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America Out Loud Network © – The National Security Hour features intelligence analysts and military experts presenting the tough conversations and hard-nosed reality checks that the American people need to hear in order to fully understand the true picture of the evolving status of U.S. national security.

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    Inside the White House: Former stenographer Mike McCormick breaks his silence

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 58:00


    The National Security Hour with Blanquita Cullum – Mike McCormick, former White House stenographer, steps into the spotlight to share what he witnessed from Bush to Trump. With insider knowledge of Joe Biden, Hunter Biden, and Burisma, he reveals overlooked truths about politics, faith, and global influence. As a first-hand witness to power, McCormick breaks his silence in this compelling interview...

    End war in Ukraine, ready for war in Iran and South America

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 58:00


    The National Security Hour with Col. Mike and Dr. Mike – The territory of both Venezuela and Colombia lends itself to guerrilla wars, and, as is well known from Afghanistan and Iraq, the U.S. military has not covered itself in glory when fighting guerrilla wars. The administration should not make the mistake it made in Yemen and Iran, and assume that South America's military and guerrilla forces cannot adapt to...

    Chinese soft power influence across the globe

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 58:00


    The National Security Hour with Major Fred Galvin – Colonel Newsham's insights into China's economic, diplomatic, and military ambitions are both alarming and indispensable for understanding the challenges ahead. He reveals how China is using economic leverage, cyber dominance, and military intimidation to weaken America and reshape the world order. Most importantly, he outlines what the US must do...

    Peace in our time: Grading Trump's foreign policy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 58:00


    The National Security Hour with Brandon Weichert – When asked how he'd grade President Donald Trump's foreign policy record for the second term, Andrew Day, senior editor at The American Conservative and host of the TAC Right Now podcast said he'd give Trump “a much lower grade than the start of the administration,” adding a “C or a D.” Nevertheless, Day expressed “cautious optimism” that...

    Did you miss the warning by Tolkien in The Lord of the Rings

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025


    The National Security Hour with Blanquita Cullum – Paul List reveals a hidden warning in Tolkien's *The Lord of the Rings*, linking the One Ring to artificial intelligence and transhumanism. He argues Tolkien foresaw the soul's struggle against technological domination and moral corruption. On National Security Hour, List urges resistance in what he calls today's spiritual battle between good and evil...

    The deep-sixing of NATO and the EU would be a perfect ending!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 58:00


    The National Security Hour with Col. Mike and Dr. Mike – While it is too early to claim that the meeting will produce an end to the Ukraine war, the best possible outcome may be on the horizon. Such an outcome would not only include the war's end, but the elimination of Zelenskyy and his lieutenants – in any permanent manner necessary – and a long-needed and reliable split between the...

    US faces urgent tech gaps in future warfare race

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2025 58:00


    The National Security Hour with LTC Sargis Sangari – We must identify gaps in the supply chain. We should analyze innovations, like drone manufacturing, in relation to key suppliers and dependencies, and how they are impacted by the global supply chain structure. We conduct an in-depth analysis of Federal acquisition considerations and the risks to intellectual property, including potential theft of...

    Future military aviation strategies and the art of winning!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 58:00


    The National Security Hour with Major Fred Galvin – From the javelin field to the cockpit of a Marine attack helicopter, and from the Pentagon to the corporate boardroom — Perry Puccetti's life is a masterclass in leadership at every altitude. Join us as we talk about future military aviation strategies and the lessons from a Marine aviator who mastered the art of winning — on the battlefield and in business...

    AI at war: Can America survive?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 58:00


    The National Security Hour with Brandon Weichert – AI safety concerns amplify these perils, in terms of our national security, our domestic tranquility, and our civil liberties. Palantir's Mosaic AI influenced Trump's strikes during the Israel-Iran 12-Day War, bypassing the normal intelligence vetting processes. The US initiated massive airstrikes against Iran based entirely on artificial intelligence...

    Memphis Gold's road from Vietnam vet to blues legend

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 58:00


    The National Security Hour with Blanquita Cullum – Blues legend Memphis Gold rises from homeless Vietnam veteran to celebrated musician and advocate. A chance encounter in a pawn shop rekindles his passion, leading to a career sharing stages with music greats. Through his nonprofit, he empowers homeless and disabled veterans, using music and art to inspire resilience, hope, and renewed purpose across communities...

    AI and humanity's future

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 58:00


    The National Security Hour with Col. Mike and Dr. Mike – The authors of The Fight For The Future of Humanity suggest that perhaps the best possible way to protect both the republic and sane Americans from a political war meant by the left to make robots into a kind of ersatz humans, would be to create and adopt a 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that derails the potential AI computer problem by...

    Assyrian Christians face betrayal in Middle East policy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 57:52


    The National Security Hour with Al Johnson – Assyrian Christians face an existential threat in their ancestral lands, enduring ongoing persecution, displacement, and cultural destruction. I examine how U.S. policy backs Kurdish leadership despite credible abuse claims, driven by geopolitical leverage over moral consistency. Without a principled shift, America risks repeating past betrayals and enabling the erasure of Christianity's roots in...

    What does it take to forge victory in the harshest combat environments on Earth?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025


    The National Security Hour with Major Fred Galvin – Retired U.S. Navy SEAL Ty Smith shares the mindset that carries Navy SEALs to victory in the harshest combat environments. With over two decades in Special Operations, he reveals why politics must stay off the battlefield, how America can restore its warfighting edge, and his mission to protect the homeland through leadership, resilience, and cutting-edge violence...

    Duly elected skip town to serve their masters

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 58:00


    The National Security Hour with Col. Mike and Dr. Mike – Congress abandons the people's work, racing off on vacation while Israel's interests take priority. I expose how U.S. leaders trade faith and duty for foreign cash, ignoring the Constitution and sacrificing American soldiers. With Brandon Weichert joining us, we confront the deep corruption and foreign influence undermining America's security and future...

    When bad guys become folk heroes: America's new obsession

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 58:00


    The National Security Hour with Blanquita Cullum – I explore how alleged assassin Luigi Mangione transforms into a modern folk hero and sex symbol, inspiring a sold-out Musical Comedy and an obsessive online following with vigil candles, shirts, and ironic memes. As bystanders film violence instead of intervening, I question our fascination with antiheroes and wonder if fringe fixation speaks to a deeper cultural shift in America...

    U.S. foreign policy reeling from a lousy education system

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 58:00


    The National Security Hour with Col. Mike and Dr. Mike – America's foreign policy is in crisis, driven by leaders ignorant of history and the Constitution. I challenge the wisdom of sending aid abroad while Americans struggle at home, and call for a revival of the 10th Amendment, stronger borders, and an end to endless wars. It's time to put American interests—and common sense—first...

    The Curious Case of Qiaowu

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 58:00


    The National Security Hour with Al Johnson – Most Americans are unaware of one of the largest and longest-running programs within the CCP. A program that arguably is more dangerous to American national security than almost all programs the Soviet Union employed during the Cold War. Qiaowu, an extraterritorial policy aimed at mobilizing overseas Chinese communities to advance Beijing's interests...

    The Pentagon report card: Grading Secretary Pete Hegseth's first semester

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 58:00


    The National Security Hour with Major Fred Galvin – Gone are the days of political distractions in the barracks. Combat readiness is back in the driver's seat. Galvin explains how Hegseth has re-centered military identity on strength, discipline, and warfighting spirit — eliminating DEI distractions and reviving standards across the force. Has America's military finally turned the corner?

    Is the Genius Act a back door to CBDC and financial control?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025


    The National Security Hour with Blanquita Cullum – Are your finances at risk under the new Genius Act? I discuss what this regulatory framework for stablecoins really means for your economic security with Dr. Joseph Arminio, author of "The Fed's Endgame." Could this be a back-door to Central Bank Digital Currency and loss of financial freedom, or is it a solution for instability...

    Truth, corruption, and retribution in American politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 58:00


    The National Security Hour with Col. Mike and Dr. Mike – We reveal how political corruption, government secrecy, and endless wars have betrayed the American people. As more truth comes to light, Americans demand accountability, transparency, and justice. Now is the time to expose every hidden document, confront corruption, and reclaim our nation's integrity before it's too late. The stakes have never been higher...

    Cambodia: The war

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2025 58:00


    The National Security Hour with Al Johnson – I examine the deep roots of the Cambodia-Thailand border tensions, tracing them from colonial impositions to modern power struggles. The Preah Vihear Temple dispute, Chinese influence, political alliances, and the Kra Canal project all intensify the stakes. I reveal how nationalism, global competition, and shifting alliances shape Southeast Asia's fragile balance of power...

    From behind enemy lines to boardrooms: A Marine Mustang's mission to equip the next generation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 58:00


    The National Security Hour with Major Fred Galvin – He didn't just survive Vietnam — he transformed it into a mission to uplift others. And now he's building the next generation of veteran leaders through ownership, not handouts. The untold story of Force Recon in Vietnam. Why military leadership translates to business success. How to shatter the post-service identity crisis...

    Saving America and South Korea through the youth vote

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 58:00


    The National Security Hour with Col. John Mills Ret. – Mina Kim, a Korean American, sees firsthand how the youth vote is transforming both America and South Korea. Using Turning Point USA's positive approach, they reach young people who are tired of left-wing indoctrination. Build Up Korea helps create new media and inspires the next generation to defend freedom and shape a better future for both nations...

    From Kitty Hawk to the moon: Is space progress stuck?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 58:00


    The National Security Hour with Blanquita Cullum – Buzz Aldrin's historic moonwalk inspires today's renewed race for space. As the U.S., China, and private companies like SpaceX set their sights on Mars and beyond, questions arise about international competition, technological advances, and the future of space exploration. Join Blanquita Cullum and Art Harman as they discuss what's next for humanity among the stars...

    MAGA to MAFI: Why the past will not be the future

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 58:00


    The National Security Hour with Col. Mike and Dr. Mike – We explore why non-intervention is essential for America's economy and foreign policy with Libertarian expert Murray Sabrin. We discuss how government interference leads to failures at home and abroad, the loss of states' constitutional powers, and why empowering consumers and states—not Washington—can restore prosperity. Plus, I announce my new MAFI app and...

    The case of the “Venetians Blind” here in America!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2025 57:34


    The National Security Hour with Al Johnson – Today, we have many oligarch groups that are doing similar with the CCP. From selling NVIDIA chips to the Red Army, to the very land of our nation, to SCO axis members like Iran, Russia, and the CCP.  Land that is connected to OR WITHIN DRONE DISTANCE of critical infrastructure of almost every state in the US has been sold...

    Will America have enough to fight and win future wars?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 58:00


    The National Security Hour with Major Fred Galvin – Colonel Heather Cotoia led Marines through war, policy shifts, and global crises. She speaks boldly on the institutional failures harming our military and how to restore a force that's ready, resilient, and lethal. In this powerful episode, we'll discuss the state of America's military readiness...

    When emergency response gets weaponized by political leaders

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 58:00


    The National Security Hour with Col. John Mills Ret. – Somewhere along the line, emergency response became weaponized by the Blue Government. DEI crept in and poisoned the emergency management culture. The gross, willful incompetence of the Autopen Administration and local leaders like California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass reflects the victory of ideology over...

    An inside look at human trafficking from brutality to bravery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 58:00


    The National Security Hour with Blanquita Cullum – The illicit networks that traffic in human lives are frequently tied to other transnational threats, including drug trafficking, terrorism, and money laundering, creating complex challenges for homeland security agencies. Every individual trafficked represents not just a personal tragedy but also a breach in the nation's defenses, compelling governments to view the...

    Epstein, wars, and the power brokers behind U.S. policy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025


    The National Security Hour with Col. Mike and Dr. Mike – In this episode, we talk with Joel Skousen about the Epstein scandal, ongoing U.S. wars, and how powerful interests steer American policy. We discuss the manipulation behind the Epstein narrative, Trump's actions regarding the JFK papers, and the influence of the Israeli Lobby over Washington's decisions, including the war in Ukraine and the infamous USS Liberty attack...

    What headlines aren't telling you about US and global events

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2025 58:00


    The National Security Hour with Al Johnson – What's not being said in the headlines often reveals the true story. I explore hidden agendas behind recent news in the US, Middle East, and AI, highlighting overlooked threats like CCP-linked fentanyl and foreign real estate near US infrastructure. Uncover the real patterns shaping global events, power, and influence in this week's National Security Hour...

    From gridiron to glory – One warrior's journey from F-18s to faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 58:00


    The National Security Hour with Major Fred Galvin – Wounded in Iraq, nearly killed in Afghanistan, yet always guided by grace, Col. Ardese reveals how God's providence shaped his path — from survival to spiritual service. Colonel Tray Ardese has lived a life few can imagine. From the hard-hitting football fields of Oklahoma to the skies over Kosovo in an F/A-18…

    The circle is closing on Brennan and Comey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 58:00


    The National Security Hour with Col. John Mills Ret. – Within days of the election, John Brennan organized a quick-turn Intelligence Community Assessment (ICA). I know that, because I was asked to sit on this – I was told that the reason was to finalize the Russia hoax (which we didn't know was being run by HRC and Brennan) and to delay or block Trump's Inauguration on January 20, 2017...

    The cost of doing business with the skilled, bipartisan grifters in Congress

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 58:00


    The National Security Hour with Col. Mike and Dr. Mike – In many ways, he was blackmailed by the Congress, with the latter saying, “Sign the bill or have a recession that ruins your presidency.” It's unfortunate for all Americans that the bill was padded with pork, but that's the cost of doing business with the skilled, bipartisan grifters in Congress. Where blame can and should be put at Trump's door is...

    The 4,000-year-old debate behind 1776

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 58:00


    The National Security Hour with Al Johnson – Is humanity subject to the state's authority, or do we possess rights that rise above it, granted by a higher power? This question has echoed through history for over 4,000 years, from the moment Moses demanded a brief leave for the Hebrews to worship their God, only to be denied by Pharaoh. That clash sparked a timeless debate about freedom and control...

    Advanced stem cell therapy is revolutionizing the way we heal our nation’s heroes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 58:00


    The National Security Hour with Major Fred Galvin – Whether you or someone you love is facing the lifelong toll of combat or frontline service, this episode offers a new path to healing and hope where traditional medicine has failed. Why stem cell therapy is more than science — it's a lifeline for trauma survivors. The exact procedure for harvesting and applying regenerative cells to treat the mind and body...

    South Korea is now dealing with a Joe Biden presidency

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025


    The National Security Hour with Col. John Mills Ret. – South Korea faces new challenges under President Lee Jae-myung, described as a Biden clone, amid rising anti-American sentiment and growing Chinese influence. Conservative journalist Jiae Yi discusses how South Korean media, influenced by CNN and The New York Times, overlooks these issues, leaving a pro-American nation in turmoil as fake news and corruption take hold...

    Nigeria: The genocide continues

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 58:00


    The National Security Hour with Blanquita Cullum – We expose the ongoing tragic genocide against Christians in Nigeria, from Boko Haram's kidnapping and human trafficking of young women to brutal campaigns by radicalized bandits. With four ISIS-style insurgencies, limited media coverage, and fear of retaliation, this broadcast reveals the international stakes and hidden forces driving violence in Nigeria...

    Juggling guests to cope with Trump's war

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 58:00


    The National Security Hour with Col. Mike and Dr. Mike – We used the Iran attack show because the events of the day suggested it was the right thing to do. Fortunately, we were able to entice the return of the guests, Colonel Richard Black (ret'd) and Mr. Brandon Weichert to rejoin us for this week's program and a wider discussion of U.S. foreign policy issues for today's program...

    The United Nations: A clear and present danger to U.S. national security

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2025 58:00


    The National Security Hour with LTC Sargis Sangari USA (Ret.) – The United Nations' alignment with adversaries like the CCP and SCO undermines U.S. security, health, and sovereignty. Through influence over global standards, border control, and health regulations, it amplifies authoritarian agendas. Recent U.S. successes in unilateral actions demonstrate liberation from UN constraints. It's time to withdraw, reclaim autonomy, and...

    Are drugs really victimless, or are they killing America's future?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 58:00


    The National Security Hour with Major Fred Galvin – Drugs aren't just a public health issue — they're a national security threat. If we don't wake up now, we're handing America's future to foreign powers and criminal syndicates who profit from our silence. The numbers are staggering: 110,000 Americans died from drug overdoses in 2023, making drugs the #1 killer of Americans aged 18–44...

    The Chinese intelligence blitz right into your hometown, what every American needs to know

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 58:00


    The National Security Hour with Col. John Mills Ret. – The average U.S. citizen is being targeted due to the information they possess, their connections, and their wealth. The Chinese learned years ago that the Federal level was starting to pay attention to their activities, so they made a strategic pivot to the state and local environment as well as U.S. Citizens...

    Debate in Congress over the presidential ‘War Powers Resolution’

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 58:00


    The National Security Hour with Blanquita Cullum – Did President Trump violate the War Powers Act, officially known as the War Powers Resolution of 1973, a federal law that limits the U.S. president's ability to engage military forces without congressional approval? While he has faced criticism, some of the president's biggest critics (Republican and Democrat) defended his decision to...

    Israel orders, Trump pulls forelock and attacks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 58:01


    The National Security Hour with Col. Mike and Dr. Mike – Faced with Israel's demands and Jewish-American influence, the U.S. launched a June 21 military strike on Iran, sidelining planned guests and topics. Critics accuse Trump of abandoning nonintervention pledges, echoing claims of corruption, Deep State betrayal, and misplaced loyalties. As tensions with Iran escalate, Americans question whether their leaders serve national interests...

    Understanding Iran's nuclear ambitions and US role

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 57:51


    The National Security Hour with LTC Sargis Sangari USA (Ret.) – Following a failed Israeli raid on Iran's nuclear plants, the US considers intervention, marking a major geopolitical shift. Historical US involvement since World War II, covert coups, and policy missteps deepened tensions. Iranian moderates may now seek Western rapprochement. This evolving dynamic could open a door for diplomatic negotiations and reshape regional security...

    Military Justice Exposed! You can handle the truth…

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 58:00


    The National Security Hour with Major Fred Galvin – In an era when justice is often politicized and truth is buried beneath bureaucracy, Leslie's perspective is more than historical — it's a warning. As the nation debates accountability in war, rules of engagement, and command responsibility, her voice offers clarity from the frontlines of military law. Listen to the National Security Hour: Where truth doesn't hide behind red tape...

    Forced organ harvesting by CCP is barbaric; ignored by legacy media

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 58:00


    The National Security Hour with Col. John Mills Ret. – Forced organ harvesting by the Chinese Communist Party remains a hidden atrocity, threatening captured Taiwanese troops and persecuted minorities like Falun Gong, Uyghurs, and Christians. Wealth and intimidation silence mainstream coverage, while China's global influence fuels conflicts in Iran and domestic unrest in America. Medical Dr. Torsten Trey exposes these crimes through...

    Iran is signaling it wants to de-escalate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 58:00


    The National Security Hour with Blanquita Cullum – “Operation Rising Lion” is trying to eliminate the nuclear sites/ threat posed by Iran. Fordow-Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant — the largest site is mostly safe, as it is built deep within a mountain. Almost impenetrable, Fordow is enriched with 60% Uranium just below the level to make a nuclear bomb. Are bunker buster bombs on the horizon?

    Northing but failures for Trump and his foreign policy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 58:00


    The National Security Hour with Col. Mike and Dr. Mike – Israel is often and ridiculously termed America's “best ally” -- and the war that it, Trump, the mad Christian Zionists, and all members of both Houses of Congress, all on Israel's dole, started against Iran. Now, for Americans, the proper response to a war between Israel and Iran would be simply saying, “so what,” and then getting back to...

    What a week! Riots, wars, and Trump's CCP concession

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 58:00


    The National Security Hour with Al Johnson – This week, three major events shook the world: riots gripping U.S. cities, escalating global conflicts, and a shocking move by President Trump that some claim hands the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) a dangerous advantage. What a week! Each of these events demands deeper discussion on this week's National Security Hour with Al Johnson...

    America is looking for a few good women

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 58:00


    The National Security Hour with Major Fred Galvin – From Guantanamo Bay to the Iraq war zone courtrooms, and the explosive 2008 MARSOC 7 Court of Inquiry, Leslie brings her insider view as the lead stenographer — and for the first time publicly — shares what it was like to transcribe the truth under such consequential military justice cases. What makes this episode unmissable?

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