National Defense Archive

Sep 5, 2026

Nate Herron sits down to talk with two-time American Idol contestant and a person we’ve taken notice of over the years, performing alongside Gary Sinise at the Annual Memorial Day Concert on the National Mall in Washington D.C.: Pia Toscano!

Sep 5, 2026

New York City-based comedian Marcus Monroe joins the show to talk with Randy about life as a comic in New York City, what it’s like hosting guerrilla comedy shows on the New York Subway system, some of the CRAZY characters he has assembled over the years.

Sep 5, 2026

The National Defense welcomes Richard Greene, who served as a personal public speaking and communication coach to Princess Diana in 1996, helping her overcome her fear of public speaking and refine her presence.

Aug 29, 2026

We welcome Candi Milo, a renowned voice artist, who provides the voices of Granny, Witch Hazel, and Miss Prissy in the theatrical release of “Coyote vs. Acme.”

Aug 29, 2026

A novel type of treatment of PTSD in veterans using psilocybin is underway in a pilot program that is led by Dr. Lori Davis, a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry in the Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology, University of Alabama Health System, in Birmingham and Tuscaloosa, AL.

Aug 29, 2026

Sydnie Christmas, winner of Britain’s Got Talent, is making a return to the United States for another tour, showcasing her incredible vocal talents.

Aug 22, 2026

We welcome QVC’s Rick Domeier to the program to talk about shopping! Rick and Randy talk about the history of the QVC shopping channel and a great new documentary about the sales platform.

Aug 22, 2026

We welcome Rich Starapoli, a long-time veteran of the United States Secret Service, to the show to talk about “Celebrity Crime Scene: Princess Diana”, a TMZ and FOX television documentary special.

Aug 22, 2026

We welcome British comedian Mo Gilligan to The National Defense to talk about his great new Netflix documentary “Big Chicken: A Fast-Food Conspiracy.”

Aug 22, 2026

We welcome the author of the new book “Days of Miracle and Wonder: Paul Simon and the Trials and Triumphs of Graceland,” Ashley Khan, to the program.

Aug 22, 2026

The National Defense is proud to welcome back a long-time friend of the program, documentarian Ken Burns! Ken is back with an INCREDIBLE new documentary: The American Revolution.

Aug 15, 2026

The National Defense is excited to welcome Will Westmoreland to the show! Will is the founder of The Back Forty (and Back Forty Action), a media and grassroots initiative focused on issues affecting family farms, rural healthcare, and local economies.

Aug 15, 2026

Chris Kamler is a Kansas City–based columnist and storyteller whose work blends humor, nostalgia, and a deep appreciation for Midwest culture.

Aug 15, 2026

We welcome the voice of Amy, from the incredible series Futurama (just starting its 14th season!) to the program to talk about the new episodes loading up every Monday on Hulu.

Aug 15, 2026

We welcome Eric Barrett, the long-time road manager of Jimi Hendrix, who has written a brand-new memoir: “Experienced: On the Road with Jimi Hendrix and Beyond.’

Aug 15, 2026

We welcome veteran sportscaster Lindsay Czarniak to the program to talk about her new project, produced by Shaquille O’Neal: “Game Day Murders.”

Aug 8, 2026

The National Defense welcomes the bestselling author, paranormal investigator, and Kindred Spirits co-host Amy Bruni, “Cuisine to Kill” for intertwines the macabre with the culinary to uncover some of history’s most gruesome true crime stories and the ghosts they left behind.

Aug 8, 2026

Randy Miller has the honor of welcoming Skweezy Jibs to the program.

Aug 8, 2026

The National Defense welcomes documentary filmmaker Eric Goode to the show to talk about his new series “Monsters of God” on HBO.

Aug 8, 2026

We welcome an actor from one of our favorite series, “Better Call Saul,” Michael Mando!

Aug 8, 2026

We welcome actress Charlene Tilton to The National Defense to discuss her iconic role on the TV classic “Dallas.”

Jul 25, 2026

We welcome 6-Time Emmy-Award winning actor, Kelsey Grammer, to The National Defense to talk about his lengthy career in Hollywood, some of his recollections of the great T.V. series he’s appeared on through the years, his work with Operation Restored Warrior, and his lead role in the sci-fi thriller “Lars Shrike Walks the Night.”

Jul 18, 2026

We welcome a fascinating human-being, Noah Coughlin, one of only THREE people to ever cross all 50 States on foot to the show.

Jul 18, 2026

John Paul DeJoria joins the program to speak with Randy Miller about his great new memoir “Success Unshared is Failure.”

Jul 11, 2026

Randy welcomes comedian Jeff Arcuri to the show to talk about comedy, the nature of crowd-work in American comedy rooms, his new Netflix special “Nice to Meet You,” as well as his “The Road Trip” tour coming to a city near you. Thanks to Jeff for all the laughs!

Jul 11, 2026

We welcome back Reilly Upton, Vice President of Online Merchandising for Home Depot, to the program to talk about Home Depot’s partnership with the Military Exchange Program, featuring 30,000+ items are now available to be delivered to military personnel overseas!

Jul 4, 2026

We welcome a great actor to the program in Lukas Haas to talk about his career and his upcoming villain turn in MGM+ and Amazon’s new live-action “Spider Noir” (available in color and BLACK AND WHITE!)

Jul 4, 2026

Dr. Emily Becher, Vice President of Research & Evaluation for Blue Star Families, joins the show to talk about the work of Blue Star Families and her role in directing their Strategic Research Agenda.

Jul 4, 2026

Author John Jenkins joins the show to talk with Randy about his new book “Summer Of '71: Five Months That Changed America:” a biographical and historical work that explores a pivotal, pre-Watergate era and draws compelling parallels between the societal and economic crises of 1971 and those of today.

Jul 4, 2026

Randy Miller welcomes back Shannon Razsadin, the founder and CEO of the Military Family Advisory Network or MFAN to talk again about the current state of the American military family.

Jul 4, 2026

We welcome back Ford Motor Company’s Ted Ryan to talk about Ford’s new exhibit in our Nation’s Capitol. As America celebrates its 250th birthday, Washington D.C.’s historic Union Station is transforming into a massive cultural exhibit.

Jun 27, 2026

We welcome a long-time veteran of the criminal justice system, Alina Burroughs, to the program to talk about her career as a blood-spatter, ballistics, and crime-scene analyst.

Jun 27, 2026

Actress Patricia Heaton returns to the show to promote her new line of non-alcoholic wines: Solubrae! Patricia talks with Randy about why she began making this wine, the process of removing alcohol molecules from liquids, and the shifting attitudes toward drinking, health, and lifestyle.

Jun 20, 2026

We welcome respected actor and award-winning documentarian, James Keach, to the program to talk about his career, and the great new documentary: “Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul.”

Jun 20, 2026

We welcome back John Ratzenberger to The National Defense to promote his most recent turn as the voice of Hamm in Disney Pixar’s “Toy Story 5.”

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New York Times bestselling authors Mike Schur and Joe Posnanski join The National Defense to talk about their fun new book “Big Fan” which details them traveling the world in a hilarious and heartwarming celebration of fans and the things they love.

Jun 20, 2026

Engelbert Humperdinck, a man whose voice and songs have permeated the American populace for decades, joins us to talk about his life, his career, performing for our troops, and NEW music!

Jun 20, 2026

We welcome back the Chief Executive Officer for Ondas to the show, Eric Brock, to give us an update on the technological landscape for both security and military applications around the world.

Jun 20, 2026

We welcome the Man of a Thousand Voices for the 21st Century, Jeff Bergman to The National Defense to talk about his role as the voice of Mr. Potato Head in the upcoming Disney Pixar release, “Toy Story 5.”

Jun 13, 2026

The National Defense welcomes the hilarious comedian Jim Gaffigan to the show! Jim and Randy talk about race horses, signing his Father Time Bourbon, and the super exciting “Everything is Wonderful” Tour coming to a city near you.

Jun 13, 2026

Melissa Ethridge joins the program to talk about her life and career in music, finding a 3rd gear with her voice, and the release of her incredible new album “Rise.”

Jun 13, 2026

We welcome the Music Director from one of our absolute favorite VSOs to the show: Jay Clementi from Songwriting With Soldiers to the program, along with retired Army Ranger PK Kelley.

Jun 7, 2026

Andy Richter joins Randy Miller on The National Defense to talk about his new film “Obsession” in theaters now.

Jun 7, 2026

Director Eric Appel joins the show to talk about movies, music, and the release of his new film starring Nate Bargatze: “The Breadwinner.”

Jun 7, 2026

Randy and Ben talk about the brand-new late-night show, which airs on YouTube at YouTube.com/@goodnight.

Jun 7, 2026

Dolph is hosting the History Channel’s “History’s Greatest Machines”, and he fills Randy in on what viewers can expect from the show.

May 30, 2026

We welcome country music superstar Clint Black to the show to talk about his life and career in music, making dreams come true on the radio, and how he put all those great stories into his new memoir.

May 30, 2026

We welcome comedian Ben Morrison to the show to talk about his new standup special “Ben Morrison: 45” a blend of killer jokes, unique visual comedy, and film that proves you're truly only as old as you actually are.

May 30, 2026

We welcome Court TV’s Vinnie Politan, the host of “Vinnie Politan Investigates,” to the show to talk about some of the criminal cases you can check out on his show, the highest-rated program on Court TV!  

May 30, 2026

Maria fills us in on the show, which brings together architects, engineers, and inventors to tackle one of today's most urgent challenges: safeguarding homes against unpredictable and extreme real-world conditions.

May 23, 2026

We welcome CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti’s to talk about his new book “Torched.” “Torched” is a searing firsthand account of the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, the failures that fueled the catastrophe, and the high-stakes battle over how the city will rebuild ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games.

May 23, 2026

We welcome back Chip Lupo from WalletHub to talk about their 2026 Best & Worst States for Military Retirees. Military families are accustomed to moving, but when it comes time to retire, it can be difficult to decide where to put down roots.

May 23, 2026

Actress Rae Dawn Chong joins the show to assure us that she is still, in fact, ALIVE, to talk about AI, and to promote her new film “Scared to Death.”

May 23, 2026

We welcome Bill Spade, World Trade Center Firefighter, and sole survivor from FDNY Rescue Company 5 along with Jaymes Polling, a veteran with three tours in Afghanistan with 82nd Airborne Division to the show.

May 23, 2026

We welcome Hollywood royalty, actress Mamie Van Doren, to the show to talk about her time in Hollywood, spilling the tea on USO tours during Vietnam, and about her new book.

May 23, 2026

We welcome back to the program the founder and President of Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS). Randy and Bonnie discuss TAPS, and their upcoming TAPS Good Grief Camp, a program for children who are grieving the suicide death of a loved one who served in the Armed Forces.

May 16, 2026

We welcome actor Nick Gehlfuss to the show to talk about his role as by-the-book FBI Special Agent Bill Goodman in the CBS crime drama “CIA.”

May 16, 2026

David Greene talks about his life on the radio, as well as the new music documentary about humanity, conversation, and the search for common ground: “Louder Than Guns.”

May 16, 2026

Anti-squatting expert, Flash Shelton, who took his personal experience dealing with the home of his late mother being squatted in by seven people over a period of months, and how that experience informed his career protecting home-owners.

May 9, 2026

This week, the annual Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project for Habitat for Humanity is making a return to the Atlanta area, providing housing for those in need, as they mark the 50th anniversary of Habitat for Humanity and President Jimmy Carter’s presidency.

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If you are a music fan, especially if you are captivated by the music of Roy Orbison like we are, you’ll love our guest, music journalist Jeff Apter!

May 9, 2026

We welcome actress Christina Moore to the show to talk about her acting career, the incomparable Lou Diamond Phillips, her month visiting troops in Afghanistan entertaining our troops, and most importantly the new release of her film “Casa Grande.”

May 9, 2026

We welcome Executive Director of Team Red, White, and Blue, Michael “Sully” Sullivan, who retired as a Colonel from the U.S. Army, and is continuing his service to those who wore the uniform of the U.S. military.

May 2, 2026

Randy Miller welcomes comedian George Civeris to the show to talk about his new stand-up special “A Sense of Urgency” available pretty much on any streaming service you can think of (sorry, Netflix).

May 2, 2026

We welcome yet another great American to the show this week: Mickey Markoff! Mickey is Executive Producer of the Hyundai Air & Sea Show, a National Salute to America's Heroes, that is being held in Miami Beach this coming Memorial Day weekend.

May 2, 2026

The National Defense is proud to welcome a 21-year Marine, Force Recon Scout Sniper, Marine Officer with seven deployments, AJ Pasciuti to the show.

Apr 25, 2026

We are thrilled to welcome Steve Schirippa, actor from HBO’s The Sopranos, to talk about that great show, as well as his new CHILDREN’S BOOK WillieBoy Eats the World: A Children's Picture Book.

Apr 25, 2026

Actor Brandon Larracuente joins the show to talk to Randy about becoming a new season regular in the 14th season of NBC’s Chicago Fire.

Apr 25, 2026

Keisha Lance Bottoms, the former Mayor of Atlanta and current Georgia gubernatorial candidate, joins Randy Miller on The National Defense to talk about her life in Georgia.

Apr 25, 2026

We welcome back US Army Veteran and author of the incredible Pike Logan series, Brad Taylor, to The National Defense.

Apr 18, 2026

We welcome actor Blair Underwood, known from his long run on the NBC legal drama LA Law amongst many other projects.

Apr 18, 2026

The National Defense welcomes Laurie Segall, CEO of Mostly Human, a New York-based entertainment media company she co-founded in 2019.

Apr 11, 2026

The National Defense is proud of our longstanding partnership with the incomparable Home Depot Foundation, serving veterans and their families to address many issues, especially veteran and accessible housing.

Apr 11, 2026

Deborah Roberts returns to the show to talk about the most recent story featured on ABC’s 20/20 dealing with neighbors; particularly when fences don’t seem to make anyone any better.

Apr 11, 2026

We welcome back actor Ted McGinley to the program to talk about the winding down of the most recent season of Apple TV’s Shrinking.

Apr 11, 2026

Randy Miller welcomes Tom Wagenlander, Executive Director of AARP’s Wish of a Lifetime program, making wishes come true for veterans over the age of 65.

Apr 4, 2026

We welcome actress Jill Hennessy to the show to talk about both her acting and her musical talents, as well as the release of her new Hallmark Channel prequel Hope Valley 1874, a prequel to Hallmark+’s When Calls the Heart.

Apr 4, 2026

Randy Miller welcomes, Lou Gramm, the lead singer of the Hall of Fame band Foreigner to The National Defense!

Apr 4, 2026

Ty Herndon and Randy Miller reunite in this great segment, heralding the release of his memoir, “What Matters Most.”

Apr 4, 2026

The National Defense welcomes yet another incredible guest from one of our favorite new VSOs in the world: Radney Foster from Songwriting With Soldiers!

Mar 28, 2026

We welcome Ford Motor Company’s Michael Cope, Senior Director of Consumer Marketing to the show to talk about an exciting multi-year partnership with Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball, and the Little Leagues!

Mar 28, 2026

We welcome Brandon Alinger, Chief Operating Officer for Prop Store, to talk about a live auction going through this weekend in Los Angeles selling some INSANE memorabilia from some of your favorite movies and tv shows.

Mar 21, 2026

The National Defense is happy to welcome one of our new favorite comedians, a member of Bartgatze-Land, Derrick Stroup!

Mar 21, 2026

We welcome back to our show the Long Island Medium, Theresa Caputo, to talk about her touring Platinum Experience, an intimate, exclusive version of her live show, often held at luxury resorts or specialized venues.

Mar 21, 2026

We welcome back actor Michael Rappaport to the show to talk about his appearance on the NBC and Peacock series Traitors.

Mar 21, 2026

Alfonso Ribiero returns to The National Defense to talk all things TV, and a big BIG milestone being hit by the long-running series “America’s Funniest Videos.”

Mar 21, 2026

We welcome comedian Julian McCollough, who serves as an emcee for Nate Bargatze on his new ABC game show The Greatest Average American.

Mar 21, 2026

Eileen is the subject of the new documentary Spacewoman, which chronicles her trailblazing NASA career and personal life, based on her memoir Through the Glass Ceiling to the Stars.

Mar 14, 2026

Phil Rosenthal has been on our show enough times he’s being honored as an official co-host, but this week he brings along his daughter Lily to promote their new children’s book “Just Try It Someplace New.”

Mar 14, 2026

Noah Fearnley of FX’s new release “Love Story” joins the show to talk about his role in the biographical work featuring the relationship between the late JFK Jr and Caroline Bessette.

Mar 14, 2026

We welcome CNN Correspondent Rene Marsh to The National Defense to talk about the release of her new children’s book, “The Nature of Change.”

Mar 14, 2026

Actor Tim Matheson, star of “Animal House,” “West Wing,” and “Virgin River,” joins the show to talk about the latest season portraying his character, Vietnam veteran, “Doc” Mullins.

Mar 7, 2026

We welcome actress Miriam Rose Silverman to the show to talk about “Vladimir” an American television comedy drama limited series starring Rachel Weisz and Leo Woodall.

Mar 7, 2026

We welcome the newly retired Col. Jarrett Thomas to the program to talk about his new role and mission as the Executive Director of the Npower Skillbridge Program.

Mar 7, 2026

We welcome retired US Navy SEAL Jack Ratliff to talk about his memoir “Riding the White Bull: The Making of a Navy SEAL.”

Mar 7, 2026

We welcome comedian Greg Warren to the show to talk about his involvement in the new Nate Bargatze game show “Greatest Average American.”

Mar 7, 2026

We welcome author Tom Hardin to the show to discuss a fascinating story; part financial crime thriller, part personal transformation story, and part redemption memoir, “Wired on Wall Street: The Rise and Fall of Tipper X,” One of the FBI’s Most Prolific Informants tells the riveting true story of Tom Hardin, a young hedge fund analyst turned FBI informant.

Mar 7, 2026

Actor Alan Ritchson and Director Patrick Hughes join us to discuss their brand new film from Netflix: “War Machine.”

Mar 7, 2026

The National Defense is happy to welcome director Baz Luhrmann to the show to talk about his incredible new project “Epic” which uses never-before-seen footage and recordings featuring Elvis Presley in concert at his Las Vegas residency during the later stage of his career.

Feb 28, 2026

We welcome one of the stars of the new MGM series “American Classic,” Jon Tenney, to the show to talk about this really funny new show.