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Red Tape, Real Talk

Red Tape, Real Talk

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Red Tape, Real Talk lifts the veil on public service through real stories and real voices. Hosted by Jimmy Anderson, former White House Director of Veterans Engagement, and Eries Mentzer, a retired U.S. Air Force Officer and leadership advocate, the show takes listeners inside the world of public servants—the people who keep our country running behind the scenes.

Through honest, unfiltered conversations, Red Tape, Real Talk explores the challenges, motivations, and quiet triumphs that define public service. It’s a reminder that government isn’t a machine—it’s made of people with purpose, integrity, and heart.

Real talk. Real stories. Real service.

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  • Major James Capers Jr: The Quiet Hero

    Major James Capers Jr: The Quiet Hero
    Nov 5 2025

    Major James Capers Jr: The Quiet Hero

    In the premiere episode of Red Tape, Real Talk, Jimmy Anderson and Eries Mentzer sit down with one of the most decorated—and most overlooked—Marines in U.S. history: Major James Capers Jr.

    From leading covert missions in Vietnam to breaking racial barriers within the Corps, Major Capers’ life is a testament to courage, humility, and service beyond measure. Yet decades later, his fight isn’t over. Despite his heroism, his long-overdue Medal of Honor remains tangled in bureaucracy and red tape.

    This powerful conversation explores the man behind the legend—his battles, his losses, and the quiet strength that carried him through it all. Major Capers speaks candidly about sacrifice, leadership, and what it truly means to serve a country that hasn’t always served him back.

    The Quiet Hero isn’t just a story about war. It’s a story about perseverance, integrity, and the enduring spirit of those who refuse to quit.

    Dedicated to every veteran whose story still waits to be heard.
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