Al Labelle
Memorial Day Rememberence
In this hour, Maggie welcomes Commander Greg Palo and Al Labelle from Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Wisconsin to discuss their mission of supporting disabled veterans. They explore the often-complicated process of securing veterans’ benefits and how DAV helps bridge the gap through essential services and dedicated advocacy. Plus, Thomas Parr, Membership Director at the Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce, joins the conversation to highlight the importance of veteran-owned businesses—and how we can better support veterans in our communities.
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Navigating Veteran Support and Political Churn
In this hour, Maggie welcomes Commander Greg Palo and Al Labelle from Disabled American Veterans Wisconsin to discuss their mission supporting disabled veterans. They delve into the often-complicated process of securing veteran benefits and how DAV helps bridge the gap with critical services and advocacy. Maggie also breaks down the political upheaval surrounding the latest budget reconciliation bill. She critiques proposed cuts to VA services and controversial amendments impacting everything from Medicaid to gun silencers. She exposes the deliberate pressure placed on federal employees and the broader human costs of these policy decisions—ultimately calling for empathy, accountability, and unity in the face of political dysfunction.
If you are a veteran or know someone who is looking for assistance, contact the DAV Wisconsin: https://dav-wi.org
DAV Wisconsin Headquarters - (920) 338-8620
DAV Wisconsin Regional - (414) 902-5736
The Maggie Daun Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 2-4 pm across the network. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and Instagram to keep up with Maggie and the show!
