The National Defense Radio Show

Mike Rowe Comes Back to The National Defense

We welcome back Mike Rowe to the show to discuss his scholarship program for young folks looking to enter the workforce in a skilled trade as part of the mikeroweWORKS Foundation. Randy and Mike talk about their recent travels around the country on planes, trains, and automobiles and Mike’s excellent podcast, “The Way I Heard It.” Randy and Mike discuss the recent nationwide labor strikes and what is essential to balancing the workforce.

Wounded Warrior Project’s Carry Forward 5k Events

Randy speaks with Eden Carr, Fundraising Events Director for Wounded Warrior Project, about the Carry Forward 5k Events hosted nationwide. Two more in-person events are on the slate for 2023, but Eden tells us how folks can partake virtually to help put the mission in motion to put veterans and their communities in step.

Cutler’s Court Hosts Dana and Keith Cutler

The National Defense welcomes the judges of the new nationally syndicated show “Cutler’s Court” to talk about how they preside over their television court show that helps couples navigate their problematic issues. Randy gets some relationship advice and talks with the Cutlers about the most common relationship problems of folks worldwide.

Legendary Singer/Songwriter Aaron Neville with “Tell It Like It Is: My Story

We welcome the award-winning, hall of fame singer Aaron Neville to the show to talk about his music career and some of the stories in his new memoir “Tell It Like It Is: My Story.” Randy talks with Aaron about why he felt like sharing his story and some interesting details about his upbringing, his battles with addiction, and how he overcame difficulties to become the legendary songwriter and performer we know today.

Disney’s Colonel Dan Grundvig on The National Defense

We welcome another great guest from Disney to give us an added glimpse of how Disney and the Disney properties make their magic. Done in collaboration with the Department of Defense’s Skillbridge program, Disney helps servicemembers prepare to transition out of the military in an opportunity to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, and internships. Thanks to Colonel Grundvig for his service in uniform, as well as the work he does in mouse ears!

James Patterson and Matt Eversmann WWP Writers Roundtable

Best-selling author James Patterson and partner Matt Eversmann join Nate Herron for this latest episode of the Celebrity Salute podcast. Patterson and Eversmann answer questions from US Army veteran Sergio Alfaro and the Wounded Warrior Project's Rob Louis about writing and the role their stories play in their healing processes and those of the readers.

National Geographic Explorer and Filmmkaer Bertie Gregory

We welcome an incredibly fascinating individual in world adventurer, photographer, and documentary filmmaker, Bertie Gregory. Bertie has an exclusive new series on Disney+, “Animals Up Close with Bertie Gregory.” Bertie explains to Randy how he gets SO close to animals with his cameras and what viewers can expect to see in this great new series.

Lindsey Gray of Wounded Warrior Project

We welcome Lindsey Gray, Warrior Care Network Senior Specialist for Wounded Warrior Project, to the program to discuss the scourge of veteran suicide. Randy and Lindsey discuss some of the underlying causes of depression and suicidal ideation in the veteran community and what the Warrior Care Network is doing to help assist not only our veterans but their families and practitioners looking to get treatment for their PTS.

Ford Launches the 2024 F-150 Platform

Nate Herron speaks with Ford F-150 Marketing Manager Austin Davis about the impressive new iteration of the best-selling vehicle of all time: the Ford F series! Austin and Nate talk about the work-and-play capabilities that the 2024 model offers folks and some of the unique features that will set this truck apart from the crowd.

Avi Loeb, Chair of Harvard’s Astronomy Department on Extraterrestrial Activity

Randy Miller welcomes Harvard’s Department Chair of Astronomy, Avi Loeb, to talk about the recent reports and hearings on Capitol Hill regarding visitors from other systems coming to Earth. Randy and Avi talk about his research, including work in recovering tiny droplets from meteorites that differ significantly from any natural materials on Earth. As momentum builds amongst American officials to learn more about what or WHO might be out there, we’re happy to have an astrophysicist to break it all down for us!