Veterans Day
Place#2 trending in Sports this week · most on Kevin Kietzman Has Issues
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
0.8‰ of what listeners heard
Reach this week
Tone this week
- Neutral 6
- Positive 2
Share of the conversation
Mentions of Veterans Day per 1,000 mentions of anything, 7-day rolling, sports.
Show the data
| Day | Share (7-day) | Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 27 | 0.03‰ | 1 |
| Nov 7 | 0.03‰ | 1 |
| Nov 9 | 0.06‰ | 1 |
| Nov 11 | 0.53‰ | 17 |
| Nov 12 | 0.79‰ | 7 |
Why is it trending?· Last 7 days
Sports shows mark Veterans Day with tributes, service stories, and veteran support
Kevin Kietzman Has Issues connects Veterans Day with military service, patriotism, and a discussion with Army veteran Justin Hoover about support for veterans.[1][2][3]
First Things First celebrates Veterans Day through Chris Broussard’s family connection to a World War II veteran and messages from servicemen and women stationed abroad.[4][5]
The Pat McAfee Show thanks veterans, highlights A. J. Hawk’s military family, and links Veterans Day to the Patriots’ need to rebound.[6][7]
First Take’s Michael Irvin argues that appreciation for veterans should continue every day, not only on Veterans Day.[8]
Sources · 8 moments
- 1.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 27:55 ↗
“They're having a good old time. You know what? GOP voters are not in the mood to be laughing about this crap. For one time, impress us. Do something in the next 55 days. Just this once. Please. Please. Okay, I got a terrific letter, an emai”
- 2.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”
- 3.Kevin Kietzman Has Issues · Chiefs Get Their Man, KC All in for Title, Blockbuster Cousins Trade, Eli Drinkwitz Unloads on New Playoff, Veterans Day Letter, Army Hero Justin Hoover Leads "Battle Within"Kevin Kietzman · Nov 11 · Listen at 43:34 ↗
“Justin Hoover is the founder and executive director of thebattlewithin .org. If you'd like to check out their website and give them a little help this Veterans Day, this is a perfect time to do it. Tomorrow is Veterans Day, and it is just f”
- 4.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?”
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.
Discussed alongside
Names that come up in the same conversations as Veterans Day.
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