The National Defense Radio Show

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace Inc. US President Heather Armentrout

Heather Armentrout, the head of Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace Inc., a defense contractor based out of Norway, joins Randy Miller at the AUSA Conference space to discuss her firm’s work in supporting the men and women who are currently protecting us around the world, as well as hiring the veterans of the U.S. Military into their ranks once they transition to the civilian world.

Veterans United Home Loans’ Dan Dailey from AUSA

Randy speaks with Dan Dailey, the 15th Sgt. Major of the Army, now working for Veterans United, the #1 VA Home Lender in the USA, live from the AUSA Conference. Randy and Dan discuss the challenges for our servicemembers in not only transitioning to their civilian life, but for finding an affordable, quality home, to live in. Dan tells us about his own transition after a career of service in the U.S. Army, and how his exposure to Veterans United led him to become a military advisor for the company.

NBA Star John Salley with “God Bless Bitcoin”

The National Defense welcomes retired NBA John Salley to the show to talk about the project he recently executive produced, a documentary entitled “God Bless Bitcoin.” Nate Herron talks with John about the project, how he came to be involved, the big names attached to the project, as well as where you can view the movie absolutely free.

Actress Amy Brenneman Returns to FX’s “The Old Man”

Nate Herron speaks with “NYPD Blue” and “Judging Amy” actress Amy Brenneman who is returning to your screens with season two of FX’s incredible show: “The Old Man.” Nate and Amy discuss the show, her work alongside Jeff Bridges and Johnathan Lithgow, as well as her turn on the great HBO series “Veep.”

Veteran Stand-Up Comedian Bobby Henline

The National Defense welcomes Bobby Henline, who is an American stand-up comedian, motivational speaker, and former U.S. Army soldier to the program. Randy talks with Bobby about his horrific injuries and nearly 40 surgeries that have followed, and how he took ALL of that life experience and started working as a stand-up comedian! This is quite the story, and we’re thrilled to have Bobby on the program.

Sons of the Late Christopher Reeve, Matthew and Will Reeve

The National Defense welcomes two of the children of late actor Christopher Reeve, Will and Matthew Reeve, to the program to discuss the new release of his life “Super Man: The Christopher Reeve Story.” This new documentary features never-before seen home video and behind the scenes of Christopher and his life, both before and after his tragic spinal cord injury.

Vincent Morales, Veterans Community Project Co-Founder (10/12/24)

We welcome Veterans Community Project’s Vincent Morale, a co-founder and Veterans Services Program Manager for VCP. Veterans Community Project is a group founded in 2016 that is best known in the Midwest as the “Tiny House Guys” which provides veterans a home of their own and to get back up on their feet while simultaneously offering camaraderie and support. VCP is already in six different metro areas and is continuing to expand to support those who served us.

SEAL Team Actress Toni Trucks on The National Defense

We welcome actress Toni Trucks, who portrays Ensign Lisa Davis on the seventh and final season of SEAL Team, streaming on Paramount+. Randy and Lisa talk about the 114 episodes of the great program, where to find it, and what fans of the series can expect from the series finale season.

Remembering Tom Petty with Paul Zollo on The National Defense

We welcome Paul Zollo, author of the only authorized Tom Petty biography which has released an expanded edition of the fascinating life of the man who brought us so many great hits in the last few decades. Randy and Paul talk about Tom, the book, and relate just a few of the stories that you can find in this great book.

“Wonderland Murders” Author Michael Connelly

We welcome Michael Connelly, who returns to his roots in journalism and examines the Wonderland Murders, an iconic and brutal mass murder in a city known for its murders. Named for the street in Laurel Canyon where the murders took place inside the house of a small-time drug gang, it’s a gruesome crime that reflected its time, disrupted mythology, and tells a broader story of Los Angeles, the American dream machine, and when justice does – and doesn’t – work. You can find this series on MGM+.