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About Dr. Larry

Dr. Larry D. Doyle is a Marine Corps veteran, retired police officer, published scholar, and public educator whose work sits at the intersection of government transparency, institutional accountability, and the lived experience of those affected by systemic failure. With a PhD in Criminal Justice and a dissertation ranked among the top Google Scholar results for police corruption in the Philippines, Dr. Doyle has built a career grounded in disciplined inquiry, evidence‑based analysis, and an unwavering commitment to the rule of law.

After decades of frontline service and academic research, Dr. Doyle turned his investigative skillset toward one of the most consequential public‑health and government‑accountability issues of the last half‑century: the long‑term impact of Agent Orange exposure on U.S. service members and their families. His work blends forensic historical research, document analysis, and congressional oversight advocacy, bringing clarity to a subject often obscured by bureaucracy, incomplete records, and institutional silence.

Dr. Doyle is the creator and host of @drlarrytalks, a growing Vlog, podcast, and public‑education platform on YouTube dedicated to helping Americans understand how government systems actually function—and how ordinary citizens can hold those systems accountable. His approach is methodical, principled, and accessible: he breaks down complex processes like FOIA, federal oversight, and administrative procedure into clear, actionable insights for listeners.

Across his writing, research, and public commentary, Dr. Doyle advances a unifying theory of human action and how institutional behavior works that connects his early academic training to his current mission of public service. He is currently preparing a major book project that synthesizes this theory with his investigative findings, aiming to give readers a framework for understanding why institutions fail, how corruption takes root, and what genuine accountability requires.

Dr. Doyle lives in Fulton, Missouri, where he continues his research, produces weekly educational content, and maintains a disciplined operational rhythm shaped by his years in the Marine Corps and law enforcement. He is driven by a simple but powerful principle: the truth belongs to the people, and transparency is the foundation of trust.

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Upcoming Talks

2026-10-01

Campus Auditorium

Chicago, IL

2026-10-08

Civic Forum

Madison, WI

2026-10-15

Justice Center

Pittsburgh, PA

2026-10-22

Law Faculty

Toronto, ON

2026-10-29

Policy Institute

Tinley Park, IL

2026-11-05

Town Hall

Hartford, CT

2026-11-12

Community Center

Buffalo, NY

2026-11-19

Library Theater

Hershey, PA

2026-12-03

University Hall

Bangor, ME

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