America’s Frontlines

In this episode of America’s Frontlines:

• When does surveillance cross the line and become a military threat? Colonel Denny and Matt examine reports that U.S. Central Command destroyed an Iranian-affiliated vessel in the Gulf of Oman after identifying it as a surveillance and targeting platform operating against American warships. With the crew reportedly removed before the vessel was destroyed, they explore the difficult...

In this episode of America’s Frontlines:

• Why is Israel restricting British diplomats in Jerusalem, and what does this growing dispute reveal about the tensions between Israel and its European allies? Colonel Denny and Matt examine the diplomatic confrontation over Israeli settlements, Britain's economic sanctions, and the contested status of East Jerusalem. Israel considers the city part of its capital, while Britain and...

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What does the successful return of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 mean for America’s future in space? Colonel Denny and Matt examine the mission, NASA’s growing partnership with private industry, and the remarkable technology that makes human spaceflight possible. They discuss why continued American leadership in space exploration matters—not only for scientific discover...

In this episode of America’s Frontlines:

• Could artificial intelligence make North Korea's missiles nearly impossible to stop? Colonel Denny and Matt examine Kim Jong Un's latest claims about AI-assisted missile technology and the growing challenges facing American missile defenses. With North Korea claiming its newest missiles can change their flight paths to evade interception, they discuss what these developments could...

In this episode of America’s Frontlines:

• How did one of the world's most capable militaries fail to prevent the devastating Hamas-led terrorist attack on Israel on October 7, 2023? Three years later, Colonel Denny and Matt revisit the tragedy that claimed approximately 1,200 lives and resulted in hundreds being taken hostage. They examine Israel's acknowledgment of serious security and intelligence failures, the question...

In this episode of America’s Frontlines:

• Who keeps the world's most critical shipping lanes open—and what happens when hostile nations threaten them? Colonel Denny and Matt examine America's long history of defending freedom of the seas, from the earliest days of our Republic to today's challenges in the Strait of Hormuz. They discuss Iran's threats to international shipping, the U.S. Navy's role in protecting glob...

In this episode of America’s Frontlines:

• Colonel Denny draws on a lifetime of experience confronting America's adversaries—from fighting communists in Vietnam to later helping plan against terrorist threats in the Middle East. Now he and Matt ask a difficult question: How should America confront extremist ideologies while still protecting the constitutional freedoms that define our nation? They examine the challeng...

In this episode of America's Frontlines:

• Could Ukraine's new ballistic missiles change the course of its war with Russia? Colonel Denny and Matt examine Ukraine's newly developed FP-7 and FP-9 ballistic missiles, including the FP-7's recent battlefield debut. They discuss Ukraine's expanding domestic defense industry, the potential impact of these weapons on the battlefield, and what greater Ukrainian weapons independence coul...

In this episode of America’s Frontlines:

• Colonel Denny and Matt ask: With Maduro gone and America looking to Venezuela’s vast oil reserves, can the country actually rebuild? They examine one of the enormous challenges facing Venezuela after years of economic and political turmoil: millions of Venezuelans have left the country, including many of the engineers, medical professionals, technicians, and other skilled wo...

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In this episode of America’s Frontlines:

• If Iran can seriously damage a major U.S. naval hub with missiles and drones, is America’s Middle East basing strategy still working? Colonel Denny and Matt examine the damage to Naval Support Activity Bahrain, home to U.S. Fifth Fleet headquarters, and what the attacks could mean for protecting American forces and main...

In this episode of America’s Frontlines:

• Colonel Denny and Matt tackle a difficult question: Should Ukraine stop attacking Russian oil refineries if those strikes are weakening Moscow’s war effort—but also contributing to higher diesel prices around the world? They examine President Trump’s request that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stop targe...

In this episode of America’s Frontlines:

• Colonel Denny and Matt ask: Why is the Air Force investing in the B-1B Lancer instead of sending it to the boneyard? They examine plans to keep the legendary bomber flying longer, increase its weapons-carrying capability, and use its speed, range, and firepower to help bridge the gap as the next-generation B-21 Raider enters the f...

In this episode of America’s Frontlines:

• America’s Army has a new civilian leader. Colonel Denny and Matt examine President Trump’s appointment of Adam Telle as Acting Secretary of the Army following the departure of Dan Driscoll. They look at the leadership change at the Pentagon and the questions it raises for Army modernization, acquisition reform, combat ...

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• Colonel Denny takes us back to the morning of September 11, 2001. He remembers hearing that a plane had struck the World Trade Center and initially believing it must have been a terrible accident. Then he watched the second plane hit. As a retired combat infantryman, he knew immediately: America was under attack.
• Twenty-five years later, Colonel Denny and Matt reflect on that terr...

In this episode of America’s Frontlines:

• Colonel Denny and Matt ask a difficult but important question: When did political disagreement turn into hatred of fellow Americans? They examine America’s growing polarization, the dangers posed by political and religious extremism, and why defending the Constitution requires protecting individual liberty while remembering ...

In this episode of America’s Frontlines:

• Colonel Denny and Matt ask: Is China’s economic trouble creating a once-in-a-generation opportunity for America? They examine the growing number of business failures across China, the economic pressures facing Beijing, and whether the United States can seize this moment to bring manufacturing back home, strengthen critical s...

In this episode of America’s Frontlines:

• Colonel Denny and Matt ask: Should Israel be able to bar foreign politicians it believes are working against the Jewish state? They examine Israel’s decision to deny entry to two Swedish lawmakers and the growing debate over national sovereignty, legitimate criticism, and the use of political and legal pressure—or &ldq...

In this episode of America’s Frontlines:

• Colonel Denny and Matt ask: Can New York’s mayor arrest Israel’s prime minister—and what does the controversy reveal about America’s growing divide over Israel? They examine Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s statements regarding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the continuing war and humanitarian crisi...

In this episode of America’s Frontlines:

• Colonel Denny and Matt ask a question every American should consider: We fiercely defend our rights—but have we forgotten our responsibilities? They examine what citizenship in a Constitutional Republic really demands, from becoming an informed voter and engaging in civil debate to holding government accountable, respecting ...