VFRL's An Accountable America Podcast

We believe there should be a voice in the American conversation on democracy that brings you diverse military experiences and a shared commitment to service. Join us for stories of moral courage and sacrifice from Nick Francona, Ken Harbaugh, Dan Barkhuff, and others as they tackle the hard questions facing our nation.

Defending American Values, with Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill

Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill, a former Navy helicopter pilot and assistant U.S. Attorney, joins former Navy SEAL and VFRL President Dr. Dan Barkhuff along with Iraq veteran and historian Jason Belcher to discuss her military service and work as a federal prosecutor in defending American values.”

Defending Democracy Dan Barkhuff, M.D.

September 7, 2023

Making Sense Of The Wartime Experience, With Elliot Ackerman

Journalist, National Book Award finalist, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Elliot Ackerman joins former Navy SEAL and VFRL President Dr. Dan Barkhuff along with Iraq veteran and historian Jason Belcher to talk about making sense of the wartime experience in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Afghanistan Iraq United States of America

August 24, 2023

Explaining the New Anarchy, with Adrienne LaFrance

Executive Editor of the Atlantic Adrienne LaFrance joins former Navy SEAL and VFRL President Dan Barkhuff along with Iraq veteran and historian Jason Belcher to explain what’s behind the rise of political violence in the United States and what it means for the future.

Political Violence Far Right Extremism

August 15, 2023

The Vacation From History Is Over With James Stavridis

Retired Admiral James Stavridis, the former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, joins former Navy SEAL and VFRL President Dan Barkhuff along with Iraq veteran and historian Jason Belcher to share leadership lessons, a strategic assessment of the war in Ukraine, and thoughts on the future of warfare.”

Defending Democracy Threats to Democracy Dan Barkhuff, M.D.

July 20, 2023

Interview With A Nazi Hunter

Kris Goldsmith, Army veteran and modern-day Neo-Nazi hunter joins former Navy SEAL and VFRL President Dan Barkhuff along with Iraq veteran and historian Jason Belcher to recount the horrors he experienced in Iraq and why he founded Task Force Butler to counter the rise of violent extremism in the United States.

Far Right Extremism Nazi and neo-Nazis Jason Belcher

July 11, 2023

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