The PoliticsGirl Podcast

Avoiding a Second Civil War: A Conversation with Vet Voice’s Janessa Goldbeck

Oct 1, 2024

Janessa Goldbeck, CEO of Vet Voice, discusses the alarming themes in the documentary 'War Game,' which depicts a potential insurrection following the 2024 election. She highlights the chilling implications of military defection and the risks of political unrest. The conversation addresses the Insurrection Act's historical uses, the concerning recruitment of veterans into extremist groups, and the crucial role of civic engagement in safeguarding democracy. Goldbeck emphasizes the need for informed dialogue and vigilance against misinformation to empower communities.

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Janessa Goldbeck

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Quick takeaways

The podcast highlights the alarming rise of domestic extremism within the military, raising significant concerns about loyalty during potential political crises.

Concerns about potential voter suppression tactics and post-election challenges to legitimacy are critical as the 2024 election approaches.

The discussion of the film 'War Game' serves as a warning about the fragile state of democracy, advocating for public engagement to protect it.

Deep dives

Concerns About Domestic Extremism

There is growing concern among veterans and high-level officials about the rise of domestic extremism, particularly with potential implications for the military. Military veterans, given their training and influence, pose unique challenges related to extremist ideologies infiltrating the armed forces. The podcast emphasizes that similar societal issues, including extremism, are also present within military circles. This alarming trend raises questions about loyalty and the potential for military members to misuse their power against democratic processes.

Intro

4min

Navigating Political Unrest

15min

Aging, Skincare Innovations, and Sleep Solutions

4min

The Insurrection Act: Power, Precedent, and Potential Misuse

4min

Veterans and Extremism: A Call for Unity

10min

Reclaiming Democracy Through Dialogue

11min

Empowering Civic Engagement in Challenging Times

2min

Today we’re talking with the CEO of Vet VoiceJanessa Goldbeck about the film War Game a documentary based on a real life wargame set on January 6, 2025 that imagines a nationwide insurrection, in whichmembers of the US military choose to defect in order to support the losing

presidential candidate and what the current president and his team, would do. I’m talking about this film because the scenario addressed has a real possibility of playing out after the 2024 election, and the people at the Vet Voice Foundation, including 3 former Generals, and former senior officials from the last five presidential administrations wanted to be sure we were as

prepared as possible for what happens if the candidate who loses the election refuses to concede, and if part of our military joins them.

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Twitter: @WarGameFilm

@VetVoiceFound

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