Celebrity Salute from The National Defense is happy to welcome American actress, comedian and writer, who was part of the original cast of NBC's Saturday Night Live, Laraine Newman, to the podcast to talk about her life in a military family and her new audio memoir “May You Live in Interesting Times.” Then, Randy welcomes a fellow Tennessean, Nate Bargatze, to the show to talk about his comedy career, COVID-19, performing for our troops and much more. It’s a funny lineup on this week’s...

Celebrity Salute from The National Defense is happy to welcome a multi-talented and award-winning artist as well as one of America's most widely recognized and awarded female country singers; Wynonna Judd! Wynonna and Randy talk about her career in music, her life during the pandemic, and how the challenges she and her husband have faced led her to create her very own CBD product line. Wynonna has supported various military and veterans charities over the years, including our favorite,...

Celebrity Salute from The National Defense is happy to welcome former University of Utah stand-out, former 49ers, Chiefs, and Washington Football Team quarterback, multiple Pro-Bowler, and the 2020 NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award winner, Alex Smith to the program! Randy Miller and Alex discuss his amazing recovery story, their thoughts on the road ahead for Tiger Woods, and Alex's message for our men and women who wear the uniform of the United States military. Alex is promoting the...

Celebrity Salute from The National Defense is happy to welcome back the singer-songwriter behind the megahit turned cultural touchstone “American Pie.” Randy and Don talk about the 50th Anniversary of the incredible song, as well as what it meant and still means to Don. The guys talk about living life during the pandemic as well as saluting the military members and families of America. Don has an upcoming children’s book, a stage play, and the documentary “The Day the Music Died” featuring a...

Celebrity Salute from The National Defense is thrilled to welcome the longtime producer of CBS’ 60 Minutes, Ira Rosen. Randy and Ira talk about how his television producer started alongside Mike Wallace, getting investment tips from Hollywood royalty, and what more we can expect from his new book “Ticking Clock: Behind the Scenes at 60 Minutes.” Make sure to check out this great interview with Ira, as well as his new book wherever books are sold. Learn more about your ad-choices at...

Celebrity Salute features outstanding interviews with A-list celebrities who support the men and women who serve our country. Media veteran Randy Miller has great conversation with everyone from Tom Hanks to Bradley Cooper; from Dolly Parton to Martin Sheen and many more.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, we welcome the legendary TV power couple Marlo Thomas and Phil Donahue to the show to talk about their marriage, and the great new book they’ve written, What Makes a Marriage Last: 40 Celebrated Couples Share with Us the Secrets to a Happy Life. Marlo and Phil have compiled some great stories and anecdotes from notable people who’s marriages have survived all levels of stress and difficulty.     For more great content, visit us online at...

The National Defense is proud to welcome Navy flight veteran Matthew "Whiz" Buckley to the show to discuss his career as an F-18 pilot with 44 combat sorties flown over Iraq in support of Operation Southern Watch as well as his time at the Top Gun school. Whiz has traded a flight suit for cufflinks as he now heads up Top Gun Options. Randy speaks with Whiz about financial markets and how the eye of a Navy veteran brings him success in the investment game For more great content, visit us...

The National Defense is happy to welcome a veteran of the Army National Guard, the NFL, and most familiarly with the stage and screen: John Amos! With the upcoming sequel John is starring in along with Eddit Murphy, Coming 2 America, John and Randy talk about his long-running career in acting as well as some life advice he received from Hall of Fame Coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, Hank Stram. It’s a great interview with a fantastic friend to veterans here on The National Defense.   For more...

The National Defense is absolutely thrilled to welcome one of the finest actors of his time, Martin Sheen, to the program! This interview has everything; Randy and Martin talk about a wide array of topics including his starring role in the classic Apocalypse Now, the Departed, The West Wing, his struggle with alcoholism, a random coyote pack sighting in the middle of the call, his sons Charlie and Emilio, and so much more. For more great content, visit us online at thenationaldefense.com   ...

The National Defense welcomes the founder of Travelocity.com and co-founder of Kayak.com, Terry Jones, to the show. Terry and Randy talk about his fascinating new book Disruption OFF: The Technological Disruption Coming for Your Company and What to Do About It and take a close look at how the pandemic has fundamentally changed the way that people interact, travel, and do business. In some cases, Terry feels the nature of some types of these interactions have been changed permanently. For more...

The National Defense welcomes Dr Phil to the show to discuss a wide ranging array of topics from families, to the pandemic, to the holidays, and much more in this great interview. Happy New Year from The National Defense!  For more great content, visit us online at thenationaldefense.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

The National Defense welcomes American singer, dancer, actor, television host and former teen idol, Donny Osmond to the show! Randy speaks with Donny about his six decades of work in the entertainment industry, the 11 year residency he and his sister Marie Osmond completed at the Flamingo Las Vegas, and the NEW residency he plans to begin at Harrah’s Las Vegas starting in August of 2021. It’s a great interview with a great entertainer here on The National Defense.   For more great content,...

The National Defense welcomes the host of MSNBC’s “The Rachel Maddow Show,” Rachel Maddow to the show to discuss a wide array of topics. Randy and Rachel talk about her work on Air America, her role as “News Girl” in morning radio, and her own podcast miniseries on Spiro T. Agnew: “Bag Man.” Rachel’s father is a former United States Air Force captain in the J.A.G. program, and we’re thrilled to have her on the show.   For more great content, visit us online at thenationaldefense.com Learn...

The National Defense welcomes back CBS Evening News Anchor Norah O'Donnell to discuss her team's explosive investigation into assaults at Fort Hood. The Army Secretary today will fire or suspend a large number of officers and enlisted soldiers at Ft. Hood in what Pentagon officials call an unprecedented disciplinary action to address a pattern of sexual assault, harassment, suicides and even murder. Randy discusses with Norah the process by which this information came to light, the swift...

On this episode of The National Defense, Randy welcomes one of his own personal heroes, and a friend to any man or woman who has put on the uniform of the United States Armed Forces: Michael Martin Murphey. Randy and Michael talk about his family’s military history of service, and how he came to be engrained in the culture of cowboy life. The guys discuss Murph’s vast musical catalog, including the smash hit “Wildfire” and much, much more.   For more great content, visit us online at...

On this episode of The National Defense, Randy welcomes the myth, the man, the legend: Charlie Sheen! Charlie and Randy discuss a wide-ranging selection of topics in this podcast including; his MASSIVE catalog of films, his connection with the U.S. Armed Forces, his sobriety, and much much more. Thanks to Charlie Sheen for the decades of quality films and television shows, for his work with our partner, the USO, and for appearing on the show. For more great content, visit us online at...

On this episode of The National Defense, Randy and Jerry are honored to welcome Marine Corps veteran and the founder, Chairman, and CEO of FedEx, Fred Smith to the program. Fred speaks to his history in the Marine Corps and how it shaped not only the individual he remains today but also FedEx as a whole. Thanks to Fred for both your military service as well as his work in supporting our troops and America's veterans. For more great content, visit us online at thenationaldefense.com Learn...

This episode on The National Defense we welcome two veteran actors to the show: Kevin Costner and Dennis Quaid! First, Randy talks with Kevin Costner about his award-winning acting and directing career, as well as his involvement in the band Modern West. Kevin and Randy talk about the Paramount Network hit “Yellowstone” and much more. Then, Randy welcomes Dennis Quaid back to the show to talk about life with family and work; all the while hunkered down in the midst of the pandemic. Randy also...

In honor of Veterans Day on Nov. 11th, The National Defense welcomes David Bellavia, a former United States Army soldier who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Second Battle of Fallujah, and the only living recipient of the Medal of Honor from the Iraq War. Bellavia has also received the Bronze Star Medal, two Army Commendation Medals, two Army Achievement Medals and the New York State Conspicuous Service Cross. Randy Miller and David talk about his fateful mission,...

The National Defense is pumped up to welcome one of the most entertaining sports figures in American culture, Terry Bradshaw to The National Defense! Randy and Terry discuss their respective times in quarantine and how Terry ended up turning his time of family confinement into a GREAT new reality show on E! The Bradshaw Bunch. Randy and Terry talk about Bradshaw's long-running support of the military and veterans through the USO. Make sure to check out The Bradshaw Bunch on E!   For more...

The National Defense welcomes Alec Baldwin to the show to talk about his fantastic career, and the heroes and villains he has portrayed on stage and screen. Randy and Alec discuss life with his children during the pandemic, as well as a closer look at the life of his military dad, who served as a Drill Instructor at Paris Island. As the host of The New Match Game, Alec plays a quick round with Randy to close out the show.    For more great content, visit us online at thenationaldefense.com ...

The National Defense welcomes comedian Jon Stewart to the show alongside John Feal of the FealGood Foundation to discuss their work on Capitol Hill to get legislation passed for the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund. Randy talks with Jon and John about the process of HUNDREDS of trip to Washington D.C. to support our first responders, as well as them turning their eyes towards more military focused legislation and support. Then, Randy welcomes the host of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,...

The National Defense is thrilled to welcome legendary entertainer, Mr. Las Vegas... Wayne Newton! Randy and Wayne talk about his upbringing in Virginia, his long running Las Vegas residency, and his many, MANY USO tours overseas and domestically to entertain our men and women in uniform. You can still catch Wayne Newton going strong at Cleopatra's Barge in Caesar's Palace Las Vegas. Thanks to Mr. Vegas for all his years of entertaining!   For more great content, visit us online at...