“Walk a Mile in My Shoes,” America’s broken promise to wounded veterans

Cultural Wars | America Out Loud News · May 13, 2026 · 57m

The National Security Hour with Blanquita Cullum – In 1969, singer-songwriter Joe South wrote a stirring song relevant to today’s show, to remind us of the cost of that valor mixed with pain and suffering. The song was “Walk A Mile in My Shoes.” According to the Veterans Administration, there are approximately 42,000 Veterans living with spinal cord injuries that result in paralysis and often an inability to walk...