The National Defense Radio Show

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!

Nicholas Guccione and A&E’s “Secrets of Penthouse”

We welcome the youngest son of Penthouse Magazine founder Bob Guccione, Nicholas Guccione, to the program to discuss the new series from A&E, “Secrets of Penthouse.” Randy and Nicholas talk about the publication, his father, and what people can expect from the new documentary series from our friends at A&E.

University of Arkansas’ Dr. Ranu Jung on The National Defense

The University of Arkansas Institute for Integrative and Innovative Research has received a large grant from the Department of Defense to expand some groundbreaking clinical trials exploring restoring the sense of touch to those who have suffered limb loss. Here to discuss this exciting trial is Dr. Ranu Jung. Dr. Jung and Randy talk about how the shifting nature of conflict post-Iraq War has driven the need to support our servicemembers who lost limbs while serving our Nation.

Nick Pope Taking Ancient Aliens on the Road

We welcome Nick Pope, UFO Investigator from the "Ancient Aliens" show. Nick and some of the best-known people from the hit TV series are touring North America, presenting their material and research on ancient and modern aliens in "Project Earth." Randy and Nick talk about the recent hearings in Congress and the upcoming NASA report to be released soon.

Rick Springfield Promotes Upcoming Tour Dates

We welcome longtime recording artist Rick Springfield to the show to discuss his life, career, and ongoing North America tour. Nate and Rick talk about Rick’s upbringing as the son of an Australian Army officer and his half-year tour supporting allied troops in Vietnam at the age of 17!

Host of CBS’ “Superfan” Kelti Knight on The National Defense

Nate Herron welcomes Kelti Knight, Chief Correspondent for the E! Network, to talk about her new show on CBS and Paramount+ “Superfan.” Nate and Kelti talk about the show, a handful of the superstar performers who met some superfan contestants, and what people can look for in the season finale. Check out “Superfan” with Kelti and Nate Burleson on CBS and Paramount+.

Bryan Clark, Head of the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology at the Hudson Institute

“Unalone and Unafraid” is the title of a new report released by the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology regarding the use of AI on the modern battlefield. Bryan Clark, the head of the Center supported by the Hudson Institute, joins the show to share details from this report, how people are both overreacting and maybe not being concerned enough about some of the facts surrounding artificial intelligence and its application on the battlefield.

Free Wedding Contest at the National Veterans Memorial

We welcome National Veterans Memorial Marketing and Communications Director Tammy Brown to National Defense. Tammy is here to share a great new contest from the National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus, Ohio. They are giving away The wedding of their dreams! The Albert M. Cavelli Foundation has put forth this unique opportunity that offers the winning couple, connected to military service, an excellent package including some of the most breathtaking venues in the country. Tammy gives Randy the details on how folks can enter, and we can’t wait to see who wins. Deadline for submission is September 15th!

CBS News Investigating Veteran Incarceration Rates Across USA

CBS Investigative Reporter Omar Villafranca joins the show to talk with Randy about the ongoing reporting surrounding a veteran treatment court in Texas. Randy and Omar talk about the staggering number of veterans in jail following their time in the service and what CBS uncovered when digging deeper into the underlying cultural and structural conditions that have caused this to become such an issue.