CBS Eye on Veterans

Each week, Navy veteran and Journalist Phil Briggs looks at life from the military veteran's perspective. From topics like treating PTSD, TBIs with marijuana and psychedelics to pushing Congress to pass better laws. Plus, we hear dramatic stories from combat vets, discover job openings, and meet celebrity actors, athletes, and musicians.


  • Logan Bonney is going way beyond beer. Merging things like cider, hops, cinnamon, and Szechuan peppers? His gluten-free craft beers pack huge flavor and a high-octane punch. Hear how he founded “Anything But Beer” Restaurant and…
    November 24, 2021
  • When Marine Corps veteran Andrew Biggio placed his vintage M1 rifle in the hands of WWII combat vets, it inspired a collection of some of the best WWII stories ever told. We talked with him…
    November 12, 2021
  • To honor Veterans Day we asked Sen. Jon Tester, Rep. Mark Takano, and VHA’s Jon M Jensen for updates on laws and care for those suffering from toxic exposure. But Bart Stichman offered something that…
    November 12, 2021
  • A new podcast series “American Veteran: Unforgettable Stories” delivers incredible stories from WWII to today. Told by the veterans who lived them, we talked with series narrator Marine Corps veteran Phil Klay about what makes…
    November 4, 2021
  • Army veteran Geralyn Hall went from being an admin officer to a career in customer applications software with Salesforce. But she didn’t have to become a software engineer. She discovered the Salesforce Fellowship Program, and…
    November 4, 2021
  • Meet Eli Crane- a former Navy SEAL, business owner, Shark Tank guest, and a tat-covered Republican candidate for Congress in Arizona. We talked for an hour and he shared everything from his rough road to becoming…
    October 29, 2021
  • Antietam National Battlefield is the sight of the deadliest day in Civil War history. 23,000 men were killed, wounded, or missing in action. We talked about the legend of Bloody Lane and heard actual paranormal recordings…
    October 29, 2021
  • What is it like to be a veteran? A new four-part PBS series “American Veteran” answers the question brilliantly every Tuesday night Oct 26-Nov 16. Consulting producer, Army veteran, and award-winning journalist Kelly Kennedy shares…
    October 22, 2021
  • After the death of General Colin Powell, we talked with author Dr. Jeffery Matthews about his life and legacy, documented in the book, “Colin Powell: Imperfect Patriot”. He shares a glimpse of how Powell’s upbringing…
    October 22, 2021
  • In her book “Sacrifice” Gold Star widow Michelle Black reveals the story of Staff Sgt. Bryan Black and the Special Forces mission in Niger that ended in tragedy. She reveals how Army officers pushed a…
    October 8, 2021
  • Patrick Griffith is an Army combat vet and former EOD tech who served in Afghanistan. He now leads the veteran support organization, Mission Roll Call. He talked about how they’re fighting to ensure that mental…
    October 8, 2021
  • Air Force veteran, retired Maj. Sam Peters breaks down Gen. Mark Milley’s recent testimony before Congress and explains why so many vets are pissed at the military brass playing politics and appearing in book scandals.…
    October 1, 2021
  • AMVETS’ new National Commander is Navy veteran Greg Heun, a salty sailor with Kentucky roots. He shares his vision for the next year, how to combat suicide and why the post canteen is way more…
    October 1, 2021
  • Army veteran Lt. Col (Ret.) Daniel Gade lost a leg in Iraq. But his new book will shock his fellow vets who collect benefits for everything from ED to PTSD. “Wounding Warriors: How Bad Policy is…
    September 24, 2021