America’s Frontlines

By Tom Sheffield

”America’s Frontlines” brings you firsthand perspectives from those shaping the future of national security and defense. From military leaders and system integrators to technologists and field operato... more

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The podcast currently has 69 episodes available.

America’s Frontlines episodes:

February 20, 2026America's Frontlines Podcast 20 February 2026
In this episode:
Colonel Denny and Skip deliver a clear message: elections matter, ignorance is dangerous, and every American must engage—learning the issues, knowing the candidates, and actively participating to ensure the strength and future of our nation.
Colonel Denny and Skip break down a consequential shift—from the EPA’s repeal of its landmark ‘endangerment’ finding that underpinned U.S. climate regulations, to reports that North Korea’s Kim Jong Un is preparing his teenage daughter as successor—highlighting how policy and power are being redefined at home and abroad.
Colonel Denny delivers a couple of good ones to help brighten up the scene a bit.
Our primary guest is a friend of Colonel Denny, Long Vu who's father was in the South Vietnamese Air Force. Long Vu is also a Navy veteran that served with the Marines as a medic.
We also get to meet another America's Frontlines team member, Diane Raver, the founder of the Garden State Film Festival. Diane brings us wonderful Movies of the Month every month with the goal to make us think as well as provide some entertainment.
As always we get our dose of military history to help all of us remember what happened in the past so we appreciate what we have and hopefully continue to learn to make the future even better.
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46min
February 18, 2026America's Frontlines Podcast 18 February 2026
In this episode:
Colonel Denny and Skip discuss the rising threats against ICE agents and the broader anti-police climate spreading across America—then bring it home to Grand Rapids, where political hostility drove out a respected chief and weakened support for law enforcement.
Colonel Denny and Skip unpack a bold Trump agenda this week—from a vow to mandate voter ID by executive order as Congressional efforts stall, to a massive plan to convert warehouses into detention centers, a loosening of U.S. restrictions on Venezuelan oil amid broader intervention operations, and the deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier group toward Iran as nuclear talks stall—revealing the domestic and international pressures shaping American strategy right now.
We get another dose of humor to help keep our mood on a good track.
Our primary guest is Lt. Colonel Dave Flippo who is running for Nevada's 4th Congressional District and has been endorsed by Turning Point Action as well as Combat Veterans for Congress.
Of course we get our regular review of military history to keep us sharp.
Retired Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer is back on duty delivering more of his warrant wisdom.
Retired Brigadier General, US Army, Chis Petty presents the Battle of the Month.
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1h 10min
February 13, 2026America's Frontlines Podcast 13 February 2026
In this episode:
Colonel Denny shares why Scouting mattered in his life, then he and Skip unpack the Department of War’s push to overhaul its Scouting partnership—arguing America’s youth need character, discipline, and values, not political ideology
The colonel covers some of the hot news story impacting our daily lives
We get to ease our mood with another dose of colonel Denny's humor
Our guest is Mike Woronko who is a retired law-enforcement officer as well as a retired lawyer
We also hear from Marine veteran and retired Border Patrolman Gil Maza where he and the colonel discuss the current situation with ICE activities around the country
And we get our normal reminder of military history that happened around this date
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59min
February 11, 2026America's Frontlines Podcast 11 February 2026
In this episode:
Colonel Denny and Skip examine a new report on antisemitism in higher education, how DEI bureaucracies shape campus culture, and what reforms—IHRA definitions, staff reductions, and curriculum balance—could restore safety and truth in academia
Colonel Denny and Skip break down a week of escalating pressure—from the Pentagon cutting ties with Harvard, to chaos and infighting inside the anti-ICE protest movement, to Iran nuclear talks held under the shadow of a U.S. carrier strike group, and a sweeping new rule that could let the Trump administration fire 50,000 federal policy workers—revealing how power is being reshaped across America and the world
Obviously we get our regular dose of the colonel's humor to lighten the scene
Our primary guest is Tom Kilgallon, the President of the Freedom Alliance who tells about the great things they do
We hear our military history to keep us sharp and remember why America is such a great country
And we hear about yet another America's Frontlines team member, this time it is Tom Sheffield known as the Geek here at the show
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1h 6min
February 06, 2026America's Frontlines Podcast 06 February 2026
In this episode:
Colonel Denny and Skip break down the Defense Department’s “Restoring America’s Fighting Force” initiative—how the new Task Force is eliminating DEI, CRT, and gender ideology across promotions, training, and policy—refocusing the military on merit, readiness, and lethality
Colonel Denny goes over some of the news impacting our daily lives
Then he delivers us some humor to lighten up the scene a bit
Today's primary guest is Kirk Evans, CEO of US Law Shield, who talks about their services and the 2nd Amendment
Navy Vet Theresa Robinson interviews Lorena Black and she talks about her recent Ted Talk X and how important every service person's role is not just the folks on the frontline
Of course we get our daily dose of military history to keep our minds sharp
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57min
February 04, 2026America's Frontlines Podcast 04 February 2026
In this episode:
Colonel Denny and Skip examine the growing organized harassment and violence targeting ICE agents, and why defending those who enforce the law is essential to preserving America as a Constitutional Republic—not a nation ruled by mobs and intimidation
Colonel Denny and Skip expose a week of strategic warning signs—from America’s next-gen attack submarine slipping nearly a decade behind schedule, to China’s top generals falling in a sweeping purge, to a U.S. carrier armada moving toward Iran, and NATO’s Secretary General openly crediting President Trump with forcing Europe to finally pay up—revealing what readiness, deterrence, and real power look like right now
We get our regular serving of humor to lighten the scene a bit
Our guest is General Arnold Punaro and he and the colonel discuss the world situation as well as other key subjects impacting our daily lives in this troubling times
Of course we get our normal dose of military history to keep our brains fed
And retired Coast Guard Warrant Officer Roland Ashby delivers more of his warrant wisdom to us as well
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48min
January 30, 2026America's Frontlines Podcast 30 January 2026
In this episode:
Colonel Denny and Skip explore Trump’s Arctic strategy, Greenland, and new U.S. icebreakers—then zoom out to China’s record-low birth rate, revealing how demographics and geography are quietly redefining global power
Colonel Denny goes over some of the hot news items
We get some well deserved humor relief to ease our minds
Our primary guest is Mike WIllis from the US Deputy Sheriff's Assn, where is the their national director of training, and talks with the colonel about the importance of supporting the people servicing to protect us
Diane Raver and colonel Denny review the Movie of the Month
Of course we get our regular dose of Military History to wrap things up.
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46min
January 28, 2026America's Frontlines Podcast 28 January 2026
In this episode:
France and European allies deploy forces to Greenland as a political signal against President Trump. Colonel Denny and Skip discuss what this unprecedented challenge means for NATO unity, Arctic security, and America’s role as Western leader
Colonel Denny and Skip break down a consequential week—from historic FBI crime reductions in President Trump’s second term, to a new National Defense Strategy refocusing on homeland and hemispheric security, to the Navy settling its COVID vaccine mandate lawsuit—revealing how law enforcement, military policy, and accountability are being reshaped at home
Of course colonel Denny lightens the conversation with some of his one liners
Our primary guest is retired Air Force General John "Dragon" Teichert who talks about his trip to the 24 Hours of Daytona as well as the importance of historical figures to remember like Frederick Douglass and how important it is in today's environment
We get our normal dose of military history to help keep us sharp and remember key events around this time in history
Colonel Denny interviews another America's Frontlines team, this time it is Marine vet and retired Border Patrolman Gil Maza
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1h 8min
January 23, 2026America's Frontlines Podcast 23 January 2026
In this episode:
Colonel Denny and Skip revisit the Ashli Babbitt shooting, examining why a decorated Air Force veteran was denied military honors for years—and what her case reveals about justice, accountability, and truth inside our government
We get to enjoy a couple of one liners from colonel Denny to help keep our spirits up
Our first guest is Gabe Suarez, from Suarez Tactics , who shares his personal experience living in Cuba after Castro taking over it and coming to America
Our second guest is Craig Gray, from PeaceWalker Connect, and talks about ways to de-escalate situations as well as other subjects to help us deal with today's challenges we are facing here in America
As always we get our normal dose of military history to help keep us sharp and hopefully learn how not to repeat mistakes of the past
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1h 8min
January 21, 2026America's Frontlines Podcast 21 January 2026
In this episode:
Colonel Denny and Skip cut through the noise surrounding the Minneapolis ICE shooting, explaining how evidence, physics, and law show the fatal encounter resulted from deliberate civilian actions and escalation—not an abuse of law enforcement authority
Colonel Denny and Skip examine mounting global unrest—from Iran’s supreme leader admitting thousands died in suppressed protests, to Putin warning Europe he’s ‘ready for war,’ Cuba teetering on economic collapse, and growing legal challenges from detransitioners—highlighting the political, humanitarian, and cultural pressures reshaping today’s world
To lighten the load, colonel Denny provides us more of his one liners
Our primary guest is Zuhdi Jasser who served years in our Navy as a doctor. He loves our nation and encourages others to do so, too. Zuhdi is a Muslim and is running for Congress to represent the great state of Arizona
We get our normal dose of military history which happened around this date
Retired Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Roland Ashby provide more of his warrant wisdom
Roland is our team member interview so we get a little more insight into the team's make up
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1h 3min

FAQs about America’s Frontlines:

How many episodes does America’s Frontlines have?

The podcast currently has 69 episodes available.