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Project Taurus stirs up the neighborhood, Iran stays nuclear-adjacent, and Israel reminds everyone who's really driving U.S. Middle East policy.

The Hormuz situation has a third status now — not open, not closed, just barely cracked. Adam and Dick break down the asymmetric threat keeping ships from moving, the 90-day war powers shuffle, and why we're headed for Obama's deal with Trump's signature and a lot of dead people in between.

Virginia let the people vote and the Supreme Court threw it out anyway. A Supreme Court nominee won't commit to the 22nd Amendment. And an untrained guy with a gun almost did the unthinkable because a cop didn't listen to his dog.

Left Face Podcast — Pikes Peak Region Politics Through a Progressive Veterans Lens

This week on Left Face, Adam and the team unpack a chaotic week in American politics and global conflict. From cabinet shakeups in Washington to a rapidly escalating war with Iran, the conversation dives into the deeper forces shaping today’s political landscape.

The episode begins with the firing (or “lateral move”) of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and what it says about the current administration’s governing style—one driven less by consensus and more by execution of a pre-written political agenda.

The hosts discuss how organizations like Progressive Veterans of El Paso County allow veterans to speak freely about political issues without the constraints placed on official party structures.

From there, the conversation shifts into the broader political climate surrounding Project 2025, authoritarian governing tactics, and how political leaders are increasingly selected for loyalty and aggression rather than competence.

The second half of the episode explores the troubling intersection of religion and governance, including reports of religious messaging within military circles and the growing influence of Christian nationalist movements inside the political sphere.

Finally, the hosts analyze the rapidly expanding Iran conflict, now drawing in multiple countries and escalating into a regional war. With unclear objectives, mounting casualties, and increasing global instability, the question becomes: What exactly is the U.S. strategy?

The episode closes with a moment of reflection honoring American service members who have recently lost their lives in the conflict.

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Adam is joined by Jose and another Vet, Israel Parkinson. The three of them discuss transitioning from a high paced operational environment to a more "normal" way of life. Israel also talks about the program he used to get his welding schooling in San Diego, CA. 

Listen how these vets transitioned into civilian life.

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Finally! The party has begun. Today, I talk with Naomi Wyatt. She is the Chief of operations for The Welcome Party.  Her organization is looking to bring democrats and non-affiliated voters together  to Win the Middle and keep pushing democratic agendas.

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In this episode, Adam is joined by Kent Jarnig. They discuss the purpose of the El Paso County Colorado Progressive Veterans group, and some of the wins they've had while helping hundreds of vets. 

They also share their insights about Russia being on the brink of civil war.

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We discuss a few headlines and then talk about the CED project. (https://cedproject.org/)

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https://www.foxnews.com/politics/space-force-general-decries-anti-lgbtq-laws-pentagon-pride-event-claims-they-affect-hiring-decisions

https://www.waaytv.com/news/space-force-official-hints-at-reason-for-delay-in-moving-space-command-hq-to-huntsville/article_c5f7c5a2-0c51-11ee-8670-cbe7ea589d48.html

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/06/15/tuberville-offered-vote-senate-still-wont-drop-hold-military-promotions.html

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News Updates lead us into a conversation on being "accidental" progressives.

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A few highlights from the debt bill that affects us Vets. 

A little story I wrote.

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