America’s Frontlines

In this episode of America’s Frontlines: Colonel Denny and Skip examine China's tightening control over the rare earth minerals that power America's most advanced military systems and technologies. They explain why Beijing's latest export restrictions could pose a serious national security challenge and what America's dependence on these critical resources means for the future. Colonel Denny also...

In this episode of America’s Frontlines: Colonel Denny and Skip ask a question with major national security implications: Could the smartwatch on your wrist be sending your personal health data to Communist China? They examine growing concerns surrounding Chinese-made wearable devices, data privacy, cybersecurity, and America's continued dependence on Chinese technology. They also break down a wee...

In this special America’s Frontlines episode celebrating America’s 250th anniversary: Colonel Denny and Skip reflect on why the United States Declaration of Independence still matters. They explore the enduring principles of liberty, individual rights, and limited government that gave birth to the world's longest-lasting Constitutional Republic—and why every American should understand and preserve...

In this episode of America’s Frontlines: Colonel Denny and Skip examine what could become one of President Trump’s most significant domestic policy victories: a sweeping immigration enforcement package that expands funding for ICE, strengthens border security, and intensifies the national debate over immigration and enforcement. They also break down a series of major international developments—fro...

In this episode of America’s Frontlines: Colonel Denny and Skip ask a challenging question: Has the United Nations become part of the problem instead of the solution? They examine allegations surrounding the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, including accusations that the agency has enabled Hamas, promoted anti-Israel indoctrination, and received billi...

In this episode of America’s Frontlines: Colonel Denny and Skip ask whether America’s military has drifted from its core mission. They examine efforts by the Trump administration to eliminate DEI programs, restore merit-based standards, refocus veteran services, and strengthen a military centered on readiness, deterrence, and winning wars. They also explore questions of trust and accountability on...

In this milestone 100th episode of America’s Frontlines: Colonel Denny and Skip tackle a question with enormous implications for America's future: Has free trade made the United States dangerously dependent on China? They examine the hidden costs of globalization, the decline of American manufacturing, and why tariffs, strategic industries, and greater economic self-sufficiency may be critical to...

In this episode of America’s Frontlines: Colonel Denny and Skip ask a troubling question: Are we raising a generation that can't read? They examine America's growing literacy crisis, the widening achievement gap, and why the quality of our schools could have profound implications for the future strength of our military, our economy, and our Constitutional Republic. They also take a close look at m...

In this episode of America’s Frontlines: Colonel Denny and Skip ask a provocative question: Is Cuba on the verge of dramatic change? They examine the indictment of former Cuban leader Raúl Castro, revisit the tragic legacy of the Brothers to the Rescue shootdown, and discuss whether the communist island nation may be approaching its most consequential turning point in decades. Colonel Denny also r...

In this episode of America’s Frontlines: Colonel Denny and Skip tackle a question that strikes at the heart of our national character: Has hatred become one of the greatest threats facing America? Drawing on both science and experience, they examine the corrosive effects of political division and discuss why Americans must learn to disagree without allowing anger and resentment to destroy our shar...

In this special D-Day anniversary episode of America’s Frontlines: Colonel Denny and Skip revisit one of the most consequential military decisions in history. They examine the leadership of Dwight D. Eisenhower, the immense risks behind Operation Overlord, and the remarkable handwritten note Eisenhower carried accepting full responsibility should the invasion fail. It is a powerful reminder of the...

In this episode of America’s Frontlines: Colonel Denny and Skip examine the ongoing confrontation with Iran and the fundamental question at its core: Why can’t Iran be allowed to possess nuclear weapons? They discuss America’s decades-long struggle with the Iranian regime, the strategic implications for Israel and the United States, and what a successful long-term outcome might require. They also...

In this episode of America’s Frontlines: Colonel Denny and Skip examine a challenge hiding in plain sight: the decline of the American family. With nearly two out of five children now born outside of marriage and the United States leading the developed world in single-parent households, they explore the far-reaching effects on education, economic opportunity, military readiness, crime, and the fut...

In this episode of America’s Frontlines: Colonel Denny and Skip take a hard look at the United Nations and ask whether the institution America helped build after World War II is increasingly being shaped by China and the Chinese Communist Party. From leadership positions within the UN to growing influence over global policy—and billions in U.S. funding—they examine whether American taxpayers are s...

In this episode of America’s Frontlines: Colonel Denny and Skip ask a difficult question: Is Europe weakening itself from within? They examine tensions inside NATO, Europe’s energy challenges, environmental policies, economic pressures, and what these developments could mean for America, Western alliances, and global security. Colonel Denny also breaks down some of the most pressing news stories a...

In this episode of America’s Frontlines Colonel Denny and Skip tackle America’s education crisis—asking why so many students no longer understand the nation’s history and examining how states such as Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, and Florida are challenging long-standing assumptions about education reform and student achievement. They also break down a pivotal week in world events—from Presiden...

In this episode of America’s Frontlines: Colonel Denny and Skip examine President Trump’s talks with China, rising tensions surrounding Taiwan and Iranian oil, and why the growing rivalry between America and Beijing could become the defining geopolitical conflict of our time. Colonel Denny also breaks down some of the most significant news stories affecting our lives today, connecting global devel...

In this episode of America’s Frontlines: Colonel Denny and Skip examine the Chinese Communist Party’s long history of repression, discussing how Beijing’s view of individual citizens as instruments of state power could shape America’s future relationship with one of its most formidable global rivals. They also take a hard look at growing concerns surrounding NATO—why some European leaders are ques...

In this episode of America’s Frontlines: Colonel Denny and Skip explore the surprising possibility of peace between Israel and Lebanon—examining how Iran’s weakening influence over Hezbollah may be reshaping the balance of power in the Middle East, and why America’s renewed posture could be reinforcing the idea of peace through strength. Colonel Denny also breaks down several of the major news sto...

In this episode of America’s Frontlines: Colonel Denny and Skip examine the growing confrontation with Iran—discussing how the regime’s nuclear ambitions and continued support for terrorism threaten global stability, and how America’s strategy of pressure, deterrence, and military strength could shape the future of the Middle East. They also break down President Trump’s Iran strategy, Congress’s r...

In this episode of America’s Frontlines: Colonel Denny and Skip examine the growing threat posed by Iran’s underground missile “cities,” what recent strikes may have actually accomplished, and why rebuilding America’s military strength remains essential to deterring a capable and determined adversary. Colonel Denny also breaks down the most visible news stories shaping our daily lives, connecting...

In this episode of America’s Frontlines: Colonel Denny and Skip uncover how Iran’s underground missile “cities” could challenge U.S. airpower—raising urgent questions about modern warfare, deterrence, and whether America’s current strategy is keeping pace with evolving threats. They also break down a rapidly escalating conflict at sea—from advanced U.S. counter-drone capabilities to direct naval c...

In this episode of America’s Frontlines: Colonel Denny and Skip take a hard look at NATO—questioning whether the alliance is still fulfilling its mission. They examine burden-sharing, military readiness, and whether it’s time for the United States to rethink its role in defending Europe. Colonel Denny also breaks down the most pressing news stories affecting our daily lives, connecting the dots be...

In this episode of America’s Frontlines Colonel Denny and Skip explore rising tensions between the Vatican and U.S. policy—asking whether moral authority and national security are on a collision course as global conflict with Iran intensifies. They also break down a high-stakes geopolitical moment—from a U.S. naval blockade tightening pressure on Iran and disrupting China’s oil lifeline, to Cuba s...

In this episode of America’s Frontlines: Colonel Denny and Skip examine growing fractures within NATO—raising critical questions about whether disagreements over Iran, defense spending, and shared responsibility could put the future of the alliance at risk. Colonel Denny also breaks down the major news stories shaping our world today, offering insight into the issues that directly impact American...