National Defense Radio Show Archives
Documentarian Elan Bentov on The National Defense
We welcome documentarian Elan Bentov to the program to discuss his new public television series, “The True Cost of Defense.” Elan explains the inherent human cost of serving in the military. Check out “The True Cost of Defense” on your local PBS station.
Shaun Cassidy on The National Defense
We welcome multi-platinum recording artist Shaun Cassidy to the program to talk about his 21st-century tour coming to a city near you! Shaun speaks with Randy Miller about his life in the spotlight, how a desire to claw back his anonymity led him to leave the public spotlight for decades.
Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson with “The Adversary”
We welcome the writing duo of Andrews and Wilson to The National Defense to discuss their latest work with the Tier One series. Andrews & Wilson is a New York Times best-selling coauthor team of multiple covert ops and action-adventure thriller series: Tier One, Sons of Valor, the Shepherds, and Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan saga. Randy gets all the info from them about their latest release: “The Adversary.”
Warrior’s Heart CEO Josh Lannon
We welcome Josh Lannon, founder and CEO of Warrior’s Heart, to the show to discuss his fantastic organization. This holiday season, Warriors Heart is urging families to seek addiction treatment rather than wait until the New Year, with five warning signs and action items. Randy talks with Josh about how a Thanksgiving weekend ultimatum from Josh’s wife, Lisa, changed their life mission to help others get loved ones back.
Wirecutter’s Kaitlin Mahar on The National Defense
We welcome Kaitlin Mahar, a writer covering deals and sales. Randy and Kaitlin discuss her work with the NY Times to help readers make savvy purchases and avoid buyer’s remorse. They discuss Black Friday and just a couple of great-looking deals that the shopping pros have noticed.
Comedian Jared Freid on The National Defense
We welcome a really, really funny guy, Jared Freid, to the show for an incredible segment! Jared is a stand-up comic who has been touring the country in between his spots, recording hit Netflix comedy specials, and he and Randy discuss some stories from the road, why Kansas City is a tough place to visit as a tourist, and much more.
Actor Gary Cole “A Man on the Inside”
We welcome a guy we’ve enjoyed the work of for years, from “Office Space” to “Talladega Nights.” Gary Cole has portrayed some of our favorite dramatic and comedic characters. Gary is back with season 2 of “A Man on the Inside” on Netflix. Randy and Gary discuss Bill Lumbergh, the birth of memes, and working with the fantastic cast from this hit Netflix series.
John O’Hurley Letting the Dogs Out
We welcome back a long-time friend of the show, John O’Hurley, to the show to talk about his hosting of The National Dog Show presented by Purina. John and Randy talk about breeds, anniversaries, and more. You can watch or stream the 2025 National Dog Show. The event will stream on Peacock, NBCSports.com, and the NBC Sports app.
Chris Matthews’ “Lessons from Bobby: Ten Reasons Robert F. Kennedy Still Matters”
We welcome long-time cable-news host Chris Matthews back to the show to talk about his new Kennedy book: “Lessons from Bobby: Ten Reasons Robert F. Kennedy Still Matters.” Chris’s centennial tribute to Robert F. Kennedy’s revolutionary vision, which offers the roadmap America needs today, is an excellent book for any history buff or Kennedy aficionado.
Actress Lizzy Caplan: Now You See Me, Now You Don’t
The National Defense is excited to welcome actress Lizzy Caplan to the show to talk about the newest release in the “Now You See Me” franchise, “Now You See Me, Now You Don’t.” Randy and Lizzy talk about the film’s shoot, their time in Antwerp, and Abu Dhabi. A lot of buzz is surrounding the new movie “Now You See Me, Now You Don’t,” and we can’t wait to see it!
Author Matthew Davis with “Biography of a Mountain”
The National Defense welcomes author Matthew Davis to the show to talk about an American landmark that you might think you know all about, but will soon learn you’ve only scratched the surface: Mount Rushmore. Matthew has written the book “A Biography of a Mountain: The Making and Meaning of Mount Rushmore,” in which his research has uncovered some fascinating insights.
SylvanSport Founder and CEO Tom Dempsey and Kyle Mundt, VP Product Development
We welcome the founder and CEO of SylvanSport, Tom Dempsey, and VP Product Development, Kyle Mundt, to the show to talk about their unique camping equipment company. SylvanSport has a line of campers and trailers designed to make outdoor living a bit more enjoyable, as well as to provide shelters for first-response teams on the ground during some of America’s natural disasters. Randy talks with the guys about the history of their company, their mission to use local, recycled products, and more.
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