About this episode

The episode features a conversation with Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn about advocating for veterans and addressing their challenges.

In this episode of Oscar Mike Radio, I had the opportunityto sit down with Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn at Boston City Hall for an important conversation about serving those who have served our country. As a Navy veteran and disabled veteran himself, Ed shares why he has made it a priority to advocate for veterans whose voices are too often overlooked, including women veterans, veterans of color, and those facing significant challenges after their military service. One story that stood out to me was that of Steve, a disableddouble-amputee veteran living in a Boston Housing Authority apartment. After the building's elevator broke down, Steve was unable to reach his sixth-floor apartment and was forced to sleep outside. Ed explains why this situation should never have happened, discusses his concerns about the city's response, and reinforces the simple truth that every veteran deserves dignity, respect, and access to safe housing. We also talk about the importance of veterans stepping intoleadership roles and public service, where they can continue making a difference in their communities long after they take off the uniform. Thank you, Councilor Flynn, for your lifelong…

People in this episode

Host: Oscar Mike Radio

Guest: Ed Flynn

Topics covered

• veterans advocacy
• public service
• housing issues
• leadership
• community support

Keywords

• veterans
• Boston City Council
• housing
• advocacy
• public service
• disabled veterans
• community leadership

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Boston City Council, Boston Housing Authority

Places: Boston, Boston City Hall

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