Veterans Day
Place#14 trending on podcasts this week · most on First Things First
Veterans Day is a U.S. federal holiday observed annually on November 11 to honor military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Originally called Armistice Day, it coincides with November 11 observances such as Armistice Day and Remembrance Day in other countries, commemorating the end of major hostilities in World War I; the podcast references are holiday greetings and discussion of the observance, not a geographic place.
Rank this week
Share of the conversation
0.5‰ of what listeners heard
Reach this week
Tone this week
- Neutral 24
- Positive 5
Share of the conversation
Mentions of Veterans Day per 1,000 mentions of anything, 7-day rolling, all podcasts.
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| Day | Share (7-day) | Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 27 | 0.01‰ | 1 |
| Nov 7 | 0.01‰ | 1 |
| Nov 9 | 0.04‰ | 4 |
| Nov 10 | 0.08‰ | 5 |
| Nov 11 | 0.41‰ | 40 |
| Nov 12 | 0.58‰ | 16 |
Why is it trending?· Last 7 days
Veterans Day prompts tributes, military messages, and Arlington controversy
Shows marked Veterans Day by thanking veterans and honoring military service, including Chris Broussard recalling his World War II veteran grandfather on First Things First.[1][2][3]
Several programs connected Veterans Day with personal or family military ties, while Dan Bongino highlighted veterans and national-security personnel as American heroes.[4][5][6]
The holiday also became a setting for criticism after Deadline: White House discussed a reported confrontation involving Pete Hegseth’s group at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.[7][8]
The Daily Beans similarly said an Army sentinel reprimanded Hegseth’s group after members laughed and talked near the memorial, while other shows treated Veterans Day as a greeting or holiday closure.[9][10][11]
Sources · 11 moments
- 1.First Things First · Vikings vs. Packers, Must-Win Week 10, Nick’s Tiers, Drake Maye struggles, Celtics beat 76ersSpeaker D · Nov 12 · Listen at 1:30 ↗
“Live from New York, it's the show that's wishing you a very happy Veterans Day. And as a bonus, Chris Broussard is back. How are you feeling, bro?”
- 2.The Pat McAfee Show · PMS 2.0 1664 - 2nd CFP Rankings Reaction, Watt Wednesday with JJ Watt, Rece Davis, Kevin Hayes, In the Trenches with AQ Shipley, Everything DB with Darius Butler, & AJ HawkPat McAfee · Nov 11 · Listen at 1:20:22 ↗
“In trade deadline day, we had teams get really good. And Marines turned 251 years old yesterday. Shout out yesterday. Shout out today as well. Obviously, thank you to all the vets that sign the line, say they'll go. Happy Veterans Day. Let'”
- 3.The Clark Howard Podcast · 11.11.26 Social Media Does Finance: Pros & Cons / Scam Warning For VeteransClark Howard · Nov 11 · Listen at 1:01 ↗
“I'm so glad you're with us today on The Clark Howard Show. And this is a special day to me. Because it is Veterans Day, a day that I'm so grateful to the brave men and women who have put their lives on the line for your and my freedom. Just”
- 4.Kevin Kietzman Has Issues · Chiefs Get Their Man, KC All in For Title, Blockbuster Cousins Trade, Eli Drinkwitz Unloads on New Playoffs, Veterans Day Letter, Army Hero Leads Battle WithinKevin Kietzman · Nov 11 · Listen at 35:48 ↗
“That's awesome to hear. Before we talk about the Battle Within, let's talk about Veterans Day and what it means to you. My sister's husband was in the Navy. He loves Veterans Day. He can't wait to go to Hy -Vee and get his free breakfast an”
Written by AI from the cited moments; every quote is checked against the transcript.
The storylines around Veterans Day
What 16 scored episodes of the last 30 days were about, strand by strand, and how each leaned.
Veterans Day tributes and acknowledgments
tributesneutralShows used Veterans Day as the occasion for greetings, military tributes, interviews, or discussion of deployed service members.
6 episodes on 6 shows · 0 positive, 0 negative
2 more storylines with Trends Pro.
The conversation on X
X emphasizes honoring veterans, the holiday’s history, and related controversies
X largely echoes the podcast story by thanking and honoring veterans, service members, and military families. Some posts stress that recognition should continue throughout the year, while others mention housing assistance, crisis support, or remembrance of people who died in conflicts.
A major additional theme on X is historical explanation: many posts discuss Veterans Day’s origins as Armistice Day and its later renaming to honor veterans of all wars. A small minority argues that the date should retain the name Armistice Day, while other posts shift to criticism of political conduct or military support connected to an overseas conflict.
Compared with the podcast story’s sports-focused acknowledgments, X is mostly broader and more historical, with community, business, international, and veterans-support messages rather than sports coverage.
Points of view
Share of the 27 posts that take a position
- Honor veterans with lasting gratitude85%
Veterans and service members should receive thanks, recognition, and respect for their service and sacrifice, including from military families, communities, and institutions. Some holders extend this recognition beyond the holiday and include practical support for veterans and their families.
“Today is Remembrance Sunday in the UK and this coming Wednesday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day in the United States, Remembrance Day in Canada and the British Commonwealth, and Armistice Day in France. We here at HQ will always honor those who fought for us to be free. 🫡 ❤️ #Hedgewatch”
@Hedgewatchers · Nov 8
“Veterans Day in the US. Formerly known as Armistice Day, this holiday recognises all who have served in the US Armed Forces. Many of us British have had the honour of serving alongside many of them. Veterans Day greetings to my American Friends. First time British & independent”
@COLRICHARDKEMP · Nov 11
Other views: 15%
56% of the 62 posts report news or ask questions without taking a position.
Tone toward Veterans Day on X
Positive
- Negative 4
- Neutral 28
- Positive 8
- Very positive 22
Also discussed
- Veteran gratitude and recognition
- Armistice Day history
- Year-round support and services
- Remembrance across countries
- Ceremony and political criticism
- Note: The opinion sample is dominated by greetings, institutional messages, and repeated historical explanations.
- Note: Several posts concern related international remembrance observances or political issues rather than Veterans Day itself.
Written by AI from 62 posts on X in the week to Nov 12. Shares count the posts read, not a poll of opinion; quoted posts are shown as written.
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