The Over There Podcast

Veterans Heath. What’s the deal?

overthere — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 12:30:09 +0000

This week Terry and Matt discuss why firing the VA Secretary is bad news for Veterans, and why firing the National Security Advisor is a very bad sign. But don’t worry. The ship of state lumbers on. So Congress is still our focus for change.

http://prospect.org/article/shulkin-out-theres-little-stop-va-privatization

http://www.newsweek.com/trump-white-house-doctor-physician-who-ronny-jackson-778734

https://www.defensenews.com/breaking-news/2018/02/07/congress-reaches-budget-deal-with-huge-defense-boost/

Guns, Guns, Guns!

overthere — Mon, 05 Mar 2018 13:25:12 +0000

Another month, another mass shooting in America–once again with the military-grade AR-15. But how does the US military treat firearms? And is there really such a thing as an “assault rife?” Spoiler alert: there is.

This week Terry and Matt discuss guns in the military, the military industrial complex, and how to figure out who to vote for in the Primaries.

https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2018/02/what-i-saw-treating-the-victims-from-parkland-should-change-the-debate-on-guns/553937/

Expanding the Size of the U.S. Military in World War II

Episode 13 – Mister President, What Is Your Feeling About Civil Defense?

overthere — Mon, 05 Feb 2018 05:39:59 +0000

What just happened? Seriously. Tell us because we can’t keep up.

This week, we discuss the origins of civil defense warnings, how to make generals pick the option you want, and why the fundamentals of government are more important than tweets.

http://www.civildefensemuseum.com/sirens.html

https://www.avclub.com/the-day-after-traumatized-a-generation-with-the-horrors-1798447330

Episode 12 – Security Issues in 2018

overthere — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 05:17:45 +0000

Do we have things to worry about in 2018? We sure do, but maybe not the things you think. So what should we be concerned about? And how can we have an impact? Plus it’s a new year and a new Prudent or Paranoid!

https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/12/08/569394885/pentagon-announces-first-ever-audit-of-the-department-of-defense

http://www.newsweek.com/us-israel-saudi-arabia-leading-world-war-iran-france-says-770728

https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics-Economy/International-Relations/US-funding-cuts-for-UN-provide-opening-for-China-Russia

https://news.usni.org/2018/01/03/report-congress-defense-spending-continuing-resolution

Episode 11 – #AuditThePentagon

overthere — Sat, 16 Dec 2017 17:05:04 +0000

The Administration is getting ready to publishing the US National Security Strategy. And it looks not crazy! So we have that going for us. But the US military budget is still enormous and who knows what’s in there? The only way to find out is to demand accountability from your Congressional representatives.

http://www.defenseone.com/politics/2017/12/allies-are-key-says-trumps-national-security-strategy/144508/

https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2017/05/pentagon-trump-audit-first-time/526932/

Episode 10 – That Just Happened

overthere — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 00:32:24 +0000

The President retweeting racist videos, and North Korea becoming a nuclear power–those two things just happened. But you know what? It’s fine. Let’s keep our focus on where it belongs–getting our candidates into office.

https://www.pressreader.com/thailand/the-nation/20171203/281728384843751

http://www.pbs.org/kenburns/the-vietnam-war/watch/

http://www.africom.mil/media-room/articles

Episode 09 – But really, Will the World End in Nuclear Fire Under Trump?

overthere — Thu, 23 Nov 2017 05:28:54 +0000

This week we discuss whether or not the US military would follow an order to end the world. We also mull over the best way to apply your time and energy for political change. Plus Prudent or Paranoid!

https://theintercept.com/2017/11/21/u-s-generals-might-stop-trump-from-an-illegal-nuclear-strike-but-who-will-save-us-from-a-legal-one/

Episode 08 – I’m Going In! (feat. John Roderick – Part 2)

overthere — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 03:12:11 +0000

Just who are these admirals, anyway? And what are all the military people grinning about? In Part 2 of Matt’s discussion with John Roderick, they talk about their experiences in Africa, hobnobbing with military brass, and why every problem seems to have a military solution.

Episode 07 – Turns Out It’s No One’s Job (feat. John Roderick) – Part 1

overthere — Thu, 02 Nov 2017 14:52:02 +0000

The Over There Podcast returns with a two-Part discussion with famous podcaster, John Roderick. Matt and John discuss their time in Niger, the way the United States plans and executes wars, and why we keep making the same mistakes.

Check back next week for Part 2!

Episode 06 – Do Your Job–And Persuade Someone to do Theirs

overthere — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 06:44:23 +0000

Haven’t you always wanted to know about the defense Budget? Sure, we all have. Plus how Congress is a bigger threat to the military than any enemy. And six ways to persuade.

https://www.amazon.com/Influence-Psychology-Persuasion-Robert-Cialdini/dp/006124189X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1489553781&sr=1-1&keywords=influence+the+psychology+of+persuasion

https://youarenotsosmart.com/

http://www.defensenews.com/articles/us-house-passes-2017-defense-appropriations-to-uncertain-prospects-in-senate