The conversation covers a range of topics including VA healthcare frustrations, Minneapolis protests, the Trump administration's use of the Insurrection Act, civil rights movements, crowd control, ICE operations, the Epstein files, foreign relations, global power dynamics, Greenland and international relations, and the UN and global governance. The discussion delves into the complexities of these issues and their implications for national and international affairs.

Takeaways

• VA wait times
• Minneapolis protests
• Global order and power dynamics
• UN and global governance

Chapters

• 00:00 VA Wait Times and Healthcare Frustrations
• 05:26 Crowd Control and Law Enforcement Behavior
• 13:24 Foreign Relations and Global Power Dynamics
• 19:21 Greenland and International Relations
• 28:23 UN and Global Governance

The Left Face podcast discusses the Colorado Democratic Veterans Council, legislative efforts, and the tragic shooting of Renee Good. It also delves into the response to the incident, authoritarian behavior, misinformation, and the increase in the military budget. The conversation highlights the government's control of private industry and the deployment of authoritarianism.

Takeaways

• Legislative advocacy and planning are crucial for the Colorado Democratic Veterans Council
• Misinformation and bias in media coverage impact public perception
• The increase in the military budget raises concerns about government control of private industry

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Left Face Podcast
• 05:16 Building Relationships and Legislative Impact
• 11:30 Tragic Incident: Shooting of Renee Good
• 17:26 Villainization and Misinformation
• 23:07 Defense Industrial Base and Military Budget
• 28:21 Increase in Military Budget and Justification

The conversation covers a range of topics including veterans issues and politics, the impact of the cannabis industry on veterans, US foreign policy, and international relations. The discussion delves into the outlook for 2026, the cannabis industry's influence on veterans' access to products, CIA operations in Venezuela, and the strategic importance of Greenland and Nigeria's oil. The conversation provides insights into the intersection of these themes and their implications for veterans and global affairs.

Takeaways

• Veterans issues and politics
• Cannabis industry and its impact on veterans
• US foreign policy and international relations

Chapters

• 00:00 2026 Outlook and Forward-Looking Mood
• 17:12 CIA Operations in Venezuela and US Foreign Policy
• 26:07 Strategic Importance of Greenland and Nigeria's Oil