Host Randy Miller discusses topics of interest to veterans and interviews guests on a wide variety of topics.
We welcome lauded actress, singer, and song-writer, Lena Hall to the show to talk about the release of her new E.P. “Songs From Your Friends & Neighbors” released April 25, as well as her character and role in Apple TV+’s great new series starring Jon Hamm.
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We welcome CBS News journalist Peter Van Sant to the program to talk about a limited-release podcast that Randy is absolutely SALIVATING to listen to: “Trained to Kill: The Dog Trainer, the Heiress and the Bodyguard.” Randy and Peter discuss the story detailed in the podcast, the challenge of naming a work like this, and much more in this great interview.
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Randy welcomes Stevi, the most recent participant in TLC’s “90 Day Fiancé’ to the program to talk about her connection to Iranian national Madhi on the show. Randy and Stevi talk about how they initially met, what it has been like being on a reality show, and much more.
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We welcome CNN Investigative Reporter Katie Bo Lillis to the show to talk about her project, a new book “Death of a Racehorse” chronicling the challenges in the horseracing industry in the 21st Century. Trainers and tracks are looking to lower the incidence of horses “breaking down” and having to be euthanized on tracks across the country.
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We welcome writer Robert Edsel to the program to talk about his newest epic book, “Remember Us: American Sacrifice, Dutch Freedom, and A Forever Promise Forged in World War II.” Robert has written many great books, including “The Monuments Men,” which was turned into an award-winning film, directed by George Clooney. Randy and Robert talk about his work chronologically, following the heroic efforts of military men and women around the world, and much more.
We welcome author and retired FBI Captain in charge of the Criminal Investigation Division, Greg Heist, to the show to talk about his time serving at Quantico and how that background has lent itself to him being one of the most heralded authors writing police procedural novels. Randy and Greg talk about his time serving in law enforcement and then some little breadcrumbs about what you can expect from this incredible book, “The Silo.”
We welcome Finian Makepeace, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer for Kiss the Ground, a group dedicated to the study and promotion of regenerative agriculture and soil health conservation, and multi-platinum singer/songwriter Jason Mraz to talk about the organization. Randy, Finian, and Jason discuss farming, conservation, and changing attitudes toward a mindful approach to our ever-changing agricultural landscape.
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We welcome Army veteran Brad Taylor to the program to hear about his time serving as an ODA Commander and an Operator in the Special Missions Unit of the Army. Brad’s time as a soldier informed the publication of 19 novels, including the new release “The Gray Zone.”
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“Relative Control” is the new project of actress Teri Polo. We welcome her to the show this weekend to talk about her time as a major character in the “Meet the Parents” trilogy of films and her new streaming project “Relative Control,” which examines the role of the caregiver in a humorous fashion.
The National Defense welcomes Beth Russell, the founder and lead trainer of the great veteran service organization Freedom Dogs, to the show. Randy and Beth talk about dogs and why she felt it necessary to start the organization Freedom Dogs in the first place. They recount some of the work her dogs have done to support the Marine Corps’ Wounded Warrior Battalion-West at Camp Pendleton.
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