Championing Our Veterans (11/11/25)

The Coon Feed (11/11/25)

The Jewish War Veterans of the USA (11/11/25)

The Veterans BRAVE Program (11/11/25)

Training Veterans Empathy To Students (11/11/25)

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Hour 1
Hour 1 of https://RushToReason.com kicks off with fiery debate and unapologetic truth. John Rush and Andy Peth welcome back America’s Money Answer Man, Jordan Goodman, to unpack the chaos of a government shutdown, its ripple effects on the economy, and what it reveals about America’s growing dependence on government aid. Will the shutdown be a wake-up call—or just another chapter in Washington’s spending spree?

As federal workers await back pay and air travel across the nation melts down, the conversation turns sharp: Should millions of Americans on SNAP benefits be expected to work? Is “something for nothing” destroying the nation’s work ethic? With strong opinions, real-world economics, and no political sugarcoating, this hour delivers a bold challenge to how America views responsibility, resilience, and reward.

HOUR 2 
Hour 2 of Rush to Reason dives deep into one of today’s most heated political divides—America’s stance on Israel. Andy Peth and John Rush challenge the growing anti-Israel sentiment within conservative circles, exposing what they call false narratives driven by media voices like Tucker Carlson. Is support for Israel really a betrayal of “America First,” or is that a dangerous distortion of the truth?

Andy dismantles common misconceptions—arguing that his backing of Israel isn’t rooted in religion but in strategy, principle, and reality. Together, he and John confront claims of “genocide,” clarify biblical context, and defend Israel’s right to survive against enemies who target civilians. As they call out hypocrisy and misplaced outrage, one question looms: has America forgotten who its true allies are?

HOUR 3
Hour 3 opens with a Veterans Day salute that turns into a robust, personal conversation with Dr. Josh McConkey (https://www.joshmcconkey.com) —a North Carolina lieutenant governor candidate, combat veteran, emergency physician with over two decades of experience, and author of the Pulitzer-nominated Be the Weight Behind the Spear. What happens when the people who carried the weight of war come home to a VA bureaucracy that treats them like numbers? McConkey spotlights the unseen “weight behind the spear”—families, coaches, teachers, and communities—and shows how their sacrifices sharpen every mission’s tip. From IED injuries tragically dismissed as “depression” to a “COVID generation” struggling with lost resilience and leadership, John and Andy challenge listeners on how to take action. 

Hour 3 of Rush to Reason shifts from honoring veterans to confronting political reality with unfiltered honesty. John Rush and Andy Peth dissect the GOP’s crushing losses, asking whether it was a “blue state sweep” or a failure to communicate. From affordability to local elections, they reveal how poor messaging—not policy—cost conservatives dearly. As Andy highlights party infighting and John rejects blame-shifting, both warn that unless Republicans reconnect with voters and sharpen their message, 2026 could bring an even bigger reckoning.

HR2 Faith, Freedom & Fallout: Is the GOP Cracking Over Israel? John & Andy Analyze the Debate 11-11-25

HR1 Jordan Goodman on the Shutdown Fallout, The Cost of Comfort, Who Really Pays the Price? 11-11-25

HR3 Dr. Josh McConkey on “The Weight Behind the Spear” — and America’s Next Mission.  11-11-25

On November 12, Josh Shurley spoke with Dr. Olga Garcia, a physician, veteran, and member of Veterans For Peace, about the moral and medical dimensions of war and peace. She discussed her journey from military service to activism, her frustration with the silence of the medical profession in the face of injustice, and the urgent need for doctors to speak out for human rights and universal healthcare. The conversation connected Armistice Day/Veteran's Day’s original call for peace with today’s struggles — from Gaza to the U.S. — reminding us that healing must include resistance to militarism itself.

Stir It Up - Nov 12, 2025

Welcome to Stir It Up, a weekly program brought to you by a collective of local activist organizations in Fresno. Join us each Wednesday at 3:00 pm Pacific on 88.1FM or streaming at kfcf.org as we educate, agitate, and pontificate! 

The second Wednesday edition of Stir It Up is brought to you by the Fresno Center for Nonviolence. Stir It Up is hosted by Dr. Joshua Shurley, political science professor, activist, and organizer with Veterans For Peace, as well as a proud board member of the Fresno Center for Nonviolence. On behalf of the Center, thank you for listening. ☮ 

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Rush to Reason is "Denver's Afternoon Rush" ~ News, Politics, and Humor. Finding real answers using logic and reason.   Tune in every weekday from 3 to 7pm MT. Find the KLZ560 app at The App Store or on Google Play, or in Denver on the Dial at 560AM, or at RushToReason.com 

John Rush is a local talk show host who has been on the radio in Denver since 1996. He also hosts Fix It Radio and Drive Radio both call in radio shows on KLZ on Saturdays from 9am - 1pm.

John has been a small business owner since 1986 and has owned several businesses over the past 2 decades. He brings his wealth as a "common man" to the events of the day.

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