jesse Gould and Matt Cahill about PTSD, Veteran suicide, and organizations whose missions are to help Veterans and their families with life…
Sep 8, 2026 · 28:56
Veteran John Lind keeps military history alive by collecting and showing military vehicles and memorabilia. He has over 50 vehicles, motorcycles, jeeps, command cars, and many…
Sep 7, 2026 · 56:50
This week, Veterans Radio goes to the archives for a replay of our October 2021 conversation with award-winning military journalist and author James Kitfield. His book, In The…
Sep 1, 2026 · 28:41
The interplay between public assistance programs (food stamps, housing, etc.) and VA disability compensation was studied by Dr Philip Armour of the RAND Corporation. The data…
Aug 31, 2026 · 56:44
This week on Veterans Radio, author Herman “Butch” Peace Jr. shares the experiences behind his memoir, One Year: Or the Rest of Your Life —with a special connection to Veterans…
Aug 25, 2026 · 35:21
Neal Williams was a Navy Cook for four years following a passion for cooking. He talks about ship board cooking, life after the Navy and transitioning to a YouTube influencer…
Aug 24, 2026 · 56:44
What challenges could America face if growing national debt, military readiness concerns, and China’s ambitions collide? Military historian and author Bing West returns to…
Aug 18, 2026 · 25:39
US Army veteran Kevin Kidder retires after 20 years and finds transitioning hard. He explains his process including loss of identity, job searching, divorce, dating and coming…
Aug 17, 2026 · 56:49
Jessica Meuse joins Veterans Radio to talk about what happens when your ambitions don’t fit together cleanly. A recording artist who competed on American Idol and played the…
Aug 11, 2026 · 33:22
Jim Lynch served in the US Army for 31 years. A West Point grad who went to medical school and became a special ops physician after 10 years of service. Now out of service, he is…
Aug 10, 2026 · 56:53
From a controversial new military health initiative to the long-overdue recognition of extraordinary courage in Vietnam, this week’s Veterans Radio explores two very different…
Aug 4, 2026 · 28:17
Pete Hegseth is mandating testosterone testing for soldiers 30 years and older. He wants them to consider hormone therapy to eliminate Low-T in the troops. Dr. Robert Kelsch, an…
Aug 3, 2026 · 56:39
GET ANSWERS FROM OUR EXPERT PANEL! Dale Throneberry – Founder and Host of Veterans Radio Brig. Gen. Carol Ann Fausone (ret) – Legal Help For Veterans Matthew Kenney - Founding…
Jul 28, 2026 · 28:02
Green Star Families of America was creaetd to recognize and respect those families that lost a loved one to veteran suicide. Matt Cahill founded the non profit in 2020 after…
Jul 27, 2026 · 56:42
Every veteran leaves behind a legacy worth preserving—and every generation must prepare for the challenges ahead. This week, Veterans Radio welcomes Tom Pawlak, founder of…
Jul 21, 2026 · 32:29
Army Ranger, with three tours in Afghanistan, Jesse Gould struggled with TBI and PTSD. The conventional therapies were not working and he turned to psychedlic therapies down in…
Jul 20, 2026 · 56:50
You’ve built your whole identity around what you accomplish, and it worked, until the day it didn’t. In this episode, host Shelly Rood sits down with a fellow Veteran – a retired…
Jul 14, 2026 · 38:08
In Septeber 1968, a 20 yr old draftee into the Army took action to save 85 fellow soliders on Hill 222. It was not until March 2026 that his Silver Star was upgraded to the Medal…
Jul 13, 2026 · 56:57
This week, host Jim Fausone brings together two remarkable veterans whose stories highlight courage, service, and life after the military. First, Medal of Honor recipient Donald…
Jul 7, 2026 · 34:43
Host Jim Fausone interviews Brandon Weiss, PhD , a licensed clinical psychologist. Brandon is a professor at Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research . Dr.…
Jul 6, 2026 · 56:50
This Independence Day weekend, Veterans Radio celebrates America’s history, heritage, and the men and women who have defended our nation’s freedom with a special compilation of…
Jun 30, 2026 · 35:35
Navy Corps man Don Ballard jumped on and tossed away a gernade in Vietnam saving Marines. He talks about that day, the Medal of Honor ceremony , his transition for service, and…
Jun 29, 2026 · 56:32
Transitioning from military service to college can be one of a veteran’s toughest missions. This week, Navy veteran and Veterans Radio board member Dr. Eric Fretz speaks with…
Jun 23, 2026 · 28:30
Dr. Elizabeth Swenor , a life style medicine and functional medicine specialist, has a conversation with host Jim Fausone about obesity, GLP1 weight loss drugs, and about life…
Jun 22, 2026 · 57:01
Host Jim Fausone examines two critical issues shaping today’s military and geopolitical landscape. First, author and maritime security expert Tom Duffy explores tensions in the…
Jun 16, 2026 · 38:12
Cody Husemann, an USAF vet, discusses joining up, four tours in Iraw, and being with Special Ops in logiastics and communications. Her "aha moment" was on a flight with injured…
Jun 15, 2026 · 56:50
Women Veterans Recognition Day was created to honor the historic moment when women earned the permanent right to serve in the U.S. military. Yet for many women veterans, the day…
Jun 9, 2026 · 30:26
Jim Evans served in the US Army for 10 years. His career took him into finance and ultimately project management of construction projects. Now Sevan MultiSitate Solutions has…
Jun 8, 2026 · 56:45
VA disability benefits can be difficult to understand, especially when veterans are trying to navigate claims, appeals, healthcare, and available support resources. This Monthly…
Jun 2, 2026 · 31:14
Marine Capt & Military.com writere Haley Fuller talks about how VA disability creates a stigma that should not exist. Service connected compensation is not about being disabled…
Jun 1, 2026 · 56:45
As global conflicts and shifting alliances continue to challenge America’s place on the world stage, understanding U.S. foreign policy has never been more important. Dr. Rebecca…
May 26, 2026 · 27:38
Col. Dean Winslow, MD talks about combat medicine and how the new more powerful drones being used in Ukraine and Iran are changing battlefield injuries. In turn, military…
May 25, 2026 · 56:50
What happens after the war ends – and how do we honor those who never made it home? In this episode, civilian war correspondent Joe Galloway shares the powerful stories behind…
May 19, 2026 · 31:05
Tom Duffy, Navy Commander (ret) and US foreign diplomat , wrote Tanker War in the Gulf, Operation Earnest Will. He talks about this 1987 naval operation, Iran's attacking…
May 18, 2026 · 56:50
Join host Shelly Rood and her guest Adam Castillo. You gave everything to a country that claimed to want you back. Corporate America hung the banners. Then wouldn’t hire you. So…
May 12, 2026 · 28:33
Scott Davis interviewed over 100 Marines between ages of 95 -102 that participate in the liberation of the Pacific. They tell their stories unfiltered. Their recollections are…
May 11, 2026 · 56:59
Our first guest is Lawrence Miller We welcome our first guest, Lawrence Miller of Trek For Vets Coffee who is walking 500 Miles from St. Ignace to Royal Oak to raise funds for…
May 5, 2026 · 27:03
Major General Matt Smith (Ret.) is the Executive Director of Veteran Initiatives at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, which includes the Masters in Business for Veterans…
May 4, 2026 · 56:44
GET ANSWERS FROM OUR EXPERT PANEL! Dale Throneberry – Founder and Host of Veterans Radio Brig. Gen. Carol Ann Fausone (ret) – Legal Help For Veterans David Saims – Director,…
Apr 28, 2026 · 28:53
The Mighty Oaks Foundation is a faith-based Veteran service organization that teaches combat Veterans struggling with Post Traumatic Stress how to get beyond combat trauma and…
Apr 27, 2026 · 56:43
Our first guest is Justin Billard Justin Billard is a U.S. Marine and Iraq War veteran who turned his passion for craftsmanship into a mission of service for his fellow soldiers.…
Apr 21, 2026 · 26:04
Recon Marine Lawrence Miller of Royal Oak, Mi talks about his transition from the Corps , starting a coffee business and treking 500 miles in Michigan to raise money to support…
Apr 20, 2026 · 56:50
Our first guest is Melissa Washington You can see exactly what’s missing. You know you’re the one to fill it. But you’re waiting for the plan, the money, the perfect moment. What…
Apr 14, 2026 · 28:04
Marine Mary Ann Merritt talks about the upcoming Women Marines Association (WMA) convention in Frankenmuth Michigan in September 2026. WMA has 78 chapters and has been around…
Apr 13, 2026 · 56:57
Join host Jim Fausone on today's Veterans Radio. Our first guest is Landon Longrear Landon Longrear , a Marine out of Texas, shares his firsthand experience in the Battle for…
Apr 7, 2026 · 23:30
Mark Salloum, a documentary film maker, took up the project to tell stories of WWII veterans and Metro Detroit's effort in the war effort before the generation passed. "A Salute…
Apr 6, 2026 · 56:50
This is one of our favorite and most inspirational programs first heard on 23 October 2010 Tear In The Desert A Journey into the Heart of the Iraq War with Navy Chaplain Father…
Mar 31, 2026 · 31:35
US Army Reserve officer Shelly Rood talks about leadership training and coaching in the private sector with her team at Mission Ambition. Shelly talks about her podcast "Hard…
Mar 30, 2026 · 56:50
Dr. Rebecca Grant & Operation Epic Fury Dr. Rebecca Grant is a national security analyst based in Washington, DC specializing in defense and aerospace research and national…
Mar 24, 2026 · 42:01
Elliott Rattner did 10 yrs in the Navy as an enlisted with a focus on linguistics. He went to law school at night and graduated 2022 before being commissioned into the Navy JAG…
Mar 23, 2026 · 56:50
Erin Dunn: “When the World Won’t Calm Down: Leading From Your Center” You can’t eliminate the chaos. But you can stop letting it run you. What if the real leadership skill isn’t…
Mar 17, 2026 · 27:53
Eric Fretz has a long association with the Student Veterans Association (SVA) including as a faculty mentor at the University of Michigan. Dr Fretz has taught and mentored…
Mar 16, 2026 · 56:49
Learn about VETLIFE and its new app for Vets, Battle Buddy In this episode, VR Board Member and US Navy Veteran Dr. Eric Fretz interviews Josh Parish, an Iraq and Army Veteran…
Mar 10, 2026 · 32:03
This is a personal story of a Christian warrior's experiences in war. Landon Longgrear talks about his book "U.S. Marines at the Battle for Sangin: Operation Enduring Freedom"…
Mar 9, 2026 · 56:58
Our first guest is Col. Michelle Ruehl We first talk to Col. Michelle Ruehl (ret.) who is involved with StableStrides in Colorado. StableStrides is a 501(c)(3) non-profit…
Mar 3, 2026 · 26:18
The Battle of Fort Myers in February 1965 was a small engagement known as the southernmost land battle of the Civil War. Author Mark Barie explains how this little fort was a…
Mar 2, 2026 · 56:43
GET ANSWERS FROM OUR EXPERT PANEL! Dale Throneberry – Founder and Host of Veterans Radio Brig. Gen. Carol Ann Fausone (ret) – Legal Help For Veterans David Saims – Director,…
Feb 24, 2026 · 29:29
Maurice Imhoff researched and wrote on The 1st Michigan Colored Regiment: Free Men Who Fought Slavery , It reconstructs the formation, service, and legacy of Michigan’s first…
Feb 23, 2026 · 56:40
Our first guest is Lt. Col. Sam Andrews Lt. Col. Sam Andrews is a Board Member for Bravo Zulu House. The first organization designed to treat Service Members who are dealing with…
Feb 17, 2026 · 27:24
After 30 yrs in the Army and four overseas tours, Will Bruck finally acknowledged his need for some mental health therapy. He found his way to Little Blessings Veteran and…
Feb 16, 2026 · 56:35
This Sunday’s program focuses on Veterans Helping Veterans , highlighting two remarkable leaders making a difference in the military community. Our first guest is Larry St.…
Feb 10, 2026 · 56:55
Our first guest is Maurice Imhoff Maurice Imhoff discusses Michigan’s 1st Colored Regiment, made up of 1,400 African American soldiers who proved their bravery and effectiveness…
Feb 10, 2026 · 26:58
Equine therapy at StableStrides is discussed by Col Michelle Ruehl, (ret), USAF. She first started volunteering with the programs and horses when a cadet at the USAF Academy.…
Feb 2, 2026 · 56:44
GET ANSWERS FROM OUR EXPERT PANEL! Dale Throneberry – Founder and Host of Veterans Radio Brig. Gen. Carol Ann Fausone (ret) – Legal Help For Veterans Join Dale and the rest of…
Jan 27, 2026 · 34:49
Travis Reed talks about his book Retribution: A US Marine's Fight for Justice , from the Russian Gulag to Ukraine's Front Lines . Travis explains his Marine service, how he ended…
Jan 26, 2026 · 56:45
Our guest was not able to make it today. You can learn more here Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs. Dr. Rebecca Grant is a recurring guest of the program. She is President of…
Jan 20, 2026 · 31:15
Jenny Chan talks about the WWII actions in the Pacific Rim by the Japenese Imperial Army. In particular the atrocities JIA was involved with during the war in China and other…
Jan 19, 2026 · 56:25
This week we feature a program from the archives, “Medal of Honor Heroes from Iraq and Afghanistan” Host Dale Throneberry talks with James Kitfield, author of “ In the Company of…
Jan 13, 2026 · 27:12
AP Everett talks about his opinion piece that argues the VA Disability approach, created in 1945, is not only old but not working. It does not account for correlated disabilities…
Jan 12, 2026 · 56:55
We hear from two veterans who discuss their service and struggles post-service Joshua Shores, U.S. Marine Corps, talks about his journey from the front lines of combat to the…
Jan 6, 2026 · 24:28
Anthony Dyer discusses his memoir "Moon Child: A Warrior's Reckoning with War, Addiction and Purpose" with host Jim Fausone. Dyer was a Air Force Combat Special Missions Aviator…
Jan 5, 2026 · 56:46
GET ANSWERS FROM OUR EXPERT PANEL! Dale Throneberry – Founder and Host of Veterans Radio Brig. Gen. Carol Ann Fausone (ret) – Legal Help For Veterans James Fausone-Founder of…
Dec 30, 2025 · 40:08
Navy vet Richard Sherman went on a six year odyssey to photograph American cemeteries on foreign shores where over 100,000 US military personnel are buried and remembered. These…
Dec 29, 2025 · 56:57
Our first guest is Medal of Honor Recipient LTC Charles S. Kettles This episode of Veterans Radio focuses on honoring extraordinary service and sacrifice, both at home and on the…
Dec 23, 2025 · 31:33
Army Veterans, and ROTC class mates at Western Michigan University, Mike Evans and Tom Vance talk about the two year project to capture the history of ROTC at WMU. Vance and…
Dec 22, 2025 · 56:55
Our featured guest is John Hanson, Air Force Veteran What do Bob Hope, Marilyn Monroe and Toby Keith have in common? They have all performed on a USO tour. Since World War II ,…
Dec 16, 2025 · 30:33
Marine Sean Libby was in Afghanistan and exposed to burn pits. About 6 years later he started to have symptoms and ultimately diagnosis with chronic kidney failure in his mid…
Dec 15, 2025 · 56:17
USS Indianapolis Sinking with Betsy Alexander Betsy Alexander is the Historical Education Coordinator at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial. She also wrote “Hell Gone Mad…Michigan’s…
Dec 7, 2025 · 56:46
GET ANSWERS FROM OUR EXPERT PANEL! Dale Throneberry – Founder and Host of Veterans Radio Brig. Gen. Carol Ann Fausone (ret) – Legal Help For Veterans David Saims – Director,…
Dec 2, 2025 · 35:17
USAFA vet Kathleen Utley Kornahrens talks about being in the first class of women admitted to the USAFA back in 1976. She wrote of that historical time in "Bring me Men...Brought…
Dec 1, 2025 · 56:54
Our first guest is Marine Sean Libby Sean Libby, Marine, talks about burn pit exposure in Afghanistan. The toxic fumes resulted in his kidney failure and VA has service connected…
Nov 25, 2025 · 25:03
Cristina Johnson is an advocate for veterans who were on Navy or Coast Guard ships that were exposed to asbestos as part of their service to the country. She talks about her…
Nov 24, 2025 · 56:50
Our featured guest is Dr. Rebecca Grant Dr. Rebecca Grant is a national security analyst based in Washington, DC specializing in defense and aerospace research and national…
Nov 18, 2025 · 36:41
Though the farm shaped him, Derek Adametz always dreamed of more. Determined to become a navy pilot, he forged ahead through heartbreak, a collapsed lung, and crushing…
Nov 17, 2025 · 56:47
Our featured guest is Tom Burke Tom Burke was elected to serve as Vietnam Veterans of America National President at VVA’s 22nd National Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana. A…
Nov 11, 2025 · 39:01
Suzanne Gordon of the Veterans Healthcare Policy Institute discusses her report "Veterans Health Care Choice - Myth of Reality? A state by state reality check of the false…
Nov 10, 2025 · 35:32
Joshua Shores was just nineteen years old when he deployed to Iraq in 2005. A Midwestern kid raised in a close-knit, supportive family, he had developed a strong sense of duty…
Nov 10, 2025 · 56:16
Please welcome our first guest, Author Quin Cho Quin Cho, an author and scholar, who was a fellow at the Pacific Atrocities Education talks about the mission of PAE. He explains…
Nov 4, 2025 · 28:11
The Congressional Medal of Honor Society convention will be held in Detroit in 2026. Adrian Kozakov and Russell Schomberger talk to about the plans being made today to bring the…
Nov 2, 2025 · 56:46
GET ANSWERS FROM OUR EXPERT PANEL! Dale Throneberry – Founder and Host of Veterans Radio Brig. Gen. Carol Ann Fausone (ret) – Legal Help For Veterans Jim Fausone-Founder of Legal…
Oct 28, 2025 · 30:28
Matt VanAcker is the Director and Curator for Save The Flags in Michigan. That project has saved and preserved over 240 battle flags carried by Michigan soldiers in the Civil…
Oct 26, 2025 · 56:47
Our first guest is author Doug Sterner to discuss his new book Author Doug Sterner joins us to talk about his new book. “Beyond Woke: The Diversity of U.S. Military Heroes”…
Oct 26, 2025 · 21:40
NVBDC CEO and Founder Keith King talks about the Oct 29th Spartanburg, SC Matchmaking Conference for NVBDC certified veteran owned companies and new programs involving…
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