Frontline Voices
Frontline Voices
Podcast Description
Presented by the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, Frontline Voices brings you raw, real, and unfiltered conversations with American veterans and changemakers who are leading from the front, long after they hang up the uniform. Hosted by IRON Mike Steadman, Marine Corps Infantry Officer turned social entrepreneur and Hoover Veteran Fellow, this show explores the intersections of service, leadership, and impact in a world full of uncertainty.
Frontline Voices is part of the Veteran Fellowship Program. To learn more, click the following link
https://www.hoover.org/veteran-fellowship-program
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast revolves around themes of veteran mental health, leadership, and the impact of military service on civilian life. Key episodes include discussions on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and personal experiences with mental health struggles as highlighted in The Hardest Fight with Matthew Brown. It also explores resilience and mentorship through stories shared in Leading with Grit with Greg Eason, aiming to normalize excellence in various fields.
Presented by the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, Frontline Voices brings you raw, real, and unfiltered conversations with American veterans and changemakers who are leading from the front, long after they hang up the uniform. Hosted by IRON Mike Steadman, Marine Corps Infantry Officer turned social entrepreneur and Hoover Veteran Fellow, this show explores the intersections of service, leadership, and impact in a world full of uncertainty.
Frontline Voices is part of the Veteran Fellowship Program. To learn more, click the following link
https://www.hoover.org/veteran-fellowship-program
In this powerful episode of Frontline Voices, Newport News Police Chief Steve Drew shares the realities of community policing, leadership under crisis, and the long road to building trust. From the heartbreaking response to a school shooting to managing protests after George Floyd’s death, Chief Drew reflects on lessons learned, the role of youth engagement, and the urgent need for collective responsibility. His approach reminds us that real public safety isn’t built overnight, it’s earned block by block, conversation by conversation. This episode is a masterclass in service, empathy, and resilient leadership.
Recorded on April 14, 2025.
ABOUT THE GUEST:
Chief Steve Drew is the Chief of Police for Newport News, Virginia, with over 30 years of law enforcement experience. Known for his deep commitment to community policing, youth engagement, and building trust through service, Chief Drew has led the Newport News Police Department through major challenges, including national crises and critical incidents. His leadership philosophy centers on empathy, partnership, and proactive community involvement, believing that true public safety starts with strong relationships.
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