The National Defense Radio Show

Best-Selling Author, MSGT Justin Jordan from Warrior’s Heart

We welcome Air Force Veteran, Master Sergeant Justin Jordan to the program to talk about his time in the military service where he became a jack-of-all-trades leading him to Mortuary Affairs. Randy speaks with Justin about his time serving in this unique role within the military, and how his experiences there informed his work in helping to prevent veteran suicides, and supporting the family members of those who are no longer with us.

Celebrating 100 Years of Ford Engineering Laboratory

We welcome Ford Motor Company Audiovisual Archivist Shelby Long to the show to talk about the celebration of 100 years of a very special building that stands as a silent witness to the ingenuity and collaboration that shaped the world in which we drive. Nate Herron speaks with Shelby about The Ford Engineering Laboratory (FEL) in Dearborn, Michigan is not just a building, but a powerful symbol of innovation and a testament to Ford Motor Company's commitment to adaptive reuse.

Co-Founder and Executive Director of SkillPointe, Alvin Townley

We welcome yet another champion of putting veterans into our workforce in the Co-Founder and Executive Director of SkillPointe, Alvin Townley, to the program. Alvin speaks with Randy Miller about why SkillPointe was created, how it works, and a salute to our partners at the Home Depot Foundation for their financial support of this great program.

Author Terry Hayes on The National Defense

The National Defense welcomes one of our absolute favorite authors, Terry Hayes, to the program. Terry has written some incredible books over his career, and he discusses those books, his writing process, their adaptation to the big screen, getting locked out of his home country during COVID-19, and much more in this extensive interview with Randy Miller.

Investigative Reporter Lauren Collins on The National Defense

Randy Miller welcomes reporter Lauren Collins to the program to discuss her new three-part project, which highlights the story of a con man who posed as a serial killer expert in France over the course of many years. Lauren discusses the man, his deep and complicated backstory, and more.

Actor Giovanni Ribisi with 'Strange Darling'

We welcome dramatic actor Giovanni Ribisi to the show to discuss his showbiz career and his brand new movie, “Strange Darling.” Randy and Giovanni discuss the project, some of his famous co-stars, and how his familial background influenced his path as one of Hollywood’s best actors.

VA Undersecretary for Health Dr. Shareef Elnahal

We welcome Dr. Shareef Elnahal, the Undersecretary for Health at the Veterans Administration, to the program to give us an update and some much-needed good news about the VA and how the quality of care in the VA system has seen a marked improvement over the past two years. Randy and Dr. Elnahal discuss what went into this good news and what veterans can expect from their VA system in the future.

Blue Ribbon Baking Championship Creator and Judge, Sandra Lee

We welcome Sandra Lee, the creator of Netflix’s “Blue Ribbon Baking Championship” and just a great person, to the show. Randy and Sandra talk about the show's success, which is streaming on Netflix, and how nothing is quite as uniquely American as state fair food and the blue ribbon itself!

“Entourage’s” Jerry Ferrara Bringing Us “Throwbacks”

We welcome Jerry Ferrara from HBO’s “Entourage” to the show to talk about his iconic role as Turtle on the show, turning over 20 this year. Randy and Jerry talk about the show and his new podcast “Throwbacks” along with Matt Leinart. Randy and Jerry discuss sports, the kickoff of the NFL season, the Cleveland Guardians, and more.

Fred C Trump with “All in the Family”

We welcome Fred C. Trump, nephew of former president Donald Trump, to the show to discuss his new memoir about the Trump family: “All In the Family: The Trumps, and How We Got This Way.” Randy and Fred discuss the challenges of being a family member of a political candidate and president, why he decided to write the book, and much more.