The National Defense Radio Show
The National Defense Radio Show has been heard on more than a hundred radio stations across the United States and the 400+ overseas Armed Forces Radio Networks around the globe. The Armed Forces Network reaches more than one million American service men and women, DOD, civilians, and their families on every military base, outpost and all ships at sea. The weekly show has consisted of a combination of celebrity interviews, executive interviews, and discussions with political and news figures, delivering content that entertains, informs and supports those who serve, and have served, our country. The show is hosted by Randy Miller, a 25-year broadcast veteran having hosted shows in Pittsburgh, Atlanta, San Diego, Cincinnati and Kansas City. Randy is the recipient of multiple broadcasting awards, including “Air Personality of the Year” from Billboard Magazine and the Radio Music Awards.
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Episodes
Saturday Sep 06, 2025
Saturday Sep 06, 2025
We welcome Aaron Bien, a member of the board for the VSO Heroes Among Us, to the show. Randy and Aaron discuss Heroes Among Us, how his own transition from being a combat-wounded veteran to a civilian informed his work supporting the organization, playing the longest game of golf imaginable, and more.
Saturday Sep 06, 2025
Saturday Sep 06, 2025
We welcome back Eric Brock, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ondas Holdings, to the show to discuss some of the recent news from Ondas, as well as our exciting new partnership! With Defense budgets around the world increasing, Randy and Eric discuss how drone systems are being used to ensure safety and mission discipline for our military and first responders across the globe.
Saturday Aug 30, 2025
Saturday Aug 30, 2025
Randy Miller welcomes author Cheryl McKissack Daniel, author of a personal passion project: “The Black Family That Built America: The McKissacks, Two Centuries of Daring Pioneers.” Randy and Cheryl discuss the book, a riveting story of the McKissack family—the founders of the leading Black design and construction firm in the United States —from its beginnings in the mid-1800s to its thriving status today, in a moving celebration of resilience and innovation.
Saturday Aug 30, 2025
Saturday Aug 30, 2025
If you were a fan of the gripping historical account of the CIA, “Legacy of Ashes,” you’re in for a treat as we are pleased to welcome its author, Tim Weiner, and the author of a new book, “The Mission: The CIA in the 21st Century,” to the show. Nate Herron discusses the book with Tim, covering the type of sourcing and referencing necessary for a book detailing current events in modern times, and more.
Saturday Aug 23, 2025
Saturday Aug 23, 2025
We are thrilled to welcome back Emmy-award winning actor, philanthropist, bon vivant, and now SERIAL-KILLER in the Showtime series Dexter: Resurrection. Randy and Eric talk about their love lives, cruises, engagement, the love language of pranks, and much more. Check out Eric’s creepy turn as a serial-killer grandfather on this great new series.
Saturday Aug 23, 2025
Saturday Aug 23, 2025
We welcome James Gilpin, Ford Maverick Brand Manager, back to the program to talk about the upcoming release of the new, incredibly well-priced, Hybrid 2026 Ford Maverick. Nate and James talk about the popularity of the model over the years, its exciting new paint schemes, and more.
Saturday Aug 23, 2025
Saturday Aug 23, 2025
We welcome actor PJ Byrne to the show, star of more Hollywood hits than we can name, to talk about his role on the new USA Network program, The Rainmaker. Randy and PJ talk about the show, his career in Hollywood, how odd it is to hear of a new series released if it’s NOT on a streaming service, and more.
Saturday Aug 23, 2025
Saturday Aug 23, 2025
We welcome Roderick Sewell, author of the new book “Iron Will: An Amputee’s Journey to Athletic Excellence,” to the show to talk about his book, his daily life as a congenital double amputee, and the incredible direction he has taken as an adult. Randy and Roderick speak about his mother’s service working with the Navy, their time spent unhoused, and how that shaped the man he is today.
Saturday Aug 23, 2025
Saturday Aug 23, 2025
We welcome Joe and Ashley Ghattas to the program to talk about their involvement in the Discovery series, Truck Dynasty, now on TV. Randy talks with Joe and Ashley about the first episode with Guy Fieri, Shaq, and much more. These trucks are bananas, and we’re excited to see these custom rigs on Discovery!
Saturday Aug 23, 2025
Saturday Aug 23, 2025
We welcome U.S. Postal Service historian Steve Kochersperger to the program to talk about an outfit as old as your Army and Navy: The U.S. Postal Service! The history of the postal service is marked by the effort and logistics it took to get letters and freight from home to our soldiers stationed around the world. A fascinating discussion on an organization that does great work for America.