The National Defense Radio Show

Gary Sinise Returns to The National Defense

Gary Sinise joins the program once again to talk with Randy about all the great work he’s been doing on and off the set; especially when it comes to supporting members of our Armed Forces, veterans, and their families. Randy and Gary discuss the history of the Gary Sinise Foundation, it’s role in expanding the incredible Snowball Express program at Walt Disney World, and his annual appearance with Joe Mantegna and friends on the National Mall in Washington D.C. for the National Memorial Day Concert airing this coming Memorial Day on PBS.

Navy Veterans Jeffrey Wilson and Brian Andrews with The Sandbox

We finally answer the question “How many Navy vets does it take to write a book?” We welcome vets and authors Jeffery Wilson and Brian Andrews to the show to discuss their new book, The Sandbox. An activist entrepreneur, a maligned AI, and a newly minted homicide detective with a haunted past catastrophically intersect in The Sandbox. Silence of the Lambs meets Ex Machina in this ground-breaking techno thriller that redefines the meaning of murder in the 21st century.

PACT Act Registration for Added V.A. Health Care Benefits

Terrence Hayes, Press Secretary at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, joins the show to discuss the PACT Act and what veterans need to know. The V.A. is encouraging eligible veterans to get registered with the PACT Act. Closing on August 10th. this legislation is one of the largest expansions of VA health care and benefits in history.

Team Rubicon Doubling Down with the Home Depot Foundation

We welcome back one of our longest running friends of the program, Team Rubicon CEO Art delaCruz. Art and Randy talk about Team Rubicon’s long-running partnership with The Home Depot Foundation, supporting their mission of offering disaster relief while utilizing the unique skillsets of military veterans. Thanks to The Home Depot Foundation and the folks at Team Rubicon for their commitment to helping our veterans and our country.

Luke Russert Joins The National Defense

We welcome journalist and author Luke Russert to the program. We talk about his career in journalism, his late father, Tim Russert, and his new book Look For Me There, a travel-book detailing his travels to over 60 countries around the world. Randy and Luke talk about how the book was borne out of his travel journals and how Luke discovered something about his father and himself while processing his grief.

Oscar Award Winner, Jon Voight on The National Defense

We welcome the legendary Hollywood actor Jon Voight to the show to talk about his long-running career in Hollywood. We chat about his new film, Mercy, in select theatres now, digitally May 19th, and On Demand in early June. Mercy tells the the story of an ex-military doctor that finds herself in a deadly battle for survival when the Irish mafia seize control of a hospital where she works. The film co-stars Leah Gibson and Jonathan Rhys Meyers, and we can’t wait to see it.

The All New 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor Unleashed!

We are joined by Gretchen Sauer, Ford Ranger Raptor Marketing Manager, to talk about the release of the new 2024 Raptor, the history of the Raptor, her job, and what people can expect when they slip behind the wheel of Ranger Raptor. It’s a highly versatile vehicle, both on and OFF road, and Gretchen gives us all the details.

Comedian Joe Gatto on The National Defense

We welcome star of Impractical Jokers, Joe Gatto, to the show to talk about the over 300 episodes of the hit series on TRU TV. Joe is also a year into his first solo tour of stand up comedy, “Joe Gatto’s Night of Comedy.” Check out cannoliproductions.com/tour to see where you can laugh at Joe near you.

Cheap Trick’s Robin Taylor Zander’s New Debut Album “The Distance”

We welcome Robin Taylor Zander, son of Cheap Trick’s Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Robin Wayne Zander, to the show. We talk about his career as a musician and lead guitarist for his Dad’s band, as well as the release of his debut solo album “The Distance.” We’ve listened to the single “What Am I To Do” and agree it’s definitely worth a listen.

Humorist and Author Dave Barry Brings Us “Swamp Story: A Novel”

We welcome one of our favorite writers, Dave Barry, to the show to talk about his career and life living in the great state of Florida. Dave has a new book, “Swamp Story: A Novel” where he details various exploits of “Florida Man” and how his life has influenced his incredible writing style.