America’s Frontlines

America's Frontlines Podcast 06 March 2026

In this episode:
Colonel Denny and Skip reflect on President Trump’s State of the Union and contrast it with Michigan’s State of the State, asking why honoring heroes and victims has become partisan - and calling for Americans to put love of country above political hatred.
Instead of covering the broader news, Colonel Denny and Skip focus on Iran and what is happening in the middle east.
We get some humor to help keep us in a good mood.
Our primary guest is retired Navy veteran Troy Tissue where he and the colonel talk about the Navy, their outstanding performance in Epic Fury along with what Troy is up to nowadays.
Of course we get our regular dose of military history to help us stay up on it and help us continue to learn from it.

America's Frontliners 04 March 2026

In this episode:
Colonel Denny and Skip revisit the Constitution’s vision of a republic and ask whether modern politics is drifting away from it—urging Americans to understand the system, defend election integrity, and stay engaged as the nation approaches another critical election.
In the news, the colonel and Skip discuss Epic Fury as well as other key stories impacting our daily lives like a national crackdown on fraud, to cartel violence erupting after the death of Mexico’s most-wanted drug lord and a deadly maritime clash off Cuba - revealing how security threats and political pressure are converging across the Americas and beyond.
Of course we get another dose of humor to lighten the scene a bit.
Our primary guest is Cody Frizzelle from Concerned Veterans for America. Colonel Denny and Cody discuss the DHS spending freeze and partial government shutdown are forcing U.S. Coast Guard service members - who protect our ports, interdict drugs and migrants, and conduct lifesaving rescues - to carry out critical national security missions without pay and without funding certainty, raising serious concerns about readiness and public safety.
We get more military history to help keep us sharp.
Retired Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Roland Ashby delivers more of his warrant wisdom specifically around what the Coast Guard does even in other areas of the world.
Another team member, Brigadier General E. John "Dragon" Teichert, USAF (Ret) , is interviewed by the colonel and I must say it is very impressive!
 

America's Frontlines Podcast 27 February 2026

In this episode:
Colonel Denny and Skip break down President Trump’s $10 billion Gaza reconstruction plan and new “Board of Peace,” asking whether bypassing the UN and demanding Hamas disarmament can finally deliver lasting peace—or risk another cycle of war.
Colonel Denny goes over some of the high flying news items including the State of the Union in this podcast
Brigadier General E. John "Dragon" Teichert, USAF (Ret) is our primary guest and he talks about many things including his new book "In God I Trust" which is releasing on 28 February 2026.
 Diane Raver, from the Garden State Film Festival and our provider of the Movie of the Month, go over this month's movie with Colonel Denny.
And of course we get our regular dose of military history to help keep us smart.

America's Frontlines Podcast 25 February 2026

In this episode:
As China’s leadership purges its own generals, Colonel Denny and Skip discuss how the CIA is exploiting that instability with targeted recruitment messaging—raising the stakes in the intelligence battle between the world’s two most powerful nations.
Colonel Denny and Skip break down rising global tensions—from President Trump’s deadline to Iran amid a U.S. military buildup, to American troops deploying to Nigeria, high-stakes diplomacy with China over Taiwan, a strategically ironic missile sale to Denmark tied to Greenland, and major drug seizures in the Pacific—revealing how security, strategy, and power are colliding across the globe.
Colonel Denny delivers more of his one liners to keep us smiling.
Our primary guest is retired Army veteran Jay Richards and he tells us about his time in service as well as some additional details that we normally don't hear about.
Of course we get our regular dose of military history that happened around this date.
Retired Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Roland Ashby delivers more of his warrant wisdom.
We get to finally meet out "invisible" team member Dave Bystry who is responsible to keep the entire team out of trouble, well at least with the government.
 

America's Frontlines Podcast 20 February 2026

In this episode:
Colonel Denny and Skip deliver a clear message: elections matter, ignorance is dangerous, and every American must engage—learning the issues, knowing the candidates, and actively participating to ensure the strength and future of our nation.
Colonel Denny and Skip break down a consequential shift—from the EPA’s repeal of its landmark ‘endangerment’ finding that underpinned U.S. climate regulations, to reports that North Korea’s Kim Jong Un is preparing his teenage daughter as successor—highlighting how policy and power are being redefined at home and abroad.
Colonel Denny delivers a couple of good ones to help brighten up the scene a bit.
Our primary guest is a friend of Colonel Denny, Long Vu who's father was in the South Vietnamese Air Force. Long Vu is also a Navy veteran that served with the Marines as a medic.
We also get to meet another America's Frontlines team member, Diane Raver, the founder of the Garden State Film Festival. Diane brings us wonderful Movies of the Month every month with the goal to make us think as well as provide some entertainment.
As always we get our dose of military history to help all of us remember what happened in the past so we appreciate what we have and hopefully continue to learn to make the future even better.

America's Frontlines Podcast 18 February 2026

In this episode:
Colonel Denny and Skip discuss the rising threats against ICE agents and the broader anti-police climate spreading across America—then bring it home to Grand Rapids, where political hostility drove out a respected chief and weakened support for law enforcement.
Colonel Denny and Skip unpack a bold Trump agenda this week—from a vow to mandate voter ID by executive order as Congressional efforts stall, to a massive plan to convert warehouses into detention centers, a loosening of U.S. restrictions on Venezuelan oil amid broader intervention operations, and the deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier group toward Iran as nuclear talks stall—revealing the domestic and international pressures shaping American strategy right now.
We get another dose of humor to help keep our mood on a good track.
Our primary guest is Lt. Colonel Dave Flippo who is running for Nevada's 4th Congressional District and has been endorsed by Turning Point Action as well as Combat Veterans for Congress.
Of course we get our regular review of military history to keep us sharp.
Retired Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer is back on duty delivering more of his warrant wisdom.
Retired Brigadier General, US Army, Chis Petty presents the Battle of the Month.

America's Frontlines Podcast 13 February 2026

In this episode:
Colonel Denny shares why Scouting mattered in his life, then he and Skip unpack the Department of War’s push to overhaul its Scouting partnership—arguing America’s youth need character, discipline, and values, not political ideology
The colonel covers some of the hot news story impacting our daily lives
We get to ease our mood with another dose of colonel Denny's humor
Our guest is Mike Woronko who is a retired law-enforcement officer as well as a retired lawyer
We also hear from Marine veteran and retired Border Patrolman Gil Maza where he and the colonel discuss the current situation with ICE activities around the country
And we get our normal reminder of military history that happened around this date

America's Frontlines Podcast 11 February 2026

In this episode:
Colonel Denny and Skip examine a new report on antisemitism in higher education, how DEI bureaucracies shape campus culture, and what reforms—IHRA definitions, staff reductions, and curriculum balance—could restore safety and truth in academia
Colonel Denny and Skip break down a week of escalating pressure—from the Pentagon cutting ties with Harvard, to chaos and infighting inside the anti-ICE protest movement, to Iran nuclear talks held under the shadow of a U.S. carrier strike group, and a sweeping new rule that could let the Trump administration fire 50,000 federal policy workers—revealing how power is being reshaped across America and the world
Obviously we get our regular dose of the colonel's humor to lighten the scene
Our primary guest is Tom Kilgallon, the President of the Freedom Alliance who tells about the great things they do
We hear our military history to keep us sharp and remember why America is such a great country
And we hear about yet another America's Frontlines team member, this time it is Tom Sheffield known as the Geek here at the show

America's Frontlines Podcast 06 February 2026

In this episode:
Colonel Denny and Skip break down the Defense Department’s “Restoring America’s Fighting Force” initiative—how the new Task Force is eliminating DEI, CRT, and gender ideology across promotions, training, and policy—refocusing the military on merit, readiness, and lethality
Colonel Denny goes over some of the news impacting our daily lives
Then he delivers us some humor to lighten up the scene a bit
Today's primary guest is Kirk Evans, CEO of US Law Shield, who talks about their services and the 2nd Amendment
Navy Vet Theresa Robinson interviews Lorena Black and she talks about her recent Ted Talk X and how important every service person's role is not just the folks on the frontline
Of course we get our daily dose of military history to keep our minds sharp

America's Frontlines Podcast 04 February 2026

In this episode:
Colonel Denny and Skip examine the growing organized harassment and violence targeting ICE agents, and why defending those who enforce the law is essential to preserving America as a Constitutional Republic—not a nation ruled by mobs and intimidation
Colonel Denny and Skip expose a week of strategic warning signs—from America’s next-gen attack submarine slipping nearly a decade behind schedule, to China’s top generals falling in a sweeping purge, to a U.S. carrier armada moving toward Iran, and NATO’s Secretary General openly crediting President Trump with forcing Europe to finally pay up—revealing what readiness, deterrence, and real power look like right now
We get our regular serving of humor to lighten the scene a bit
Our guest is General Arnold Punaro and he and the colonel discuss the world situation as well as other key subjects impacting our daily lives in this troubling times
Of course we get our normal dose of military history to keep our brains fed
And retired Coast Guard Warrant Officer Roland Ashby delivers more of his warrant wisdom to us as well