Best VBC Podcasts (2025)

Glenn Flickinger will continue his discussion of the the VBC’s WWII Tour of Italy in October 2026, where VBC will spend 14 days following the path of the Allied forces through one of the most grueling campaigns of World War II. Todd and Glenn will also talk with Italian Campaign expert, 45th Infantry Division Historian Professor David D’Andrea, who…

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USS Pueblo Veteran and North Korean POW Steven Woelk 1:37:53

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One week before the Tet Offensive of 1968, a small, unarmed Navy intelligence ship called the USS Pueblo was attacked and captured by North Korea. The seizure of the Pueblo became its own crisis running parallel to Tet, trapping 82 American sailors in a struggle for survival that lasted nearly a year. One of those sailors was 20-year-old Steven Woe…

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The Battle of the Bulge Remembered 1:33:19

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Glenn Flickinger marks the anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge with historian Walter S. Zapotoczny, author of The 28th Infantry Division and the Battle of the Bulge: Combat, Faith, and Perseverance. The book is a close study of how the men of Pennsylvania’s “Keystone Division” held the line in the Ardennes in December 1944–January 1945, and what…

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The True Story of Military Contractors and US Mail Delivery in Afghanistan 1:30:02

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Edward Ford and Alan Chiasson came to Afghanistan with long résumés in uniform and out. Ford was a Force Recon Marine with combat tours in the Gulf War, Somalia, Iraq, and Afghanistan before moving into high-end security contracting. Chiasson was a Navy Hospital Corpsman and Texas paramedic who’d spent years providing high-risk medical support on P…

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280: The questions Advisory Board is asking in 2026 19:45

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Advisory Board is here to do two things: tackle the toughest questions keeping healthcare leaders up at night, and push leaders' thinking on the questions they aren’t asking – but should be. In 2025, we navigated a landscape of major shifts, from policy changes, the growing presence of AI, drug innovations, and more. As we head into 2026, we are ke…

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Good News of Great Joy for All People

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11am Christmas Series: When the Fullness of Time Had Come Galatians 3:23–29By Pastor Todd Bolton

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Historian Craig Symonds on “Annapolis Goes to War” 1:30:17

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Naval historian Craig L. Symonds talks about his new book, Annapolis Goes to War: The Naval Academy Class of 1940 and Its Trial by Fire in World War II. Symonds follows one cohort from plebe year to the fleet, using the Class of ’40 to tell a larger story about America’s rapid transition from peace to global war. These midshipmen arrived at the Aca…

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Vietnam in War and Peace 1:30:57

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Join us for an evening with Colonel Chuck Bechtel, whose new memoir, Sent to War, Returning for Peace: My Reconciliation with the Vietnam War, traces a long soldier’s journey from the jungles of Vietnam to a quiet reckoning half a century later. Chuck was drafted in 1966, a kid from Pennsylvania who suddenly found himself leading a 43-man infantry …

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279: ‘Food as medicine’: What it is, why it matters, and how to do it right 36:55

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The national spotlight on food and chronic disease management is intensifying, especially given the momentum of the “Make America Healthy Again” movement. This presents an opportunity to finally move the needle on incorporating healthy food and nutrition into care delivery — but our traditional healthcare system is not set up to do this well, or at…

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Jesus' Birth–A Promise Fulfilled

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11am Christmas Series: When the Fullness of Time Had Come Galatians 3:15–22By Pastor Larry Howard

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B-29 Gunners in the Korean War 1:31:52

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Join us on Thursday, December 4 at 7:00pm for a special VBC livestream with Dr. Jim Blackwell, author of the new book Gunners! B-29 Machine Gunners in the Korean War. Jim Blackwell brings to life the stories of ten B-29 gunners—ordinary young men who climbed into the big Boeing Superfortress and flew some of the toughest missions of the Korean War.…

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WWII Paratrooper Gene Metcalfe 1:00:18

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We’re thrilled to welcome 103-year-old 82nd Airborne veteran Gene Metcalfe to talk about his extraordinary World War II experience, which included a combat jump in Operation Market Garden, being counted among the dead at the Battle of Nijmegen, a face-to-face meeting with Heinrich Himmler, and months as a POW in Stalag VII-A. Gene’s story began on …

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278: Dr. Emily Oster on fighting misinformation and rebuilding trust in healthcare 30:06

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In last week’s episode, Advisory Board experts explored why leaders have a responsibility to combat rising patient distrust. The challenge? Most providers aren’t prepared — and often haven’t been taught — how to respond effectively. Distrust isn’t just about debunking misinformation. The combination of low-quality research and panic headlines has m…

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Sometimes You Have to Encourage Yourself

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11am Thanksgiving Messages Lamentations 3:16–26By Shawn Davis

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S02E48 | Joe Piasecki - Surfer, stockman, submariner, social procurement. One man's journey to find his personal legend. 1:03:36

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🎙 New Episode Drop! S02E48 | Joe Piasecki - Surfer, stockman, submariner, social procurement. One man's journey to find his personal legend. In this episode, we sit down with Joe Piasecki, a Royal Australian Navy veteran who has become one of Victoria’s strongest operators in social procurement and community impact. After nearly a decade serving in…

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Digital Health at a Crossroads: The Fallout from a $100M Adderall Fraud Scheme 8:54

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A federal jury has convicted the founders of Done, one of the fastest-growing telehealth companies in the stimulant-prescribing space, for orchestrating one of the largest Adderall distribution and fraud schemes in U.S. history. More than 40 million stimulant pills, over $100 million in revenue, and a business model engineered around speed, volume,…

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The Battle of Dak To, 1967 1:31:34

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Join us for a special Veterans Breakfast Club Monday Night Livestream on November 24 marking the 58th anniversary of the Battle of Dak To, one of the fiercest and bloodiest engagements of the Vietnam War. We’ll be joined by veterans who fought there—men who endured the steep jungle slopes, relentless artillery, and desperate close-quarters combat o…

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277: Patient distrust is costing you. Here’s how to rebuild it. 32:55

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Patient dissatisfaction with the healthcare system has long been a concern — but today, it’s something far more serious: outright distrust. Between 2023 and 2025, the share of Americans who don’t trust their doctor at all to make the right recommendations jumped by eight percentage points. Now, nearly one in six patients lack confidence in their ph…

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S02E47 | Andrew Warner - Veteran Workforce Solutions - how Andy's 25 year career in the military has led to an amazing business helping corporate Australia hold and grow their veteran workforce. 42:09

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🎙 New Episode Drop! S02E47 | Andrew Warner - Veteran Workforce Solutions - how Andy's 25 year career in the military has led to an amazing business helping corporate Australia hold and grow their veteran workforce. In this episode, we sit down with Andrew Warner, founder and CEO of Veteran Workforce Solutions (VWS) — a nationally recognised veteran…

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Overflowing Gratitude--A Characteristic of Grace

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11am Thanksgiving Messages 1 Thessalonians 5:12–18; Colossians 2:6–7By Pastor Tim Vahlstrom

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The Wounded Generation of WWII with David Nasaw 1:32:52

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Award-winning historian David Nasaw, author of the new book The Wounded Generation: America After the Greatest Generation, talks with Glenn Flickinger about the human costs of WWII in the United States. In his deeply researched and powerfully written history, Nasaw reveals the hidden cost of victory in World War II—the long and often painful homeco…

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S02E46 | Angela Harper - Aviation medic to Press Club journalist to QLD Senate candidate to PR consultant. Everything you need to know about Public Affairs and Government Relations 1:00:52

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🎙 New Episode Drop! S02E46 | Angela Harper - Aviation medic to Press Club journalist to QLD Senate candidate to PR consultant. Everything you need to know about Public Affairs and Government Relations In this episode, we speak with Angela Harper, whose career spans the Army, national media, politics and now public affairs. From aviation medic to Pr…

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The VBC WWII Tour of Italy, October 17-30, 2026 Part 1 1:30:37

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Glenn Flickinger and Todd DePastino discuss the VBC’s WWII Tour of Italy in October 2026, where they will spend 14 days following the path of the Allied forces through one of the most grueling campaigns of World War II. Todd and Glenn will also talk with Italian Campaign expert, 45th Infantry Division Historian Professor David D’Andrea, who will al…

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The VBC WWII Tour of Italy, October 17-30, 2026 Part 1 1:30:37

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Glenn Flickinger and Todd DePastino discuss the VBC’s WWII Tour of Italy in October 2026, where they will spend 14 days following the path of the Allied forces through one of the most grueling campaigns of World War II. Todd and Glenn will also talk with Italian Campaign expert, 45th Infantry Division Historian Professor David D’Andrea, who will al…

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276: The AI gold rush is changing how humans (and clinicians) make decisions 32:30

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We’re in the midst of an AI gold rush. Every corner of healthcare is racing to harness generative AI for productivity and cost savings. But here’s the catch: healthcare isn’t Silicon Valley. The mantra of “move fast and break things” doesn’t work in a high-risk, complex environment. When it comes to AI in healthcare, safety and effectiveness must c…

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All Eyes on Christ

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11am Series: Free in Christ - No Other Gospel Galatians 3:1–14By Pastor Todd Bolton

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S02E45 | Rob Hall - how chewing home made jerky out bush turned into the Beef Chief phenomenon with over 70k customers. 1:03:46

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🎙 New Episode Drop! S02E45 | Rob Hall - how chewing home made jerky out bush turned into the Beef Chief phenomenon with over 70k customers. In this episode of the VBC Podcast, we chat with Rob Hall, founder of The Original Beef Chief — one of Australia’s leading premium jerky brands. A former Australian Army soldier with 2RAR, Rob turned his grit, …

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“Brothers in Arms” Author Kevin M. Callahan 45:07

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Join the Veterans Breakfast Club for a moving conversation with author Kevin M. Callahan about his book Brothers in Arms: Remembering Brothers Buried Side by Side in American World War II Cemeteries. Drawing from years of research, hundreds of family interviews, and a personal pilgrimage to American military cemeteries around the world, Callahan te…

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S02E44 | Morgan Hunter - 34MJ. Creating Biodiesel from fish and chip oil and its contribution to Australia's sovereign capability 41:38

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🎙 New Episode Drop! S02E44 | Morgan Hunter - 34MJ. Creating biodiesel from fish and chip oil and it's contribution to Australia's sovereign capability In this episode of the VBC Podcast, we sit down with Morgan Hunter, founder of 34MJ, an engineer, soldier, and innovator who’s spent over 25 years building practical solutions for a cleaner, more sus…

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The Oldest Story: What Homer’s The Iliad Teaches Us About Modern War 1:36:04

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For the 250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps, the Veterans Breakfast Club goes deep with Marine Corps veteran and classical scholar Dr. Josh Cannon about the ancient truths of war. Join this conversation with an Iraq veteran, anthropologist, and author, whose new book Fatal Second Helen: A Modern Veteran’s Iliad bridges the 2,600-year-o…

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275: Why (and how) you should prioritize veterans' health 34:56

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Nearly 16 million veterans live in the United States, and while 9 million receive care through the Veterans Health Administration, about 40% rely entirely on civilian healthcare. That’s where the challenge begins: many veterans are navigating a system that isn’t designed for their unique health needs. Veterans outside the VA system often face barri…

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By Faith, Not Human Effort

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11am Series: Free in Christ - No Other Gospel Galatians 3:1–9By Pastor Larry Howard

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S02E43 | Matt Newlands - Frontline Mental Health - Living on purpose and the crossover between first responders and the military experience 52:50

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🎙 New Episode Drop! S02E43 | Matt Newlands - Frontline Mental Health - Living on purpose and the crossover between first responders and the military experience In this episode of the VBC Podcast, we speak with Matt Newlands, Co-Founder of Frontline Mental Health and a passionate advocate for the wellbeing of First Responders, Military, and frontlin…

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The Jeep: A History 1:33:06

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Glenn Flickinger sits down with historian and author Paul R. Bruno to trace the Jeep’s unlikely birth—from a desperate 1940 Army request for a ¼-ton 4×4 scout car to a battlefield icon that helped win World War II. We’ll trace the origins in Butler, Pennsylvania, where the tiny American Bantam Car Company built the pilot Jeep in an astonishing 49 d…

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S02E42 | Ben and Amy Barber from Beaufort Professionals - Here there and back again - From rural QLD, to a career in the AirForce and back to the land. 1:02:47

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🎙 New Episode Drop! S02E42 | Ben and Amy Barber from Beaufort Professionals - Here there and back again - From rural QLD, to a career in the AirForce and back to the land. In this episode of VBC Podcast, we chat with Ben and Amy Barber, the husband-and-wife team behind Beaufort Professionals, a Queensland-based consulting firm delivering strategic,…

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Veterans Open Conversation 1:38:57

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Join the Veterans Breakfast Club for an open and wide-ranging virtual conversation about the military experience, past and present. We believe every veteran has a story to tell and wisdom to share. This event is a chance to listen, learn, and connect with others who understand the unique bonds and challenges of military service. If you have somethi…

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274: The nurse engagement tactic leaders may be missing 31:07

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Nurse turnover rates have improved since the pandemic peak, but that doesn’t mean we’re out of the woods: 40% of nurses report that they intend to leave their job within five years. As nurse leaders turn their attention from fighting fires to finding strategic levers for nurse retention, they may be missing a surprising opportunity: career pathing.…

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Justified By Faith

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11am Series: Free in Christ - No Other Gospel Galatians 2:15–21By Pastor Todd Bolton

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S02E41 | Jason Neumann - Candid Property. The combat cook. A story of supporting the warfighter in heavy combat zones through to establishing a thriving real estate business. After 16 years in the Australian ... 49:51

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New Episode Drop! S02E41 | Jason Neumann - Candid Property. The combat cook. A story of supporting the warfighter in heavy combat zones through to establishing a thriving real estate business. After 16 years in the Australian Army and two tours of Afghanistan, Jason Neumann traded the battlefield for the property market — founding Candid Property, …

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General Paul Tibbets IV, USAF, Retired 1:43:19

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Join the Veterans Breakfast Club for a special conversation with Brigadier General (Ret.) Paul Tibbets IV, whose military career spans more than three decades and includes leadership at the highest levels of U.S. Air Force strategic operations. General Tibbets brings a unique perspective shaped by deep family ties to military aviation. He is the gr…

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S02E40 | Joseph Kovelia - Blacklight security - Growing up in Afghanistan to offensive pen testing in the cyberspace. 49:06

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🎙 New Episode Drop! S02E40 | Joseph Kovelia - Blacklight security - Growing up in Afghanistan to offensive pen testing in the cyberspace. From infantry operations to cybersecurity innovation — meet Joseph Kovelia, Founder of Blacklight Security, a Sydney-based offensive cybersecurity firm protecting enterprise and government clients across Australi…

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Best-Selling Author Elliott Ackerman 1:31:50

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Join the Veterans Breakfast Club for a special livestream conversation with Elliot Ackerman, decorated Marine, CIA officer, acclaimed novelist, and co-chair of the Global War on Terror Memorial Foundation. Ackerman served five tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan as a Marine Raider and special operations officer, earning the Silver Star, Bronze St…

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273: MaineHealth isn’t just surviving against the odds — it’s thriving 41:31

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In 2025, health systems are facing a relentless set of headwinds—from policy upheaval and shifting demographics to rising costs and rural access challenges. For some organizations, these pressures form a perfect storm. At Advisory Board’s Chicago Summit, host Rachel (Rae) Woods sat down with MaineHealth COO Kelly Elkins to explore how the $4B, 13-h…

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Keeping in Step with the Gospel

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11am Series: Free in Christ - No Other Gospel Galatians 2:11–14By Pastor Tim Vahlstrom

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S02E39 | Episode 2. Australian vs US veteran enterprise support. How Australia is so far behind the curve when it comes to empower our veterans in business. 46:17

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🎙 New Episode Drop! S02E39 | Episode 2. Australian vs US veteran enterprise support. How Australia is so far behind the curve when it comes to empower our veterans in business. Dr. Roy G. Taylor — U.S. Army veteran, Bronze Star with Valor recipient, and founder of Taylor Law Enforcement Consulting — returns for Part 2! In this episode, Roy and the …

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Women Reporters in Vietnam with Elizabeth Becker 1:36:22

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Legendary journalist and author Elizabeth Becker, who has spent her career bearing witness to the frontlines of history, joins us to talk about her new book, You Don’t Belong Here: How Three Women Rewrote the Story of War ,a riveting account of three trailblazing female correspondents who shattered gender barriers to cover the Vietnam War. The book…

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S02E38 | Episode 1 - Dr Roy Taylor - Bronze star with valour - a life of service and entrepreneurship 53:56

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🎙 New Episode Drop! S02E38 | Episode 1 - Dr Roy Taylor - Bronze star with valour - a life of service and entrepreneurship. Dr. Roy G. Taylor is a U.S. Army veteran, Bronze Star with Valor recipient, and Chief of Police who has built a life defined by leadership, integrity, and service. With decades of experience across the military and law enforcem…

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272: How leaders need to rethink their approach to philanthropy 34:37

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To make philanthropy a reliable revenue stream, health systems need more than just generous donors—they need strategy, structure, and sustained investment. In this episode, Abby Burns speaks with Advisory Board philanthropy expert and founder of Twin Point Insights, Erin Lanahan, about how not-for-profit health systems can build high-performing fun…

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S02E37 | Mick Bainbridge and Paul James - there's always 3 sides to every story - let's hear from these lads on their resignation from the RSL NSW Board 1:16:04

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🎙 New Episode Drop! S02E37 | Mick Bainbridge and Paul James - there's always 3 sides to every story - let hear from these lads on their resignation from the RSL NSW Board This episode features Paul James and Mick Bainbridge, co-founders of Operational Legal Australia, a law firm dedicated to supporting veterans, defence personnel, and first respond…