Dr. Tyler Pieron talks with Michele Spiers from the American Council on Education (ACE) about how service members and veterans can make the most of their education benefits. They discuss translating military training into college credit, understanding the Joint Services Transcript, and using credit for prior learning to fast-track degree completion.

🪖 Key Highlights

• How ACE evaluates military and industry training for college credit
• Making the most of the Joint Services Transcript and CCAF
• Using CLEP, DSST, and language exams to earn extra credit
• Organizing transcripts and understanding transfer policies
• Resources for veterans—education centers, virtual counselors, and Student Veterans of America
• Dr. Pieron’s personal education journey from service to PhD

✅ Takeaways

• Gather all transcripts before applying
• Use the ACE Military Guide to identify credit opportunities
• Take national exams to accelerate progress
• Connect with veteran organizations and advisors
• Visit acenet.edu for tools and resources

Host Dr. Tyler Pieron speaks with Tony DeMaio, founder of Helping Heroes USA, about suicide prevention for veterans and first responders. Tony shares his journey from Project Hero to launching Helping Heroes USA, and how communities—not just professionals—can step up to save lives.

Highlights

• The impact of suicide on families and communities
• How isolation fuels risk—and why connection matters
• Recognizing warning signs and starting supportive conversations
• The role of local organizations like American Legion posts and fire stations
• Helping Heroes USA’s mission to train “support angels” in every community
• Tony’s upcoming book It’s a Silent Battle and free webinars

Guest Bio

Tony DeMaio is the founder and CEO of Helping Heroes USA, dedicated to equipping everyday people with tools to support those at risk of suicide.

Resources

• helpingheroesusa.org
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 (press 1 for veterans)

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Dr. Tyler Pieron sits down with renowned international relations scholar Dale Copeland to unpack the evolving dynamics of US-China relations through the lens of history, economics, and strategic theory.

Drawing from his influential book A World Safe for Commerce, Copeland introduces listeners to his groundbreaking concept of dynamic realism—a framework that blends liberal and realist theories to explore the critical question: Does trade promote peace or conflict among great powers?

Together, they discuss:

• 📚 The ongoing debate between liberal and realist views on trade and conflict
• 🔍 How dynamic realism reframes great power competition
• 🇨🇳 China's growing reliance on global trade and internal political pressures
• ⚔️ Military strategy and economic dependency in shaping foreign policy
• 🪨 The strategic significance of rare earth minerals and resource control
• 🔮 Predictions for the future trajectory of US-China relations

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