web02.fireside.fm Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:22:29 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Citizenship” https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/tags/citizenship Tue, 07 Jan 2025 06:30:00 -0500 Three Global War on Terrorism veterans interview military veterans and other influencers in the military community who share stories related to transitioning, valor and heroism, mental wellness and overcoming PTSD, accessing VA benefits and much more. Join us each week for vibrant camaraderie, playful joking and hot takes on current events, interesting trends and quirky stories of interest to the military and veteran community. This weekly podcast is produced by The American Legion. For more stories and videos please visit www.legion.org/tangoalphalima en-us episodic A podcast for and by military veterans and service members, brought to you by The American Legion The American Legion Three Global War on Terrorism veterans interview military veterans and other influencers in the military community who share stories related to transitioning, valor and heroism, mental wellness and overcoming PTSD, accessing VA benefits and much more. Join us each week for vibrant camaraderie, playful joking and hot takes on current events, interesting trends and quirky stories of interest to the military and veteran community. This weekly podcast is produced by The American Legion. For more stories and videos please visit www.legion.org/tangoalphalima no veterans, military service, The American Legion, community, transition, PTSD, service members, careers, military life, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Space Force National Guard, Reserves, DoD, defense, national security, veterans service organizations, VA benefits The American Legion hsoria@legion.org Episode 245: Iraqi-born interpreter's escape to the U.S. https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/245 fbbc1d5f-18ee-4e1b-93b4-61993ad35246 Tue, 07 Jan 2025 06:30:00 -0500 The American Legion 245 Iraqi-born interpreter's escape to the U.S. full 6 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:18:42 no We kick off the new year with a few resolutions and a memory of Sammi, the Iraqi interpreter who worked with Joe and his Marines. THE INTERVIEW Mazin Mozan, who served as an interpreter with Stacy in Iraq shares his story of serving with Coalition forces, gaining a Special Immigrant Visa and moving to the United States, and his enlistment in the U.S. Army. SCUTTLEBUTT Norwegian fishermen accidentally catch U.S. sub in net Thousands of U.S. affiliated Iraqis in harms way due to refugee program delays 'Disturbing' Number of VA Mental Health Appointment Cancellations Prompt Lawmakers to Call for Reforms Special Guest: Mazin Mozan. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, New Years, resolution, junk food, Iraq, interpreter, allies, linguist, citizenship, combat, coalition forces, SIV, Special Immigrant Visa, trauma bonding, servant leadership, loyalty, duty, fishing, Norway, submarine, Fairbanks, Alaska, bureaucracy, red tape, therapy, VA, cancellation, combat trauma, advocacy, Be the One, mental wellness, mental health, mental health provider, healthcare system, PTSD We kick off the new year with a few resolutions and a memory of Sammi, the Iraqi interpreter who worked with Joe and his Marines.

THE INTERVIEW
Mazin Mozan, who served as an interpreter with Stacy in Iraq shares his story of serving with Coalition forces, gaining a Special Immigrant Visa and moving to the United States, and his enlistment in the U.S. Army.

SCUTTLEBUTT
Norwegian fishermen accidentally catch U.S. sub in net

Thousands of U.S. affiliated Iraqis in harms way due to refugee program delays

'Disturbing' Number of VA Mental Health Appointment Cancellations Prompt Lawmakers to Call for Reforms

Special Guest: Mazin Mozan.

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THE INTERVIEW
Mazin Mozan, who served as an interpreter with Stacy in Iraq shares his story of serving with Coalition forces, gaining a Special Immigrant Visa and moving to the United States, and his enlistment in the U.S. Army.

SCUTTLEBUTT
Norwegian fishermen accidentally catch U.S. sub in net

Thousands of U.S. affiliated Iraqis in harms way due to refugee program delays

'Disturbing' Number of VA Mental Health Appointment Cancellations Prompt Lawmakers to Call for Reforms

Special Guest: Mazin Mozan.

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]]> How VA is innovating to prevent veteran suicide https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/talbto16 8902e644-3cbc-4f54-875a-8c0ab9c6b220 Sun, 01 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0500 The American Legion full 5 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 44:28 no Department of Veterans Affairs Chief of Innovation, Dr. Indra Sandal, tells the story of how she became a U.S. citizen, why she was drawn to work with veterans and what led to her work to bring new innovations to VA health care. Dr. Sandal talks about how her work led to VA rideshare programs with Uber and Lyft. She also talks about VA's collaboration with MIT – the Veterans Health Hackathon – which strives to design solutions to the top challenges facing veteran health care, including mental health and veteran suicide. Special Guest: Dr. Indra Sandal. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, Be The One, mental health, mental wellness, PTSD, suicide prevention, Dali Lama, innovation, citizenship, naturalization, rideshare, transportation, accessibility, National Center for Innovation, technology, community, Venture Studio, Hackathon, AI technology, makeathon, prevention, access to care, Uber RX Department of Veterans Affairs Chief of Innovation, Dr. Indra Sandal, tells the story of how she became a U.S. citizen, why she was drawn to work with veterans and what led to her work to bring new innovations to VA health care.

Dr. Sandal talks about how her work led to VA rideshare programs with Uber and Lyft. She also talks about VA's collaboration with MIT – the Veterans Health Hackathon – which strives to design solutions to the top challenges facing veteran health care, including mental health and veteran suicide.

Special Guest: Dr. Indra Sandal.

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]]> Department of Veterans Affairs Chief of Innovation, Dr. Indra Sandal, tells the story of how she became a U.S. citizen, why she was drawn to work with veterans and what led to her work to bring new innovations to VA health care.

Dr. Sandal talks about how her work led to VA rideshare programs with Uber and Lyft. She also talks about VA's collaboration with MIT – the Veterans Health Hackathon – which strives to design solutions to the top challenges facing veteran health care, including mental health and veteran suicide.

Special Guest: Dr. Indra Sandal.

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]]> Episode 169: Tango Alpha Lima: Hiring Our Heroes Military Spouse Professional Networks Fellow Lydiah Owiti https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/169 2d48251f-7451-42d4-b3a3-f300cdf5b945 Tue, 25 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 169 Tango Alpha Lima: Hiring Our Heroes Military Spouse Professional Networks Fellow Lydiah Owiti full 4 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:10:16 no IN THE NEWS Why Hipsters Are Invading American Legion Posts THIS WEEK'S GUEST Lydiah Owiti is a foreign-trained and certified attorney with master’s degrees in international development management and project management, and a foreign-born military spouse. Lydiah shares the unique challenges she has faced and how she now advocates for other foreign-born military spouses and helps raise awareness of issues facing military families of color. RAPID FIRE America Celebrates 50 Years of Volunteer Force, But Faces Tough Recruiting Environment The New Yorker makes a joke of the Army's tactical bra. It's not S.A.V.E training at Post 904 impresses department commander Special Guest: Lydiah Owiti . military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, hipsters, PBR, comedy, goals, military spouse, unemployment, underemployment, law degree, Kenya, professional credentials, CDL, networking, hiring our heroes, fellowship, MSP Networks, citizenship, military community, military spouse employment, foreign born military spouses, military spouse career accelerator pilot, immigration, selective service, draft, army innovation, S.A.V.E Training, Be The One, mental health, mental wellness, suicide prevention, suicide awareness IN THE NEWS
Why Hipsters Are Invading American Legion Posts

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Lydiah Owiti is a foreign-trained and certified attorney with master’s degrees in international development management and project management, and a foreign-born military spouse.

Lydiah shares the unique challenges she has faced and how she now advocates for other foreign-born military spouses and helps raise awareness of issues facing military families of color.

RAPID FIRE
America Celebrates 50 Years of Volunteer Force, But Faces Tough Recruiting Environment
The New Yorker makes a joke of the Army's tactical bra. It's not
S.A.V.E training at Post 904 impresses department commander

Special Guest: Lydiah Owiti .

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Why Hipsters Are Invading American Legion Posts

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Lydiah Owiti is a foreign-trained and certified attorney with master’s degrees in international development management and project management, and a foreign-born military spouse.

Lydiah shares the unique challenges she has faced and how she now advocates for other foreign-born military spouses and helps raise awareness of issues facing military families of color.

RAPID FIRE
America Celebrates 50 Years of Volunteer Force, But Faces Tough Recruiting Environment
The New Yorker makes a joke of the Army's tactical bra. It's not
S.A.V.E training at Post 904 impresses department commander

Special Guest: Lydiah Owiti .

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]]> Episode 164: Tango Alpha Lima: Task Force Movement Vice-Chairman Dan Kunze https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/164 38a5ce3b-a2ae-4b9d-8742-012b65f936c3 Tue, 20 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 164 Tango Alpha Lima: Task Force Movement Vice-Chairman Dan Kunze full 4 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:04:34 no IN THE NEWS Air Force official says he's worried about military families being forced to move over anti-LGBTQ bullying THIS WEEK'S GUEST Task Force Movement Vice Chairman Dan Kunze joins the show to talk about how the program is not only helping people find jobs, but also addressing infrastructure and national security concerns. Task Force Movement is a White House program that connects industry, academia, government and veterans' groups to fast-track the military community into jobs in cyber-security and trucking. RAPID FIRE  Marine Corps' brand: 'I'm not sure you're good enough to be a Marine' Army Pre-Boot Camp Course Expanded as Recruiting Challenge Looms Facing Shortages, US Military Recruiters Trade Citizenship for Service Special Guest: Dan Kunze. military, veteran, post-9/11, GWOT, American Legion, service, community, LGBTQ, diversity, inclusion, military family, bullying, mission readiness, Task Force Movement, White House, armored division, humvee, tank, OTR, trucking, supply chain, logistic, pandemic, trades, jobs, labor, blue-collar, economy, infrastructure, invest in the future, national security, employment, IT, cyber-security, business, career, education, network, dystopia, reverse psychology, boot-camp, recruiting, fitness, physical education, citizenship, aim high IN THE NEWS
Air Force official says he's worried about military families being forced to move over anti-LGBTQ bullying

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Task Force Movement Vice Chairman Dan Kunze joins the show to talk about how the program is not only helping people find jobs, but also addressing infrastructure and national security concerns. Task Force Movement is a White House program that connects industry, academia, government and veterans' groups to fast-track the military community into jobs in cyber-security and trucking.

RAPID FIRE
 Marine Corps' brand: 'I'm not sure you're good enough to be a Marine'
Army Pre-Boot Camp Course Expanded as Recruiting Challenge Looms
Facing Shortages, US Military Recruiters Trade Citizenship for Service

Special Guest: Dan Kunze.

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Air Force official says he's worried about military families being forced to move over anti-LGBTQ bullying

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Task Force Movement Vice Chairman Dan Kunze joins the show to talk about how the program is not only helping people find jobs, but also addressing infrastructure and national security concerns. Task Force Movement is a White House program that connects industry, academia, government and veterans' groups to fast-track the military community into jobs in cyber-security and trucking.

RAPID FIRE
 Marine Corps' brand: 'I'm not sure you're good enough to be a Marine'
Army Pre-Boot Camp Course Expanded as Recruiting Challenge Looms
Facing Shortages, US Military Recruiters Trade Citizenship for Service

Special Guest: Dan Kunze.

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]]> Episode 139: Tango Alpha Lima: Retired Navy Commander and counterterrorism expert Youssef Aboul-Enein https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/139 8608c0d0-035a-4a6f-b1f8-37b794347b99 Tue, 20 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 139 Tango Alpha Lima: Retired Navy Commander and counterterrorism expert Youssef Aboul-Enein full 3 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion hosted by post-9/11 veterans. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 1:09:15 no IN THE NEWS Jeff and Ashley celebrate 75 years of Toys for Tots. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Retired U.S Navy Commander Youssef Aboul-Enein shares highlights of his 28-year military career, including his own 9/11 experience at the Pentagon, the pivot of his career from medical planner to Arabic linguist, which eventually led him to becoming the Defense Intelligence Agency subject matter expert on counter-terrorism and violent Jihadi groups in the middle-east. RAPID FIRE National Guard Helps Santa in Alaska, House passes Veterans Service Recognition Act, and the oil that fueled the Hanukkah Miracle. Special Guest: Youssef Aboul-Enein. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Christmas, holiday, A Christmas Carol, Toys for Tots, 9/11, North Africa, Egypt, Bosnia, medevac, Gulf War, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Arabic linguist, translator, DIA, Donald Rumsfeld, Libya, Qaddafi, Yemen, counter-terrorism, author, jihad, al-Quaeda, Muslim, Islam, Santa, Nuiqsut, Alaska, Inuipat, Alaska Air National Guard, immigration, citizenship, Hanukkah, SVA, NatCon IN THE NEWS
Jeff and Ashley celebrate 75 years of Toys for Tots.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Retired U.S Navy Commander Youssef Aboul-Enein shares highlights of his 28-year military career, including his own 9/11 experience at the Pentagon, the pivot of his career from medical planner to Arabic linguist, which eventually led him to becoming the Defense Intelligence Agency subject matter expert on counter-terrorism and violent Jihadi groups in the middle-east.

RAPID FIRE
National Guard Helps Santa in Alaska, House passes Veterans Service Recognition Act, and the oil that fueled the Hanukkah Miracle.

Special Guest: Youssef Aboul-Enein.

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Jeff and Ashley celebrate 75 years of Toys for Tots.

THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Retired U.S Navy Commander Youssef Aboul-Enein shares highlights of his 28-year military career, including his own 9/11 experience at the Pentagon, the pivot of his career from medical planner to Arabic linguist, which eventually led him to becoming the Defense Intelligence Agency subject matter expert on counter-terrorism and violent Jihadi groups in the middle-east.

RAPID FIRE
National Guard Helps Santa in Alaska, House passes Veterans Service Recognition Act, and the oil that fueled the Hanukkah Miracle.

Special Guest: Youssef Aboul-Enein.

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]]> Episode 89: Tango Alpha Lima: 2022 Legislative Priorities with Lawrence Montreuil https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/89 2f95b08c-c90f-43de-b239-061f1e39ae05 Tue, 25 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0500 The American Legion 89 Tango Alpha Lima: 2022 Legislative Priorities with Lawrence Montreuil full 3 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion hosted by post-9/11 veterans. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 35:40 no American Legion National Legislative Director Lawrence Montruiel returns to celebrate the organization's legislative wins from 2021 and give a briefing on the Legislative priorities for 2022. Special Guest: Lawrence Montreuil. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, WOT, Global War on Terrorism Memorial, National Mall, Legislative, Congress, 117th Congress, Maternity Care, Servicewomen, healthcare, VA, gender-specific care, toxic exposure, burn pits, presumptive diseases, GI Bill, citizenship, immigrations American Legion National Legislative Director Lawrence Montruiel returns to celebrate the organization's legislative wins from 2021 and give a briefing on the Legislative priorities for 2022.

Special Guest: Lawrence Montreuil.

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Special Guest: Lawrence Montreuil.

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]]> Episode 63: Tango Alpha Lima: Deported Marine, Bagram bug-out and just where did we end in Afghanistan https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/63 01bc940f-e326-43aa-a568-b390238ff212 Tue, 20 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 63 Tango Alpha Lima: Deported Marine, Bagram bug-out and just where did we end in Afghanistan full 2 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion hosted by three post-9/11 veterans. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 39:11 no Ashley shares the story of a deported Marine who was able to return to the U.S. to become an American citizen. CV wonders why U.S, Military ended nearly two decades at Bagram Airfield by slipping away in the night without telling the base's new commander. An Associated Press story where U.S. veterans who served in Afghanistan ponder what exactly the U.S. has gained in the past 20 years inspires Jeff to make the same query of Team Tango. RAPID FIRE Air Force video explains the penis, how baby Space Marines are made, new Air Force PT, no Space Force PT and a shout-out to military athletes heading to Tokyo for the Olympic games. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Boston, Bunker Hill, (Bunker Hill Post), 100 Miles for Hope, citizenship, Bagram Airfield, Taliban, Hollywood Post 43, PT, Space Force, Space Marines, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, NFL, SecDef, U.S. Olympic team, convention Ashley shares the story of a deported Marine who was able to return to the U.S. to become an American citizen.
CV wonders why U.S, Military ended nearly two decades at Bagram Airfield by slipping away in the night without telling the base's new commander.
An Associated Press story where U.S. veterans who served in Afghanistan ponder what exactly the U.S. has gained in the past 20 years inspires Jeff to make the same query of Team Tango.

RAPID FIRE
Air Force video explains the penis, how baby Space Marines are made, new Air Force PT, no Space Force PT and a shout-out to military athletes heading to Tokyo for the Olympic games.

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CV wonders why U.S, Military ended nearly two decades at Bagram Airfield by slipping away in the night without telling the base's new commander.
An Associated Press story where U.S. veterans who served in Afghanistan ponder what exactly the U.S. has gained in the past 20 years inspires Jeff to make the same query of Team Tango.

RAPID FIRE
Air Force video explains the penis, how baby Space Marines are made, new Air Force PT, no Space Force PT and a shout-out to military athletes heading to Tokyo for the Olympic games.

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]]> Episode 55: Tango Alpha Lima: Patriotism and service as a naturalized citizen - with guest Marlon Smith https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/55 de724ab0-51c4-4ce0-ac84-c8b33da95ee1 Tue, 25 May 2021 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 55 Tango Alpha Lima: Patriotism and service as a naturalized citizen - with guest Marlon Smith full 2 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion hosted by three post-9/11 veterans. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 51:40 no American Legion member Marlon Smith talks with Team Tango about how 9/11 led to his U.S. citizenship, military service and commitment to volunteering. “I want to give back to a country that has given me so much,” he says. Special Guest: Marlon Smith. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, Vancouver Canada, green card, Savannah, Ga., citizenship, naturalization, infantry, military recruiter, fire service, Portugal, Netflix, Labatt Beer, Molson XXX, Great Big Sea, Psych and SuperNatural, curling, Alberta, Canada Day, Newfoundland, RAF Croughton, Naval War College, Air Force Reserves, medic, Oxford, Trailer Park Boys, South Park, Schitt’s Creek, Karaoke, firefighter, real estate, the Troggs, Mongolian death metal, Rush, property rentals, glamping American Legion member Marlon Smith talks with Team Tango about how 9/11 led to his U.S. citizenship, military service and commitment to volunteering. “I want to give back to a country that has given me so much,” he says.

Special Guest: Marlon Smith.

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]]> American Legion member Marlon Smith talks with Team Tango about how 9/11 led to his U.S. citizenship, military service and commitment to volunteering. “I want to give back to a country that has given me so much,” he says.

Special Guest: Marlon Smith.

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]]> Episode 45: Tango Alpha Lima: The American Legion Birthday with guest Jeff Stoffer https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/45 e4747ec6-6852-47b1-866d-3f96daf8e782 Tue, 16 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0400 The American Legion 45 Tango Alpha Lima: The American Legion Birthday with guest Jeff Stoffer full 2 The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion hosted by three post-9/11 veterans. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima. 59:51 no Team Tango learns some American Legion lore during a visit with American Legion Media & Communications Division Director and 100th Anniversary Observance Committee staff co-chairman Jeff Stoffer. In celebration of the Legion's 102nd Birthday, the team takes a look back at key historic moments, monumental social impact and a few tales of rowdy conventions. They discuss the ways in which these historic moments formed the foundation of how Legion members continue to serve their communites, states and the nation today. Special Guest: Jeff Stoffer. military, veteran, post-9/11, commentary, topical, American Legion, veterans service, community, community service, non-profit, GI Bill, Washington DC, Plattsburgh, NY, Hollywood Post 43. Millbank, SD, WWI, WWII, American Legion Baseball, To Strengthen a Nation, Department of New York, Culver City, Milbank, S.D., Alvin York, National Convention, Kansas City, Ferdinand Foch, Gen. Pershing, Kansas City Star, NYC parade, Sgt. Stubby, COVID Operations, disaster relief, coronavirus, food pantry, PPE, Lowville, N.Y., blood drive, citizenship, post, Team Tango learns some American Legion lore during a visit with American Legion Media & Communications Division Director and 100th Anniversary Observance Committee staff co-chairman Jeff Stoffer.

In celebration of the Legion's 102nd Birthday, the team takes a look back at key historic moments, monumental social impact and a few tales of rowdy conventions. They discuss the ways in which these historic moments formed the foundation of how Legion members continue to serve their communites, states and the nation today.

Special Guest: Jeff Stoffer.

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]]> Team Tango learns some American Legion lore during a visit with American Legion Media & Communications Division Director and 100th Anniversary Observance Committee staff co-chairman Jeff Stoffer.

In celebration of the Legion's 102nd Birthday, the team takes a look back at key historic moments, monumental social impact and a few tales of rowdy conventions. They discuss the ways in which these historic moments formed the foundation of how Legion members continue to serve their communites, states and the nation today.

Special Guest: Jeff Stoffer.

Links:

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