Episode 10: The Truth Is…

Episode 10: The Truth Is…

In this episode of The Common Veterans, the hosts dive deep into “the truth” about military life, veteran experiences, and how these realities are often misunderstood by the public. This episode aims to debunk myths, confront negativity in the media, and provide insights into what it truly means to be a service member. Here’s a summary for those who prefer reading over listening:

The episode begins by defining what the military is: a structured, disciplined organization tasked with protecting and serving a nation. The hosts explain the different branches of the military and their unique missions. They emphasize the values that guide service members, like duty, honor, and commitment, which are foundational to military culture.

What does it really mean to be a veteran, a combat veteran, or as the hosts call themselves, a “common veteran”? This section explores the diverse experiences of those who have served. From combat zones to administrative roles, every veteran has a unique story. The episode also touches on the challenging transition from active duty to civilian life, highlighting the complexities of reintegration and finding new purpose.

One of the most significant topics is how civilians perceive the military. The hosts dispel several common misconceptions about veterans and military personnel, challenging stereotypes that often arise from media portrayals. Is there a civilian-military divide? The podcast explores this question, encouraging civilians to learn more about veterans' lives and foster greater understanding between both groups.

The media’s portrayal of the military often leans toward negativity, with a focus on controversies and sensationalism. The hosts discuss the impact this has on veterans’ mental health and the public's perception of the military. However, they also share inspiring stories of service and heroism, which rarely make headlines. The episode calls on listeners to actively seek out and share positive stories about the military and veterans, offering a much-needed counter-narrative to the dominant media trends.

Today’s military faces new and evolving challenges, from cyber warfare to peacekeeping and humanitarian missions. The hosts discuss how these roles have changed over time and the modern pressures that service members face in a rapidly shifting global landscape. They emphasize the need for adaptability and resilience among today’s military members.

Looking ahead, the hosts discuss what the future holds for military service. How will new threats shape the way the military operates? What changes can recruits expect? They stress the importance of honoring the legacy of service while staying prepared for the future.

In a lighter segment, the hosts tease the next episode: Game Night! Tune in to hear the veterans take a break from serious discussions to enjoy camaraderie over games, showcasing the strong bonds that military service fosters.

Penn-Harris Madison Schools Resume Without DEI Officer

Penn-Harris Madison Schools Resume Without DEI Officer

As PHM returns to school today, you’ll notice some changes exclusively covered by The Burning Truth over the past few months.

On April 15, 2024, we covered that PHM Schools were dropping the DEI officer position.

Breaking: PHM Eliminates DEI Officer Position

Despite having multiple sources within the school district confirming this, we were called liars.

Protestations we were wrong aside … a few days later another hammer dropped at PHM.

PHM Student Handbook Changes Are Interesting

PHM stripped DEI from their handbooks.

All that was left was for the school board to make it official, there would be no DEI officer at PHM for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year.

On May 20, 2024 … they did just that.

PHM Confirms My Exclusive Story Was Correct

As we’ve been telling you the whole time, DEI will be hidden, renamed, and will rear its ugly head again. However, this was a victory against a horrible discriminatory policy.

Unfortunately, some people just couldn’t accept this and continue, to this day, to deny the DEI officer position is perpetually vacant. It wasn’t ‘eliminated’ they say. It was just left vacant indefinitely and funding for it ceased with no plans to ever revive the position or its funding.

Totally not the same thing folks.

Today is back-to-school for PHM, and they do not have a DEI officer for the district.

PHM’s staff directory before …



PHM’s staff directory now …

You can verify this on their website.

Daily Show Prep: Thursday, August 15

Daily Show Prep: Thursday, August 15

Welcome to another episode of The Burning Truth with Casey Hendrickson. Below is a collection of links to sources used for today’s show.


Hour 1:

In the first hour of The Burning Truth, we discussed Kamala Harris’ Soviet-style proposal:

Key Sources:  

Kamala Harris to Announce Soviet-Style Price Controls on Food Under Guise of ‘Gouging Ban’

EXCLUSIVE MRC POLL: Most Dem Voters Don’t Know About Harris’s Radicalism

Kamala Harris’s Competency Makeover: Magic Or Media Manipulation?

As much as I hate sending you to RNM, it is his story.


Hour 2:

In our second hour, we shifted gears to explore Kellyanne Conway and others who have ties to Ukraine working to thwart Trump:

Key Sources:  

Conway becomes latest DC power player linked to Pinchuk

Guess We Can Report This Now: FOIA Shows Hunter Asked US Embassy in Italy to Help Burisma When Joe Was VP

Secret Service Agent Abandoned Post Guarding Trump To Breastfeed: REPORT

Caught Sleeping on the Job? Trump’s Secret Service Detail Is an Absolute Disaster

Indiana IREAD results show increase in proficiency rates


Hour 3:

In the final hour, we wrapped up today’s show with Rep. Jim Banks and the weird Indiana PAC:

Key Sources:  

Interview: Rep. Jim Banks

Indiana Attorney General taking legal action against Monroe County Sheriff’s Office over enforcement of immigration rules

Casey goes over the bizarre case of why Hoosier Honor PAC is running ads for Sen. Todd Young, and why are they such a mystery?

Peter Schweizer: Tim Walz Tied to Chinese ‘Secret Police Stations’ That Kidnap CCP Critics


Watch the full show on video here.


Daily Show Prep: Wednesday, Aug. 7

Daily Show Prep: Wednesday, Aug. 7

Hour 1

Kamala Harris: Tim Walz, Who Dodged Iraq Duty, Is ‘Varsity’; JD Vance, Who Fought in Iraq, Is ‘JV Squad’

Minnesota National Guard confirms VP nominee Tim Walz demoted, calling into question official bio

Walz ‘Embellished And Selectively Omitted Facts’ About His Military Career: Retired National Guardsmen

Paid letter: The Truth About Tim Walz

Last night, Kamala said hell yes, she is going to take your AR-15s


Hour 2

Biden-Harris admin released at least 99 illegal aliens on terrorist watch list into the country

We did it, Joe! Homeland Security says seven to nine MILLION visa recipients were never properly vetted

Harris Campaign Lies Again – Falsely Claims Trump Supports Venezuelan Dictator Maduro

AP Reporter: The Kamala Honeymoon Is Coming to an End

Secret Service whistleblower makes damning claim about the lead agent during Trump’s assassination attempt

Secret Service says it ‘disposed of’ cocaine found at White House after report of infighting, DNA hit


Hour 3

Democrats vs. the Man Who Could Get to the Bottom of the Trump Shooting

Air Marshal National Council says Tulsi Gabbard has been put on a watchlist of “suspected domestic terrorists” by the Biden-Harris admin, has multiple agents follow her every time she flies

FBI Seizes Phone of GOP Lawmaker Leading Impeachment Effort against Kamala Harris

West Noble Middle School teacher arrested for child porn

Squad member, Cori Bush lost her primary. Remember when she claimed to perform religious miracles?

Here’s how she took the news to losing: