The National Security Hour

The National Security Hour with Col. Mike and Dr. Mike – From their view, the U.S. must continue fighting the war, as well as funding and arming Israel until the current government of Iran is obliterated, its nuclear materials are 100-percent destroyed. The Iran fiasco also obscures the world’s other ongoing problems that threaten more war. The seemingly endless Ukraine war is one, and with the...

The National Security Hour with LTC Sargis Sangari – When American crude moves through a canal to refuel Asia, the balance shifts. When the United Arab Emirates leaves OPEC, that cartel loses its grip. When Russia sells trapped barrels on open markets, prices climb, and sanctions yield strange beneficiaries. Control of routes decides who can project strength. The Strait of Hormuz matters...

The National Security Hour with Major Fred Galvin – The next conflict will not begin with tanks rolling across borders — it will begin in orbit, through AI systems, drone swarms, cyber attacks, electromagnetic warfare, and attacks against America’s critical infrastructure and supply chains. We break down the eight most critical military technology acquisition programs now shaping America’s...

The National Security Hour with Brandon Weichert – America’s ruling class clings to outdated assumptions as drones, regional wars, energy corridors, and rival alliances transform global power. From Iran to Russia and China, adversaries adapt faster than Washington’s strategy, exposing the limits of military dominance and signaling a dangerous shift toward a fragmented, multipolar world order now u...

The National Security Hour with Blanquita Cullum – America has a rich musical heritage, spanning many styles, composers, and performers. Dr. Rich argues that many young people are unfamiliar with influential figures such as Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, John Williams, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, and others. Are students not being educated in the rich legacy of American music?

The National Security Hour with Col. Mike and Dr. Mike – U.S. media reported negotiations breakthroughs, Trump and several people close to him hinted at the same thing, and some even speculated that Iran would join the Abraham Accords. The accompanying undertone to all of these rumors, leaks, and speculations has been the steady drumbeat of war. More Israeli facilities reduced to...

The National Security Hour with Major Fred Galvin – Did Xi quietly agree to pressure Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open? Did Trump leverage America’s economic and technological power through CEOs like Jensen Huang, Elon Musk, and Tim Cook to pressure Beijing behind closed doors? Did China signal that Taiwan remains its ultimate strategic objective — and did Trump...

The National Security Hour with Brandon Weichert – Even more concerning for Washington is the growing realization that China possesses advantages America cannot easily replicate. While the United States still leads in advanced chip design, China generates vastly more electricity and can scale industrial production at enormous levels. Beijing’s leadership also possesses far greater...

The National Security Hour with Blanquita Cullum – Once an organ is available, the surgical window is tight. Organs must be transplanted quickly. If you need a transplant and you are not at the top of the list, it can be devastating. However, many have chosen to get organ transplants in China. Fortunately, the waiting time is minimal; unfortunately, the organs reportedly come from living victims.....

The National Security Hour with Col. Mike and Dr. Mike – On the home front, Americans are watching the efforts of Trump, his billionaire buddies, the AI gangsters, and most wealthy Democrats complete the effort begun by Franklin Roosevelt to completely centralize the federal government, to create a ruling elite that is drawn from the same sections of society and from the same elite colleges, large...

The National Security Hour with LTC Sargis Sangari – We cannot pretend there is a reset that will fix this at a trade table. The real contest is over security, values, and who will write the rules. The United States must act with clarity. We must harden supply chains for critical technology, shelter partners who rely on us for security, and expose the networks that buy influence and silence...

The National Security Hour with Major Fred Galvin – What happens the day Iran obtains a nuclear weapon? This powerful special broadcast examines the strategic, military, economic, and geopolitical consequences of a nuclear-armed Iran—and why the threat extends far beyond Israel and the Persian Gulf. Fred Galvin takes listeners deep into the realities many world leaders refuse to...

The National Security Hour with Brandon Weichert – How did one of the most sophisticated intelligence states on Earth fail to prevent such a large-scale attack? And if the warnings were known beforehand, who chose to ignore them? Those questions continue to haunt not only Israel but the entire world, which now stares at the possibility of a much larger war...

The National Security Hour with Blanquita Cullum – In 1969, singer-songwriter Joe South wrote a stirring song relevant to today’s show, to remind us of the cost of that valor mixed with pain and suffering. The song was “Walk A Mile in My Shoes.” According to the Veterans Administration, there are approximately 42,000 Veterans living with spinal cord injuries that result in paralysis and often an i...

The National Security Hour with Col. Mike and Dr. Mike – America faces rising debt, inflation, endless military spending, and deep political dysfunction as both parties expand government power and financial instability. Public frustration grows over economic decline, failed foreign interventions, and entrenched politicians who continue enriching themselves while ordinary Americans struggle with de...

The National Security Hour with LTC Sargis Sangari – America holds a rare lever over a rising China. The choke points are not just ships and missiles. Energy and trust are the battlefield now. When cheap Iranian oil stops flowing, a global scramble begins. China pays in influence and discounted barrels. The United States can force them to pay full price. That matters more than...

The National Security Hour with Major Fred Galvin – After transitioning from the military, Earl rebuilt his life with the same discipline and determination that defined his service—mastering the trade of carpentry and launching a successful home improvement business. Today, he continues to build, this time restoring lives. Fresh off a transformative experience with a Hooks of Hope retreat, Earl sh...

The National Security Hour with Brandon Weichert – Weichert argues that oil prices could approach $200 per barrel if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. Inflation forecasts are worsening by the week. JPMorgan initially projected inflation climbing above 4 percent under a prolonged blockade scenario, but some analysts now believe inflation could surge closer to 7 percent by late summer...

The National Security Hour with Blanquita Cullum – Blanquita Cullum examines the alarming rise in attacks against people of faith worldwide, from religious persecution and violence to human trafficking and organ harvesting. Pastor William Devlin and artist Hooman Khalilli discuss global threats to religious freedom, cultural intolerance, and the growing controversy surrounding faith and expression...

The National Security Hour with Col. Mike and Dr. Mike – U.S. policy wields sanctions as both leverage and risk in Iran relations, shaping energy markets, trade flows, and geopolitical balance. Economic pressure challenges rivals but can entrench resistance, empower elites, and expose strategic gaps, demanding a shift toward economic statecraft, resilience, and negotiated outcomes over prolonged c...

The National Security Hour with LTC Sargis Sangari – Today, the contest runs from the Straits of Hormuz to the Strait of Malacca and into the Kra Isthmus. Deepwater harbors and pipelines were built as insurance. When those investments become stranded, it is a strategic blow to those who counted on them. At the same time, the new frontier is data. AI and massive server farms will ride fiber that fo...

The National Security Hour with Major Fred Galvin – From the attempted assassinations of President Trump in 2024… to the growing number of violent threats against elected officials… to coordinated acts of intimidation and destruction across the country—America is seeing the effects of a nation pushed toward the edge. What responsibility do leaders carry—not just for what they say—but for how it is...

The National Security Hour with Brandon Weichert – China has built redundancy and patience. It holds the world's largest strategic petroleum reserve. It moves oil through shadow fleets and overland pipelines from Russia. It dominates rare earth processing. It leads in alternative power from hydropower to nuclear and fusion research. It can ration civilians while prioritizing military fuel...

The National Security Hour with Blanquita Cullum – Sadly, violence is used as humor. Film heroes are depicted as violent offenders. Art imitating life—such as alleged assassin, Luigi Mangione, developing a fan base. Tragically, more life-threatening attempts are directed at leaders like President Donald Trump at the most recent White House Correspondents' Dinner. Responses from some...

The National Security Hour with Col. Mike and Dr. Mike – Virginia’s redistricting fight intensifies as Governor Abigail Spanberger pushes a controversial referendum now challenged before the state supreme court. Critics argue the new maps undermine fairness and fuel partisan division, while broader concerns grow over political extremism, constitutional rights, and escalating tensions shaping the f...