Shouting into the Wind: Two Vets Keep the Kilmar Candle Lit

Left Face

What happens when military service values collide with partisan politics? Adam Gillard and Dick Wilkinson bring their veteran perspectives to bear on today's most pressing political issues, proving that thoughtful analysis can transcend rigid partisan lines.
The hosts kick off discussing their self-identification as "partially progressive," noting how political labels often fail to capture the nuanced views many veterans hold. This frames their ongoing coverage of Kilmar's disappearance—now at 77 days—after being detained during an immigration enforcement action. When Fox News dismissively covered the story, treating a missing veteran as disposable, it highlighted the dehumanization occurring in immigration enforcement nationwide.
Financial hypocrisy takes center stage as they dissect the Congressional Budget Office's projection that Trump's budget would increase government spending by $3.6 trillion over ten years—a stark contradiction to conservative fiscal principles. The discussion reveals how this spending prioritizes military contractors over community services, with potentially devastating consequences when disaster strikes communities lacking FEMA support.
The hosts don't shy away from examining controversial presidential pardons that appear directly tied to campaign donations, raising serious questions about the ethics of presidential pardon powers. Throughout, they maintain the perspective that principles should transcend party, particularly for those who've sworn an oath to defend the Constitution.
Their announcement of an upcoming D-Day memorial event serves as a poignant reminder of what service truly means—not blind loyalty to party or personality, but commitment to values greater than oneself. For veterans and civilians alike seeking thoughtful political analysis beyond partisan talking points, this episode delivers clarity through complexity.
Listen now to join the conversation about what democracy requires of us all—especially in times of extreme partisanship.

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Chapters

1. Partially Progressive Veterans (00:00:00)

2. Killmar Count: 77 Days Missing (00:04:36)

3. Trump's Taco Trade Controversy (00:09:05)

4. Trump's Budget and Increased Spending (00:18:03)

5. Controversial Presidential Pardons (00:27:29)

6. FBI Investigations and D-Day Memorial (00:38:07)