A Banned Substance, a Poaching Scandal, the NFL and the military & the Wildest Air Force Experiments Ever

This episode of “Late For Changeover” is a full-throttle ride through today’s military headlines and some of the most unbelievable experiments in U.S. history. We kick things off with the Navy and Marine Corps banning kratom (05:14), an herbal supplement some service members have used for pain relief but that leaders now say carries serious risks and abuse concerns. What is it, why was it popular, and what happens next for troops looking for alternatives? Then we head into criminal territory as three soldiers are convicted in a poaching case tied to land on and around an Army installation (18:40). It is a story that mixes wildlife crime, federal land, and very bad career decisions. From courtroom drama to the gridiron, we spotlight the three finalists for the NFL’s Salute to Service Award (27:46), honoring individuals making major impacts for the military and veteran community. These stories are the kind that hit harder than a goal line stand. And for Unheralded History, we blast off into the era when the Cold War made science go full sci-fi: 🚀 Project 1794 tried to build a real flying saucer style aircraft (37:03) 🎈 Project Manhigh sent humans to the edge of space in high-altitude balloons (41:25) 🪂 Project Excelsior featured a daredevil Air Force officer jumping from near space to prove high-altitude bailouts were survivable (47:59)

Strap in. This one goes from herbal supplements to near-space freefall in record time. https://lateforchangeover.com/