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Medals, Bullets, & BS: A Veteran’s Raw Take on Trump’s SOTU

This week on The Richard Leonard Show, Richard dives into the firestorm over the VA's short-lived proposed rule change on disability ratings—where they'd start factoring in how well meds and treatments mask symptoms instead of rating the raw severity of a veteran's condition. After massive pushback from vets, advocacy groups, and even bipartisan heat in Congress, Secretary Doug Collins hit pause on enforcement (and later fully rescinded it), sparking a bigger raw conversation about protecting earned benefits, cracking down on real fraud without punishing the deserving, and what true reform should look like for America's warriors who paid the price. 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.

Understanding the VA’s Proposed Changes to Disability Ratings

This week on The Richard Leonard Show, Richard tackles the controversy surrounding the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ proposed disability evaluation rule that would factor in medication and treatment when assigning ratings. After intense backlash, Doug Collins paused the rollout, igniting a larger debate over reform, fraud prevention, and whether the policy would ultimately help—or harm—America’s veterans. 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.

Still Standing: How Veterans Find Peace Beyond the Battlefield

In this episode of The Richard Leonard Show, Richard steps back from the daily chaos to reflect on veteran life after service—specifically the silent weight of transition, mental strain, and the search for clarity in a world no longer scripted by military structure. Citing new research highlighted by Military.com, he explores how something as simple as access to green space—especially in cities like Minneapolis and Washington, D.C.—may play a powerful role in reducing depression, anxiety, and PTSD among veterans. 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.

WHEN SERVICE IS FORGOTTEN: WHY STORIES MATTER

In this episode of The Richard Leonard Show, Richard reflects on friendship, aging, and military service after witnessing a close veteran friend lose memories of a defining chapter of his life. The monologue underscores the urgency for veterans—and all who have lived meaningful experiences—to tell their stories before time, illness, or silence erases them. 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 VA Hit Job: Politics Over Patients

In this episode of The Richard Leonard Show, we break down the growing firestorm around Doug Collins, the VA, and the latest Senate claims about wait times, staffing cuts, and “destroyed morale.” Stripping away the political theatrics, we focus on what the data actually says, what veterans on the ground are really experiencing, and why reforming a massive, broken system inevitably collides with bureaucracy, waste, and partisan outrage. From firsthand VA experiences to hard questions about accountability, budgets, and care, this is a reality check on whether veterans are being failed—or finally being told the truth. 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 Breaking Point: Minnesota’s Descent into Chaos

In this episode of The Richard Leonard Show, we break down the chaos unfolding in Minnesota and the viral outrage surrounding the deadly ICE-related confrontation that has sparked protests and political upheaval. Stripping away the emotional narratives, we focus on what the video shows in the Minneapolis ICE shooting, why personal responsibility still matters, and how selective outrage and protest hypocrisy are accelerating disorder instead of accountability amid nationwide debate over immigration enforcement and federal tactics. 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.