The National Security Hour

The National Security Hour with Brandon Weichert – In place of the old American-led order, Moeini envisions what he calls the “ME5”: a loose regional framework centered on Iran, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Pakistan. These states, he argues, possess the demographic, economic, military, and cultural weight necessary to shape the region's future. While competition among them will...

The National Security Hour with Blanquita Cullum – Jimmy Lai's imprisonment in Hong Kong highlights the growing clash between Communist Chinese authority and fundamental freedoms. Apple Daily's pro-democracy voice draws prosecution under national security laws, while Amnesty International and global advocates call for Lai's release and warn that free speech, human dignity, and rights remain under attack today...

The National Security Hour with Col. Mike and Dr. Mike – The electorate's limited ability to place a partial block on the federal government's wild taxation and mad, depraved, and murder-breeding social policies was found in the task of electing the “lesser of two evils” as president. To a great many of Trump's supporters, as well as those who voted for him as the lesser of two evils, the old gambit of...

The National Security Hour with LTC Sargis Sangari – This is a long game. Iran felt the squeeze. Its economy falters, and its bargaining posture changes. Europe looks less able to shoulder security burdens. Democracies must see this for what it is. National security is not only about one country or one deal. It is about the industrial base, the energy supply, and the rules that govern digital life...

The National Security Hour with Major Fred Galvin – For more than two centuries, civilian control of the military has been the cornerstone of American liberty. Elected leaders set policy. Military leaders provide professional advice. Once lawful decisions are made, the chain of command executes them faithfully and without political interference. But what happens when politics enters the ranks?

The National Security Hour with Brandon Weichert – Yon emphasized the strategic importance of maritime chokepoints such as the Danish Strait, the Strait of Hormuz, the Panama Canal, the Suez Canal, and the Strait of Malacca. These locations are not obscure geographic trivia; they are the pressure valves of the international system. If even one is blocked or militarized, the economic...

The National Security Hour with Blanquita Cullum – On this edition of the National Security Hour, host Blanquita Cullum talks about Trust. Trust in our elections and trust in the new world of AI. First, who gets to run for the office of Governor in a State like Michigan? Who makes the ballot? Is that determined by a primary petition submitted with a significant amount of valid petition signatures...

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 unfolding...

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 inability to walk...

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 declining purchasing power and uncertainty...

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 shares...

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 confrontation and costly escalation...

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 follows...

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 heard?

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 future of governance in the...

The National Security Hour with LTC Sargis Sangari – Revolutions are not spontaneous fireworks. They need money and elite buy-in. The 1979 uprising succeeded because merchants, clergy, and parts of the elite aligned. Recent protests showed the same truth. If the bazaar withdraws support, a movement dies. If it backs change, governments fall. You can yell about rights and morality and...

The National Security Hour with Major Fred Galvin – When that flow is threatened, the consequences are immediate—energy prices spike, markets react, and economies around the globe feel the shock. Iran understands this. And increasingly, analysts warn that Tehran is leveraging that reality—using the risk of disruption, harassment of shipping, and pressure on sea lanes as a form of...

The National Security Hour with Col Mike and LTC Sargis Sangari – Power inside Iran is layered. The state is not just elected officials or clerics. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps operates as a military, political, and economic network with influence reaching well beyond Iran's borders. It has built relationships across regions and industries that cannot be undone quickly...

The National Security Hour with Col. Mike and Dr. Mike – Perhaps the only way Trump can right his ship and give his party a shot to win the midterms, though, lies in his taking an evening to reread the pledges he made to the electorate during the 2024 election season, pledges that gave him a very strong victory. They were not hard pledges to understand, and they were powerful pledges to end...

The National Security Hour with LTC Sargis Sangari – Violence spreads across Nigeria as militias target Christian communities, running ransom markets that fund ongoing atrocities. Survivors endure kidnappings, abuse, and displacement while authorities fail to respond. Calls grow for international action, sanctions, and support for victims, as the struggle for religious freedom and human dignity reaches a critical point...

The National Security Hour with Major Fred Galvin – In today's America, patience is gone. We demand instant answers, instant results, and even instant victory. But war—real war—especially against a determined ideological adversary—is never instant. It is complex, it is measured, and it is fought not only with weapons, but with will. And that will is now being tested...

The National Security Hour with Blanquita Cullum – Above and beyond the negative coverage, there have been over 150 hoax bomb threats resulting in the cancellation of performances. The most recent in Toronto, Canada. Many theaters have decided not to reschedule for fear of violent consequences. What does the future hold for Shen Yun? What is going on behind the scenes? What is the true involvement of the CCP?

The National Security Hour with Col. Mike and Dr. Mike – The United States has played the fool for Israel since 1948, and during that period, much of our society and politics have been corrupted by Israeli governments and intelligence agencies, the purchase of the loyalty of almost all of Congress by AIPAC, UDL, SPLC, and multiple Jewish-American billionaires. This crowd is now seeking to...

The National Security Hour with LTC Sargis Sangari – In modern conflicts of the past few years, battlefield tactics, techniques, and technologies are radically different from those of WWII. Yet the illusion of a technological edge can cloud senior leadership's ability to make logical, intelligence-driven decisions. The fact that the United States is enlisting the help of second- and third-world countries to...

The National Security Hour with Major Fred Galvin – This is more than a rescue mission. It is a statement of doctrine: “No one left behind.” While the air campaign continues to apply pressure, the full weight of American military power—air, space, intelligence, and special operations—can be redirected to recover a single downed warfighter, even at significant risk. Fred breaks down the reality behind these...

The National Security Hour with Brandon Weichert – Perhaps the most consequential warning is that this war may not remain confined to the Middle East. The speakers argue that while the conflict is not yet a world war, it has the potential to evolve into one. The logic is historical: major global conflicts often begin as regional disputes before expanding through alliances and opportunistic...

The National Security Hour with Blanquita Cullum – Trump issued a strong deadline to Iran. “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again,” he wrote. “I don't want that to happen, but it probably will. However, now that we have Complete and Total Regime Change, where different, smarter, and less radicalized minds prevail, maybe something revolutionarily wonderful can happen, WHO KNOWS?”

The National Security Hour with Col. Mike and Dr. Mike – What to do about this mess while the Trump administration seems to be building toward an invasion of Iran by U.S. ground forces? Perhaps it is time for the American people and those few of their representatives in Congress who are not owned by Israel, the ADL, AIPAC, the media-supporters thereof, and the American weapons companies...

The National Security Hour with LTC Sargis Sangari – We must be blunt. Destroying electricity, water processing, and refinery capability is not a surgical policy. Electricity runs hospitals, clean water, food processing, and fuel exports. When that infrastructure collapses, an entire nation collapses. Absent a clear plan for who will govern and rebuild, we risk turning victory into a prolonged catastrophe for...

The National Security Hour with Major Fred Galvin – This is no longer just a war; it is war and diplomacy happening simultaneously. U.S. and Israeli forces continue sustained strike operations… Iran continues to threaten global shipping lanes and regional targets… And yet—through intermediaries—both sides are actively communicating. But make no mistake, these are not...

The National Security Hour with Brandon Weichert – Iran approached this conflict with a clear understanding of its strengths and limitations. Its strategy demonstrates discipline and patience. Instead of seeking quick battlefield dominance, Iran employs cumulative pressure. Each exchange raises costs for its enemies. Each escalation requires more resource commitments. Over time, this pressure builds...

The National Security Hour with Blanquita Cullum – The process is highly regulated by federal policies, such as those of the UNOS (United Network for Organ Sharing), to ensure safety and equity. A radically different lack of standards operates in China that illegally harvests human organs by preying on victims who are marginalized by their faith, and others who are perceived as...

The National Security Hour with Col. Mike and Dr. Mike – The Iranians claim they have chased multiple U.S. aircraft carriers from their waters or waters nearby. The United States continues to say that the war is going well and will soon be wrapping up. None of this comes close to being conclusive, although the films-from-the-fronts that are available seem to show that Israel is at long last taking it...

The National Security Hour with LTC Sargis Sangari – Like the British, the Crusaders, the Romans, the Hellenic, the Egyptians, the Persians, the Assyrians, the Parthians, the Mongols, the Armies of Mohammad, and countless more, the Americans are fighting the Persians for control of the Pivot Area. But what Mackinder did not factor in was the effect that a deeply interconnected global trade dependence upon...