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VFRL's An Accountable America Podcast

We believe there should be a voice in the American conversation on democracy that brings you diverse military experiences and a shared commitment to service. Join us for stories of moral courage and sacrifice from Nick Francona, Ken Harbaugh, Dan Barkhuff, and others as they tackle the hard questions facing our nation.
Meet The Veterans For Responsible Leadership Team
Several members of the Veterans for Responsible Leadership team join founder and President Dr. Dan Barkhuff to share their stories, experiences, reasons for joining and what they hope to accomplish by being a part of VFRL.
Defending DemocracyUnited States of America
December 21, 2023
An Accountable America Podcast
Diversity is a Strategic Asset for the US Military, with Bobby Jones
Retired Commander Bobby Jones, a twenty-year veteran of the US Navy and former surface warfare officer, joins former Navy SEAL and VFRL President Dan Barkhuff along with Iraq veteran and historian Jason Belcher to explain why diversity is a strategic asset for the U.S. military.
Defending Democracy
December 8, 2023
The Consequences Of Doing The Right Thing With Nick Francona
Former Navy SEAL and VFRL President Dr. Dan Barkhuff and Iraq veteran Jason Belcher are joined by Nick Francona, a former U.S. Marine officer and veteran of Afghanistan, to discuss good decision making under duress and doing the right thing even under stressful conditions.
United States of AmericaDefending DemocracyThreats to Democracy
November 16, 2023
The Importance Of Moral Courage, with Ken Harbaugh
Former Navy SEAL and VFRL President Dr. Dan Barkhuff and Iraq veteran Jason Belcher are joined by Ken Harbaugh, a former Naval Aviator, attorney, and non-profit executive, to discuss the significance of moral courage as military members and veterans.
United States of America
November 2, 2023
Why US Politics Went From Local To Nationalized, With Steve Kornacki
Former Navy SEAL and VFRL President Dr. Dan Barkhuff and Iraq veteran Jason Belcher are joined by Steve Kornacki, MSNBC host, political correspondent, and author who discusses the implications of the shift in American politics from all politics being local to every election being national.
Free and Fair Elections2024 Presidential ElectionElection Integrity
October 19, 2023
An Accountable America Podcast
Ukraine And Russia: A Tale Of Two Armies, With Mark Hertling
Former Navy SEAL and VFRL President Dr. Dan Barkhuff and Iraq veteran Jason Belcher are joined by retired Lieutenant General Mark Hertling, a 38 year U.S. Army veteran and former Commanding General of U.S. Army Europe, to discuss the war in Ukraine by analyzing Russian and Ukrainian military forces.
Russo-Ukrainian WarRussian FederationUkraine
September 28, 2023
An Accountable America Podcast
Defending American Values, with Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill
Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill, a former Navy helicopter pilot and assistant U.S. Attorney, joins former Navy SEAL and VFRL President Dr. Dan Barkhuff along with Iraq veteran and historian Jason Belcher to discuss her military service and work as a federal prosecutor in defending American values.”
Defending DemocracyDan Barkhuff, M.D.
September 7, 2023
An Accountable America Podcast
Making Sense Of The Wartime Experience, With Elliot Ackerman
Journalist, National Book Award finalist, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Elliot Ackerman joins former Navy SEAL and VFRL President Dr. Dan Barkhuff along with Iraq veteran and historian Jason Belcher to talk about making sense of the wartime experience in Iraq and Afghanistan.
AfghanistanIraqUnited States of America
August 24, 2023
An Accountable America Podcast
Explaining the New Anarchy, with Adrienne LaFrance
Executive Editor of the Atlantic Adrienne LaFrance joins former Navy SEAL and VFRL President Dan Barkhuff along with Iraq veteran and historian Jason Belcher to explain what’s behind the rise of political violence in the United States and what it means for the future.
Political ViolenceFar Right Extremism
August 15, 2023
An Accountable America Podcast
The Vacation From History Is Over With James Stavridis
Retired Admiral James Stavridis, the former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, joins former Navy SEAL and VFRL President Dan Barkhuff along with Iraq veteran and historian Jason Belcher to share leadership lessons, a strategic assessment of the war in Ukraine, and thoughts on the future of warfare.”
Defending DemocracyThreats to DemocracyDan Barkhuff, M.D.
July 20, 2023
Interview With A Nazi Hunter
Kris Goldsmith, Army veteran and modern-day Neo-Nazi hunter joins former Navy SEAL and VFRL President Dan Barkhuff along with Iraq veteran and historian Jason Belcher to recount the horrors he experienced in Iraq and why he founded Task Force Butler to counter the rise of violent extremism in the United States.
Far Right ExtremismNazi and neo-NazisJason Belcher
July 11, 2023
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