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Indianapolis, IN
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News & Politics Podcasts
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Join us for vibrant camaraderie, playful joking and hot takes on current events, interesting trends and quirky stories of interest to the military and veteran community. The weekly podcast is produced by The American Legion. For more stories and videos please visit www.legion.org/tangoalphalima
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@TheAmericanLegion
Language:
English
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Episodes
Episode 257: Tango Alpha Lima: Leadership lessons in the military with Ret. Master Gunnery Sgt. Robert Yarnall
4/1/2025
April is American Legion Children & Youth Month THE INTERVIEW Retired Marine Corps veteran Robert Yarnall talks about leadership, preventing veteran suicide and more. Throughout his career, he has mentored veterans, athletes and others through leadership lessons he was taught in the military. As vice president of Development and Impact for the Robert Irvine Foundation, he focuses on preventing veteran suicide and encouraging safe storage of weapons. SCUTTLEBUTT Army veteran returns WWII ‘good luck’ flag to Japanese soldier’s family American Legion Baseball gearing up for Centennial celebration Special Guest: Robert Yarnall.
Duración:01:05:33
Episode 256: Tango Alpha Lima: Identifying veteran transition gaps with SVA VP of Research Abby Kinch
3/25/2025
National Medal of Honor Day THE INTERVIEW Access to food, childcare, transportation, mental health resources, social connection and more are key issues facing veterans in their first year transitioning out of the military. Air Force veteran Abby Kinch shares how Student Veterans of America is addressing these needs with its Basic Needs and Wellness Survey. SCUTTLEBUTT The first Americans to earn the Distinguished Service Cross were two Army nurses Remembering Marine Corps veteran and Academy Award-winning actor Gene Hackman Special Guest: Abby Kinch.
Duración:01:15:00
Episode 255: Tango Alpha Lima: Finding your tribe with Gen. Paul Funk II and Col. Adam Rocke
3/18/2025
When veterans return to the civilian world, they often encounter challenges related to employment and mental health. That’s where having a tribe can be a game changer. Retired Army Col. Adam Rocke and retired Army Gen. Paul Funk II share how finding a tribe can help with improving mental health, finding a job and more on this week’s episode of Tango Alpha Lima. ALSO IN THIS EPISODE We Can Do It! Roll up your sleeves and show us your best Rosie Pose for Rosie the Riveter Day Special Guests: Adam Rocke and Gen. Paul Funk.
Duración:01:13:32
Episode 254: Tango Alpha Lima: How sleep impacts wellness and readiness with Dr. Tina Burke
3/11/2025
Sleep expert Dr. Tina Burke shares her experience working with veterans, first responders and others who have trouble sleeping and provides tips on how to improve sleep including meditation, breathing techniques and establishing a routine. SCUTTLEBUTT Anna Coleman Ladd: the American woman who sculpted new faces for battle-scarred WWI vets The Healing Benefits of Humor and Laughter National Debunking Day Special Guest: Dr. Tina Burke.
Duración:00:59:35
Episode 253: Tango Alpha Lima: Transitioning tips for service members with Ret. Col. Sam Whitehurst
3/4/2025
Retired Col. Sam Whitehurst found his purpose during his nearly 30 years in the Army. Whitehurst developed a passion for uplifting and developing the soldiers around him. That experience smoothed his civilian transition to his role at the Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services where he helps veterans and their families. Whitehurst discusses all this and more as the special guest on this week’s Tango Alpha Lima podcast. SCUTTLEBUTT FDA Finally Bans Red Dye No.3 from Food, Drinks and Medicines in US–Following Cancer Link A trailblazing woman veteran: Linda A McDonald DuMoulin Horan Use Your Leadership Skills: Become a Mentor for a Veteran Special Guest: Sam Whitehurst.
Duración:01:12:08
Episode 252: Tango Alpha Lima: Guide to a healthy heart for veterans with Dr. Columbus Batiste
2/25/2025
What's on the menu for “Let’s All Eat Right” day THE INTERVIEW Dr. Columbus Batiste honed his skills as a cardiologist while working for the VA. He is working to reduce the number of deaths from heart disease, which surpassed 702,000 in 2022. In celebration of Heart Health Month, he joins the Tango Alpha Lima podcast to share how veterans can protect their hearts to live longer, healthier lives. SCUTTLEBUTT Army officers had to write haikus about Pacific theater of World War II during a leadership course Remebering Hal Sperlich, Navy Seabee and Engineering Pioneer of the Mustang and Minivan We were soldiers once...and dipped. Special Guest: Dr. Columbus D. Batiste.
Duración:01:24:40
Episode 251: Tango Alpha Lima: What veterans should know about moving abroad with John Davis
2/18/2025
Celebrating National Vet Girls Rise Day THE INTERVIEW Army veteran John Davis lives in the Dominican Republic, scuba dives, plays golf and works as a veteran advocate. In this episode, he shares what veterans need to know about the process to move abroad, what to do in advance, how to take care of their health care, mental wellness and much more. SCUTTLEBUTT New bill would make it easier for veterans who signed secrecy oaths for covert ops to obtain back benefits A caucus of military veterans seeks to bridge the political divide in a polarized Congress Marine recruit uniforms were photoshopped on at boot camp Special Guest: John Davis.
Duración:01:05:30
Episode 250: Tango Alpha Lima: Who is MandatoryFunDay?
2/11/2025
Army 1st Lt. Austin von Letkemann, better known to his Instagram followers as MandatoryFunDay, shares his unusual rise to fame on the podcast. His Instagram channel, with 20 million monthly views, features comedy videos that poke fun at various parts of military life. SCUTTLEBUTT Medals of Honor, delayed nearly 120 years due to administrative issues, to be posthumously delivered to desendants. VA National Salute to Veteran Patients Reddit Rabbit Hole: Military Romance Scams Special Guest: Austin Von Letkemann.
Duración:01:09:26
Episode 249: Tango Alpha Lima: Kamin Samuel - the Navy's first Black female helicopter pilot
2/4/2025
Stacy, Joe and Adam look forward to the holidays and observances in February, including African American History Month, International Women’s Day, Valentines Day, Change Your Password Day, and GI Joe Day. THE INTERVIEW After making history, Kamin Samuel struggled upon leaving the military. Now she is an entrepreneur, best-selling author and documentary filmmaker of “Courage to Thrive.” SCUTTLEBUTT Arizona Legion members take part in the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl presented by Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop. National WWII Museum in New Orleans, the special exhibition - Fighting for the Right to Fight: African American Experiences in World War II A trip down the Reddit rabbit hole in search of wild post office stories in honor of National Thank a Mail Carrier Day Special Guest: Kamin Samuel.
Duración:01:13:46
Episode 248: Tango Alpha Lima: The Honorable Patrick J. Murphy still serving veterans
1/28/2025
California Legion members standing strong and supporing communities devastated by wildfires. THE INTERVIEW Patrick Murphy, who joined the Army at 19, worked his way up to become the 32nd Army Under Secretary and America’s first Iraq War veteran to serve in Congress. Today, he continues to serve his brothers and sisters. SCUTTLEBUTT Happy Birthday Coast Guard How Navy veteran Charles Sanna changed hot chocolate forever Remembering President Jimmy Carter Special Guest: Hon. Patrick J. Murphy.
Duración:00:45:21
Episode 247: Tango Alpha Lima: Folk musician Mary Gauthier on helping veterans through songwriting
1/21/2025
American Folk singer-songwriter and author Mary Gauthier talks about her addiction recovery, mental health journey and how she uses songwriting to help veterans with PTSD. She works with veterans on their healing through songwriting with SongwritingWith:Soldiers. “What I try to emphasize is that this can be of service to other people — a lifeline actually, which it often is.” SCUTTLEBUTT VA awards $1.5 million to study using psychedelics for PTSD treatment The Army built a giant concrete pyramid in North Dakota and only used it for six months Vets can opt for ‘green’ burials at VA cemeteries through new pilot Special Guest: Mary Gauthier.
Duración:01:06:22
Episode 246: Tango Alpha Lima: Former POW and Leading with Honor founder Col. Lee Ellis
1/14/2025
Retired U.S. Air Force fighter pilot Col. Lee Ellis, who was shot down and captured during the Vietnam War, talks about leadership and team building lessons he learned during his five years as a prisoner of war, as well as throughout his military service and his 25 years as a leadership coach. SCUTTLEBUTT Now is the time to plan for the 100th Anniversary of American Legion Baseball NASA Scientists Accidentally Find Nuclear Fever Dream in Arctic Snow Marine lights candles for romantic hotel surprise, sets room on fire Special Guest: Col. Lee Ellis.
Duración:01:13:29
Episode 245: Tango Alpha Lima: Iraqi-born interpreter and U.S. Army Capt. Mazin Mozan
1/7/2025
We kick off the new year with a few resolutions and a memory of Sammi, the Iraqi interpreter who worked with Joe and his Marines. THE INTERVIEW Mazin Mozan, who served as an interpreter with Stacy in Iraq shares his story of serving with Coalition forces, gaining a Special Immigrant Visa and moving to the United States, and his enlistment in the U.S. Army. SCUTTLEBUTT Norwegian fishermen accidentally catch U.S. sub in net Thousands of U.S. affiliated Iraqis in harms way due to refugee program delays 'Disturbing' Number of VA Mental Health Appointment Cancellations Prompt Lawmakers to Call for Reforms Special Guest: Mazin Mozan.
Duración:01:18:42
Episode 244: Tango Alpha Lima: Health Coach and Nutritionist Kelley Gilberry
12/17/2024
Navy veteran and Legionnaire Kelley Gilberry shares his knowledge about overcoming heart disease and obesity. After his own health journey, Gilberry is now on a mission to show others how to revolutionize their health without relying on pharmaceuticals. SCUTTLEBUTT Post Falls, Idaho American Legion offering free Christmas trees for veterans Keokuk, Iowa Post 41 hosts 52nd annual Christmas Dinner on Christmas Day Kerry Washington and Tyler Perry Unlock an Untold True Story in 'The Six Triple Eight' Special Guest: Kelley Gilberry .
Duración:00:52:43
Episode 243: Tango Alpha Lima: National Military Family Association CEO Besa Pinchotti
12/10/2024
THE INTERVIEW National Military Family Association CEO Besa Pinchotti talks about her family roots in Kosovo, and how her time as a journalist led to her advocacy for American military families. She also explains how NMFA helps meet the immediate needs for military spouses and children as well as advocate for legislation to make permanent changes to support military families. SCUTTLEBUTT Next year’s Congress will feature the most women vet members ever Bronze Statue of Tuskegee Airman Found After Theft from Detroit City Park Special Guest: Besa Pinchotti.
Duración:00:49:48
Episode 242: Tango Alpha Lima: Wives of the Armed forces founders Jennifer Ferrell and Kirsten Navaroli
12/3/2024
Wives of the Armed forces co-founders and content creators, Jen Ferrell and Kirst Navaroli, talk about their unique corner of the internet where thousands of military spouses share experiences as they live the chaotic military lifestyle, support their spouses, one another, and the mission. Jen and Kirst share how they became military spouses, how they met and found themselves leaning on one another for support, and began to grow their online community of "virtual military besties." SCUTTLEBUTT VA plans to drop co-pays for all telehealth services Meet CHAPPIE - the Space Force nuclear material sniffing robot. Support military spouse and veteran-owned businesses while checking off your holiday shopping list. Special Guest: Wives of the Armed Forces.
Duración:01:09:04
Tango Alpha Lima Be the One EP16: VA Chief of Innovation Dr. Indra Sandal
12/1/2024
Department of Veterans Affairs Chief of Innovation, Dr. Indra Sandal, tells the story of how she became a U.S. citizen, why she was drawn to work with veterans and what led to her work to bring new innovations to VA health care. Dr. Sandal talks about how her work led to VA rideshare programs with Uber and Lyft. She also talks about VA's collaboration with MIT – the Veterans Health Hackathon – which strives to design solutions to the top challenges facing veteran health care, including mental health and veteran suicide. Special Guest: Dr. Indra Sandal.
Duración:00:44:28
Episode 241: Tango Alpha Lima: How diet affects mental wellness with Dr. Uma Naidoo
11/26/2024
Abraham Lincoln and the first Thanksgiving THE INTERVIEW Dr. Uma Naidoo, nutritional psychiatrist, professional chef, nutritional biologist and author, shares her knowledge of how our diets affect our brains and mental wellness. Dr. Naidoo also talks about the connection between food, culture and community, how to make small modifications that make family favories into healthier choices, and how she helps people understand food as medicine. SCUTTLEBUTT Follow Stacy down the Reddit Rabbit Hole for tales of Thanksgiving on deployment The bear who was a private in the Polish Army Special Guest: Dr. Uma Naidoo.
Duración:00:59:21
Episode 240: Tango Alpha Lima: Military analyst and author Ethan Brown
11/19/2024
Happy Birthday to the Kindle. THE INTERVIEW Air Force veteran and author Ethan Brown is a Senior Fellow for Defense Studies at the Center for the Study of the Presidency & Congress (CSPS), a bipartisan think-tank in Washington D.C. He is also the author of the “Visual Friendlies, Tally Target” trilogy (Casemate Publishers), chronicling the role of forward air controllers and Close Air Support in the Global War on Terror. Ethan shares how his background as a TACP with multiple combat deployments led him to his writing career, and discusses the work he does with CSPS work to address the military recruiting crisis and toxic exposure issues among military veterans. SCUTTLEBUTT Follow Stacy down the Reddit Rabbit-hole as she explores "Random ways people got out of deployment" Bravo Zulu to South Carolina post who did Buddy Checks in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene Special Guest: Ethan Brown.
Duración:01:01:17
Episode 239: Tango Alpha Lima: The Power of Lifestyle Medicine with Air Force veteran Dr. Mary Anne Kiel
11/12/2024
Retired Air Force physician, Dr. Mary Anne Kiel, is a Pediatrician and a Food for Life Instructor with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Her work with Lifestyle and Performance medicine has helped servicemembers and their families learn how to make sustainable behavioral changes that improve health and wellness over the course of their lifetime. Dr. Kiel discusses how being actively social, embracing a healthy, whole food plant-based diet, exercising regularly and getting enough sleep can increase a patients' healthspan - or the amount of time that an individual can be healthy and active during their lifespan. SCUTTLEBUTT Go Army! Go Navy! American Legion gearing up to be first veterans service organization to sponsor the Army Navy Game. More than 800 US veterans given honourable discharges after 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' review The Best World War II Movies, According to Service Members and Veterans Special Guest: Mary Anne Kiel.
Duración:01:02:04
