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.


Latest Podcasts / Episodes

  • Richard Porter served in Afghanistan as a Marine Corps Intel Officer. But when his phone rang recently, it was a call from a group of vets known as ‘Team America’. He would soon become an essential…
    September 3, 2021
  • Army veteran, IAVA founder, and podcasting patriot Paul Rieckhoff sounds off on the crisis in Afghanistan. And shares how some veterans are doing what the administration has not. Check out his podcast Independent Americans. See…
    August 27, 2021
  • Army veteran Matt Zeller is one of the loudest voices on saving our Afghan Allies. Hear about the terp that saved his life and the lengths vets are going to, in order to save our…
    August 27, 2021
  • What in the hell happened? How did the entire nation of Afghanistan fall back into Taliban control? Former Ranger and Journalist Jack Murphy shares his insight and first-hand experience. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…
    August 20, 2021
  • Navy veteran Tom Porter deployed to Afghanistan and is now VP Government Affairs, for Iraq Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA). He explains what the administration got wrong, what they need to do now, and why…
    August 20, 2021
  • After multiple combat tours, Green Beret Herb Thompson knows what Afghanistan was like. As the author of “The Transition Mission” he shares key takeaways for veterans to remember as they watch the nation fall back under…
    August 20, 2021
  • His family is the origin of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and World Champion Rickson Gracie is considered the greatest fighter of all time. He talked about his new book, “Breathe: A life in Flow” and reveals how…
    August 6, 2021
  • Army veteran and DoD Intelligence Contractor, Pete A. Turner spent years outside the wire meeting with Afghan locals, leaders, and military officials. His recent article “Losing Afghanistan, Robert Gates Folly” explains how our failure can…
    July 30, 2021
  • Former Naval Officer Thibaut Delloue says military policy on cannabis is ALL wrong! He shares the injustice he’s witnessed, the dangerous double standard of alcohol, the ugly truth about military sexual assaults, and how getting…
    July 30, 2021
  • Cofffee, Guns and Spec Ops loving Black Rifle Coffee Company is under attack … from a portion of their own conservative customers. SF veteran Jack Murphy discusses his latest article “The Great Vet Bro Coffee…
    July 23, 2021
  • USAF veteran Janelle Fields went from unemployed to developing apps for USAA thanks to the software company Sales Force. Hear how she got her training and credentials all online … and all for free. See…
    July 23, 2021
  • Want a job starting at 60K? Workshops for Warriors in San Diego, CA can certify veterans in welding, machining, and other high-paying skilled trades in 4 months. Hear Navy veteran Hernan Luis y Prado and…
    July 23, 2021
  • Navy veteran, writer, historian, and beer lover Michael Embrich talks about his book “March On! A Veterans Travel Guide”. He shares cities to visit, historical sites, stuff to do, and great veteran-owned breweries! This book…
    July 16, 2021
  • Marine Corps veteran Derek Abbey discovers crash sites and then brings our MIA service members home. He shares incredible stories from being a fighter pilot to diving for wreckage deep in the Pacific Ocean. And how Project…
    July 9, 2021