Red Tape, Real Talk

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Red Tape, Real Talk lifts the veil on public service through real stories and real voices. Hosted by Jimmy Anderson , former White House Director of Veterans Engagement, and Eries Mentzer , a retired U.S. Air Force Officer and leadership advocate, the show takes listeners inside the world of public servants—the people who keep our country running behind the scenes. Through honest, unfiltered conversations, Red Tape, Real Talk explores the challenges, motivations, and quiet triumphs that define public service. It’s a reminder that government isn’t a machine—it’s made of people with purpose, int...

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Travis Williams: The One Who Came Home 24.02.2026 12:22

Travis Williams: The One Who Came Home What happens when someone leaves their neighborhood to build a career — and then comes back to rebuild it? In this episode of Red Tape, Real Talk, co-Host Eries Mentzer talks with Travis Williams, President & CEO of LiftJax, inside Jacksonville’s historic Eastside — a community his family has called home for six generations. After years in finance, Travis...

Major James Capers Jr: The Quiet Hero 05.11.2025 38:06

Major James Capers Jr: The Quiet Hero In the premiere episode of Red Tape, Real Talk, Jimmy Anderson and Eries Mentzer sit down with one of the most decorated—and most overlooked—Marines in U.S. history: Major James Capers Jr. From leading covert missions in Vietnam to breaking racial barriers within the Corps, Major Capers’ life is a testament to courage, humility, and service beyond measure....