Washington Needs A Real Patriot - A Conversation With Richard Ojeda

About this episode

Michael Cohen and Richard Ojeda discuss the meaning of patriotism and the need for accountable leadership in Washington.

In this episode, Michael Cohen sits down with Richard Ojeda for a no-holds-barred conversation about what it truly means to serve your country. From their shared perspectives on leadership and accountability to the growing frustration with politics as usual in Washington, the two dive deep into the state of the nation and the values they believe are missing from today’s leadership. It’s a candid, unfiltered discussion about patriotism, integrity, and why both men believe Washington is in desperate need of leaders willing to put country over politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Michael Cohen

Guest: Richard Ojeda

Topics covered

• patriotism
• leadership
• accountability
• politics
• integrity
• state of the nation

Keywords

• patriotism
• leadership
• accountability
• politics
• integrity
• Washington

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Washington

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