We welcome Colonel Matthew Amidon, Director of Veterans and Military Families at the George Bush Institute, to speak about his Op-Ed for Military Times regarding the concerning trend in recruitment levels in all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. Randy discusses Col. Amidon’s service in the Marine Corps and the reserves as well as role for President and Mrs. Bush in Dallas.
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We welcome Lincoln Interior Design Manager, Michael Thomson, to talk about a breathtaking look at the future of cars with the new Lincoln Model L100 Concept car. You have to SEE this car to believe it. Randy and Michael discuss various design features including how the car is steered, how you enter and exit the car, and what else we can expect from Ford and Lincoln in the future from their line of vehicles.
We have a treat for you this week! We welcome the former band leader of David Letterman’s “Most Dangerous Band,” Paul Shaffer to the podcast. We discuss his long-running music career, how he got started as a television band leader, his new interview series, his Christmas Eve trips to visit the troops in Afghanistan and much, much more.
We welcome long-time concert promoter Peter Shapiro to share his new book “The Music Never Stops: What Putting on 10,000 Shows Has Taught Me About Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Magic.” Randy and Peter talk about some of their favorite acts as well as the list of amazing talent that Peter has booked over the years. A great read for any music fan!
We welcome back former FBI criminal profiler and bestselling author, Candice DeLong, to the show. We’ll discuss some of her case history, including the BTK killer, as well as the upcoming second season of her great podcast series “Killer Psyche.” Make sure to check out Candice’s podcast and books for a fascinating (and disturbing) look into the minds of American serial killers.
We welcome back Kyle Petty, NASCAR driver, and commentator, to the program to talk about his brand-new book “Swerve or Die: Life at My Speed in the First Family of NASCAR Racing.” Kyle and Randy talk about racing over the years as well as a peek at just a couple of the stories you’ll find in his new book; a must-have for any racing fan in your life.
We welcome the frontman of the rock group Staind now turned one of the most influential and sometimes polarizing forces in country music, Aaron Lewis, to the National Defense! Randy and Aaron talk about his long-running musical career, switching genres, and his motivations as an artist. Aaron also lays out his thoughts on the men and women that wear the uniform of the U.S. Armed Forces, his work with the CreatiVets collaborative, and much more in this great interview.
The National Defense welcomes the Chief Executive Officer of Honor Flight Network, Meredith Rosenbeck, to the program to give our veteran listeners in the Hawaiian Islands the great news about Honor Flight Network’s expansion of their unique program. Meredith outlines for Randy what a typical Honor Flight looks like and shares some of the stories of the bonding, healing, and memory-making that take place on those tours.
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We welcome back another guest from Biohaven Pharmaceuticals to learn more about a drug to treat migraine symptoms in Nurtec ODT. Veterans, particularly FEMALE veterans, are much more likely to suffer from migraines, and while the root cause isn’t immediately clear, Greg discusses how the work of Biohaven Pharmaceuticals is driven in part by a desire to help veterans treat this debilitating condition.
We welcome yet another recipient of Bob Evans Farms “Heroes to CEOs” program to the show. Nancy Preston, the founder of Milk Money Kitchens talks about her background from a military family, how she started up Milk Money Kitchens and how a grant from Bob Evans Farms is expanding her unique company.
