Deep Dive: Honoring those who serve this Veterans' Day

Midday with Maria Shilaos

Deep Dive: Honoring those who serve this Veterans' Day

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Published on Nov 11, 2025, 3:08:02 PM
Total time: 00:16:26

Episode Description

As we celebrate our military veterans and their families, we take a moment to pause and remember the sacrifice made by those who have fought to protect our country. With that service, unique challenges that can require special resources and help. 

In this Deep Drive, Maria Shilaos looks at those challenges and the resources available to help those who have served. She's joined by Cory Pearson, Deputy Director of Veteran Services within the Utah Department of Veterans and Military Family Affairs and Dr. Josh McConkey, an emergency room doctor who also commands the 459th Aeromedical Staging Squadron in the U.S. Air Force Reserve.

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As a respected journalist, Maria Shilaos has earned the trust of listeners across Utah. Her show isn’t just about the news—it’s about the people behind it. Join her each weekday as she digs deeper, asks the important questions, and shares the stories that connect us all.