National Defense Radio Show Archives
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.
Mike Marotta
We welcome Air Force veteran and current Executive Director for Warrior’s Heart, Mike Marotta, to the show to talk about his military service (including a LOT of cool job details) and how his time in the Air Force guided him to his civilian world role at the Executive Director of Warrior’s Heart following a lengthy career in law enforcement. Randy and Mike discuss the recent expansion of Warrior’s Heart in Virginia and how people can help advance the mission of this great organization.
Steven Weintraub
We welcome a retired USMC Colonel and the current Vet Tix CSO, Steven Weintraub, to the National Defense. Randy and Steven talk about the incredible service that Vet Tix offers to active duty military, first responders, veterans, Deployed, wounded, and families of those killed in action. Live Nation provides a large percentage of the tickets to Vet Tix, but the guys discuss how you can donate your tickets. Vet Tix has donated nearly 20 MILLION tickets so far, and we can’t wait to see where they’ll send our veterans next.
Terry Virts
We welcome astronaut Terry Virts to the show to discuss his impressive career on land, in the air, and outer space! Terry is a retired NASA astronaut, International Space Station Commander, and colonel in the United States Air Force, and he and Randy talk about some of the great stories he has, the books he’s written, and much more in this segment.
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