This week on The Richard Leonard Show, I’m opening up about something deeply personal the heartbreaking reality of finding out my dog Gus has cancer and preparing for the day I’ll have to say goodbye. But this episode is bigger than just my story. We’re digging into the powerful bond between veterans and their dogs, why these animals become far more than “just pets,” and the emotional toll that comes when the one thing keeping you grounded starts slipping away. For many veterans, these dogs aren’t companions—they’re lifelines. And nobody really talks about what happens when that lifeline is suddenly taken from you. Brought to you by Cortez Wealth Management! Proudly supporting America First values 🇺🇸! Looking for retirement and asset growth strategies from someone who shares your values? Check out Cortez Wealth Management, led by a proud Christian husband, father, and patriot. 👉 http://cortezwm.com/ Pet Club 247 is your trusted source for affordable, high-quality pet products delivered to your door. Shop now at https://richardleonard.petclub247.com/ and get Wholesale pricing, Auto-ship convenience, Premium pet nutrition, and wellness. Support your pets and wallet by partnering with us. Join the Club! PATRIOT-APPROVED HEMP PRODUCTS. Tired of woke wellness brands? So are we. At AmericanHempHub.com, you’ll find CBD & hemp products made in the USA with no globalist garbage. Pure. Lab-Tested. Freedom-First. Relief without chemicals. Trusted by patriots who think for themselves 👉 Visit: https://AmericanHempHub.com Because your body deserves real health from real Americans.
The Veteran Suicide Crisis America Keeps Ignoring
Every day, veterans continue to lose a battle that too often goes unseen. In this episode of The Richard Leonard Show, Richard examines the ongoing veteran suicide crisis, questions whether hundreds of millions of dollars in prevention funding are making a meaningful impact, and explores why so many veterans never seek help. More importantly, it highlights the power of community, personal connection, and simple acts of compassion that can save lives. Sometimes, the most effective lifeline isn't a government program it's a friend asking, "Are you okay?" Brought to you by Cortez Wealth Management! Proudly supporting America First values 🇺🇸! Looking for retirement and asset growth strategies from someone who shares your values? Check out Cortez Wealth Management, led by a proud Christian husband, father, and patriot. 👉 http://cortezwm.com/ Pet Club 247 is your trusted source for affordable, high-quality pet products delivered to your door. Shop now at https://richardleonard.petclub247.com/ and get Wholesale pricing, Auto-ship convenience, Premium pet nutrition, and wellness. Support your pets and wallet by partnering with us. Join the Club! PATRIOT-APPROVED HEMP PRODUCTS. Tired of woke wellness brands? So are we. At AmericanHempHub.com, you’ll find CBD & hemp products made in the USA with no globalist garbage. Pure. Lab-Tested. Freedom-First. Relief without chemicals. Trusted by patriots who think for themselves 👉 Visit: https://AmericanHempHub.com Because your body deserves real health from real Americans.
The School Board Decision That Left Veterans Asking: Why?
In this episode of The Richard Leonard Show, Richard discusses the controversy over Rochester Public Schools adding Eid al-Adha as a school holiday while questioning why Veterans Day receives less recognition in schools. Drawing on personal experiences as a veteran, the host explores themes of civic education, cultural inclusion, community change, and whether America is doing enough to honor military service and preserve shared values. Brought to you by Cortez Wealth Management! Proudly supporting America First values 🇺🇸! Looking for retirement and asset growth strategies from someone who shares your values? Check out Cortez Wealth Management, led by a proud Christian husband, father, and patriot. 👉 http://cortezwm.com/ Pet Club 247 is your trusted source for affordable, high-quality pet products delivered to your door. Shop now at https://richardleonard.petclub247.com/ and get Wholesale pricing, Auto-ship convenience, Premium pet nutrition, and wellness. Support your pets and wallet by partnering with us. Join the Club! PATRIOT-APPROVED HEMP PRODUCTS. Tired of woke wellness brands? So are we. At AmericanHempHub.com, you’ll find CBD & hemp products made in the USA with no globalist garbage. Pure. Lab-Tested. Freedom-First. Relief without chemicals. Trusted by patriots who think for themselves 👉 Visit: https://AmericanHempHub.com Because your body deserves real health from real Americans.
What Happens When the Last Combat Veterans Are Gone?
In this episode of The Richard Leonard Show, Richard examines a growing concern inside the U.S. military: the retirement of post‑9/11 combat veterans and the potential loss of hard‑won operational experience. Soldiers who served through Iraq and Afghanistan reach retirement age, the military risks losing institutional knowledge, mentorship, and battlefield judgment that younger service members have not yet had time to develop. Brought to you by Cortez Wealth Management! Proudly supporting America First values 🇺🇸! Looking for retirement and asset growth strategies from someone who shares your values? Check out Cortez Wealth Management, led by a proud Christian husband, father, and patriot. 👉 http://cortezwm.com/ Pet Club 247 is your trusted source for affordable, high-quality pet products delivered to your door. Shop now at https://richardleonard.petclub247.com/ and get Wholesale pricing, Auto-ship convenience, Premium pet nutrition, and wellness. Support your pets and wallet by partnering with us. Join the Club! PATRIOT-APPROVED HEMP PRODUCTS. Tired of woke wellness brands? So are we. At AmericanHempHub.com, you’ll find CBD & hemp products made in the USA with no globalist garbage. Pure. Lab-Tested. Freedom-First. Relief without chemicals. Trusted by patriots who think for themselves 👉 Visit: https://AmericanHempHub.com Because your body deserves real health from real Americans.
THE REAL VA CRISIS ISN’T TRUST—IT’S ACCESS
In this episode of The Richard Leonard Show, Richard dives into the heated debate surrounding VA Community Care and the growing criticism over expanding veterans' access to healthcare outside the Department of Veterans Affairs. Drawing from his own experiences navigating the VA system, he explores the difference between preserving the services the VA does exceptionally well and giving veterans the flexibility to seek routine care closer to home. Richard argues that the real crisis isn't whether the VA should exist or be privatized—it's access. From rural veterans driving hours for basic appointments to overwhelmed staff and long wait times, he examines whether expanding Community Care could finally deliver on the promise America made to those who served: timely, quality healthcare without unnecessary barriers. Brought to you by Cortez Wealth Management! Proudly supporting America First values 🇺🇸! Looking for retirement and asset growth strategies from someone who shares your values? Check out Cortez Wealth Management, led by a proud Christian husband, father, and patriot. 👉 http://cortezwm.com/ Pet Club 247 is your trusted source for affordable, high-quality pet products delivered to your door. Shop now at https://richardleonard.petclub247.com/ and get Wholesale pricing, Auto-ship convenience, Premium pet nutrition, and wellness. Support your pets and wallet by partnering with us. Join the Club! PATRIOT-APPROVED HEMP PRODUCTS. Tired of woke wellness brands? So are we. At AmericanHempHub.com, you’ll find CBD & hemp products made in the USA with no globalist garbage. Pure. Lab-Tested. Freedom-First. Relief without chemicals. Trusted by patriots who think for themselves 👉 Visit: https://AmericanHempHub.com Because your body deserves real health from real Americans.
How a Paperwork Technicality Impacts National Guard Soldiers
In this episode of The Richard Leonard Show, Richard breaks down the confusing system behind how National Guard soldiers are paid during domestic federal missions — and why many troops serving in dangerous operations across America are missing out on benefits, retirement credit, and protections they rightfully earned. Drawing from his own military background, he examines the difference between Title 10 and Title 32 orders, the outdated laws behind them, and the growing push in Congress to fix the problem. Brought to you by Cortez Wealth Management! Proudly supporting America First values 🇺🇸! Looking for retirement and asset growth strategies from someone who shares your values? Check out Cortez Wealth Management, led by a proud Christian husband, father, and patriot. 👉 http://cortezwm.com/ Pet Club 247 is your trusted source for affordable, high-quality pet products delivered to your door. Shop now at https://richardleonard.petclub247.com/ and get Wholesale pricing, Auto-ship convenience, Premium pet nutrition, and wellness. Support your pets and wallet by partnering with us. Join the Club! PATRIOT-APPROVED HEMP PRODUCTS. Tired of woke wellness brands? So are we. At AmericanHempHub.com, you’ll find CBD & hemp products made in the USA with no globalist garbage. Pure. Lab-Tested. Freedom-First. Relief without chemicals. Trusted by patriots who think for themselves 👉 Visit: https://AmericanHempHub.com Because your body deserves real health from real Americans.