The National Defense
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Podcast Description
The National Defense is the ONLY nationally-syndicated talk radio show geared towards active-duty military, reserves and their families.
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Celebrating Memorial Day | The National Defense wishes everyone a great Memorial Day! This week, Randy and Jerry welcome back financial guru Scott Halliwell of USAA to discuss important monetary issues. The program also speaks with VFW legislative expert, Ryan Gallucci, about the l | 5/29/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Broadcasting from the 'Help a Hero 200' | The National Defense broadcasts from Darlington, S.C. while covering the "Help a Hero 200" race. Randy and Jerry speak with racing legend Cale Yarborough, SportClips CEO Gordon Logan, NASCAR driver Joey Logano. Jerry and Randy also speak with Chief Petty | 5/23/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Life of Colonel John W. Ripley | The National Defense welcomes author Norman J. Fulkerson to discuss his new book "An American Knight: The Life of Colonel John W. Ripley." Jerry and Norman talk about the hero that Col Ripley was as well as where you can pick up this fantastic read. The s | 5/16/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Recruiting Marines | The National Defense welcomes USMC Col Bob Golden to discuss the efforts of the Corps to recruit future Marines to serve their country. Randy and Jerry also speak with Lee Greenwood about his new book and his musical legacy. Scott Halliwell from USAA also | 5/9/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Welcome Back Randy! | The National Defense welcomes Randy back from his trip to Kenya, speaks with the President of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW, Gwen Rankin, as well as with Chris Marsh from Dignity Memorial. Scott Halliwell also returns to the program to offer more advice on ret | 5/1/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The National Defense welcomes USAA financial advisor Scott Halliwell | Jerry Newberry is flying solo this week as Randy is on assignment in Kenya, and he welcomes USAA financial advisor Scott Halliwell to the program, as well as frequent show contributor, Professor Andrew Lubin. | 4/23/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The National Defense Welcomes William Shatner! | The National Defense brings you the one, the only, William Shatner! Bill and his wife Liz are the founders of "The All Glory Project," a group that promotes horse-assisted therapy for wounded military veterans and their families. Randy and Jerry also welc | 4/17/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Michelle Obama: A New Hiring Initiative for Military Spouses | The National Defense brings you a live news conference from the White House with First Lady Michelle Obama regarding a new hiring initiative for military spouses promosing thousands of new jobs for spouses of those serving our country. We also speak direc | 4/9/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Former Navy SEAL Stephen Kupcha | The National Defense welcomes former Navy SEAL Stephen Kupcha to the program to talk about his new role in community outreach with the PGA Tour through various initatives. The National Defense also welcomes back THE Prof. Andrew Lubin to discuss the recen | 4/2/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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'Leading with Honor -Lessons Learned in Hanoi Hilton' | The National Defense is proud to welcome retired Air Force Colonel Lee Ellis to discuss his new book "Leading with Honor -Lessons Learned in Hanoi Hilton" to the program. | 3/29/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Welcome VFW's 'Voice of Democracy' $30,000 Scholarship Winner | The National Defense welcomes VFW National Commander in Chief, Richard DeNoyer, back to the program. This week Richard talks with Jerry and Randy about his recent trip to Washington D.C., highlighted by his opportunity to sit down for a one-on-one discuss | 3/22/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The 'At Ease Project' | The National Defense welcomes Jerry Newberry back from his time on the road and talks with Ryan Gallucci, the VFW's National Legislative Service Deputy Director, about the VFW's legislative actions in Washington D.C. The show also interviews, Sandy Moll, | 3/15/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ever-expanding USDA Job Opportunities for Returning Veterans | The National Defense welcomes US Sec. of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, back to the program to discuss the ever-expanding job opportunities for returning US soldiers through the USDA. Randy speaks with "Pappy" Mehrmann, radio host of the "Our Military Heroes" | 3/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Part II From International Franchise Association's 52nd annual convention | -- | 2/27/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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From the International Franchise Association's 52nd annual convention... | The National Defense is on the road in Orlando, FL, at the International Franchise Association's 52nd annual convention. In this week's show, the National Defense speaks with dozens of individuals about the IFA's Vet Fran program. Randy speaks with great | 2/21/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Veterans Transportation and The Spirit of '45 Project | Peter Rogoff, Federal Transit Administator for the US Dept. of Transportation discusses the DoT's efforts to assist veterans in accessing transportation services. Then, Randy welcomes Warren Hegg, National Supervisor for the Spirit of '45 project, an init | 2/21/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A Thousand Letters Home: One WWII Soldier's Story of War, Love and Life | The National Defense welcomes the CEO of SportClips, Gordon Logan as well as the leading fundraisers for the "Operation Uplink" program through the SportClips Franchises. Jerry and Randy also speak with the author of "A Thousand Letters Home: One WWII Sol | 2/21/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Protecting Military Families from Scam Artist | The National Defense welcomes Holly Petraeus of the Office of Service Member Affairs, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, to discuss efforts being taken to protect military families from scam artists. The program also welcomes Mary Lou Darst, author of | 2/1/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The United States' Shift in Foreign Policy | The National Defense welcomes Prof. Andrew Lubin back to the program to discuss the United States' shift in foreign policy under the Obama administration. Jerry and Randy also feature a great story about "Pizza 4 Patriot" and talk to the head of the organ | 1/23/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Upcoming Changes to Medical Records in the United States | The National Defense welcomes CEO of MedFX, Colin Barry, to discuss the upcoming changes to medical records in the United States, as well as Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleader, Lauren Keeley to talk about her work to support disabled children stateside and m | 1/17/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Happy New Year! | The National Defense wishes you a happy new year, and the show kicks off 2012 with stories about easing the transition from life in uniform to civilian life. Randy and Jerry welcome CW Conner, Founder of LifeQuest Transitions, Steve Caldeira of the Intern | 1/11/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Best of 2011! | The National Defense wishes you and yours and happy and healthy New Year! This week, the show looks back over some highlights of 2011’s broadcasts including trips to New Mexico for memorial march in honor of those who made the Bataan Death March, as wel | 1/3/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Veterans and the Job Market | The National Defense welcomes Ted Daywalt, CEO and President of VetJobs to discuss the job market for veterans returning from tours overseas as well as wishing you and yours a very happy and healthy holiday season. | 12/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Bean Soup and Tenneesee Hounds on "the Hill" | The National Defense opens up this week by speaking with Major Russell Staley to discuss the upcoming "Operation Toy Drop" at Fort Bragg. Randy also discusses his recent trip to Washington D.C. | 12/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The War in Iraq is Over! | The National Defense welcomes Senator Claire McCaskill back to the program to discuss the end of official military operations in Iraq as well as a multitude of veterans' issues. Jerry broadcasts from San Antonio, TX, and fills us in on Operation Rising St | 12/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 25 Episodes |

