The National Defense Radio Show

We welcome retired Lt. Colonel Dan Hampton to the program to talk about his illustrious military aviation career as well as his newest book Valor: The Astonishing World War II Saga of One Man's Defiance and Indomitable Spirit which is, just, exhilarating. Randy talks with Dan about the true life story of Bill Harris spending over three years escaping and evading capture of the Japanese military. This is an amazing story by an amazing veteran and we hope you can get your hands on a copy.

We welcome one of the most recognizable faces of television and film from the late 20th century in John Davidson to talk about his smile, his career, and his new club located in Sandwich, New Hampshire, called….wait for it…. CLUB SANDWICH. Randy and John talk about the club, what people can expect in it’s second season, and why he decided that a move from Branson to New England was necessary.

We welcome back Sheila E to the program to talk about what she’s been up to recently, including a recent hot, hot, HOT show she played in Houston, TX, as well as to talk about a new Disney Jr. show that Sheila is involved in called Eureka. Sheila portrays a famous drummer in prehistoric times in an upcoming episode, and she talks with Randy about how special this story of mentorship to young people is to her.

We welcome the founder of the National Military Spouse Network, Sue Hoppin, to the show to talk about the incredibly important role of the military spouse in our Armed Forces. Sue and Randy discuss her own background, her plans for professional development, and the frustrations that military spouses can run into. Thanks to Sue for her and her husband’s work in serving our Nation and especially for Sue’s work in supporting the vital role of the military spouse.

Archives and Brand Manager for Ford Motor Company, Ted Ryan, returns to the show and as he always does, brings us some GREAT stories from America’s automotive history. Ted and Ryan talk about the launch of the Ford Heritage Vault, documenting all of the available materials and information on Ford Motor company dating back to the very early 1900s. Thanks to Ford for their support of the American military and for providing such great stories.

We welcome one of our favorite cable tv news presenters in Ashleigh Banfield. Ashleigh is the host of her own new show on NewsNation with “Banfield” and she and Randy talk about her move to that network, the curiosity of the public’s interest in the Depp v Heard trial, as well as some talk about the rest of what is going on in the world.

We welcome Bob Baer, an intelligence and security analyst for CNN, is one of the most accomplished agents in CIA history. Over several decades he served everywhere from Iraq to New Delhi and was awarded the Career Intelligence Medal for his efforts. He is also the writer of four best-selling books, and has a brand new book that is really compelling: “The Fourth Man: The Hunt for a KGB Spy at the Top of the CIA and the Rise of Putin's Russia.” This story is a must read and the interview is a must listen!

We welcome back one of our favorite comedic guests to the show in the incomparable Tommy Davidson to talk about his long running career in Hollywood and TV and his role in the upcoming reunion of the tv hit series “Martin” with Martin Lawrence. Randy and Tommy talk about all of his great TV roles and characters, the reunion special coming up on BET+, as well as all the time he has spent on military installations and VA facilities across the world.

We welcome one of the great musicians of the 20th century in Jim Messina to the program to talk about his long running music career, including his part in the duo Loggins and Messina. Loggins and Messina is returning to the Hollywood Bowl July 15th and 16th in an incredibly special reunion show. Randy and Jim talk about all of the great groups that he has played a pivotal role in as well as what fans of Messina can look forward to in the future.

We welcome yet another award winner from Bob Evans Farms “Heroes to CEOs” grant program, with retired Air Force photojournalist Zephrine Hanson. Medically retired in 2004, she began a healing journey, along the way she welcomed 3 neurodiverse children to her already atypical life. In 2016, Zephrine, her husband, and children moved to Denver to continue the healing journey. After completing a life changing therapeutic horticulture farm program for veterans, Zephrine pivoted into the agricultural community focusing on food security and entrepreneurship for underserved communities in the Denver metro area.