Left Face

By Adam Gillard & Dick Wilkinson

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Join Adam Gillard and Dick Wilkinson while they talk politics and community engagement in the Pikes Peak region from a Veterans' Point of View..

Episode Date
Staring Into the Cistern: Iran Stalemate, Conspiracy Mad-Libs, & more
Jun 01, 2026
Polis, Peters, and Political Favors
May 24, 2026
Wagging the Dog
May 17, 2026
The Strait is Ajar & Redistricting straight to 1984
May 09, 2026
The War That Isn't: Dangling Keys, Distraction, and Doublespeak
May 05, 2026
Hormuz Watch: Congress, Corruption, and a Very Ballsy Bet
Apr 26, 2026
Ranching While Black; The Outgroup always expands
Apr 19, 2026
Supreme Court Week: Winners, Losers, and Children in the Crossfire
Apr 11, 2026
Death Is a Reasonable Solution: Veterans on Guns, War, and the Barracks
Apr 04, 2026
The Cyclops's Eye: Iran, Airports, and the Chaos Doctrine
Mar 29, 2026
From Iran to César Chávez: Power, Abuse, and Accountability
Mar 21, 2026
From the Strait of Hormuz to Your Front Door: Operation Epstein Fury Comes Home
Mar 14, 2026
Faith, Power, and War: How Religion Is Creeping Into U.S. Military Policy
Mar 07, 2026
War with Iran
Mar 01, 2026
VA Backtracks on Bad Rule after Backlash
Feb 21, 2026
Changing Tides? Trump Admin Blinks
Feb 15, 2026
Kelly an Co Legal Win Challenges Trump Overreach
Feb 15, 2026
ICE and the Resistance: A Veteran's Perspective
Jan 24, 2026
Fog of War: It's Green and Against the American People
Jan 18, 2026
A Tragic Day: Reflecting on the Minnesota Shooting
Jan 10, 2026
The Power of Veterans Advocating
Jan 02, 2026
Navigating Political Shifts: Cannabis, Trump, and Global Ambitions
Dec 26, 2025
Sanctions, Seizures, and the Global Oil Game
Dec 12, 2025
Inside the Sausage of Democracy
Dec 08, 2025
Military Misconduct or Media Manipulation
Nov 24, 2025
From Grief To Grit: A Veteran’s Take On Shutdowns, Safety, And The Epstein Files
Nov 14, 2025
Shutdown, Skies, And The Filibuster
Nov 07, 2025
Nukes, ICE, And A Shutdown
Nov 02, 2025
Shutdown Stakes For Veterans
Oct 25, 2025
No Kings Day, Columbus, and Nostalgia
Oct 13, 2025
Generals, Beards, and the Battle for Military Culture
Oct 04, 2025
When Generals Are Summoned: What's Behind Hegseth's Military Shakeup?
Sep 25, 2025
Censorship, Cancel Culture, and the Dismantling of American Freedoms
Sep 21, 2025
American Violence: From Charlie Kirk to Global Conflicts
Sep 11, 2025
Unpacking Global Threats and Local Politics
Sep 08, 2025
The Oath Never Expires: Veterans Against Authoritarianism
Aug 28, 2025
Freedom Under Fire: How Political Division Threatens Democracy
Aug 21, 2025
The Gerrymandering War
Aug 08, 2025
Building a Democratic Veterans Coalition: Colorado's Next Steps
Aug 02, 2025
Veterans Organizing: Building a Political Caucus That Works
Jul 17, 2025
Natural Disasters, Political Failures, and the Cost of Inaction
Jul 10, 2025
Justice w/ Jax crossover part 1
Jun 26, 2025
US Military Strikes Iranian Nuclear Facilities: What Happens Next?
Jun 23, 2025
Tanks in the Streets, Troops in the Cities: What's Really Happening?
Jun 12, 2025
The Kilmar Return: Justice Delayed, Justice Derailed
Jun 08, 2025
Shouting into the Wind: Two Vets Keep the Kilmar Candle Lit
May 31, 2025
Disappearing Americans: ICE Raids and Constitutional Crises
May 24, 2025
Inside the Constitutional Showdown: Birthright Citizenship and Executive Power
May 17, 2025
Deportation Crisis & Government Accountability
May 08, 2025
The Colorado Springs Raid: When Federal Operations Go Too Far
May 03, 2025
Hegseth's War College Address: Troubling Shifts in Military Culture
Apr 27, 2025
Democracy is unraveling before our eyes, and veterans are noticing.
Apr 20, 2025
The Space Command Battle: Relocation, Rights, and Politics
Apr 13, 2025
Breaking Records and Breaking Markets: The Impact of Trump's Tariff Policies
Apr 05, 2025
Loose Lips Sink Democracy: The OPSEC Disaster in Trump's Cabinet
Mar 29, 2025
Empty Chairs, Full Hearts
Mar 24, 2025
The Emperor Has No Clothes: Confronting Trump's Trade Wars and Power Grabs
Mar 17, 2025
When Big Brothers Stop Fighting Your Wars: Europe's Nuclear Awakening
Mar 10, 2025
City Council Candidate Maryah Lauer talks about her ideas for Colorado Springs
Feb 28, 2025
Budget Battles: Veteran Impact, Military Readiness, and Privatization Challenges
Feb 21, 2025
Ballots, Bud, and the Battle for Public Opinion
Feb 16, 2025
City Council Court Case Updates and Global Geopolitical Dynamics
Feb 09, 2025
City Council Defiance: Cannabis Revenue, Veterans Support, and Evolving Immigration Language
Jan 31, 2025
Expanding Presidential Power Boundaries and MAGA Identity
Jan 25, 2025
Cannabis SAGA Continues, and Global Diplomacy: Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Credit
Jan 17, 2025
City Council Showdown: Cannabis Sales, Tax Fairness, and the Legacy of Jimmy Carter
Jan 10, 2025
President Carter: Exploring Leadership, Faith, and Equality
Jan 03, 2025
Syria's Path: Could History Have Been Altered?
Dec 20, 2024
Leadership Under Scrutiny: Military Misconduct, LGBTQ+ Inclusion, and Education Privatization Debate
Dec 14, 2024
Geopolitical Tensions and Media Narratives: Ukraine, U.S. Strategy, and Space Command Headquarters Debate
Nov 25, 2024
Cannabis Politics and Conspiracy Theories in Colorado Springs
Nov 17, 2024
Global Reverberations: The Trump Presidency, Geopolitical Risks, and Domestic Challenges
Nov 10, 2024
Community Calendar and Support for Responsible Recreational Cannabis Legislation
Nov 03, 2024
Veteran Voices: Local Vets Sound off
Oct 28, 2024
Military Engagement and the Dance of Democracy
Oct 20, 2024
Political Storms: Navigating Partisan Responses and Labor Challenges
Oct 12, 2024
Harnessing Civic Engagement: Liz Rosenbaum's Journey from Teaching to Political Activism
Oct 07, 2024
Empowering Veterans and Balancing Corporate Responsibility vs Public Safety
Sep 28, 2024
Kat Gayle's Fight for Colorado Springs
Sep 23, 2024
Honoring Heroes and Exploring Veteran Support
Sep 14, 2024
Public Service and Patriotism: Mike Pierson's Story
Sep 06, 2024
Veteran Perspectives on Cannabis and Healthcare Privacy
Aug 31, 2024
Innovative Approaches to Criminal Justice Reform w/ Jeremy Dowell
Aug 25, 2024
SecDef Austin Rescinded 9-11 Plea Deals and the Rise of Vet on Vet hate in Politics
Aug 10, 2024
Kamala Harris VP Picks and the Impact of Military Contamination
Aug 02, 2024
A Military Spouse's Perspective on Arming Teachers
May 06, 2024
The Role of Veterans in Shaping Politics: A Conversation with Pablo Capistrano
Jan 08, 2024
Navigating Global Conflicts and US Politics: Insights from Joe Reagan
Dec 03, 2023
The Influence of Dark Money in Education Politics: Insights from Rob Rogers
Nov 26, 2023
Psychedelics and the Path to Post-Traumatic Growth with Matt Simpson
Nov 07, 2023
Unraveling the Impacts of Proposition HH on Property Taxes
Oct 20, 2023
Journey Through Nature and Cannabis for Veteran Rehabilitation
Oct 01, 2023
PACT Act updates w/ Mike Walljasper
Oct 01, 2023
The Stamp Revolution: A Chat with Rich the Stamp Guy
Sep 21, 2023
Navigating the Maze of Biased News and Political Messaging
Sep 16, 2023
Interview w/ Gabe Muller Part II
Sep 08, 2023
Interview w/ Gabe Part I
Sep 01, 2023
Candidate Development w/John Morris
Aug 27, 2023
Military Promotion Holds
Aug 19, 2023
Interview w/ Robert Rogers
Aug 04, 2023
Interview w/ David Torres
Jul 28, 2023
Government Contracting Academy
Jul 20, 2023
Heroes Home Advantage
Jul 13, 2023
Leaving the Military
Jul 07, 2023
The Welcome Party
Jun 29, 2023
EPCCPV Purpose & Russian Update
Jun 26, 2023
Headlines & CED Project
Jun 17, 2023
Divisive Politics w/ Jose Torres
Jun 11, 2023
Debt Ceiling Highlight - My Evolution of Memorial Day
Jun 03, 2023
Thoughts about Memorial Day
May 23, 2023
Mandatory Military Service? With Guest Jose Torres
May 20, 2023
Introducing Adam Gillard, our New Host of All Things Military and Veteran.
May 13, 2023
What is the GOP Suggested Budget Cuts Taking Away From Veterans?
May 05, 2023
The Ukraine/Russian War- is anyone winning?
May 01, 2023
VA Vews - well worth the time to sign up: News.VA.Gov
Apr 24, 2023
Is our Military really ready for a war with China and Russia?
Apr 15, 2023
Military Discharge - Now and During Vietnam
Apr 09, 2023
Two things that piss me off about the VA
Mar 30, 2023
An Interview with Molly Rose Speed and her classes of Virtual Jobs for Spouses
Mar 22, 2023
Survivor Benefits - who qualifies, what are the two kinds and how does ChampaVA fit in?
Mar 17, 2023
Being LGBTQ+ in Today's Mlitary - is it any better than 10 or 20 years ago?
Mar 08, 2023
All you need to know about Military Burials - YES, they are FREE!
Mar 01, 2023
Finding a job after your military service.
Feb 27, 2023
VA Math - How Did They Come Up with That Number?
Feb 18, 2023
VA Health Care - is it as good as Private Health Care or Tri-Care?
Feb 10, 2023
Will Taiwan pull the United States into a war with China now or in the immediate future?
Feb 10, 2023
What's it like to be a liberal in a conservative military?
Jan 27, 2023
Colorado Veteran & Active Duty Benefits
Jan 22, 2023
An Interview with Military Author Becky Van Vleet
Jan 15, 2023
VA Disability: how do you apply, what does the VA accept and what are the benefits?
Jan 06, 2023
Our Holiday Message
Dec 23, 2022
Colorado Springs VA Mental Health - Debbie Dominick, Associate Chief of Staff Mental Health Service
Dec 20, 2022
Free benefits for Veterans including vacations and plane rides.
Dec 10, 2022
Wreaths Across America with Joe Reagan, Director of Military and Veteran Outreach
Dec 04, 2022
VA Disability - how to get or increase your earned benefits
Nov 30, 2022