
Left Face
Join Adam Gillard and Dick Wilkinson while they talk politics and community engagement in Pikes Peak region.
Podcasting since 2022 • 81 episodes
Left Face
Latest Episodes
Loose Lips Sink Democracy: The OPSEC Disaster in Trump's Cabinet
Two military veterans with extensive security clearance experience take you inside the shocking reality of the recent classified information leak over Signal. What makes this breach particularly disturbing isn't just what was shared, but how fu...
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Empty Chairs, Full Hearts
The profound impact of policy decisions on veteran lives takes center stage in this urgent discussion about the challenges facing the military community. What began as an Empty Seat Town Hall event has revealed the depth and breadth of concerns...
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43:50

The Emperor Has No Clothes: Confronting Trump's Trade Wars and Power Grabs
Veterans in Colorado Springs are taking matters into their own hands as federal budget cuts threaten their community. With approximately 15% of the local population being veterans and 30% of the federal workforce comprised of former military pe...
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When Big Brothers Stop Fighting Your Wars: Europe's Nuclear Awakening
Dramatic VA staffing cuts announced by the Trump administration will eliminate 88,000 jobs, returning to 2019 staffing levels before PACT Act implementation and primarily targeting "non-mission critical" positions.• 15% workforce reduct...
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City Council Candidate Maryah Lauer talks about her ideas for Colorado Springs
Engaging with the importance of local politics, Maryah Lauer shares her journey and insights as a candidate for city council in Colorado Springs. She addresses the lack of representation and the need for meaningful democratic engagement within ...
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