She has served 15 years in the military, and wants to serve more: A Transgender service member's perspective
Meet Jo Ellis. She is a IT professional in the private sector, is the former Digital Manager of Smerconish.com, and serves in the Virginia Army National Guard as a UH60 Black Hawk helicopter pilot. She is transgendered and now fears, due to a new Executive Order issued by President Trump, that she may no longer be able to serve her country in the military. Listen to Jo share her story with Michael, and read her exclusive piece at Smerconish.com. Original air date 29 January 2025.