National Defense Radio Show Archives
Evan Dexter
Hiring a veteran does much for the employee and even MORE for the company. We welcome a Marine Corps veteran and VP of Enterprise Rental at Ryder, Evan Dexter, to the show to talk about his time serving within the USMC, his transition to civilian life, and most importantly for this program, what our military personnel can expect when seeking to transition to a civvy job with Ryder.
Chumlee Russell
Randy welcomes one of the stars from the hit series “Pawn Stars” to the show, Chumlee Russell! Chumlee and Randy talk about kids dressing up as him for Halloween, how the series has affected his life, and his interactions with Rich and the rest of the fellas from the show, which is hitting the road with another season of “Pawn Stars Do America.”
Mandy Matney
Creator of the Murdaugh Murders podcast, Mandy Matney, has released a new book “Blood On Their Hands: Murder, Corruption, And The Fall Of The Murdaugh Dynasty” and she joins the show to talk with Randy about her time covering the Murdaugh case, her upbringing in journalism in Kansas, and much more.
Marlo Thomas
We welcome back actress and philanthropist Marlo Thomas back to the show for her annual visit to remind us to help support the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Marlo and Randy talk about her father, Danny Thomas, and how she has carried her father’s mission throughout her life and storied career.
Danny Trejo
We welcome the unmistakable voice of actor Danny Trejo to the show to give his greeting to all of our servicemembers listening across the world. Randy and Danny talk about his upbringing through the prison system and how he overcame his tribulations to become the Hollywood sensation he has become, including roles in the films “Heat” and “Machete.”
Neal McDonough
We welcome actor Neal McDonough to the show to talk about his role on the Paramount Network program “Yellowstone,” his villain role in “Justified,” and what goes into playing all the roles he has dazzled us with over the years.
Mitch Albom
We welcome back the author of many of our favorite books, Mitch Albom, to discuss his new book “The Little Liar.” Randy and Mitch talk about the book, what led him to write a book set during the time of the holocaust, and how the device of using “The Truth” as a narrator is a satisfying method.
Kenneth Womack
We are just as excited as everyone else about the “new” single released by the Beatles: “Now and Then.” Joining us to talk about this song, the process of using AI to make it, and much more is Beatles historian and author Kenneth Womack.
Dr. Travis Stork
We welcome the star of medical facilities, “The Bachelor,” and “The Drs” on ABC, Dr. Travis Stork, to the program to discuss his medical career and broadcasting career. Dr. Stork and Randy discuss personal health issues, the current landscape of the medical industry in the United States, and much more.
John O’Hurley
We welcome back actor John O’Hurley to the program to talk about the upcoming National Dog Show Week, presented by Purina. This will be the 22nd edition of the National Dog Show, and John O’Hurley has been a host for many years. Randy and John discuss the number of eyeballs focused on Seinfeld and the Dog Show, and some talk about a reunion show.
Shannon Gerber
We welcome Shannon Gerber to the program to discuss her role as Executive Director for The Home Depot Foundation and their work on the “Operation Surprise” campaign through November. Home Depot Foundation paid off three mortgages for veterans and is making house payments for folks in December. Half a BILLION dollars wasn’t enough for Home Depot to pay, and they have increased their financial commitment to $750 MILLION. We are thrilled to bring you the news.
Craig Newmark
Craigslist founder Craig Newmark joins host Randy Miller on The National Defense to discuss his $10 million donation to the Got Your Six network, supporting over 97% of the nation’s veterans. The episode provides an intimate look into Craig’s life, from attending stand-up shows to reflecting on Craigslist’s societal impact, including combating human trafficking. The conversation turns heartfelt as Craig shares his dedication to veterans’ mental health, emphasizing the importance of companies hiring veterans for a smoother transition into civilian life.
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