In this episode host Aaron Switzer sits down with Claudia Hinz, author. A Bend based novelist and former television journalist, Hinz discusses her debut novel Safekeeping and the experiences that inspired its exploration of war, motherhood, activism, and the civilian military divide. Drawing from years of reporting on military bases and conversations with veterans, she shares how those experiences shaped both her storytelling and her understanding of service.

The conversation explores the realities of military service, the distance many civilians feel from modern conflicts, and the ways war impacts families far beyond the battlefield. Hinz reflects on motherhood, community responsibility, and the importance of meaningful conversations with veterans, offering Central Oregon listeners a thoughtful discussion about service, sacrifice, and connection.