# 068 | David X. Cook and "The Sane Read" Series: A News Media Field Guide

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Podcast: [The Veritable Veteran Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-veritable-veteran-podcast-6383214)
Published: 2026-04-23T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://theveritableveteranpodcast.com/episode/david-x-cook-and-the-sane-read-series
Audio file: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/55b33ff0-ec8f-46b3-92fd-1cb9482db8d7.mp3
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Duration seconds: 5227

## Resource

In this in-depth interview, David X Cook, a 20-year Air Force veteran and author of "The Sane Read" series, shares his journey from military service to writing and community engagement. He discusses media literacy, mental health, veteran transition, and how to foster calm, constructive conversations in a polarized world. Website: http://thesaneread.com/ Amazon link: https://a.co/d/03We9JQX

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