The National Defense Radio Show

"Chicago Med" Actress Jessy Schram

We welcome actress Jessy Schram to the program to discuss her role as Dr Hannah Asher on the 9th season of "Chicago Med" on NBC. Jessy and Randy talk about Chicago, deep-dish pizza, and what "Chicago Med" fans can look forward to in this upcoming season.

“Happy Days” Actor Anson Williams on The National Defense

The National Defense welcomes the one and only POTSIE from “Happy Days” to the show to talk about the 50th anniversary of the great program, working with the Fonz, Henry Winkler, as well as his support of “Doors of Change,” which works to end homelessness amongst children and teens.

Author Adam Makos and “A Higher Call”

We welcome World War II history buff Adam Makos to the show to talk about how his love of World War II history led him to write a wide-ranging series of books, including his new release: “A Higher Call: An Incredible True Story of Combat and Chivalry in the War-Torn Skies of World War II.”

Dr Phil McGraw Back on The National Defense with “We’ve Got Issues”

We welcome Dr. Phil back to the show to talk about his new book “We’ve Got Issues: How You Can Stand Strong For America’s Soul and Sanity.” Randy and Dr. Phil talk about just a couple of the chapters and topics covered in this book and what people can expect from the book that features Dr. Phil’s unique worldview.

80s Supermodel Kim Alexis on The National Defense

We welcome one of the more recognizable faces from the swimsuit issues, magazine covers, and beauty pageants through the 80s and 90s, Kim Alexis, to the show to talk about her life and career and her unending support for our military and our veterans.

Jon Seda starring on NBC’s “La Brea”

The National Defense welcomes actor Jon Seda to the show to talk about the final season of NBC’s “La Brea” and his seasons on “Chicago PD.” Randy and Jon talk about acting, television, sinkholes, and much more.

Kyle Maclachlan and Joshua Davis with “Varnumtown”

We welcome actor Kyle Maclachlan and NY Times award-winning author Joshua Davis to the show to talk about their new podcast: “Varnumtown.” Two years ago, Kyle MacLachlan, the star of “Twin Peaks,” called investigative journalist Joshua Davis with a strange story. Kyle had heard a rumor that Pablo Escobar did a deal in the early 1980s with a remote, coastal Southern town of 300 people. Kyle, Josh, and Randy talk about a few tidbits from this wild story that we can’t wait to hear more about.

Dr. Deanna Brown Thomas and A&E’s “James Brown ‘Say it Loud’”

We welcome the daughter of the legend, James Brown, Dr. Deanna Brown Thomas, to the show to talk about the two-night release and subsequent streaming of A&E’s “James Brown ‘Say it Loud’” to the show. Deanna and Randy talk about James Brown and share many great stories about his life on and off the stage.

“Today’s” Savannah Guthrie Back on The National Defense

We are so happy to welcome back Savannah Guthrie to the show to talk about her new book: "Mostly What God Does: Reflections on Seeking and Finding His Love Everywhere." Randy and Savannah talk about the book, Valentine's Day, working on TV, and more.

Actor Eric Roberts on The National Defense

We welcome a Hollywood legend, Eric Roberts, to the show to talk about his decades lived on screen, all of his great projects among his 600 acting credits, as well as his brand-new film “The Private Eye.”