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Permission to Speak Freely

Permission to Speak Freely

Hosted by comedian Dewey Bratcher, "Permission to Speak Freely" is a comedic digital series that seeks to bridge the veteran/civilian divide. Written and performed by actual veterans and other San Diego based actors, the series is designed to challenge veteran stereotypes perpetuated by mass media. "Permission to Speak Freely" is part of the "Veterans Coming Home" project.

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Permission to Speak Freely is a local public television program presented by KPBS

Episode 5: Our Proudest Moments

Episode 5: Our Proudest Moments

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Special | 3m 4s | We don't often hear positive stories of military service. (3m 4s)

Episode 4: You're Too Pretty To Be In The Military

Episode 4: You're Too Pretty To Be In The Military

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Special | 3m 2s | Women in the military face all sorts of odd questions. (3m 2s)

Episode 3: Did You Kill Anyone?

Episode 3: Did You Kill Anyone?

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Special | 3m 40s | We unpack the most offensive question you could ask a military veteran. (3m 40s)

Episode 2: We Got The PTSD

Episode 2: We Got The PTSD

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Special | 3m 38s | Most veterans with PTSD are not insane. (3m 38s)

Episode 1: Why We Joined

Episode 1: Why We Joined

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Special | 3m 1s | Why do people join the military in the first place? (3m 1s)

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Permission to Speak Freely is a local public television program presented by KPBS