Best Veteran S Promise Podcasts (2024)

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Overcoming Darkness: A Veteran’s Path to Recovery and Hope with Denise Carey 2:10:58

3h ago2:10:58

2:10:58

Join Frank Sepko, Dave Reagan, and Ray Stender from Veterans Promise as they sit down with Denise Carey, a licensed clinical social worker from the Scranton Vet Center, on the Promise Keepers Podcast. This heartfelt episode explores Dave's powerful journey through recovery, highlighting the critical role of the Scranton Vet Center’s services and su…

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Ukraine’s big gamble in Russia – what happens next? 40:56

6m ago40:56

40:56

Is this Chess, or Russian Roulette? Professor Michael Clarke explains why Ukraine has chosen a path with big risks, but also potentially big rewards by taking the fight to Russia on its own turf in Kursk. Sitrep’s Simon Newton analyses the forces and movements of each side as we assess how this could develop and affect the war. 75 years since the G…

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Wagner Mercenaries in West Africa 41:55

5d ago41:55

41:55

Sitrep’s looking into the role of the Russian mercenary group, Wagner, after reports of fierce fighting in the West African country of Mali and asking why this conflict has caused a diplomatic row between Mali and Ukraine? And where is the balance between the needs of the military and the needs of the media? Sitrep will discuss that with the former…

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Profiles in Tech: Grit & Gratitude • Tiffany Moore (CTA) 22:48

5d ago22:48

22:48

SVP of Political and Industry Affairs at the Consumer Technology Association, Tiffany Moore, gives a behind-the-scenes look at their popular CES tradeshow, shares why she’s passionate about their $10 million venture fund focused on increasing diversity in tech, and talks about the importance of GlobalWIN in helping to mentor others. "...whether you…

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The armed forces pay rise – what’s it really worth? 46:11

15d ago46:11

46:11

Most servicemen and women are getting a 6% pay rise, twice the rate of inflation. The government says it’s the biggest increase for more than 20 years. But in real terms pay has been falling for a decade, and satisfaction with it is at a record low. Sitrep talks to the Defence Veterans and People Minister, Alistair Carns, to ask whether it’s really…

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Ready for war in three years? 34:16

21d ago34:16

34:16

The new head of the Army has warned the UK has three years to be ready to fight a war or deter conflict. General Sir Roly Walker’s talked about an “increasingly volatile world” but he said war wasn’t inevitable and the Army had "just enough time" to prepare itself. He says he wants to double the Army's fighting power in three years (and triple it b…

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The Case for Digital Solidarity • Pablo Chavez 27:23

19d ago27:23

27:23

Adjunct Fellow at CNAS and Founder of Tech Policy Solutions, Pablo Chavez joins Niki in the studio to explain digital solidarity and digital sovereignty, swap campaign convention memories, and discuss US policy when it comes to the global internet. They talk State Dept. footnotes, the TikTok ban, and the future of the open internet. “ ...the United…

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Why have outside experts been put in charge of the UK’s Defence Review? 46:08

29d ago46:08

46:08

From where the armed forces are deployed around the world, to the kit they have for the job, and how they’re looked after, the government has launched a “root and branch” defence review. Two people who’ve been hands on with past reviews, Lieutenant General Sir Nick Pope and Sitrep’s Professor Michael Clarke, explain what will be different about thi…

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Unwavering Honor: A Journey about Brotherhood, Trauma, and Healing with Marine Veteran Tim Morris 3:10:31

29d ago3:10:31

3:10:31

Join hosts Frank Sepko, Dave Reagan, and Ray Stender on an emotional episode of the Promise Keepers Podcast, where they are joined by Marine veteran Tim Morris to recount stories of profound honor, sacrifice, and brotherhood. This powerful narrative explores the mission to recover the remains of Sergeant Fernando Padilla-Ramirez during the early da…

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“Don’t be Jack” -- the veterans who’ve become MPs 43:38

1M ago43:38

43:38

Around one in twenty of the UK’s MPs have military experience, but what do they bring to the job and does it help them make a difference? Sitrep talks to the new MP for Derbyshire North, Louise Jones, and Jonny Ball who hosts the Veterans in Politics podcast and has mentored several of the new intake to Parliament. India’s Prime Minister claims to …

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The State of Tech Policy • Dave Barmore 27:59

1M ago27:59

27:59

Runway Strategies Co-Founder Dave Barmore joins Niki in the studio for a deep dive into the wave of tech regulations coming from the states. They talk about gridlock at the federal level and why tech needs to pay attention to the states when it comes to pending policy regulations facing AI, data privacy, and social media. "in terms of bills getting…

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EXTRA - The Allied Reaction Force (and Britain’s role) explained 16:43

1M ago16:43

16:43

The Allied Reaction Force is the new “tip of the spear” for NATO’s military power. It’s described as a strategic, high-readiness, force-generated, multi-domain and multinational capability. The ARF replaces the NATO Response Force and Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJTF), as part of a radical update of military structures and plans since the…

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Defending Europe – what does NATO need to do? 42:31

1M ago42:31

42:31

75 years since NATO was created to defend Europe, Sitrep asks what’s needed to do that job properly today. From organising hundreds of thousands of troops, to digging ditches and ensuring bridges can carry tanks, the challenges are explained by Professor Michael Clarke and Oana Lungescu, a former senior advisor to the NATO Secretary General. Part o…

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Transforming Veteran Care with Veterans Promise & Valhalla Veteran Services 1:56:47

2M ago1:56:47

1:56:47

This episode of the Promise Keepers Podcast welcomes Sgt. Eric Darling (US Army Ret.), Executive Director of Valhalla Veteran Services. Follow along as Eric explains the mission of the Valhalla Veterans Services organization, focusing on mental health counseling and suicide prevention for veterans. We also hear about personal stories, that speak to…

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AI Tools, Tips, and Trends for Public Health 38:42

2M ago38:42

38:42

In our fourth and final episode of the AI for Health Series, we take a peek under the hood of the maternal health chatbot supporting pregnant woman delivering in public health facilities across South Africa. To begin, Debbie Rogers, CEO of Reach Digital Health, shares her personal take on the origin story of MomConnect, South Africa’s maternal heal…

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The Black Sea mine threat 36:39

2M ago36:39

36:39

Two Royal Navy minehunters, given to Ukraine last year, are still in UK waters because they can’t get into the Black Sea while the war continues. But Ukraine’s Navy is using them to prepare for when they can start clearing the hundreds of explosives lying on the sea-bed. Sitrep’s Simon Newton has been watching some of that work on Exercise Sea Bree…

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Fun & Games at Discord • Ross LaJeunesse 27:08

2M ago27:08

27:08

Head of Global Public Policy at Discord, Ross LaJeunesse, joins Niki in the studio to talk about how the app delivers today on the original promise of the internet - community and communication. He lays out how Discord fosters genuine servers-based connection, why it’s so important to small game developers, and what regulators should consider when …

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Who’s promising what for the Armed Forces? 32:35

2M ago32:35

32:35

Sitrep analyses the main party manifestos for the general election in which defence has had its highest profile in decades. AI and data collection are promised to bring a revolution to military capability. But they could also make it harder to work with partners and allies by creating a new “language barrier”, so how do we avoid that? And the 2am p…

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Breaking the Stigma: Trust, Therapy, and Healing for Veterans with PTSD 1:31:46

2M ago1:31:46

1:31:46

Join hosts Frank Sepko, Dave Ragan, and Ray Stender on the Promise Keepers Podcast as they engage in a profound discussion with Dr. Megan Velo-Zorzi of Redbird Mental Health about veteran mental health and PTSD. This episode sheds light on the struggles veterans face in transitioning to civilian life, the stigmas surrounding mental health, and the …

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War of the playground 38:18

2M ago38:18

38:18

While North Korea sends hundreds of balloons, loaded with rubbish and manure, across the border, South Korea is setting up giant speakers to blare K-pop music for miles into the North. Sitrep assess the risk of a playground scrap going out of control, and explains why many heavily armed nations indulge in childish tactics when they don’t want an al…

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How LLMs Will and Won't Work for Healthcare in Africa 36:13

2M ago36:13

36:13

There's a lot of hype about what generative AI and LLMs like ChatGPT will do to improve healthcare in Africa and around the world - but is it going to work? Today we sit down with the team running the largest study ever done on how LLMs will - and won't - work for healthcare in Africa. Tobi Olatunji, Founder and CEO of Intron Health, speaks with Bi…

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Blockchain's Promise • Sheila Warren 31:48

2M ago31:48

31:48

Crypto Council for Innovation CEO Sheila Warren breaks down crypto, Web3, and blockchain once and for all. She and Niki discuss crypto’s future on Capitol Hill and how it might impact this election season, the critical role blockchain has in making AI more transparent, and why you might already have a Web3 mindset. “Things like authenticity, tracki…

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The art of deception 44:59

2M ago44:59

44:59

From the wooden horse at Troy to rubber tanks in Dover military deceptions have been central to war for thousands of years. In the lead up to D-Day the allies convinced Germany their assault would be 150 miles away from Normandy. Professor Michael Clarke and Sitrep’s Claire Sadler explain the complex web of deceptions involving radar interference, …

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An insider’s guide to the NATO summit 42:06

3M ago42:06

42:06

Presidents and Prime Ministers have big decisions to make in Washington about how to better defend Europe, deter Russia, and support Ukraine. But how does it work behind closed doors, away from the choreographed photo ops, and who is actually making the decisions? Lord Peter Ricketts, former UK Ambassador to NATO, lifts the lid on how some of the w…

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AI Mythbusting • Nikki Pope (NVIDIA) 26:19

3M ago26:19

26:19

NVIDIA’s Head of AI & Legal Ethics, Nikki Pope, talks about why how we talk about artificial intelligence matters and why making the tech representative of more people is important. She and Niki break down some of the myths surrounding the tech and re-examine what regulators should be focused on when they think of “existential threat” and AI. Spoil…

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Bravery Behind the Battles: A Journey of Love, Loss, and Renewal with guest Stephanie Granville 3:26:14

3M ago3:26:14

3:26:14

This episode explores the profound impact of military service, PTSD, and the devastating effects of suicide on a veteran's family through the lens of Stephanie Granville, the widow of Staff Sergeant Joseph Granville. It presents an intimate narrative of Stephanie's journey through love, tragedy, and the challenges of coping with loss and personal s…

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Is it time for western boots in Ukraine? 44:07

3M ago44:07

44:07

Russia has the momentum in Ukraine right now, so is it time for a radical rethink of how we help? James Heappey, who served four years as Armed Forces Minister, tells Sitrep we should be thinking about putting a training mission into Western Ukraine along with air defence support. Professor Michael Clarke explains the potential risks and benefits o…

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EXTRA – Hercules: first in, last out 22:34

3M ago22:34

22:34

For more than half a century the C-130 Hercules was the backbone of the RAF. It’s played a key role in daring special forces and counter terror mission, supported combat operations from the Falklands to Afghanistan, delivered disaster relief, and carried out evacuations in some of the most challenging of environments. Named after the mythological G…

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AI for Health, Part 2: A Step Ahead 42:29

3M ago42:29

42:29

How do global actors stay one step ahead of the risks posed by AI for health? In Part 2 of our 3-part series on AI for Health, we dive deeper to see what’s going on inside the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) to safeguard the future. Today’s lineup includes: * Dr. Sam Oti of the International …

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What Course Ahead For The Royal Navy? 33:11

3M ago33:11

33:11

Sitrep looks at the future shape of the Navy as the government talks of a new ‘golden era in shipbuilding’ and assesses what it can learn from current conflicts. Expert analysis from Commodore Steve Prest who’s just left the service and former Naval warfare officer Professor Peter Roberts from RUSI. Sitrep’s Simon Newton reports from Poland on Exer…

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Archer Aviation Takes Off • Adam Goldstein 29:14

3M ago29:14

29:14

Archer Aviation Founder and CEO, Adam Goldstein, joins Niki in the studio to talk about why, after years of flying cars being science fiction, the eVTOL industry is taking off now, how coordination with the FAA is critical to American dominance in the industry, and what the future of travel looks like. He lays out a future in which flying cars will…

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The forces payroll hack – what you need to know 37:11

3M ago37:11

37:11

The cyber-attack which potentially exposed names and bank details of more than 270-thousand people is certainly embarrassing, but what might a “malign actor” do with that information? The founding Chief Executive of the National Cyber Security Centre, Ciaran Martin, tells Sitrep the hackers haven’t got any “crown jewels”, but that statements of “no…

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Heroes Unveiled: Stories of Valor, Recovery, and Brotherhood with SGM Kevin Bittenbender 2:15:21

4M ago2:15:21

2:15:21

This episode of the Promise Keepers Podcast weaves together profound narratives of veterans' valor, struggles, and journey toward healing. Our guest, Sergeant Major Kevin Bittenbender, shares with us the concepts of the power of purpose, passion, and positive attitude, and the critical role of initiatives like the Veterans Promise in fostering an e…

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Naval hide & seek in Norway’s fjords 37:35

3M ago37:35

37:35

Sitrep goes on board a Royal Navy P2000 patrol boat, on exercise Tamber Shield, off the coast of Norway. David Sivills-McCann gives us an insight into the action, and Professor Michael Clarke explains why these boats, some of the smallest Royal Navy vessels, are key to defending the UK. A prototype of the RAF’s next generation fighter jet, Tempest,…

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EXTRA – Tempest, turning sci-fi concepts into flying reality 19:22

3M ago19:22

19:22

Tempest will be the RAF’s next generation fighter jet, and the heart of the new Future Combat Air System. After a decade of conceptual development work is now underway to turn it into reality, with a first prototype due to fly in around 3 years. Will it really be equipped with laser weapons or brain scanners in the pilot’s helmet? That’s still secr…

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AI for Health, Part 1: Promise and Perils 1:01:28

4M ago1:01:28

1:01:28

With the mind-bending pace at which artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way we work and live, healthcare organizations are asking themselves: what do I need to know today to seize this opportunity? In this episode, experts from the World Health Organization, IDInsight, and Reach Digital Health unpack the promise and perils of AI for health…

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A NewNet • Frank McCourt 22:36

4M ago22:36

22:36

Philanthropist and author of ‘Our Biggest Fight’, Frank McCourt sits down with Niki in the studio to lay out his vision for a decentralized internet. He shares why Project Liberty is focused on personhood online instead of data privacy, why a digital bill of rights is not the answer, and shares his optimism for technologists’ ability to build a bet…

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The PM’s defence spending spree – what’s it really worth? 41:21

4M ago41:21

41:21

Rishi Sunak has pledged tens of billions of pounds to spend 2.5% of GDP on defence by 2030, but how much will it improve our military capability? Professor Michael Clarke explains why the extra cash will probably be used to firm up our forces rather than making them bigger, and we fact check how much of the £75bn figure given by the Prime Minister …

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Quick Tech Takes • Surveillance, TikTok & Robots 19:52

4M ago19:52

19:52

Corporate Counsel at Google, Kat Mauler, sits down with Niki in the Tech’ed Up studio to talk about what’s moving fast in tech news. They break down big legislative moves in Congress with the expansion of FISA Section 702 adding extra surveillance remit to the US government, the TikTok divestiture bill dominating the headlines - and why it’s not a …

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How did the RAF support Israel when it was attacked by Iran? 36:46

4M ago36:46

36:46

RAF Typhoons fired in defence of Israel as part of a multi-national operation to stop Iran’s onslaught with ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones. A former fighter pilot tells Sitrep about the threats posed to pilots. The Armed Forces put a lot of effort into leadership training. But what about the other side of the coin – followers? The C…

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EXTRA – What is followership, and how could it change the Army? 28:24

4M ago28:24

28:24

The Armed Forces put a lot of effort into leadership training, but have they lost sight of the people who are led? The Army’s been researching the concept of followership, how it could benefit the service become part of its culture. But what is followership, is it really different from the results of good leadership, and can it be part of an organi…

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Profiles in Tech: Fighting Online Hate • Imran Ahmed 19:41

4M ago19:41

19:41

The CEO and Founder of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, Imran Ahmed, joins Niki in the studio to talk about what his recent win against Elon Musk means for the proliferation of hate speech online. He and Niki debate who has moral responsibility for online hate but both agree the current climate is untenable. “CCDH advocates a market regulato…

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Can ‘broken’ defence procurement be fixed? 38:49

4M ago38:49

38:49

Defence Procurement minister James Cartlidge tells Sitrep the history of armed forces having “kit that let them down” keeps him awake at night. But he has a plan to fix the problems. He tells Kate Gerbeau about the changes aimed at delivering equipment on time, and on budget, while Professor Michael Clarke assesses whether it will give troops what …

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EXTRA – Minister explains new shake-up for buying military hardware 22:32

4M ago22:32

22:32

British servicemen and women rely on having the right kit to do their jobs, and protect their lives at the front line, but MPs says the process of buying that equipment is broken. Sitrep talks to Defence Procurement Minister James Cartlidge about his new plan to fix long delays, multi-billion pound overspends, and hopelessly overoptimistic ideas. A…

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Quick Tech Takes • Privacy Legislation & Tech's AI Data Race 21:10

4M ago21:10

21:10

Corporate Counsel at Google, Kat Mauler, joins Niki for a D.C. insider take on the latest tech headlines. They talk AI’s insatiable appetite for data and the landmark bipartisan data privacy bill making waves this week. Added bonus, zombie attacks in the Terms & Conditions and the sad trombone sounds of Amazon’s “Just Walk Out” tech. “You always wa…

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Russia’s new push in Ukraine 40:57

4M ago40:57

40:57

Troops and hardware which Russia’s been holding in reserve have been moved to the 600-mile-long front line, and handful of local armoured offensives point to the start of a wider push. Sitrep’s Professor Michael Clarke explains how Moscow wants to exploit Ukraine’s ammunition shortages, while Kyiv tries to keep the initiative by forcing Russia’s ha…

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EXTRA – A view from Ukraine’s front line 13:40

4M ago13:40

13:40

Sitrep hears from Kupiansk, celebrated as a significant victory when it was liberated a year and a half ago, but in Russian sights once again as Moscow tries a new push forward. Ukraine’s troops trying to hold firm are hampered by artillery shortages, they’ve been rationing shells for months, but have turned to small drones to fill at least some of…

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Profiles in Tech: Put Yourself in The Room • Jill Hazelbaker (Uber) 30:35

5M ago30:35

30:35

SVP of Marketing and Public Affairs at Uber, Jill Hazelbaker, shares lessons learned from her career at the comms helm of John McCain’s presidential campaign, to jumping in head-first at Google, to what keeps her engaged and energized at Uber. “...most companies get a honeymoon period, and you would be very wise to use it to think about those argum…

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Transforming Justice: Veterans Courts' Journey of Support and Rehabilitation 1:45:16

5M ago1:45:16

1:45:16

This episode brings together judges, veterans, and advocates to discuss the transformative role of Veterans Courts within the criminal justice system. Featured guests, including Judges Michael Barrasse and Tom Munley (U.S. Army Ret.), alongside advocates Dave Reagan (U.S. Army Ret.), Ray Stender (U.S. Army Ret.), and Frank Sepko, delve into how the…

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The new Wider Service Medal – good or bad idea? 40:56

5M ago40:56

40:56

From submariners at sea for months at a time, to soldiers living and working on Russia’s doorstep, the new Wider Service Medal is intended to recognise “crucial operational impact” without the risks to life faced in combat. Some say it’s long overdue, others call it a medal for “just turning up”. We ask a former head of the Army, General Lord Danna…

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