The National Defense
The National Defense is the ONLY nationally-syndicated talk radio show geared towards active-duty military, reserves and their families.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Episodes
- 24
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2016
Karen Woods, United Military Women of the Southwest
The National Defense kicks off this week by speaking with Karen Woods of the United Military Women of the Southwest to discuss her group's activities in Las Cruces, N.M., especially their efforts to …
Mon 20 Jun 2016
Oak Ridge Boys heading to Charlotte for the VFW Nat'l Convention
Randy and Jerry look towards Charlotte, NC for the upcoming VFW National Convention and the musical headliner, The Oak Ridge Boys. Jerry and Randy talk about the history of Presidential candidates a…
Mon 13 Jun 2016
Dr. Matt Naylor, CEO of WWI Museum in Kansas City
The National Defense welcomes Dr. Matt Naylor to the program to discuss the World War One Museum in Kansas City and it's programs, including special Memorial Day weekend ceremonies. Randy talks with…
Mon 30 May 2016
Jim Palmersheim from Snowball Express
The National Defense welcomes Air Force Veteran and American Airlines Captain Jim Palmersheim to the show to discuss an absolutely fantastic program for the children of soldiers who have died while s…
Mon 23 May 2016
Tracy Libby, Author of 'Reporting for Duty'
The National Defense welcomes the author of "Reporting For Duty: True Stories of Wounded Veterans and Their Service Dogs," Tracy Libby, to the program to discuss her new book about the special bond b…
Mon 25 Apr 2016
BG Moore, Chief of Staff for UST Global, hiring veterans
The National Defense welcomes the Chief of Staff for UST Global, BG Moore, to the program to discuss his company's work in the information technology field as well as their dedication to put veterans…
Mon 18 Apr 2016
Stephen Holley from 'Carry the Load'
The National Defense welcomes the co-founder to the "Carry the Load" movement to discuss the origins of this great group, what they do, and how you can get involved in carrying the load. To find mor…
Mon 11 Apr 2016
Josh Peyton, CEO and President of the Veterans Golf Association
The National Defense kicks off this week's show by speaking to the founder of the Veterans Golf Association, Josh Peyton. Randy and Josh talk about the VGA, and their mission of being a nonprofit or…
Sun 03 Apr 2016
Marine Corps Lt. Col. Justin Constantine
The National Defense welcomes retired Marine Corp Lt. Col. Justin Constantine to the program to discuss his military service, and his catastrophic head injury from a sniper's round in Afghanistan. F…
Mon 21 Mar 2016
Dr. Andrew Lubin
This week, The National Defense welcomes back Dr. Andrew Lubin to the program to discuss the various issues in the world that affect our military and our veterans. Jerry and Andy discuss the electio…
Mon 14 Mar 2016
Police Officer John Howe and Veterans Portraits
The National Defense welcomes Independence, MO, police officer John Howe to the program to discuss his work as a photographer and his recent work to take portraits of veterans, particularly those fro…
Mon 07 Mar 2016
Kevin Sullivan, Creator of MilitaryTeeTimes.com
The National Defense welcomes the creator of MilitaryTeeTimes.com, Kevin Sullivan, to the program to talk about this fantastic service available WORLDWIDE to veterans and their families. Kevin talks…
Mon 29 Feb 2016
Director Tobias Lindholm, and Oscar Nom. 'A War'
The National Defense welcomes Tobias Lindholm, director of the Academy Award Nominated film "A War," to the program to discuss his film, viewers reactions to it, and the creative process used to capt…
Mon 22 Feb 2016
PGA Phoenix Open, Jerry's 401K, and USAA's Bob Wiedower
The National Defense opens up this week by speaking with USAA's Bob Wiedower about 401Ks, oil prices, stock market corrections, underground caddie racing, and the PGA Phoenix Open. Bob gives Randy a…
Mon 15 Feb 2016
Will Baas, Comcast VP of Talent Acquisition and Navy Veteran
The National Defense welcomes the Vice President for Talent Acquisition for Comcast NBC Universal to discuss his company's continuing efforts to hire American veterans, reservists, and their families…
Mon 08 Feb 2016
Friend of Veterans, Irish Tenor Anthony Kearns
The National Defense welcomes back a longtime friend of the program, Irish Tenor Anthony Kearns, to hear about what he's been up to since we last spoke with him. Anthony, among other activities, has…
Mon 01 Feb 2016
Mark Evans from Pizza 4 Patriots
The National Defense recovers from their New Year's celebrations by grabbing a slice of pizza with an old friend of the program, Mark Evans, from Pizza 4 Patriots. Mark and his son cooked up an idea…
Mon 04 Jan 2016
Happy Holiday Financial Tips from USAA
The National Defense takes a few minutes to speak with USAA financial guru, Bob Wiedower, about the Fed raising interest rates as well as everyone's favorite holiday dinner topic: LIFE INSURANCE. Je…
Mon 28 Dec 2015
Andrew Hinton & the Archive of Modern American Warfare
The National Defense welcomes archivist Andrew Hinton from Texas Tech's Archive of Modern American Warfare to the program to discuss his organization's efforts to preserve the history, particularly d…
Mon 21 Dec 2015
Bill Deutch with an update from 'Hiring America'
The National Defense kicks off this week's show by speaking with the creator of the first veteran employment TV program and getting an update on just some of the good work being done for veterans aro…
Mon 14 Dec 2015
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