The National Defense Radio Show

Erin Isen, Executive Director for Home Depot Foundation

The National Defense is proud of our longstanding partnership with the incomparable Home Depot Foundation, serving veterans and their families to address many issues, especially veteran and accessible housing.  Home Depot Foundation has improved the homes of over 70,000 veterans across out country, and Erin fills us in on where Team Depot is heading next.  Thank you so much to Home Depot and the Home Depot Foundation for their support of America’s military and veterans!

ABC Correspondent and 20/20’s Deborah Roberts

Deborah Roberts returns to the show to talk about the most recent story featured on ABC’s 20/20 dealing with neighbors; particularly when fences don’t seem to make anyone any better.  Hostilities leading to gunfire in a small neighborhood in Ocala, FL frame this fascinating expose on “that one neighbor” from Deborah on 20/20.

Ted McGinley Returns to The National Defense

We welcome back actor Ted McGinley to the program to talk about the winding down of the most recent season of Apple TV’s Shrinking.  We are obsessed with this show, and talk with Ted about his character arc, how it compares to him in real life, and much more.

AARP’s Tom Wagenlander with Wish of a Lifetime

Randy Miller welcomes Tom Wagenlander, Executive Director of AARP’s Wish of a Lifetime program, making wishes come true for veterans over the age of 65.  From jumping out of airplanes, climbing mountains, or just reconnecting with distant friends or families are just some of the undertakings that AARP has fulfilled over the years.  Thanks to AARP for serving those who served us!

Actress Jill Hennessy with Hope Valley 1874

We welcome actress Jill Hennessy to the show to talk about both her acting and her musical talents, as well as the release of her new Hallmark Channel prequel Hope Valley 1874, a prequel to Hallmark+’s When Calls the Heart.  Randy and Jill talk about Hallmark, what it’s like being a part of a fan-favorite series, and how important it is to get everything just right on set.  Make sure to check out Jill Hennessy on the Hallmark Channel in Hope Valley 1874.

Foreigner Front-Man Lou Gramm

Randy Miller welcomes, Lou Gramm, the lead singer of the Hall of Fame band Foreigner to The National Defense!  Lou has released a solo album that still captures those deep hooks and soaring vocals Lou and Foreigner are known for, including the great new single “Young Love” which you’ll get to hear at the end of this great segment.  Lou’s still got it!

Country Music Icon Ty Herndon with “What Matters Most”

Ty Herndon and Randy Miller reunite in this great segment, heralding the release of his memoir, “What Matters Most.”  Randy and Ty talk about their long careers in radio and country music, what it was like being the first openly gay artist in that genre, and what people can expect when they pick up a copy of his great book, “What Matters Most.”

Radney Foster, Songwriting With Soldiers “The One They Call”

The National Defense welcomes yet another incredible guest from one of our favorite new VSOs in the world:  Radney Foster from Songwriting With Soldiers!  Randy and Radney (keep it straight) discuss the mission of Songwriting With Soldiers as well as Radney’s incredible career.  The new single “The One They Call” written with former Army Sgt. Matthew Chapman and his wife Debbi, who finally agreed to marry Chapman after he deployed to Iraq in the early 2000s because, as the song goes, “if anything happens, I want to be the one they call.”

Celebrating Opening Day with Ford and Major League Baseball

We welcome Ford Motor Company’s Michael Cope, Senior Director of Consumer Marketing, to the show to talk about an exciting multi-year partnership with Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball, and the Little Leagues! Nate Herron discusses the new partnership between Ford and MLB, and has Michael give us a brief preview of what you can expect to see at your favorite Major League club’s stadium, all the way to a kid’s field near you.

Prop Store COO, Brandon Alinger on The National Defense

We welcome Brandon Alinger, Chief Operating Officer for Prop Store, to talk about a live auction this weekend in Los Angeles, selling some INSANE memorabilia from your favorite movies and TV shows. Wanna buy Wilson from Cast Away? How about a prosthetic black rhino butt from Ace Ventura: Pet Detective 2? Randy and Brandon go through just a FEW of the incredible items up for bids at Prop Store.