The National Defense Radio Show

Actor Jack McBrayer with Season 2 of Apple TV+ “Hello Jack”

We welcome one of our favorite comedic actors to the show, Jack McBrayer. The star of NBC’s “30 Rock” and his own Apple TV+ series, “Hello, Jack!” Randy and Jack talk about his career, his work in Chicago’s Second City, and we get a few little knowns facts about Tina Fey.

Ben Kesling, Author of “Bravo Company” on The National Defense

We welcome Ben Kesling, who covers veterans and military affairs for the Wall Street Journal. We talk about his new book, “Bravo Company” which details a company of Army Paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne during a 2009 deployment in Afghanistan, the carnage they encountered, and the results afterwards. Randy and Ben discuss the scourge of veteran suicide, and how this special group’s unit reunion really brought about “Operation Resiliency.”

Actress Dee Wallace Celebrating the 40 Year Anniversary of her role in “E.T.”

We welcome actress Dee Wallace to The National Defense to talk about her role as Elliot’s mother in the film “E.T.” which came out 40 years ago. Randy and Dee delve into Dee’s long-running horror movie career. Check out Dee in the new movie “Nix” if you need to get creeped out while watching Dee’s work.

Judge Greg Mathis With a New Show on A&E

We welcome the television courtroom judge ,Judge Mathis, to preview his new show on A&E “Court Night Live”. The show allows viewers to weigh in with their judgements on these televised civil court cases. Randy and Judge Mathis talk about the new show, as well as his long running mid-day television career.

Comedian TJ Miller With His New Comedy Special “Dear Jonah” on YouTube

It’s time for the dueling Millers as Randy Miller welcomes comedian TJ Miller to the show to talk about his brand new comedy special on YouTube “Dear Jonah.” Randy and TJ share some laughs while discussing their surname as well as some more stories.

”The Good House” Actress Morena Baccarin on The National Defense

We welcome the prolific actress Morena Baccarin to the show to talk about her new movie “The Good House” based on the novel by Ann Leary. She stars alongside Kevin Kline and Sigourney Weaver. The movie follows the life of New England realtor Hildy Good as it begins to unravel when she hooks up with an old flame of hers from New York.

Moody Blues Frontman, Justin Hayward, on The National Defense

We welcome the lead singer and guitarist for the iconic Vietnam-era band, The Moody Blues: Justin Hayward. Justin and Randy discuss The Moody Blues, as well as Justin’s new single “Living for Love” which we get a listen to in this segment. Thanks to Justin and The Moody Blues for proving the soundtracks to many of our younger years.

Telling the Story of the Montford Point Marines with Porsha Grant

ABC owned stations will air a one hour special documenting the exploits and stories of this important story. We welcome Porsha Grant, Executive Producer of the project to talk about these little-known heroes. Randy and Porsha talk about why this story has NOT been heard about nearly to the degree of a group like the Tuskegee Airmen, what it took to get these stories out, and why it’s important for 21st Century audiences to know about them now.

Author Charles Brandt with Suppressing the Truth in Dallas on The National Defense

We welcome the NY Times best-selling author of I Heard You Paint Houses / The Irishman, Charles Brandt to the program to talk about his fascinating new book about the JFK assassination: Suppressing the Truth in Dallas: Conspiracy, Cover-Up, and International Complications in the JFK Assassination Case.

Ukrainian Journalist and Political Advisor Iuliia Mendel

Luliia Mendel is a Ukrainian journalist and political advisor. She was the press secretary in the administration of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and she has written a new book “The Fight of Our Lives: My Time with Zelenskyy, Ukraine's Battle for Democracy, and What It Means for the World.” Iuliia and Randy talk about the launch of her career and her professional relationship with Zelenskyy, and reflects on his past challenges as well as the current crisis fending off Russian invasion.