The National Defense Radio Show

Ford Motor Company named Most Iconic American Company "

TIME Magazine recently named Ford Motor Company the most iconic company in American history, and to celebrate, Randy welcomes back Ted Ryan, Ford’s Archives and Heritage Brand Manager to discuss how the company’s 120-year legacy is fueling the way it innovates right now.

Behind the Scenes of “Platoon” with Charlie Sheen

We welcome back long-time friend of the program, actor Charlie Sheen, to take a close examination of his time preparing and on set for the Oliver Stone cinematic masterpiece: “Platoon.” Randy and Charlie talk about his time in the jungle, the challenges of such a large production, as well as some funny stories of his time on the steamy set of “Platoon.”

Netflix’s “Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart” Director and Producer

“Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart” is the new Netflix documentary directed by Benedict Sanderson and executive produced by Claire Goodlass. The film revisits the 2002 abduction of 14-year-old Elizabeth Smart by Brian David Mitchell, featuring new interviews with Smart about her nine-month captivity, trauma, and recovery. Randy speaks with both Benedict and Claire from England about the production of this documentary, getting Ms. Smart’s buy-in, and much more.

Welcome back to Kansas City-Critic Jared Freid

We welcome back the show, a really funny guy regardless on his opinion of barbecue: Jared Freid! Randy and Jared talk about comedy, his constant tour schedule, and much more in this funny interview.

Actress Jenn Lyon from NBC’s “Stumble”

We welcome actress Jenn Lyon to the show to talk about the riotously funny new comedy from NBC: “Stumble.” She describes the show to us, the incredible cast including Kristen Chenowith and Madonna, how the project came together, and what people can expect when they tune in. Make sure to check out Jenn on new episodes Friday nights on NBC and enjoy her work before she gets hit by a bus!

Kathy Kleiner Rubin with “A Light in the Dark”

We welcome Kathy Kleiner Rubin to the program to talk about her harrowing attack by serial killer Ted Bundy. Kathy has compiled her thoughts and her unique frame of reference in her book “A Light in the Dark: Surviving More Than Ted Bundy” where she challenges the narrative of Bundy and places her focus on the life and recovery of both her and her Florida State sorority sisters.

“Landman” Actor Jacob Lofland on The National Defense

The National Defense (and especially Randy) are thrilled to welcome actor Jacob Lofland to the show! Randy speaks with Jacob about the Season 2 Finale of “Landman” on Paramount+ where he plays the son of lead actor Billy Bob Thronton in the smash hit series. The guys discuss life on and off the set, and what fans of Landman can expect in the newly announced Season 3.

Nick Manslow from PEOPLE Magazine

Randy speaks with Nick Manslow, Executive Editor of Crime, Health, Human Interest, Politics, Royals and Sports at PEOPLE and the creator of Real-Life Love. Nick talks with Randy about the newest season of “PEOPLE Magazine Investigates” and just some of the stories you’ll uncover as the series unfolds.

Mary Jo Buttafuoco with “Getting It Through My Thick Skull”

We welcome Mary Jo Buttafuoco to the show to talk about her book "Getting It Through My Thick Skull: Why I Stayed, What I Learned, and What Millions of People Involved with Sociopaths Need to Know". Randy talks with Mary Jo about the memoir, her experiences with Joey Buttafuoco, the shooting by Amy Fisher, her recovery, and her journey to understand sociopathic behavior and reclaim her life. She also talks about her upcoming Lifetime TV special, "I am Mary Jo Buttafuoco"

Dr. Ian Smith Returns to The National Defense

We welcome Dr. Ian Smith back to the show to talk about his exciting new book, "The Last 15: Say Goodbye to Those Most Stubborn Pounds", a 7-week program focused on breaking through weight-loss plateaus by resetting metabolism through strategic nutrition, carb cycling, hydration, and sustainable habits, offering meal plans and recipes to help readers finally lose those final, difficult pounds. Randy talks with Dr. Ian about how hitting plateaus can be a GOOD thing when seeking to lose weight.