Nationally syndicated columnist Wendy Bjork (Wisconsin) recently joined Congressman Mark Takano, Ranking Member of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, and Kevin Price, Editor-in-Chief and Host of The Price of Business, for a national interview examining military radiation exposure and the ongoing effort to secure recognition, healthcare access, and benefits for affected servicemembers, veterans, and their families.The interview followed Congressman Takano's leadership of the Congressional Roundtable Regarding Radiation Exposure held May 26, 2026, at the National Atomic Testing Museum in Las Vegas. The roundtable brought together veterans, advocates, military organizations, and community leaders to address the lasting consequences of radiation exposure associated with military service.
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Congressman Takano discussed ongoing legislative efforts, healthcare access challenges, and the need to ensure that veterans exposed to radiation during military service receive the recognition and support they have earned. Together, Kevin Price and Wendy Bjork led a thoughtful and timely discussion that helped shine a national spotlight on an issue affecting veterans, military families, and communities across the country, elevating voices that have too often gone unheard.
For Bjork, the discussion carried special significance.
Her father served aboard the USS Independence (CVA-62) as a Nuclear Weapons Technician from 1961 through 1965 during the height of the Cold War. Like thousands of servicemembers assigned to America's nuclear weapons programs, he contributed to missions critical to national security while working in environments that continue to raise important questions regarding long-term exposure risks.
"As both a journalist and the daughter of a Nuclear Weapons Technician, this issue is deeply personal," said Bjork. "I am grateful to Congressman Takano, Kevin Price, and The Price of Business for creating a platform where these stories can be heard and where veterans and their families can gain greater visibility."
The interview explored issues affecting Atomic Veterans, Nuclear Weapons Technicians, K2 veterans, Downwinders, Pacific Island communities, and others impacted by radiation exposure connected to military service and America's nuclear weapons programs.
A central theme of the discussion was the concern that many veterans exposed to radiation during their service continue to face significant challenges in obtaining recognition, healthcare support, and benefits related to that exposure. The conversation highlighted issues involving healthcare access, veterans' benefits, incomplete historical records, and the ongoing effort to better understand the potential multigenerational impacts of radiation exposure on military families.
For more than 3 decades, Bjork has used her personal experience with chronic illness to mentor and encourage women seeking practical, holistic approaches to living well. Through her growing role with The
Price of Business, she continues to broaden that advocacy by bringing attention to important conversations surrounding health, environmental exposures