Episode 2: Veterans Day, A House of Dynamite, and Sydney Sweeney's Jeans/Genes

Описание: Welcome back to [indistinct chatter]! In this Veterans Day episode, host Aliza opens up about the struggles of podcasting as a beginner – from recording in a blanket fort to battling perfectionism through countless takes. Then she dives into the fascinating history and ongoing significance of November 11th.






IN THIS EPISODE:

• From Armistice Day to Veterans Day: Why November 11th matters, Raymond Weeks' fight to honor ALL veterans (not just WWI), and the bizarre years (1971-1977) when the holiday was moved to October for three-day weekends. Plus: the 2025 "Victory Day" controversy – when President Trump proposed renaming the holiday and veterans pushed back HARD.
• Aliza shares about her grandfather, a WWII and Korean War veteran who was a POW and received both a Purple Heart and Bronze Star. A reminder that behind every statistic is a real person who sacrificed everything.
• The harsh reality: 1.2 million veterans rely on SNAP, thousands are homeless, and 20 veterans die by suicide daily. But there's hope – Aliza shares actionable charities making real impact: Homes For Our Troops, K9s for Warriors, Operation Homefront, and more.
1. K9s for Warriors (https://k9sforwarriors.org/)
2. Operation Homefront (https://operationhomefront.org/)
3. Homes for Our Troops (about:invalid#zCSafez)
4. Disabled American Veterans (https://www.dav.org/)



On My Screen, In My Ears:

• A House of Dynamite (Netflix): Kathryn Bigelow's stress-inducing nuclear thriller – same story, three perspectives, zero easy answers
• Wicked: For Good preview: Part 2 drops November 21st (and yes, Aliza will cry again)
• Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle "Great Jeans" controversy: The backlash, the White House response, and Sydney's "nothing burger" statement






TOPICS: Veterans Day, Armistice Day, military history, POW stories, veteran support, mental health, PTSD, Kathryn Bigelow, Netflix thrillers, Wicked sequel, Sydney Sweeney controversy


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