The National Security Hour

The National Security Hour with Major Fred Galvin – After transitioning from the military, Earl rebuilt his life with the same discipline and determination that defined his service—mastering the trade of carpentry and launching a successful home improvement business. Today, he continues to build, this time restoring lives. Fresh off a transformative experience with a Hooks of Hope retreat, Earl shares...

The National Security Hour with Brandon Weichert – Weichert argues that oil prices could approach $200 per barrel if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. Inflation forecasts are worsening by the week. JPMorgan initially projected inflation climbing above 4 percent under a prolonged blockade scenario, but some analysts now believe inflation could surge closer to 7 percent by late summer...

The National Security Hour with Blanquita Cullum – Blanquita Cullum examines the alarming rise in attacks against people of faith worldwide, from religious persecution and violence to human trafficking and organ harvesting. Pastor William Devlin and artist Hooman Khalilli discuss global threats to religious freedom, cultural intolerance, and the growing controversy surrounding faith and expression...

The National Security Hour with Col. Mike and Dr. Mike – U.S. policy wields sanctions as both leverage and risk in Iran relations, shaping energy markets, trade flows, and geopolitical balance. Economic pressure challenges rivals but can entrench resistance, empower elites, and expose strategic gaps, demanding a shift toward economic statecraft, resilience, and negotiated outcomes over prolonged confrontation and costly escalation...

The National Security Hour with LTC Sargis Sangari – Today, the contest runs from the Straits of Hormuz to the Strait of Malacca and into the Kra Isthmus. Deepwater harbors and pipelines were built as insurance. When those investments become stranded, it is a strategic blow to those who counted on them. At the same time, the new frontier is data. AI and massive server farms will ride fiber that follows...

The National Security Hour with Major Fred Galvin – From the attempted assassinations of President Trump in 2024… to the growing number of violent threats against elected officials… to coordinated acts of intimidation and destruction across the country—America is seeing the effects of a nation pushed toward the edge. What responsibility do leaders carry—not just for what they say—but for how it is heard?

The National Security Hour with Brandon Weichert – China has built redundancy and patience. It holds the world's largest strategic petroleum reserve. It moves oil through shadow fleets and overland pipelines from Russia. It dominates rare earth processing. It leads in alternative power from hydropower to nuclear and fusion research. It can ration civilians while prioritizing military fuel...

The National Security Hour with Blanquita Cullum – Sadly, violence is used as humor. Film heroes are depicted as violent offenders. Art imitating life—such as alleged assassin, Luigi Mangione, developing a fan base. Tragically, more life-threatening attempts are directed at leaders like President Donald Trump at the most recent White House Correspondents' Dinner. Responses from some...

The National Security Hour with Col. Mike and Dr. Mike – Virginia’s redistricting fight intensifies as Governor Abigail Spanberger pushes a controversial referendum now challenged before the state supreme court. Critics argue the new maps undermine fairness and fuel partisan division, while broader concerns grow over political extremism, constitutional rights, and escalating tensions shaping the future of governance in the...

The National Security Hour with LTC Sargis Sangari – Revolutions are not spontaneous fireworks. They need money and elite buy-in. The 1979 uprising succeeded because merchants, clergy, and parts of the elite aligned. Recent protests showed the same truth. If the bazaar withdraws support, a movement dies. If it backs change, governments fall. You can yell about rights and morality and...