FIGHT IN THE SHADE USA PODCAST

6. Major O. Goes to Washington (April 2023)

Will summarizes his recent trip to Washington, D.C. - one of his first trips after being bedridden for 6 months! * Will and Jen discuss Will's diagnoses, and why he is often down (bedridden) for days, weeks, or months at a time. * Will explains how he has been advocating for Wounded Warriors by continuing to push for bipartisan support. * Will and Jen talk about their amazing I.T. Department head - Leonidas! * Will shares some exciting news about another trip he will be taking very soon to record a segment for Fox News Sunday w/ Shannon Bream. He will prerecord the show airing Memorial Weekend. Stay tuned for a "Behind the Scenes Review" of when Major O goes back to Washington, D.C. to record with Fox News.

5. Comic Relief - Just Laugh...So You Don't cry!

The ability to laugh at ones self is a necessary skill in the harsh cultural climate of this world! Will & Jen often take on more "serious" conversations, so consider this episode to be "Comic Relief." After all, life can be so hard - sometimes you just gotta laugh...so you don't cry! No show notes this time. Spoilers take the fun out of it.

4. Lady Jennifer Goes to Washington

Jennifer, of "Will & Jen," had the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C. in October 2022 as an Elizabeth Dole Foundation Fellow. There she met with other EDF Fellows and military caregivers from around the nation. Jen reflects on her trip, which included networking, forming new friendships with other caregivers, a star-studded Gala at The Wharf (Tom Hanks!), and a visit to the home of Senator Elizabeth Dole. Listen in for a glimpse into the world of the everyday "Hidden Heroes" who care for our Wounded Warriors. Note: This episode was recorded immediately after Jen's trip in October - but due to Will's health*, it was not uploaded until January. Relevant Links: Jen's Elizabeth Dole Foundation Bio - https://hiddenheroes.org/story/jennifer-ostan/ [https://hiddenheroes.org/story/jennifer-ostan/] *Our Personal Story - https://arcofjusticeusa.org/#ourstory [https://arcofjusticeusa.org/#ourstory] Jen's Veteran's Day Interview w/ Fox News' Shannon Bream about Hidden Heroes - https://open.spotify.com/episode/189Sjk49MdfLExLAh542ZY [https://open.spotify.com/episode/189Sjk49MdfLExLAh542ZY]

3. The Flame of Liberty

Will traces what he calls The Flame of Liberty from America's founding era through President Ronald Reagan. This serves as Part 3 of 3 in the "Why We Love America" Series. Will reads from founding documents and famous speeches throughout our Nation's history that speak to the foundational Flame of Liberty we must learn to recognize and preserve for future generations. Links: * Patrick Henry's Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death - https://avalon.law.yale.edu/18th_century/patrick.asp [https://avalon.law.yale.edu/18th_century/patrick.asp] * Declaration of Independence - https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration-transcript [https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration-transcript] * Preamble to the Constitution - https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/constitution-transcript [%20https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/constitution-transcript] * Federalist Papers - https://guides.loc.gov/federalist-papers/full-text [https://guides.loc.gov/federalist-papers/full-text] * Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address - https://avalon.law.yale.edu/19th_century/gettyb.asp [https://avalon.law.yale.edu/19th_century/gettyb.asp] * Abraham Lincoln's Inaugural Address - https://avalon.law.yale.edu/19th_century/lincoln1.asp [https://avalon.law.yale.edu/19th_century/lincoln1.asp] * Ronald Reagan's "A Time for Choosing" Speech - https://www.reaganlibrary.gov/reagans/ronald-reagan/time-choosing-speech-october-27-1964 [https://www.reaganlibrary.gov/reagans/ronald-reagan/time-choosing-speech-october-27-1964]

2. Why We Love America - Part 2

Will & Jen continue their series about some of the reasons they love America. They quickly discuss topics like freedom's ability to nurture dreams, ordered liberty, ideological differences, and the brilliance of our founding documents. Important Links: Reagan's 1st Inaugural Address [https://www.reaganfoundation.org/ronald-reagan/reagan-quotes-speeches/inaugural-address-1/] Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address [https://avalon.law.yale.edu/19th_century/lincoln2.asp] PSYCH TV Show Quote: "I've heard it both ways." [https://psychusa.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_%22I%27ve_Heard_It_Both_Ways%22_Quotes] "Six of one, half dozen of the other....right?" [https://grammarist.com/idiom/six-of-one-half-a-dozen-of-the-other/]