The National Defense Radio Show

Comedian George Lopez Returns to The National Defense

We’re excited to have comedian George Lopez back on the program for this entertaining segment, where he will discuss his comedy career, golfing in Ireland, getting older, and much more.

Bart Lattimore and Old North State

We welcome Bart Lattimore of the band Old North State to the show to talk about his fantastic band and their authentic brand of music. Randy originally heard Old North State performing in Carolina Beach and just had to have them on the show. Randy and Bart talk about music, horses, barbecue, and much more.

Clint Howard on The National Defense

We welcome actor Clint Howard to the program to talk about his acting experience, immersion in the Star Trek universe, and his new role cast in TV’s “Bold and the Beautiful.” Randy and Clint have a great discussion about Hollywood in this entertaining interview.

Eric Schelling, VP of Global Talent Acquisitions for Home Depot

We welcome Eric Schelling, the Vice President of Global Talent Acquisitions for Home Depot, to discuss the incredible effort his company has made to support our military and veterans. It seems like every time we talk with Home Depot and the Home Depot Foundation, they up the ante, now setting at $750 million to support veterans and our military.

Executive Leadership Series - American Airlines COO David Seymour

We welcome American Airlines' Chief Operating Officer, David Seymour, to the show to discuss his birth into an Army family, his time at West Point, and how his time serving the United States in the uniform of the U.S. Army led him to his civilian career as COO of American Airlines. Randy and David also discuss how advantageous it is for companies like American Airlines to hire military veterans and much more.

Celebrating the 35th anniversary of “Glory” with Oscar-winner Morgan Freeman

The National Defense is over the moon to welcome Oscar award-winning actor Morgan Freeman to the show to talk about his role in the groundbreaking film, telling the story of the notorious 54th, “Glory.” Morgan tells Randy about what drew him to the film, his recollections of the cast and crew, and many other stories.

Entertainers Seth Myers and Andy Samberg on the Red Carpet

The National Defense sent special correspondent Charlsey Pollack to Los Angeles to interview celebrities on the red carpet. She was fortunate enough to snag late-night host Seth Myers, actor and comedian Andy Samberg, and others to come and speak with us.

Actor Ted McGinley talks about his life & career in Hollywood

The National Defense welcomes TV and film actor Ted McGinley to the show to discuss his long-running Hollywood career, which includes roles on soap operas such as “Married with Children” and the new season of “Shrinking” coming to Apple TV+. Randy and Ted discuss his career and the projects on the horizon and thank the men and women who put on the uniform of the U.S. Military.

Johnathan Frakes Supporting Pancreatic Cancer Research

We welcome our favorite “No. 1” in the Star Trek world, Johnathan Frakes, to the show to discuss his role as Commander William Riker in the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation and subsequent films and series. Johnathan is helping to support the “Trek Against Pancreatic Cancer” this weekend, and you can support his mission at Purplestride.org/TeamTrek

Joel Smallbone of “For King and Country”

Randy welcomes Joel Smallbone, half of the Christian Pop group For King and Country, and his new film, Unsung Hero, which Lionsgate is releasing, to the program. Randy and Joel chat about Joel's work in recording and live touring and about this new film, which is based on his family’s story of coming to America.