Rethinking Heroes with Cary Harrison

* The Nazi bunkers in Berlin were a series of underground shelters that were built during World War II? . They were used to protect Nazi officials and their families from Allied bombing raids. The most famous of these bunkers is the Führerbunker – or the bunker for the Fuhrer-  which was where Adolf Hitler and his so-called wife, Eva Braun – after 10 years of no record of kissing or dating…. committed suicide on April 30, 1945.

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   MAY 19, 2023

On this episode of rethinking heroes, we ask, “How close are we to nuclear war ….or is the cash register of war-profiteering ringing too loudly for saner minds to prevail?  | Plus we speak with a Canadian war historian about the drafting of former Nazis into NATO commanders… and later university scientists. | And, as Florida demonstrates to the nation how even people from out of state ….can now permanently ban books...

* The coronation of King Charles, III still today forbids a Catholic from being king or queen. It’s like having a provision in the U.S. Constitution barring a black person from being president or a law in Germany barring a Jew from being chancellor.  This British law comes from 1701 and is known as The Act of Settlement - the foundation stone of the Royal Family. The Royal Family website, categorically spells it out: 'A Roman Catho...

* Policy solutions to address the medical debt crisis from RIP Medical’s Eva Stahl.

* Does the public have a right to know about so much that is hidden from view, especially threats to peace? “We need truth-tellers inside major institutions, especially those involved in war-making to share internal secrets. Even if this means risking security clearances, careers or even jail time to share what they know”

* What If you have a signific...

We talk with actors Nicolas Cage and Nicholas Hoult about their new Dracula movie… called Renfield – brainchild of The Walking Dead’s, Robert Kirkman. Then Cary Harrison speaks with Congressman Adam Schiff about America’s future and his Senate bid to replace 89 year old Dianne Feinstein.  Plus, through charitable contributions, we wipe out another $1 million in America’s medical debt, all in the name of US veterans!

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Are Future Humans Doomed to Be Replaced by Artificial Intelligence?

 Artificial intelligence has largely replaced travel agents, tollbooth attendants and mapmakers, but will smart machines / AI someday replace attorneys, physicians, military strategies, and world leaders? What about composers, painters, and novelists? A...

John Perkins book, “Confessions of an Economic Hit Man describes how he played a role in a process of economic colonization of Third World countries on behalf of what he portrays as a cabal of corporations, banks, and the United States government. The book was met with specific denials and rebuttals by involved parties. The book spent more than 70 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. John Perkins was  says he was screened b...

Owen Scott Muir, MD Is a dual board-certified child and general Psychiatrist, and co-author of Adolescent Suicide and Self-Injury: Mentalizing Theory and Treatment.  He has held academic appointments at Hofstra-Northwell, NYU, Baylor.  He has over 200 academic presentations and publications to his credit, focusing on high-risk populations and the role of interventions, including work with veteran populations.  He has a over 60,000 ...

* You’ve heard us talk about the crushing toll medical debt plays on Vets, not to mention the average American.  Check out this this consumer reports headline which was a shocker just to read:, “Surprisingly, U.S. military veterans are on the hook for medical bills the VA won't cover”. Medical bills the VA won’t cover?  In fact, collectively, veterans had almost a billion dollars in medical debt – and that was 4 years ago.  Imagine...

What Happens when a disabled Marine Corps combat veteran ends up in a high profile position in the state department?  Do policies towards vets change?  Plus, Who’s now to blame for the banking crisis? The bankers? The Federal Reserve? Congress? The White house?  Past Administrations?  Your deep dive is next on Rethinking Heroes.

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Ep. 07-23: We hear from a man who grew up with 2 army parents and a navy seal brother.  Watching them, inspired him ….to create living quarters for thousands. | Plus, how Rethinking Heroes is wiping away a million dollars in medical debt in the name of our Vets | Open phones - on FLA’s new “no-permit-needed concealed carry gun law” what do Vets think about armed, untrained, and angry citizens at the grocery store?

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You’ll hear from the decorated  Marine Who Did Ask and did Tell and did change policy. He’s 6 foot 4, gay, and says had the Constitution at his back. And, we’ll hear how the VA caused a female veteran to become homeless and how she bounced back as a successful entrepreneur. Plus, an LA therapist has found new ways to teach a coping toolkit for Vets with trauma

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* Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA), author of Legislation To Find Alternatives For Dangerous Opioids Harming Veteran Communities. Both Rep Lou Correa (CA-46) and 3 Star General Jack Bergman (MI-01) have introduced bipartisan legislation that pushes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct research on the health effects of medicinal cannabis for veterans experiencing chronic pain and symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder...

Greg Palast is known for his investigative reports for The Guardian, BBC Television, Rolling Stone and his string of New York Times bestsellers including The Best Democracy Money Can Buy and Billionaires & Ballot Bandits.

His latest film, “Vigilante: Georgia’s Vote Suppression Hitman” is narrated by Rosario Dawson and produced by Martin Sheen.

“Doggedly independent, undaunted by power. [Palast’s] stories bite, they’re so relevant the...

Greg Palast is known for his investigative reports for The Guardian, BBC Television, Rolling Stone and his string of New York Times bestsellers including The Best Democracy Money Can Buy and Billionaires & Ballot Bandits. His latest film, “Vigilante: Georgia’s Vote Suppression Hitman” is narrated by Rosario Dawson and produced by Martin Sheen. “Doggedly independent, undaunted by power. [Palast’s] stories bite, they’re so relevant t...

Plus, how AI can be used to predict and assess PTSD and more | Army PSYOPS (Psychological Operations) Vet explains propaganda and gathering field intelligence | How a Vet journalist gathered 700 fellow Vet journos to start breaking stories.

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1) Max Ramsey: America’s first true 6 million Dollar Man. SGT Max Ramsey, US Army, retired, served with the famed 506th Infantry, "Band of Brothers" of the 101st Airborne Division, served one tour in Iraq, and was wounded in action, in Ramadi in March 2006. Was considered America’s best candidate for a so-called bionic lower leg replacement, built of state-of-the-art tech. Key was his ability for compliance and his high intelligenc...