The National Defense

This week on The National Defense we bring you two great interviews recorded on the campus of the American Red Cross during their Veterans Day observances that they were kind enough to invite us to be a part of. First, Randy and Jerry speak with longtime friend of the program, Senior Vice President at the American Red Cross, overseeing worldwide operations of Services to the Armed Forces, Koby Langley. Then, we are honored to welcome the Secretary of the Veterans Administration to the program, Robert Wilkie, to discuss his new role and what challenges he and his team are undertaking to help veterans. It’s a great show this week on The National Defense!

Jennifer Prescott, Supervisor in vehicle harmony for Lincoln Motor Co to talk about a fascinating project between the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and Lincoln which will be music to drivers of the new Lincoln Aviator's ears! 
Navy and Marine Corps Veteran Montel Williams joins the show to discuss his TV and military careers, and his new show "Military Makeover with Montel" coming to the Lifetime Network.

This week on The National Defense, we welcome country music recording artist Jerrod Niemann to the show to talk about his new single "Old Glory," his music career, and his heart for honoring our military and veterans. 
Matt Gannon, Head of Federal and Eastern State Legislative Affairs for Farmers Insurance, then joins Randy to discuss his work in Washington D.C., advocating for both Farmers' customers but also in establishing a National memorial in Washington D.C. honoring those who have fallen in the Global War on Terror. 
It's another great week on The National Defense!

It’s a jampacked show this week on The National Defense as we welcome on a new partner to the program: Gorilla Glue! Randy and Jerry speak with Heather Prill of The Home Depot Foundation about a HUGE announcement coming up to benefit veterans, and US Army Captain and Pittsburgh Steelers starting Offensive Tackle Alejandro Villanueva joins the show to discuss his career in both the military and the National Football League. That’s all this week on The National Defense.

The National Defense has a great show this week as we welcome West Point grad, Screamin’ Eagle, and CEO of Wounded Warrior Project, Michael Linnington, to the program to discuss his military career, his transition to civilian life, and the latest news from Wounded Warrior Project. Then, Randy speaks with legendary country music recording artist, Country Music Hall of Famer Charlie Daniels, about his career, his new music and his undying support of our American military and our veterans. It’s a fantastic show this week on The National Defense!

This week on The National Defense we welcome actor Alec Baldwin to the program to discuss his long-running career, his current projects, and his message for those serving in our Armed Forces all across the globe. Then, we welcome 2017 Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Pro4 Champion, #99 Kyle LeDuc, to the show to discuss his racing career and his involvement with our partner on the program, WD40. It’s stars of screen and speed this week on The National Defense.

The National Defense has another great show in store for you this week as we welcome Iranian-American actress Shohreh Aghdashloo to the show to discuss her background, her various roles on stage, screen, and even in video games, as well as her special message to our veterans and active duty military personnel. Then, Jerry speaks with the President of the National Football League Players Association, Eric Winston, about his long career as an Offensive Tackle in the NFL, his new role as President of the NFLPA and the work he and other players take part in to support their communities and the American military. It’s another great week on The National Defense.

The National Defense has a great show this week, kicking off the program with actor David Boreanaz, star of the series Seal Team on CBS. David discusses his show, and the vital role that veterans have played in bringing authenticity to this great show, entering it’s second season. We are thrilled to then have a special greeting to our troops by legendary actor and Marine Corps veteran, Gene Hackman! Heather Prill, Senior Management of Strategic Partnerships for The Home Depot Foundation, comes back to the show to discuss some very exciting news upcoming from The Home Depot and The Home Depot Foundation; working to offer trades training to veterans and military families. It’s a fantastic age on The National Defense!

This week The National Defense welcomes The Wounded Warrior Project’s Brea Kratzert, Vice President of Development, to discuss the new Carry Forward initiative that involves a 5k and much more. Then, actor Mark Harmon joins the show to speak about his career, his long-running role as Gibbs on NCIS, and much more in this fantastic interview. It’s another great week on The National Defense.

We have a great show on The National Defense this week as we kick off with a special greeting for our troops by legendary performer, Dolly Parton! We discuss Operation Donate With Honor, a sweep of veterans/military charity scams by Federal Trade Commission with Tracy Thorleifson and Carol Kando. Then, in honor of National Suicide Prevention month, we welcome the American Red Cross and Dr. Margie Kukor and Melissa Porrey on the program to talk about the work being done to bring down suicide rates. That’s all this week on The National Defense.