Best David Vas Podcasts (2025)

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Veterans Affairs Plus Honors Community Loss, Shares Active Shooter Preparedness, and Promotes Police Wellness 29:03

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Dave Washington hosts a special program on Veterans Affairs Plus, discussing recent losses in the community and introducing Charles and Lisa Hanks, retired Metro Police officers. Charles shares his inspiration for creating a video on active shooter response, drawing from his experience at the 2017 Mandalay Bay shooting. The video emphasizes the imp…

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Dave Washington Honors Community Milestones as Kevin Crupper Shares a Military-to-Cybersecurity Journey and Arkee Hodges Advances Black Community Development 29:49

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Dave Washington acknowledges individuals with December birthdays and mentions deceased family members and friends. Kevin Crupper, a retired first class military personnel, discusses his career transition from combat arms to IT, emphasizing his role in cybersecurity and information assurance. He now works for the Forest Service. Dave also talks abou…

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Patient Safety in the Age of AI: Risks, Rewards, and Reality live at the IHI Forum 31:33

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The energy is electric at the IHI Forum, even before the forum officially begins. In this episode, co-hosts Kedar Mate and Don Berwick discuss how AI, patient safety, and administrative waste are shaping the future of health care. They explore the excitement and uncertainty around AI’s growing role in diagnostics, coordination, and clinical decisio…

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Community Leaders Highlight American Legion Post 10’s 2025 Impact, Youth Mentorship, and MLK Events While Preparing the Next Generation to Lead 29:54

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Jeff Jones, commander of American Legion Post 10, discussed their 2025 achievements, including a major renovation funded by Home Depot grants and sweat equity from members. They hosted a Veterans Day parade, gave away turkeys for Thanksgiving, and plan to start a Sons of Legion program in 2026. They also aim to engage local youth through mentorship…

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The Cost of Not Listening: How Medical Silencing Harms Patients with Dr. Rageshri Dhairyawan 36:33

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What happens when clinicians stop hearing the very people they’re trying to help? In this episode, Dr. Rageshri Dhairyawan, a Consultant Physician in Sexual Health and HIV Medicine at Barts Health NHS Trust and Deputy Director of the SHARE Collaborative at Queen Mary University of London, discusses how patients are often disbelieved or dismissed in…

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The baby oil Pomeranian Danny Guerrero Choke City ep.55 1:02:55

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Thanks for all the support guys! This week we sit down with Danny and talk about the dark arts, very adhd heavy episode! Follow us on instagram at Chokecitypod thejohnmeyer dannyguerrero_ davidvascomedyBy David Vas & John Meyer

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Dave Washington Spotlights Community Nonprofits Protecting Children, Supporting Families, and Expanding Impact Through Partnership 29:30

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Dave Washington hosts April Washington and Nigel Murray, who run nonprofits aimed at helping children. April's organization, Look Back Cause, educates parents on the dangers of leaving children in cars and provides small financial assistance to families in need. Nigel's nonprofit, Clothes for Kids, provides brand new clothing to children in foster …

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From Bankruptcy to Rescue: Dr. Gregg Meyer on the Emergency that Transformed Massachusetts Healthcare 46:11

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The collapse of a major hospital system set off one of the most complex healthcare emergencies Massachusetts has ever faced. In this episode, Dr. Gregg Meyer, Incident Manager for the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, discusses how the state responded to the unprecedented Steward Health Care crisis and worked to protect patients, communiti…

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We're all holding something w/ Mike Ryan Choke City ep.54 57:25

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Honoring Legacy and Navigating Care: Dave Washington and Aedren Rutledge Clarify Medicare and Highlight Community Leadership 28:32

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Dave Washington hosts "Veterans Affairs Plus" discussing various topics including Medicare with guest Aedren Rutledge. They mention notable passings, including Reverend Willie Jake Jacobs, Mother Fletcher, H. Rap Brown, and Jimmy Cliff. Adrian explains Medicare basics, including Parts A, B, and D, and the differences between Medicare Advantage and …

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Best part of waking up /Cory Edwards Choke City ep.53 50:22

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Supporting Veterans and Shaping Leaders: Washington, Ware, and Burns Advance Treatment, Recovery, and Public Safety Development 28:35

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Dave Washington hosts "Veterans Affairs Plus" on 91.5 Jazz and More, featuring guest Ronald Ware, an Army veteran involved in the Veterans Treatment Court and Compensated Work Therapy programs. Ware discusses the Veterans Treatment Court, an 18-month program for veterans with legal issues, emphasizing its treatment-focused approach and high recidiv…

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Medicaid: What’s at Risk, and Why It Matters Now More Than Ever with Cindy Mann 56:14

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Medicaid is a massive, life-sustaining program whose new work requirements and funding cuts risk stripping coverage from millions of people who can’t afford to lose it. In this episode, Cindy Mann, partner at Manatt Health and former director of the Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services, explains how Medicaid was created alongside Medicare in 1965 …

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Advancing Veteran Empowerment Through VA’s Compensated Work Therapy Program 28:23

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Dave Washington hosts a special programming on Veterans Affairs Plus, featuring guest Ronald Ware, an Army veteran and current VA employee. Ware discusses the Compensated Work Therapy program, which helps veterans gain employment and technical skills through paid work at VA facilities. The program is open to veterans who are service-connected and n…

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Relearning Trust: How Science, Communication, and Preparedness Must Evolve with Dr. Michael Osterholm 54:03

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What if the biggest threat to our survival isn’t the next virus, but our failure to learn from the last one? In this episode, Dr. Michael Osterholm, Regents Professor and Director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota, explains why America’s public health system is dangerously underprepared…

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Buck Breaking w/ Radu Bondar Choke City ep.52 1:10:03

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Sorry for the audio issues this week. Ayy if you like us give us a sub. follow our Instagrams! radubondar thejohnmeyer davidvascomedy chokecitypodBy David Vas & John Meyer

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Honoring Service and Community: Dave Washington Highlights Mount Bayou’s Legacy and Grassroots Impact 29:49

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Dave Washington hosts "Veterans Affairs Plus" on 91.5 jazz and more, acknowledging November birthdays and expressing condolences. He discusses the SNAP program's minimal impact on the national budget and praises a free dental cleaning event for veterans. Washington interviews Hermon Johnson Sr. and Jr. from Mount Bayou, Mississippi, about the town'…

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Healing Those Who Served: Dr. David Shulkin on the VA’s Legacy and the Future of American Health Care. 47:48

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A nation’s promise to those who served becomes a lesson in how health care can truly heal. In this special Veterans Day episode, Dr. David Shulkin, the ninth Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in the Trump Administration and VA’s Under Secretary of Health in the Obama Administration, talks about the mission, history, and transform…

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Blake Jones - Choke City ep.51 59:49

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If you've been liking the content please like and subscribe it means a lot. follow us on instagram ⁨@ChokeCityPod⁩ @davidvascomedy ⁨@BMFJ⁩ @thejohnmeyerBy David Vas & John Meyer

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Honoring Dr. Bill Sullivan’s Legacy and Empowering Students Through Scholarship and Financial Awareness 29:54

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The program discussed the legacy of Dr. Bill Sullivan and efforts to support the Sullivan Scholarship Fund. Cherie Sullivan and Bryan Scott emphasized the importance of donations through the UNLV Foundation to help first-generation students with financial insecurities. Keith Rogers highlighted services like counseling, student employment, and emerg…

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Information Sickness: How Our Media Environment Is Harming Public Health with Joshua Sharfstein & Joanne Kenen 38:40

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Our information environment has become a social determinant of health. In this episode, Joshua Sharfstein, a public health leader and professor at Johns Hopkins, and Joanne Kenen, journalist in residence at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, discuss how the collapse of local journalism, the design of social media algorithms, and p…

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Isreali babysitting w/ Quadus - CHOKECITY ep. 50 1:07:18

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EP.50 is a wild achievement, we couldn't have done it without all you guys subscribing. Thanks! Follow us on instagram @kingquadus @davidvascomedy @thejohnmeyerBy David Vas & John Meyer

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Honoring Dr. Sullivan’s Legacy: Empowering Education and Community Through Upward Bound 29:46

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Dave Washington hosts a special program on 91.5 Jazz and More, featuring former City Attorney Bryan Scott and Dr. Keith Rogers to discuss the legacy of Dr. William W. Sullivan. Bryan Scott shares his journey from a shy student to a successful attorney, crediting the Upward Bound program for his success. Dr. Rogers recounts his experience as a stude…

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From Patient to Advocate: Rosie Bartel on Transforming Pain into Change 37:20

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“I just went there for a routine knee replacement, or so I thought.” In this inspiring episode, Rosie Bartel, a patient partner and advocate, educator, and survivor, shares her journey from a devastating MRSA infection acquired during a routine knee replacement to becoming a global voice for patient safety and health care reform. After surviving 58…

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Grant wheeler the king of CVS - Choke City ep.49 46:48

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Gwen Walker and Zachary Freed Preserve African American History: Empower Community through Art, Film, and Resilience 29:14

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Dave Washington hosts a special Veterans Affairs Plus program on 91.5 Jazz and More, featuring guests Gwen Walker and Zachary Freed. Gwen Walker, founder of Nevada's first African American Museum, discusses the museum's challenges, including a busted pipe and roof damage, and her recent diagnosis with lymphedema. Zachary Freed, a 23-year-old filmma…

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Upstream Medicine: Healing Through Trust, Dignity, and Context - with Dr. Sandeep Kapoor 48:24

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The healers we need now don’t stop at the exam room; they go upstream to the causes of suffering and make safety, dignity, and trust part of the clinical job. In this episode, Dr. Sandeep Kapoor, a physician and academic leader, calls for a broader, more human-centered definition of health care, one that addresses substance use, firearm injuries, p…

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Tomek Kolecki's Polish Epstein Island - Choke City ep.48 1:09:24

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today we sit down with a polish comic, if you like this please subscribe and leave a like! Follow us on instagram Kolecki_Tomek thejohnmeyer davidvascomedyBy David Vas & John Meyer

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Veterans Unite for Healing and Community: Honoring Legacy, Fellowship, and Second Chances 29:47

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Dave Washington discusses the 75th birthday celebration of Saree Cherie Sullivan, which raised funds for her late husband's legacy. Washington emphasizes the need for better support for veterans, citing recent mass shootings involving former military personnel. He introduces guests Thomas Jackson and Kirby Burgess, both military veterans, who discu…

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Regulation, consternation, Food and Drug Administration - with Robert Califf 53:36

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The integrity of evidence-based policy is under threat when political agendas override scientific rigor. In this episode, Dr. Robert Califf, former FDA Commissioner and cardiologist, reflects on his experience leading the FDA and the agency’s critical role in protecting public health through rigorous, science-based regulation across multiple sector…

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Matt BC & Dylan Kendrick in TLAIN SPOTTING - Choke City ep.47 56:11

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Victor Ingram Transforms Military Leadership into a Mission for Social Service and Community Renewal 29:34

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Victor Ingram, a retired military veteran, shared his journey from enlisting in the Marine Corps at 17 to retiring as a full bird colonel in 2020. He discussed his challenging upbringing, his service in the Marine Corps and Army National Guard, and his experiences in combat, including training the Iraqi Army. Ingram also highlighted his career tran…

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The chronic impact of health care corporatization on clinicians and patients - with Peter Grinspoon 48:04

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The corporatization of health care is driving a mass exodus from primary care, creating a crisis that affects both physicians and patients alike. In this episode, Dr. Peter Grinspoon, a physician and advocate, discusses the worsening state of American primary care, shaped by burnout, poor pay, and a loss of autonomy, while sharing how his recovery …

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Collin Sledge kill tony golden ticket winner goes ankle to ears - Choke City ep.46 1:01:12

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Dave Washington Honors Families and Highlights Community Leadership with David Brooks and Victor Ingram 28:45

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Dave Washington announces condolences for the Scott and Evans families, and introduces Captain David Brooks, a retired Chattanooga Fire Department Operations Captain. Brooks discusses his career, including his time at Clark University and his role as Adrian Rutledge's assistant at Dillard University. Victor Ingram, a military veteran and board memb…

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The economics of medication - with Vinay Patel 46:06

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One of the biggest drivers of high drug prices in America is the opaque rebate system between pharmaceutical companies and insurance providers, where savings rarely reach the patient. In this episode, Vinay Patel explains how drug prices are formed, from R&D and manufacturing to complex negotiations involving insurers and pharmacy benefit managers.…

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Josh Jordan Gives his honest opinion on chain restaurants... Choke City ep.45 1:00:46

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Dave Washington Highlights American Legion Advocacy and Chief Russell Steppe’s Journey of Health, Faith, and Community 29:31

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Dave Washington discusses the American Legion's efforts in Washington, D.C., including cybersecurity and VA staffing. He highlights the reopening of Local American Legion Post 10 and its renovations. Washington also recalls past episodes featuring notable community figures and discusses a book about social justice in the San Jose Fire Department. C…

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The story of the NHS and what we can learn from it - with Bob Klaber 46:02

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While universal health care offers immense equity and access, it still faces real challenges around fragmentation, funding, and integration. In this episode, Dr. Bob Klaber reflects on the values and challenges of the UK’s NHS, contrasting its universal care model with the U.S. system and advocating for whole-person care over over-medicalization. H…

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Mike Soto does a 9/11 pizza party - Choke City ep44 1:16:59

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Dave Washington, Dr. Linda Bynoe, and Russell Steppe Highlights Trusty Bynoe’s Legacy and Fight for Justice in Fire Service 29:48

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Dave Washington hosts a special program on 91.5 jazz and more, featuring Dr. Linda Bynoe and Chief Russell Steppe. Dr. Bynoe discusses her husband, Trusty Bynoe's, book "They Call Me Trusty: A Black Firefighter's Fight for Social Justice," which she edited. The book chronicles Trustee's 25-year career in the San Jose Fire Department, his fight agai…

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Housing, homelessness, and health - with Rosanne Haggerty 40:29

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The key to ending homelessness is not just more housing, but better systems of collaboration, urgency, and coordination at the community level. In this episode, Rosanne Haggerty, president and CEO of Community Solutions, discusses how the rising homelessness crisis in the U.S. reflects deeper systemic issues, from healthcare gaps to housing afforda…

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Steve cantwell's wild story- Choke City ep43 1:06:15

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Supporting Women Veterans and Strengthening Community with Evelyn Pacheco and April Washington 29:57

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Dave Washington hosts "Veterans Affairs Plus" on 91.5 jazz and more, featuring Evelyn Pacheco and his daughter April Washington. Evelyn discusses her efforts to support women veterans, including legislation for data collection and monthly visits to US vets. She also highlights the need for volunteer mentors for the Veteran Justice Treatment Court. …

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Looking Back, Looking Ahead: Optimism, Concern, and the Future of Health Care with Don Berwick & Kedar Mate 48:41

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Celebrating 100 episodes is no small feat! In this episode, co-hosts Kedar Mate and Don Berwick look back on their podcast journey, highlighting powerful stories and themes like moral injury, health inequities, and the promise of AI in health care. They reflect on moving moments of resilience and leadership while balancing short-term concerns with …

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Pre-owned sexBOTS with Christian Alexander | Choke City ep.42 57:21

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Dave Washington Honors Community Leaders, Shares Family Legacy, and Reflects on Service, Leadership, and Gratitude 29:34

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Dave Washington acknowledges community icons like Miss Anna Bailey and his daughter April, who runs a nonprofit and a tea cake business. He reflects on his own life, including his golfing hobby and his work at Las Vegas Fire and Rescue. Dave discusses the importance of community service, mentioning the Sam Armstrong Foundation's golf tournament and…

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Safety x AI - with Jason Adelman 37:08

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Human error in health care is inevitable, but system-level solutions offer real hope for reducing harm. In this episode, Dr. Jason Adelman, a leading patient safety expert, shares how a critical medication error propelled his transition from hospitalist to patient safety researcher, leading to innovations like the “retract-and-reorder” method for d…

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Chelby Morgan teaches us about the female body... | Choke City ep.41 1:00:49

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Dr. Linda Bynoe and Bill Parker Honor Dudley "Trusty" Bynoe's Legacy, Build Community, and Celebrate History at Southwest Black Firefighters Annual Gathering 29:08

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The program discussed significant historical events, including the March on Washington in 1963 and a pivotal civil rights incident in Oklahoma City. Dave Washington highlighted the achievements of Brian Willett, his father, and Assistant Chief Herschel Clady. The focus shifted to the Southwest Region Black Firefighters Retirees Annual Gathering, in…