America’s Frontlines

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 President Trump’s summit with Xi Jinpi...

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 developments to the challenges faci...

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 questioning America’s long-term co...

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 stories impacting our daily lives...

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 role in sustaining military ope...

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 current events to their broade...

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 confrontations with Iran in the...

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 between global events and their ...

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 signaling its readiness to resi...

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 security and daily life.
• As al...

In this episode of America’s Frontlines:

• Colonel Denny and Skip take on a difficult and timely question: Why do some in the West appear to sympathize with Iran’s regime? They unpack the tension between ideology and reality, examining how moral narratives often collide with the harsh truths of a brutal theocracy.
• They also break down a rapidly escalating global landscape - from Iran launching missiles just minutes after a U.S.-...

In this episode of America’s Frontlines:

• Colonel Denny and Skip break down a fundamental question at the heart of today’s political debates: Is America a democracy - or a Constitutional Republic? They explore why the distinction matters and how it shapes current issues like federal power, the role of government, the Department of Education, and states’ rights.
• Colonel Denny also dives into the latest headlines, including the r...

In this episode:

• Colonel Denny and Skip challenge the narrative behind recent anti-Trump protests—asking what’s really driving the outrage, and whether strong leadership is being mistaken for something it’s not.
• Colonel Denny and Skip break down a week of mounting strain on the global order—from the sudden removal of top U.S. Army generals during active operations against Iran, to NATO allies refusing support and raising quest...

In this episode:

• Colonel Denny and Skip break down Iran’s expanding missile war across the Gulf—and why attacks on global energy hubs could trigger a wider conflict impacting America’s security and economy.
• The colonel discusses some of the most important news items impacting our daily lives.
• Of course we balance out our emotional state with a little humor.
• Our primary guest is retired Air Force Brigadier General John "Dragon"...

In this episode:

• Colonel Denny and Skip break down China’s chokehold on rare earth minerals—critical to our military and economy—and why this hidden dependency may be one of America’s greatest strategic vulnerabilities.
• Colonel Denny and Skip break down a pivotal moment—from China’s rapid J-20 fighter expansion challenging U.S. airpower, to Israel striking Iran’s naval leadership near the Strait of Hormuz, to signs the Iran co...

In this episode:

• What if the crisis with Iran isn’t new—but the result of decades of ignored warnings?

  In this episode of America’s Frontlines, Colonel Denny and Skip break down the long shadow of U.S.–Iran tensions and why today’s escalating threat—especially on the nuclear front—may be the tipping point we can no longer afford to overlook.

  From headlines shaping your daily life to hard truths about failed deterrence, Colone...

In this episode:

• Colonel Denny and Skip discuss how Israel’s war with Iran could become a historic turning point in the Middle East—and why America’s support may shape what happens next.
• Colonel Denny and Skip confront a week of disturbing escalation—from an assassination plot against President Trump and a deadly campus terror attack, to Europe’s rapid rearmament, shifting U.S. strike tactics against Iran, threats to Tehran’s ...

In this episode:

• Following their discussion of “Peace Through Strength,” Colonel Denny and Skip examine the Trump administration’s efforts to rebuild America’s military—restoring meritocracy, strengthening readiness, and investing in capabilities needed to deter adversaries and secure the nation’s future.
• The colonel goes over some of the latest news events impacting our lives.
• He also helps to bring some humor back to the con...

In this episode: 

• Colonel Denny and Skip discuss why “Peace Through Strength,” a principle championed by George Washington, remains essential today—examining how a strong military deters adversaries like China and narco-cartels while avoiding the costly nation-building mistakes of recent wars.
• Colonel Denny and Skip examine the global fallout from U.S. strikes on Iran—from China’s muted response and failed Iranian air defenses...