The National Defense Radio Show

1st Crew Chief of the B-2 “Spirit of Missouri” MSGT. Ketih Meadows

We welcome Former Master Sgt. Keith Meadows, the first dedicated crew chief for the B-2 "Spirit of Missouri," tail number 80-329, to the program to talk about being reunited with the B-2 and sharing the experience of landing the big bomber at Whiteman Air Force Base as part of the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the delivery of the B-2 to the Air Force.

The National Defense on Location at Whiteman AFB

The National Defense is so excited to be invited to Whiteman AFB to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the delivery of the B-2 bomber. Kicking off our great guests on base, we speak with the Base Commander, Col. Keith Butler, who heads up the 509th Bomb Wing. Randy and Col. Butler talk about his memories of flying the B-2 Stealth, how he came to be named Base Commander, and much more.

Actress Dyan Cannon on The National Defense

We welcome the wonderful actress Dyan Cannon to the show to talk about her work as Executive Producer of the miniseries “Archie” on Britbox, based on her best-selling book, “Dear Cary,” about her late husband, the legendary Cary Grant. Randy and Dyan discuss her career, her relationship with Cary Grant, and what people can expect when they tune into Britbox. We are excited to see the miniseries, and hope Dyan keeps stirring things up.

Actress Victoria Jackson and “Jingle Smells”

We welcome a past star of Saturday Night Live back to the program to talk about her new album and role in the holiday film “Jingle Smells,” in which she stars alongside another guest from this week, John Schnieder. Randy and Victoria chew the fat about all her new projects, and Victoria also gives our listeners an emphatic personal greeting.

Sam Rosenberg and “Live Ready”

Randy welcomes Sam Rosenberg to discuss his new book “Live Ready” in this segment. Sam served as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps and the private sector as a close protection specialist for some of the world’s highest-profile individuals, including heads of state, dignitaries, celebrities, and CEOs. Randy and Sam talk about a couple of the high-profile clients he has provided security for.

Army Navy Game Presented by USAA

Nate welcomes Assistant Vice President of Brand for USAA, Jen Escobar, live from Boston, Massachusetts. The new site of one of the oldest and proudest rivalries in the United States is the annual Army vs. Navy football game. Jen and Nate talk about the matchup, the historical trends, and why USAA was a part of relocating the game to the home of the New England Patriots.

Voice Actor Billy West and New Episodes of Futurama

We welcome the modern-day Mel Blanc, Billy West, to the show to talk about an entirely NEW season of “Futurama” now streaming on Hulu. Billy has provided the voices for some of the most recognizable characters in both animation and commercials, and he displays MANY of those in this entertaining segment.

Comedian Bill Engvall on The National Defense

We welcome one of our favorite comedians, Bill Engvall, back to the show. Bill and Randy discuss how Bill has decided to stop touring as a comedian, even though it sends millions of people into despair. Instead of touring, Bill fills us in on what he will bring to the table to continue making us all laugh like he has since the 1990s.

Actor and Songwriter John Schneider

We welcome actor and singer John Schneider to the program, famous for portraying Bo Duke on “The Dukes of Hazzard,” John is back with a new book, a new album, and a new holiday film on Rumble: “Jingle Smells.” John and Nate discuss the passing of his late wife and how her work on putting together a book on dealing with a cancer diagnosis became his project to complete after her passing, as well as his new album, all available at JohnSchneiderStudios.com.

Ford Futurist Jennifer Brace on The National Defense

We welcome Chief Futurist from Ford Motor Company, Jennifer Brace, to talk about her work and what a "futurist" is. Ford has released another fascinating look into attitudes, opinions, and datasets, and Jennifer speaks with Nate Herron about some interesting findings and how Ford is utilizing this information to continue making some of the best vehicles on the planet.