National Defense Archive
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Nick Manslow from PEOPLE Magazine
Jan 17, 2026
Randy speaks with Nick Manslow, Executive Editor of Crime, Health, Human Interest, Politics, Royals and Sports at PEOPLE and the creator of Real-Life Love. Nick talks with Randy about the newest season of “PEOPLE Magazine Investigates” and just some of the stories you’ll uncover as the series unfolds.
Mary Jo Buttafuoco with “Getting It Through My Thick Skull”
Jan 17, 2026
We welcome Mary Jo Buttafuoco to the show to talk about her book "Getting It Through My Thick Skull: Why I Stayed, What I Learned, and What Millions of People Involved with Sociopaths Need to Know". Randy talks with Mary Jo about the memoir, her experiences with Joey Buttafuoco, the shooting by Amy Fisher, her recovery, and her journey to understand sociopathic behavior and reclaim her life. She also talks about her upcoming Lifetime TV special, "I am Mary Jo Buttafuoco"
Dr Ian Smith Returns to The National Defense
Jan 17, 2026
We welcome Dr. Ian Smith back to the show to talk about his exciting new book, "The Last 15: Say Goodbye to Those Most Stubborn Pounds", a 7-week program focused on breaking through weight-loss plateaus by resetting metabolism through strategic nutrition, carb cycling, hydration, and sustainable habits, offering meal plans and recipes to help readers finally lose those final, difficult pounds. Randy talks with Dr. Ian about how hitting plateaus can be a GOOD thing when seeking to lose weight.
Bill Huthmacher from No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum
Jan 17, 2026
The National Defense is happy to present you with another fascinating look into 20th Century aerial combat, as we welcome Bill Huthmacher to talk about a British flying school located, of all places, in Terrell, Texas! Bill is the Chairman of the Museum and explains how a British training school made it’s home in Texas, and the drive to preserve the history of the Allied pilots who helped defeat the Axis powers.
Celebrating Another F-Series Milestone with John Walawender
Jan 10, 2026
The iconic F-Series lineup is projected to continue its remarkable legacy as the top-selling truck and overall best-selling vehicle in America for 2025. The F-Series has been the best-selling truck for 49 years and the best-selling vehicle for 44 years. Nate Herron is joined by John Walawender, F-150 Brand Manager, to discuss this remarkable milestone.
Actor Luke Mitchell With a Brand New Season of “Chicago Med”
Jan 10, 2026
We welcome Aussie actor Luke Mitchell to the program to talk about his role as Dr. Mitch Ripley on the NBC series “Chicago Med.” Randy and Luke discuss Chicago (a little bit of Pittsburgh talk as well), what it’s like playing a medical professional, and more from the new season coming to you Wednesdays from NBC.
