America’s Frontlines

”America’s Frontlines” brings you firsthand perspectives from those shaping the future of national security and defense. From military leaders and system integrators to technologists and field operators, each episode dives into the challenges, innovations, and missions that define America’s defense infrastructure. Whether it’s AI at the tactical edge, supply chain resilience, or frontline decision-making, this podcast delivers powerful stories and actionable insights for defense professionals, policymakers, and citizens who care about the security of our nation.

America’s Frontlines is a government podcast hosted by Tom Sheffield, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Tom Sheffield hosts America’s Frontlines, a government show with 100 episodes published.

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  Episode #130

  America's Frontlines Podcast 02 October 2026

  Oct 2, 202653 minS2

  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 could mean for NATO and continued American military support. Colonel Denny also takes us through some of the biggest news stories affecting our daily lives, highlighting important developments at home and abroad and offering his perspective on what Americans should be paying attention to. And, as always, Colonel Denny delivers another round of his trademark humor and one-liners to lighten the mood and bring a few smiles along the way. Our featured guest is Gil Maza, a Marine Corps veteran and retired U.S. Border Patrol agent who returns to discuss some of the country's most closely watched issues. Drawing on his years of experience, Gil joins Colonel Denny to examine the current situation along America's southern border, ICE operations, immigration enforcement, and the national debate surrounding border security as the 2026 midterm elections approach. Of course, we continue our regular journey through military history, revisiting significant events that occurred around this date and remembering the victories, sacrifices, and hard-earned lessons that helped shape America and the world we live in today. And it's time for another exciting weekend of Service Academy Football! Our Football Co-Host, Quinton Roberts, returns to review last weekend's action and preview the upcoming games. A U.S. Air Force Academy graduate and former varsity football player—quite a number of years ago, as we occasionally like to remind him—Quinton knows Service Academy football firsthand. This weekend brings something special: the first Commander-in-Chief's Trophy matchup of the 2026 season, as Navy travels to Colorado Springs to take on Air Force. Quinton and Colonel Denny preview this historic rivalry and discuss what's ahead for the academies as the season unfolds. From Ukraine's emerging missile capabilities and America's border security debate to military history and one of college football's greatest rivalries, this episode brings together the news, military perspectives, and traditions that define America's Frontlines.

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  Episode #129

  America's Frontlines Podcast 30 September 2026

  Sep 30, 20261h 9mS2

  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 workers who could be critical to rebuilding its energy infrastructure, economy, and essential services. Colonel Denny and Matt also examine a rapidly changing international landscape—from renewed diplomatic efforts to bring the United States and Iran back to the negotiating table and Israel drawing a firm line over the Golan Heights, to continuing concerns about Russia and NATO and the challenges facing American military families affected by months of conflict in the Middle East. Together, these stories raise an important question: What happens when diplomacy, deterrence, and military readiness all collide? Of course, Colonel Denny delivers another round of his trademark humor and one-liners to brighten the day and bring a few smiles along the way. Our featured guest is Jim Simpson, an author who has written extensively about radical Islam, Sharia, and what he describes as the relationship between Islamist movements and other political ideologies. Jim joins Colonel Denny to discuss his research, the arguments he has presented in several books, and his concerns about the potential implications for American society, national security, religious liberty, and constitutional government. Colonel Denny and Matt also continue our regular journey through military history, revisiting significant events that occurred around this date and remembering the victories, sacrifices, mistakes, and hard-earned lessons that helped shape the nation—and the world—we live in today. Navy veteran Theresa Robinson returns with another installment highlighting the women who have served our country. This time, she introduces us to Army veteran Jill Hinton Wolfe , who shares her experiences in uniform, the lessons she carried forward from her service, and some important messages that veterans and civilians alike will want to hear. And to wrap up the program, retired Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Roland Ashby returns with another installment of “Warrant Wisdom.” Roland once again brings his years of experience and unique perspective to the microphone—and this one is particularly interesting, so you’ll want to stick around until the end. From rebuilding Venezuela and navigating an increasingly complicated international security environment to examining ideological threats, remembering our military history, hearing the experiences of a female Army veteran, and another dose of Warrant Wisdom, this episode covers a lot of ground while continuing the America’s Frontlines mission of supporting those who serve and keeping Americans informed about the issues affecting our country.

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  Episode #128

  America's Frontlines Podcast 25 September 2026

  Sep 26, 202645 minS2

  Apologies for being a day late posting, but here it is! 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 maintaining a strong U.S. presence in the region. Colonel Denny also takes us through some of the more pressing news stories affecting our daily lives, highlighting the developments Americans need to be paying attention to and why they matter. And, as always, he delivers another round of his trademark one-liners to lighten the mood and keep us smiling along the way. Our featured guest is Marine veteran and pastor Ron Carter, a good friend of Colonel Denny who now serves as a pastor in Grand Rapids. Ron and the Colonel tackle the increasingly heated national debate surrounding Sharia law, Islam, religious liberty, and the Constitution. With these issues becoming part of the 2026 midterm political conversation, they discuss their concerns, what Americans are hearing from candidates and public officials, and the importance of understanding both the constitutional protection of religious freedom and the supremacy of the U.S. Constitution and American law. As always, we continue our regular journey through military history, revisiting important events that occurred around this date. This time, Colonel Denny takes us way back in history to examine events and lessons that helped shape the world we live in today. And it’s Service Academy Football time again, which means our Football Co-Host Quinton Roberts is back! A U.S. Air Force Academy graduate and former varsity football player—quite a number of years ago, as we occasionally like to remind him—Quinton joins Colonel Denny to review last weekend’s Service Academy action and preview what Army, Navy, Air Force, and the other academies have waiting for them this weekend. From America’s military posture in the Middle East and the constitutional debate over religious liberty to military history and Service Academy football, there’s plenty to talk about in this episode of America’s Frontlines.

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  Episode #127

  America's Frontlines Podcast 23 September 2026

  Sep 22, 202653 minS1

  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 targeting Russian diesel infrastructure, Ukraine’s argument that the refineries help finance and sustain Russia’s war effort, and the difficult balance between battlefield strategy and the economic consequences felt by farmers, truckers, businesses, and families far from the front lines. Colonel Denny and Matt also examine an increasingly dangerous global security environment—from mounting U.S. military and economic pressure on Iran and continuing threats to critical Middle East energy routes, to renewed Russian attacks on Ukraine and the emergence of a new generation of lower-cost, increasingly autonomous combat drones. Together, these developments demonstrate how quickly warfare is changing—and how military power, economic pressure, energy security, and emerging technology are becoming increasingly interconnected. As always, Colonel Denny delivers another round of his classic one-liners, bringing some much-needed humor to the conversation and hopefully putting a few smiles back on our faces. Our featured guest is Matt Crouch from Heritage Action . Matt joins Colonel Denny to explain the organization’s mission, the issues it is working on, and the different ways citizens can become involved in the public-policy process and make their voices heard. Of course, we continue our regular journey through military history, revisiting significant events that occurred around this date and remembering the courage, sacrifice, victories, mistakes, and hard-earned lessons that helped shape who we are—and remind us of what generations of Americans have served to protect. Retired Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Roland Ashby returns with another installment of “Warrant Wisdom,” bringing more of his experience, insight, and seasoned perspective to the program. And she’s back! Diane Raver of the Garden State Film Festival returns from a well-deserved summer vacation to join Colonel Denny for our Movie of the Month. Diane and the Colonel take a look at this month’s selection, what makes the story worth watching, and some of the lessons viewers might take away from it. From the battlefield-versus-pocketbook dilemma in Ukraine and a rapidly changing global security environment to citizen involvement, military history, Warrant Wisdom, and the return of Movie of the Month, this episode covers a lot of ground while continuing the America’s Frontlines mission of keeping listeners informed, engaged, and connected to those who serve.

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  Episode #126

  America's Frontlines Podcast 18 September 2026

  Sep 18, 202632 minS2

  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 force. Colonel Denny also takes us through some of the hard-hitting news stories affecting our lives right now—the stories Americans need to be paying attention to. He and Matt work to separate the facts and important developments from the political spin and daily noise so listeners can better understand what is happening and why it matters. And, as always, Colonel Denny delivers another round of his trademark one-liners, bringing a little humor and happiness to the conversation when we could all use it. With another weekend of Service Academy football upon us, our Football Co-Host Quinton Roberts joins Colonel Denny to break down the action. Quinton is a U.S. Air Force Academy graduate and former varsity football player—quite a number of years ago, as we occasionally like to remind him—so he knows Service Academy football firsthand. After a tough 1–4 weekend for the academies, Quinton reviews what happened on the field and looks ahead to the lone Service Academy game on this weekend’s schedule. Of course, we continue our regular journey through military history, revisiting significant events that occurred around this date and remembering the courage, sacrifice, victories, and hard-earned lessons that helped shape the nation we are proud to call home. From keeping the B-1B Lancer in the fight and separating important news from the daily noise to Service Academy football and the lessons of military history, this episode is another reminder that understanding where America is going often begins with understanding where we have been.

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