Best Family Justice Center Foundation Podcasts (2024)

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BTM175 – Recap of Year One of the Behind the Mission Podcast 28:41

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we take a look at year one of the Behind the Mission Podcast, as well as provide listeners with an opportunity to provide feedback on the show Provide Feedback As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this…

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Episode 10: Summers Wells, 3 years later. 1:19:45

10d ago1:19:45

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Send us a Text Message. ChatGPT Summer Wells was a five-year-old girl who went missing from her family's home in Hawkins County, Tennessee, in June 2021. Her disappearance sparked a massive search effort involving local law enforcement, the FBI, and numerous volunteers. Despite extensive efforts, including ground searches, K-9 units, and aerial sea…

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Episode 9: The Rachel Morin Case: An Arrest is made. 1:11:12

14d ago1:11:12

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Send us a Text Message. Nearly a year after she was killed on the Ma and Pa Trail in Harford County, Rachel Morin's suspected killer is in police custody, authorities said. Victor Martinez-Hernandez, 23, El Salvador, was arrested Friday at a sports bar in Oklahoma, accused of killing Morin last August. Support the Show.…

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BTM174 - Emma Payne - HelpTexts for Mental Health and Wellness 32:56

16d ago32:56

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Emma Payne, Founder and CEO of HelpTexts, a company that delivers asynchronous grief, caregiver and mental health support via text message. About Today’s Guest Emma Payne is a seasoned technology entrepreneur, MIT graduate, and award-winning change-agent, who started building online co…

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BTM173 - Andrea Norton and Erika Hoover - LGBTQIA+ Veteran Series 33:38

23d ago33:38

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we conclude our mini-series of four episodes on LGBTQIA+ Veterans with returning guests, veterans Erika Hoover and Andrea Norton, as part of public awareness campaign developed in partnership with the Michigan Governor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide among Service Members, Veterans and their Families About Today’s Gu…

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Episode 8: Rex Heuermann Faces More Charges. Disturbing documents found. 1:32:51

27d ago1:32:51

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Send us a Text Message. Here is the downloadable PDF of the topic of discussion if you would like to look it over https://static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2023/07/5a1e906a-Rex-Heuermann-Bail-Application-Form-2023-7-14-23-_FINAL.pdf Gilgo Beach serial killings suspect Rex Heuermann now faces charges in the deaths of six women spanning …

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Episode 7: Dates With Significance. 1:32:55

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Send us a Text Message. Significant dates have a remarkable influence on our moods, often acting as emotional landmarks that punctuate the timeline of our lives. These dates can be personal, such as birthdays, anniversaries, or the anniversary of a significant event, or they can be cultural or historical, like holidays or commemorations. The impact…

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BTM172 - Dr Alan Teo - VA S.A.V.E. Training for Veteran Families 31:21

30d ago31:21

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Dr. Alan Teo, a Psychiatrist and Researcher with the VA Portland Health Care System and Associate Professor at Oregon Health & Science University. We talk about a recent article that he and colleagues published on the effectiveness of online VA S.A.V.E. training for veteran families. A…

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BTM171 - Ale Hernandez - Myths and Misconceptions about LGBTQ+ Veterans 31:05

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we continue the LGBTQIA+ Veteran Public Health Awareness series with a conversation about myths and misconceptions about members of the LGBTQIA+ community with veteran Ale Hernandez About Today’s Guest Alejandra Hernandez served in the United States Marine Corps for four years a Food Service Specialist with Marine C…

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BTM Extra - Memorial Day 2024 - wear blue run to remember with Lupe Urdaneta 30:58

1M ago30:58

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we have a conversation with Gold Star family member Lupe Urdaneta, surviving spouse of Sergeant First Class Dennis Urdaneta, and her journey with wear blue: run to remember, an organization that honors the service and sacrifice of the American military through active remembrance and programs to support all those who…

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Episode 6: PT: 1The Madeline Soto Case: Interview with a monster. 1:56:12

1M ago1:56:12

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Send us a Text Message. Please consider becoming a supporter to help us continue to produce podcasts. https://www.buzzsprout.com/881932/supporters/new Unlock the darkest secrets of a criminal mind as we, Joshua Diaz, forensic psychologist Dr. Gary Brucato, and detective Chris McDonough, unravel the Stephen Stearns case alongside language expert Sus…

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BTM170 - Ellen Gustafson - We the Veterans and Military Families 35:54

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with military spouse and family member Ellen Gustafson, the Co-Founder and Executive Director of We the Veterans and Military Families, a non-partisan, non-profit organization that empowers the veteran and military family community to strengthen democracy. We’re going to talk about their wo…

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39. Leading a World of Social Change through Philanthropy – Megan Thomas from Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties 41:56

2M ago41:56

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On the 39th episode of Immigration Today! Angeline Chen welcomes Megan Thomas, president & CEO of Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties. Megan has a passion for helping people and she joined Catalyst because it sits at the intersection of philanthropy and social good. Catalyst is a network of a couple hundred funders and grant makers with a mis…

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BTM169 - MaCherie Dunbar and Ashley Carothers - LGBTQIA+ Veteran Healthcare 32:45

2M ago32:45

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By Duane K. L. France

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Episode 5: The New Evil PT. 2 1:06:39

2M ago1:06:39

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Send us a Text Message. On this episode of THE WITNESS BOX we discuss The emergence of THE NEW EVIL as detailed in the book written by Dr Gary Brucato. You can order THE NEW EVIL here https://www.amazon.com/New-Evil-Understanding-Emergence-Violent/dp/1633885321 Dr. Gary Burcato bio-https://www.coldcasefoundation.org/dr-gary-brucato.html Chris McDon…

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EPISODE 4: The New Evil Pt. 1 1:00:36

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Send us a Text Message. On this episode of THE WITNESS BOX we discuss The emergence of THE NEW EVIL as detailed in the book written by Dr Gary Brucato. You can order THE NEW EVIL here https://www.amazon.com/New-Evil-Understanding-Emergence-Violent/dp/1633885321 Dr. Gary Burcato bio-https://www.coldcasefoundation.org/dr-gary-brucato.html Chris McDon…

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BTM168 – Jennifer Ballou – The Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation 27:47

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Army Veteran and Gold Star Family Member Jennifer Ballou, Chief of Staff of the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation, an organization that is guiding the development of a national memorial that honors the service and sacrifice of all who have contributed to global counterterrori…

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Episode 3: The Case Against Barry Morphew 2:14:19

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Send us a Text Message. The Barry Morphew case gained significant attention in May 2020 when his wife, Suzanne Morphew, disappeared under mysterious circumstances from the small town of Salida, Colorado. Suzanne was reported missing on Mother's Day, sparking a massive search effort involving law enforcement agencies and volunteers. https://www.cold…

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BTM167 - Kate DeBartolo - The Conversation Project 30:32

2M ago30:32

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature Kate DeBartolo, a senior director for the Institute for Healthcare Improvement and the leader for the conversation project. IHI has public engagement initiative to help people share their wishes for care through the end of their life About Today’s Guest Kate DeBartolo is a Senior Director at the Institute…

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Episode 2: OJ Simpson 2:29:25

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Send us a Text Message. In this gripping episode, we delve deep into one of the most infamous cases in American history: the trial of O.J. Simpson. With meticulous research and expert analysis, our hosts reexamine the evidence, the trial proceedings, and the societal impact of this landmark case. Listeners are taken on a journey through the timelin…

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38. The Fear of Access to Public Benefits for Undocumented Immigrants with Celia Valdez from Maternal and Child Health Access (MCHA) and Immigration Attorney Nora Phillips 50:27

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On the 38th episode of Immigration Today! Angeline Chen welcomes Celia Valdez and Nora Phillips. Celia Valdez has been working in health outreach for over 25 years. As the Outreach and Education Director with Maternal and Child Health Access (MCHA), she has worked diligently with local and state government groups ranging from community-based organi…

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BTM166 - Erika Hoover and Andrea Norton - LGBTQ+ Veterans Public Health Awareness Campaign 26:43

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Navy Veteran Erika Hoover and Air Force Veteran Andrea Norton about their experiences as both veterans and members of the LGBTQ+ Community, as well as a public awareness campaign being developed in partnership with the Michigan Governor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide among Service Memb…

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Episode 1: Dr. Katherine Ramsland: Shawna Garber ruled out as a BTK victim and The Serial Killer's Apprentic 2:10:18

3M ago2:10:18

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Send us a Text Message. The Witness Box is a True Crime Podcast hosted and produced by Joshua Diaz. Joshua has been in broadcasting/podcasting for over 10 years while producing multiple podcast, consulting on many other and hosting 2 different shows on Youtube, The Lab and Lab After Dark, Joshua has teamed up with an ALL-STAR cast. Chris McDonough …

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BTM165 - Virginia Wimmer - CalVet Women Veteran's Division 31:41

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Deputy Secretary for Women Veterans of the California Department of Veterans Affairs, Air Force Retiree Virginia Wimmer, in which we discuss the importance of supporting women veterans and the services available in California About Today’s Guest Virginia Wimmer was appointed on August …

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BTM164 - Ronald Rutherford - VA's Whole Health Program 31:15

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Navy Veteran Ronald Rutherford, the Lead for the Whole Health Outreach program for the Veterans Health Administration. Whole Health is VA’s approach to care that supports the health and well-being of veterans they serve, and focuses on self-care, skill building and support. About Today…

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BTM163 - Frederick Marx - Veterans Journey Home Film Series 31:11

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Show Summary On today’s episode, I’m having a conversation with Frederick Marx, an internationally acclaimed Oscar and Emmy nominated filmmaker with over 40 years in the film industry. We have a conversation about a recent project, a series of five films called Veterans Journey Home, which features the stories of veterans who are working to transit…

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37. Efrén C. Olivares, Immigration Attorney and Author of My Boy Will Die of Sorrow: A Memoir of Immigration from the Front Lines 33:37

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On the 37th episode of Immigration Today! Angeline Chen welcomes Efrén C. Olivares, Director of Strategic Litigation at The Southern Poverty Law Center. Olivares is a civil rights lawyer who has represented clients before federal courts and international human rights bodies for over a decade. His work focuses on ending immigrant detention and provi…

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BTM162 - Josie Beets - DoD Spouse Education and Career Opportunities Program 30:42

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Show Summary On today’s episode, I’m having a conversation with Josie Beets, the Program Manager for the Department of Defense Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program, which provides education and career guidance to military spouses worldwide About Today’s Guest Links Mentioned In This Episode BTM Episode 54 with Josie Beets – Connecting …

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BTM161 - Dr Jason Higgins - Veteran Involvement in the Criminal Legal System 30:42

4M ago30:42

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Show Summary On this episode, we feature a conversation with Dr. Jason A. Higgins, Assistant Professor at Virginia Tech University and author of the recently released book, Prisoners After War: Veterans in the Age of Mass Incarceration About Today’s Guest Dr. Jason A. Higgins is the Digital Scholarship Coordinator for Virginia Tech Publishing and a…

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BTM160 - Tara Wright - New Sesame Street Resource for Military Families 26:09

4M ago26:09

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Show Summary On this episode, we feature a conversation Tara Wright, Senior Manager of Content Design on the Research, Education, Data and Impact (REDI) team at Sesame Workshop, on newly developed resources for Military Families to address isolation, disconnectedness, and the impacts of family separation due to military duty About Today’s Guest Tar…

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BTM159 - Sebastian Junger (Replay) - Tribe and Veteran Connectedness 33:05

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By Duane K. L. France

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BTM158 - Dr. Cameron McCoy - The Montford Point Marines 29:09

4M ago29:09

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Show Summary In this episode, we feature a conversation with Dr Cameron McCoy, author of a recently released book on the first Black Marines called, Contested Valor: African American Marines in the Age of Power, Protest, and Tokenism. In this book, Dr. McCoy shares the stories of the Montford Point Marines, the first African American Marines that t…

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BTM157 - John Langford - Project Healing Waters 29:47

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Show Summary On this episode, we feature a conversation with Marine Corps veteran John Langford, Chief Executive Officer of Project Healing Waters. Project Healing Waters helps active military service personnel and Veterans in need through a dedicated, developed curriculum of fly fishing, fly casting, fly tying, and fly rod building. About Today’s …

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36. Trump’s Zero Tolerance Policy and how RAICES Showed Up – Faisal Al-Juburi, Chief External Affairs Officer for RAICES 56:02

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On the 36th episode of Immigration Today! Angeline Chen welcomes Faisal Al-Juburi. Faisal is a strategic partnerships specialist with more than a decade of experience in the nonprofit sector. He currently serves as the Chief External Affairs Officer for RAICES, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency founded in 1986, and the largest immigration legal services…

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BTM156 – Waco Hoover – The American Legion’s Be The One Initiative 29:43

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By Duane K. L. France

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BTM155 – Dennis Miller – The Legacy of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion 25:36

5M ago25:36

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Show Summary On this episode, we feature a conversation with Marine Corps Veteran Dennis Miller, a veteran advocate and entrepreneur in the greater Philadelphia area. Dennis and I are going to be having a conversation about the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, a multi-ethnic unit of predominantly black women who were assigned ot England a…

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Management Consultant, Policy Wonk, and Christian Men’s Influencer: Interview with Aaron Renn, author of Life in the Negative World 44:20

5M ago44:20

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Author of "Life in the Negative World", Aaron Renn, joins me to discuss his new book. Key take-aways are: Dig your well before you’re thirsty. As I reflect on Aaron’s career in business, influencing public policy, and now helping readers and listeners directly, It’s clear how each piece of the puzzle builds on what went before in his career. Aaron …

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BTM154 – Dave Harrison – Fastport and Veterans in the Workforce 28:32

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Show Summary On this episode, we feature a conversation with Army Veteran and Executive Director of Workforce Development and Government Relations at FASTPORT, a company that focuses on workforce development and technology solutions with longstanding industry experience with the military community, transportation industry and apprenticeship program…

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BTM153 - Christina Slentz - The League of Wives Memorial Project 34:47

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Show Summary On this episode, we feature a conversation with with Navy Veteran and Spouse Christina Slentz, Foundation Co-Chair of the League of Wives Memorial Project. This project honors the story of a group of military spouses who supported their husbands held captive as POWs in the Vietnam war with the establishment of a memorial in Coronado, C…

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35. Giving for Good: A Conversation with Eliza Brennan, Senior Program Officer, Education & Migration at International Community Foundation (ICF) 40:34

6M ago40:34

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On the 35th episode of Immigration Today!, Angeline Chen welcomes Eliza Brennan, Senior Program Officer for Education and Migration at International Community Foundation (ICF). ICF is the nonprofit foundation of choice for U.S. donors who are passionate about protecting the environment and improving the quality of life in Baja California, Latin Ame…

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BTM152 - Bill Leahy - Supporting Veterans in the Manufacturing Industry 28:38

6M ago28:38

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Show Summary On this episode, we feature a conversation with Army Veteran Bill Leahy, an Engineering Team Leader, Maintenance Superintendent, Consultant, and Business Owner in the Manufacturing Industry. We discuss opportunities for Veterans in the manufacturing industry and Bill’s upcoming documentary, Unturning Steel About Today’s Guest William "…

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BTM151 - Dr Sumitra Muralidhar - The Million Veteran Program 28:30

6M ago28:30

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Show Summary On this episode, we feature a conversation with Dr. Sumitra Muralidhar, Program Director for the Department of Veteran’s Affairs Million Veteran Program. Since launching in 2011, 1 million Veterans have joined MVP. It's the largest research effort at VA to improve health care for Veterans and one of the largest research programs in the…

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BTM150 - Richard Fierro - Diversity, Service, and Sacrifice 30:10

6M ago30:10

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Show Summary On this episode, we feature a conversation with Army Veteran Richard Fierro about his miltiary service, post-military career as an entrepreneur and his actions in November of 2022 in which he intervened in a mass shooting attack at an LGBTQ+ Nightclub in Colorado Springs, CO About Today’s Guest Richard Fierro was the Army ROTC distingu…

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BTM149 – Stacey Lewis and Ashley Hammond – VA’s Pathfinder Program 28:08

7M ago28:08

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Show Summary On this episode, we feature a conversation with Ashley Hammond and Stacey Lewis from the VA’s Pathfinder Program, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs Innovation Ecosystem. Pathfinder is a website and digital tool designed to facilitate designed to facilitate connections between external innovators, vendors, and VA employees in o…

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BTM148 - Dr. Christina Armstrong - VA Office of Connected Care 29:16

7M ago29:16

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Show Summary On this episode, we feature a conversation with Dr. Christina Armstrong, a clinical psychologist at the Office of Connected Care in the Department of Veterans Affairs’ central office. The Office of Connected Care focuses on improving health care through technology; Connected Care’s programs include My HealtheVet, VA Telehealth Services…

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BTM147 - Corie Weathers - Military Culture and Mental Health 30:14

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Show Summary On this episode, we feature a conversation with Corie Weathers, a military spouse and Licensed Professional Counselor. We discuss the importance of cultural responsivity in mental health and Corie's latest book, Military Culture Shift About Today’s Guest Corie Weathers, licensed professional counselor (LPC), is a sought-after speaker, …

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BTM146 - Dr. Tanya Hess - VA Coaching Into Care Program 26:25

7M ago26:25

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Show Summary On this episode, we feature a conversation with Dr. Tanya Hess, a Licensed Psychologist and Training Director for the Department of Veterans Affairs Coaching Into Care Family Call Center, a national telephone-based support service for family emmbers and others who want to help reluctant veterans access their VA health care benefits, pa…

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34. Why are Migrants Being Dropped off in Buses? An Interview with ED of CHIRLA Angelica Salas 38:30

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Buses transporting asylum seekers have been arriving to Los Angeles for months. Non-profit organizations such as CHIRLA, ImmDef, CARECEN, Haitian Bridge Alliance among many others have quickly reacted and are attending to this emergency. On episode 34 of Immigration Today! Angeline Chen interviews Angelica Salas, the ED of The Coalition for Humane …

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BTM145 – Cheri Mason – VA Board of Veterans Appeals 29:02

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Show Summary On this episode, we feature a conversation with The Honorable Cheryl L. Mason, who served for nearly five years as the fourth Senate-confirmed Presidential appointee and first woman and military spouse Chairman of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (Board) at the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). About Today’s Guests The Honorable Ch…

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BTM144 - Bruce Townshend - Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve 27:33

8M ago27:33

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Show Summary On this episode, we feature a conversation with Bruce Townshend, the Chief of Employer Engagement with Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an office of the Department of Defense that promotes understanding between Reserve Component Service members and their civilian employers About Today’s Guest Bruce Townshend, Chief, E…

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