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Frontlines of Freedom™ is a weekly radio show that delivers the latest military and veteran news and information. Listen & learn more about the greatest military in the history of the world and what is being done for our veterans. The stories, the valor, the support programs, the life & death dramas unfolding before our eyes… it’s all here.

Frontlines of Freedom™ is a registered and protected trademark.]]>enPoliticsTalk Media Network, LLChttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c15580bc05302f44c7f7bf4d5bcaa8a4.jpghttps://www.frontlinesoffreedom.comSat, 08 Aug 2026 12:04:46 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)Talk Media Network, LLCinfo@talkmedianetwork.comMilitary and Veteran News and Information
Frontlines of Freedom™ is a weekly radio show that delivers the latest military and veteran news and information. Listen & learn more about the greatest military in the history of the world and what is being done for our veterans. The stories, the valor, the support programs, the life & death dramas unfolding before our eyes… it’s all here.

Frontlines of Freedom™ is a registered and protected trademark.]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/aug-8-2026-col-john-kiel-jag-tf180-afghanistan-one-of-the-1st-army-jags-into-afghanistan-after-9-11--73613956
Special Guest: As we approach the 5th anniversary of the fall of Kabul, which was overtaken by the Taliban on August 15, 2021, we're joined by Army Col. (ret.) John Kiel, a JAG who was on the ground in Afghanistan with TF180 early in the war. In this entertaining and insightful interview, hear all about what it's like to be an Army JAG, difficult things lawyers face in combat zones, and why the heck John had to survive on orange Fanta and goat meat for a period of time in Afghanistan.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73613956Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)Gen. Audino's Comments: Prayers for Mukry (son of Gen. Yazdanpanna), why so much dealmaking and not enough warfighting in Iran? Special Guest: As we approach the 5th anniversary of the fall of Kabul, which was overtaken by the Taliban on August 15,...
Special Guest: As we approach the 5th anniversary of the fall of Kabul, which was overtaken by the Taliban on August 15, 2021, we're joined by Army Col. (ret.) John Kiel, a JAG who was on the ground in Afghanistan with TF180 early in the war. In this entertaining and insightful interview, hear all about what it's like to be an Army JAG, difficult things lawyers face in combat zones, and why the heck John had to survive on orange Fanta and goat meat for a period of time in Afghanistan.]]>24589-11,9/11,afghanistan,army,combat,iran,jag,johnkiel,judgeadvocategeneral,kabul,kiel,lawyer,military,straitofhurmuz,taliban,taskforce180,tf180,trump,war,yazdanpannafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/aug-1-2026-ali-nazary-nrf-of-afghanistan-how-bad-have-things-gotten-in-afghanistan--73336212
Special Guest: Ali Nazary is one of the founding members of the National Resistance Front of Afghanistan (successor to the Northern Alliance). He now serves as Head of Foreign Affairs for the NRF, the heart of the resistance against the Taliban and other terrorist groups wreaking havoc in Afghanistan. You don't want to miss this update on what's happened there since we withdrew our forces in August 2021.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73336212Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)Gen. Audino's Comments: The "surprise" Iranian attack on US troops, Saudi Arabia stepping up to the plate. Special Guest: Ali Nazary is one of the founding members of the National Resistance Front of Afghanistan (successor to the Northern Alliance)....
Special Guest: Ali Nazary is one of the founding members of the National Resistance Front of Afghanistan (successor to the Northern Alliance). He now serves as Head of Foreign Affairs for the NRF, the heart of the resistance against the Taliban and other terrorist groups wreaking havoc in Afghanistan. You don't want to miss this update on what's happened there since we withdrew our forces in August 2021.]]>2469afghanistan,alinazary,attack,biden,iran,isis,kabul,military,nationalresistancefront,nazary,negotiations,northernalliance,nrf,oppression,taliban,terrorism,terrorist,troops,trump,withdrawalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/july-25-2026-dr-daniel-diker-jcfa-good-vs-bad-strategy-against-iran--73176461
Special Guest: Dr. Dan Diker is President of the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs. As a counterterrorism and national security expert, he joins Gen. Audino to discuss what the US has done right in Iran, what mistakes have been made (and continue to be made) against the regime, and what winning in Iran looks like.

Website: jcfa.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73176461Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)Gen. Audino's Comments: Now is NOT the time to lift fires, Iranians angry at the regime? Special Guest: Dr. Dan Diker is President of the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs. As a counterterrorism and national security expert, he joins...
Special Guest: Dr. Dan Diker is President of the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs. As a counterterrorism and national security expert, he joins Gen. Audino to discuss what the US has done right in Iran, what mistakes have been made (and continue to be made) against the regime, and what winning in Iran looks like.

Website: jcfa.org]]>2446ayatollah,danieldiker,diker,dissent,irgc,israel,jcfa,military,negotiations,pezeshkian,poll,regime,straitofhormuz,strategy,tactics,terrorism,terrorists,trump,uprising,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/july-18-2026-david-tafuri-ukraine-iran-iraq--73043698
Special Guest: David Tafuri was with the State Dept in Baghdad in '06, and he still gets back and forth to all kinds of hotspots these days. He joins us from Kyiv, Ukraine to talk the current situation on the ground there, as well as discussing his experiences in Iraq and our military strategy against Iran.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73043698Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)Gen. Audino's Comments: How NOT to turn Iran into Vietnam. Special Guest: David Tafuri was with the State Dept in Baghdad in '06, and he still gets back and forth to all kinds of hotspots these days. He joins us from Kyiv, Ukraine to talk the current...
Special Guest: David Tafuri was with the State Dept in Baghdad in '06, and he still gets back and forth to all kinds of hotspots these days. He joins us from Kyiv, Ukraine to talk the current situation on the ground there, as well as discussing his experiences in Iraq and our military strategy against Iran.]]>2507blockade,davidtafuri,donbas,drone,iran,iraq,irgc,military,putin,regime,russia,straitofhormuz,strategy,tactics,tafuri,trump,ukraine,war,warfare,weaponsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/july-11-2026-ltg-sean-macfarland-the-changing-character-of-war--72928248
Special Guest: LTG Sean MacFarland (Army ret.) is the man who’s most credited with turning the tide on Al-Qaeda in Iraq. He led the fight in Ramadi, raised the Sons of Iraq (al Sahwah, the Sunni Awakening), and helped turn Sunni Arab tribes against their co-religionists in Al-Qaeda. Hear how he and his brigade did it, as well as lessons of the modern battlefield and what they might indicate for the changing character of war in 2026 and beyond.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72928248Sat, 11 Jul 2026 11:40:15 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)Gen. Audino's Comments: Ceasefire over in Iran, damage update, operational vs political objectives (crutial differences), boots on the ground in Iran? Special Guest: LTG Sean MacFarland (Army ret.) is the man who’s most credited with turning the tide...
Special Guest: LTG Sean MacFarland (Army ret.) is the man who’s most credited with turning the tide on Al-Qaeda in Iraq. He led the fight in Ramadi, raised the Sons of Iraq (al Sahwah, the Sunni Awakening), and helped turn Sunni Arab tribes against their co-religionists in Al-Qaeda. Hear how he and his brigade did it, as well as lessons of the modern battlefield and what they might indicate for the changing character of war in 2026 and beyond.]]>2414al-qaeda,army,attack,baghdad,ceasefire,drone,freedom,gulfwar,hormuz,iiicorps,iran,iraq,isis,ltg,ramadi,russia,seanmacfarland,ukraine,war,warfarefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/july-4-2026-mg-john-p-mclaren-usa-turns-250--72817168
Special Guest: As part of an extensive military career, Army MG John McLaren (Ret.) was actually Ernie's commander in '05-'06 when he was embedded with the Kurdish Peshmerga in Iraq. In addition to catching up with some old war stories and 4th of July military memories, our show host and guest help us appreciate our nation's fight for independence, our Founding Fathers, and how lucky we are to live in the greatest country the world has ever seen!

Book: 80th Division in Iraq: Iraqi Army Advisors in Action]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72817168Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)Happy 250th Birthday, America! As we celebrate this momentus event, BG Ernie Audino looks back at how it all started and honors those who lost their lives fighting for our freedom during the American Revolution. Special Guest: As part of an extensive...
Special Guest: As part of an extensive military career, Army MG John McLaren (Ret.) was actually Ernie's commander in '05-'06 when he was embedded with the Kurdish Peshmerga in Iraq. In addition to catching up with some old war stories and 4th of July military memories, our show host and guest help us appreciate our nation's fight for independence, our Founding Fathers, and how lucky we are to live in the greatest country the world has ever seen!

Book: 80th Division in Iraq: Iraqi Army Advisors in Action]]>2464250,4thofjuly,america,americanrevolution,birthday,colonies,declarationofindependence,foundingfathers,fourthofjuly,freedom,independence,independenceday,johnmclaren,johnpmclaren,military,patriot,patriotic,revolution,revolutionarywar,usafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/june-27-2026-peter-huessy-nuclear-weapons-authority-bad-guys-with-nukes-iran--72714974
Special Guest: Peter R. Heussy is one of our nation’s foremost authorities on nuclear weapons policy. He joins us to talk all things nuclear weapons: past, present, and future. Who has them and who doesn't? How bad was the Iran Nuclear Deal (JCPOA) under Obama? How easily can Iran develop or procure nukes moving forward? Can an “agreement” actually produce a permanently non-nuclear Iran? Don't miss this episode!

Peter's Bio

Website: National Institute for Deterrence Studies (NIDS)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72714974Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)Gen. Audino's Comments from Budapest: Hungary's fight against the USSR, Iran turning into the next Vietnam! Special Guest: Peter R. Heussy is one of our nation’s foremost authorities on nuclear weapons policy. He joins us to talk all things nuclear...
Special Guest: Peter R. Heussy is one of our nation’s foremost authorities on nuclear weapons policy. He joins us to talk all things nuclear weapons: past, present, and future. Who has them and who doesn't? How bad was the Iran Nuclear Deal (JCPOA) under Obama? How easily can Iran develop or procure nukes moving forward? Can an “agreement” actually produce a permanently non-nuclear Iran? Don't miss this episode!

Peter's Bio

Website: National Institute for Deterrence Studies (NIDS)]]>2457atomic,bomb,budapest,china,huessy,hungary,iran,jcpoa,navy,nids,northkorea,nuclear,nukes,peterhuessy,policy,sovietunion,trump,ussr,war,weaponsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/june-20-2026-sam-faddis-cia-the-iran-deal-how-bad-is-it--72606889
Special Guest: Army vet Sam Faddis, former CIA operator and head of the WMD Unit at the CIA Counter Terrorism Center, has experience on the ground along the Iranian border, plus years of direct experience with Iran’s nuclear program. He joins us to break down the bad and the ugly in the 14-point MoU we entered into with Iran. How bad of a deal is it for the US? What were our negotiators thinking? Is the MoU even going to hold up?

Website: AND Magazine]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72606889Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:00:03 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)Gen. Audino's Comments: Why would the US enter into this ridiculous-looking Memorandum of Understanding with Iran? Special Guest: Army vet Sam Faddis, former CIA operator and head of the WMD Unit at the CIA Counter Terrorism Center, has experience on...
Special Guest: Army vet Sam Faddis, former CIA operator and head of the WMD Unit at the CIA Counter Terrorism Center, has experience on the ground along the Iranian border, plus years of direct experience with Iran’s nuclear program. He joins us to break down the bad and the ugly in the 14-point MoU we entered into with Iran. How bad of a deal is it for the US? What were our negotiators thinking? Is the MoU even going to hold up?

Website: AND Magazine]]>2458agreement,andmagazine,blockade,cia,deal,faddis,iran,iranian,memorandum,memorandumofunderstanding,mou,negotiate,negotiating,negotiations,nuclear,peace,reconstruction,samfaddis,straitofhormuz,trumpfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/june-13-2026-bert-watson-navy-ret-russia-vs-ukraine-who-s-winning--72511880
Special Guest: Navy vet Bert Watson just returned from his EIGHTH time in Ukraine! He's currently involved in efforts to support the country in its effort to maintain its independence. He's met with frontline Ukrainian units, command posts, special forces HQs, and more, so he knows what's going on there! He and Gen Audino discuss several topics, including why Russia REALLY wants to take over Ukraine, how the Ukrainian resistance has been so effective against the larger opponent, places where Russia is starting to lose ground, Ukrainian weapons advancements, humanitarian efforts, and more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72511880Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)Gen. Audino's Comments: The Will to Fight (historically, in Ukraine, and against Iran). Special Guest: Navy vet Bert Watson just returned from his EIGHTH time in Ukraine! He's currently involved in efforts to support the country in its effort to...
Special Guest: Navy vet Bert Watson just returned from his EIGHTH time in Ukraine! He's currently involved in efforts to support the country in its effort to maintain its independence. He's met with frontline Ukrainian units, command posts, special forces HQs, and more, so he knows what's going on there! He and Gen Audino discuss several topics, including why Russia REALLY wants to take over Ukraine, how the Ukrainian resistance has been so effective against the larger opponent, places where Russia is starting to lose ground, Ukrainian weapons advancements, humanitarian efforts, and more.]]>2499attack,battlefield,bertwatson,crimea,drones,flamingo,freedom,frontlinesreport,humanitarian,iran,missile,navy,oil,putin,resistance,russia,ukraine,war,weapons,zelenskyyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/june-6-2026-andrew-ghalili-director-of-policy-for-nufdi-war-powers-resolution-iran--72400511
Special Guest: Andrew Ghalili is the Director of Policy for the National Union for Democracy in Iran (NUFDI). He has extensive experience in security and intelligence and works closely with the Crown Prince of Iran, Reza Pahlavi, son of the late Shah of Iran. Andrew joins us to talk the effects of the blockade, the spat between Trump and Netanyahu, current negotiations with Iran, and more!

Website: nufdiran.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72400511Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)Gen. Audino's Comments: The War Powers Resolution vote that passed the House isn't going anywhere and emboldens the enemy! Special Guest: Andrew Ghalili is the Director of Policy for the National Union for Democracy in Iran (NUFDI). He has extensive...
Special Guest: Andrew Ghalili is the Director of Policy for the National Union for Democracy in Iran (NUFDI). He has extensive experience in security and intelligence and works closely with the Crown Prince of Iran, Reza Pahlavi, son of the late Shah of Iran. Andrew joins us to talk the effects of the blockade, the spat between Trump and Netanyahu, current negotiations with Iran, and more!

Website: nufdiran.org]]>2496andrewghalili,ayatollah,blockade,ceasefire,congress,democracy,freedom,frontlines,iran,iranian,military,nufdi,pahlavi,regime,resolution,shah,strategy,tehran,war,warpowersresolutionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/may-30-2026-dr-gaby-hawat-veteran-of-lebanese-battlefields-hezbollah-lebanon-iran--72262027
Special Guest: Dr. Gaby Hawat, a veteran of battlefields in Lebanon, joins us to talk Hezbollah, Lebanon, and Iran. Topics covered include why it's a fantasy to expect Hezbollah to be disarmed by itself or the Lebanese govt., why the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is working, and why the Iranian regime MUST be toppled.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72262027Sat, 30 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)Gen. Audino Comments from the European Economic and Security Summit in Bosnia. Special Guest: Dr. Gaby Hawat, a veteran of battlefields in Lebanon, joins us to talk Hezbollah, Lebanon, and Iran. Topics covered include why it's a fantasy to expect...
Special Guest: Dr. Gaby Hawat, a veteran of battlefields in Lebanon, joins us to talk Hezbollah, Lebanon, and Iran. Topics covered include why it's a fantasy to expect Hezbollah to be disarmed by itself or the Lebanese govt., why the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is working, and why the Iranian regime MUST be toppled.]]>2432audino,blockade,cyber,frontlinesoffreedom,frontlinesreport,gabyhawat,hawat,hezbollah,iran,iranian,lebanese,lebanon,military,regime,security,strategy,terrorism,trump,veteran,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/may-23-2026-dr-lani-kass-prof-of-military-strategy-ops-us-strategy-with-china-iran-memorial-day-tribute--72139345
Special Guest: Dr. Lani Kass has 50 years of national security service, including 20 as a professor of military strategy and ops at the National War College. She joins us to discuss strategy with China, Iran, and even Cuba. Topics include how China and Iran are working together against us, why it's difficult to negotiate with Iran's holy warriors, why the ceasefire was a terrible idea, and predictions on the fall of Cuba.

A song to listen to every Memorial Day: Sgt MacKenzie - We Were Soldiers Soundtrack]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72139345Sat, 23 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)The Full Measure of Memorial Day (remembering servicemember deaths from American Revolution to Opn Epic Fury). Special Guest: Dr. Lani Kass has 50 years of national security service, including 20 as a professor of military strategy and ops at the...
Special Guest: Dr. Lani Kass has 50 years of national security service, including 20 as a professor of military strategy and ops at the National War College. She joins us to discuss strategy with China, Iran, and even Cuba. Topics include how China and Iran are working together against us, why it's difficult to negotiate with Iran's holy warriors, why the ceasefire was a terrible idea, and predictions on the fall of Cuba.

A song to listen to every Memorial Day: Sgt MacKenzie - We Were Soldiers Soundtrack]]>2395blockade,cuba,ernieaudino,frontlinesoffreedom,frontlinesreport,heroes,lanikass,memorial,memorialday,military,negotiations,nwc,oil,sgtmackenzie,straitofhormuz,strategy,taiwan,trump,warlord6,weweresoldiersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/may-16-2026-ltg-jerry-boykin-delta-force-iran-hostage-crisis-black-hawk-down-hunt-for-pablo-escobar-more--72024260
Special Guest: LTG Jerry Boykin is an absolute legend in the special ops community! He's a career Delta operator who, on 24Apr80, infilled into Iran as part of Opn Eagle Claw, our mission to rescue the 52 US diplomats taken hostage by regime agents who seized our embassy in Tehran on 4Nov79. LTG Boykin was also a part of Opns Urgent Fury (Grenada), Acid Gambit (Panama), Search Bloc (the hunt for Pablo Escobar), Battle of Mogadishu (Black Hawk Down), and more. He joins us to talk those missions and to also dig into what's happening right now in Iran.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72024260Sat, 16 May 2026 06:00:04 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)Gen Audino's Comments: Iran battle update and economic devastation rundown. Special Guest: LTG Jerry Boykin is an absolute legend in the special ops community! He's a career Delta operator who, on 24Apr80, infilled into Iran as part of Opn Eagle...
Special Guest: LTG Jerry Boykin is an absolute legend in the special ops community! He's a career Delta operator who, on 24Apr80, infilled into Iran as part of Opn Eagle Claw, our mission to rescue the 52 US diplomats taken hostage by regime agents who seized our embassy in Tehran on 4Nov79. LTG Boykin was also a part of Opns Urgent Fury (Grenada), Acid Gambit (Panama), Search Bloc (the hunt for Pablo Escobar), Battle of Mogadishu (Black Hawk Down), and more. He joins us to talk those missions and to also dig into what's happening right now in Iran.]]>2407acidgambit,battleofmogadishu,blackhawkdown,blockade,boykin,ceasefire,deltaforce,eagleclaw,frontlinesoffreedom,frontlinesreport,hostage,iran,jerryboykin,military,pabloescobar,searchbloc,specialops,straitofhormuz,urgentfury,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/may-9-2026-adam-lovinger-fmr-nsc-dir-of-strategic-net-assessments-trump-s-iran-strategy--71937843
Special Guest: Adam Lovinger was the Senior Director for Strategic Assessments at the National Security Council (NSC) during President Trump's first term. He was also a long-time strategist in the Office of Net Assessment at OSD/Pentagon. He's here to discuss our strategy so far with Iran, how we apply greater pressure on the regime, and what to expect next.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71937843Sat, 09 May 2026 15:37:46 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)Gen Audino's Comments: Defining strategy and breaking down Trump's demands with Iran. Special Guest: Adam Lovinger was the Senior Director for Strategic Assessments at the National Security Council (NSC) during President Trump's first term. He was...
Special Guest: Adam Lovinger was the Senior Director for Strategic Assessments at the National Security Council (NSC) during President Trump's first term. He was also a long-time strategist in the Office of Net Assessment at OSD/Pentagon. He's here to discuss our strategy so far with Iran, how we apply greater pressure on the regime, and what to expect next.]]>2464adamlovinger,blockade,ceasefire,diplomacy,ernieaudino,frontlinesoffreedom,frontlinesreport,iran,irgc,military,negotiations,nsc,oil,regime,straitofhormuz,strategy,tehran,terrorism,trump,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/may-2-2026-aviram-bellaishe-clandestine-israeli-ops-winning-the-psyops-and-influence-ops-war-in-iran--71821844
Special Guest: Aviram Bellaishe is a multi-year veteran of very sensitive Israeli missions. He has vast experience in psyops & other influence ops, and he's gonna help us get into the Iranian psyche. He and Gen Audino discuss several important topics, including what is the US doing wrong in Iran, targeted assassinations, why Iranians are not rising up, the vast differences between Iran's 2 main fighting forces (the IRGC and the Artesh), and more!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71821844Sat, 02 May 2026 14:09:07 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)Gen Audino's Comments: The IRGC will NEVER negotiate. US Political War + IRGC Holy War = INCOMPATIBLE! Special Guest: Aviram Bellaishe is a multi-year veteran of very sensitive Israeli missions. He has vast experience in psyops & other influence...
Special Guest: Aviram Bellaishe is a multi-year veteran of very sensitive Israeli missions. He has vast experience in psyops & other influence ops, and he's gonna help us get into the Iranian psyche. He and Gen Audino discuss several important topics, including what is the US doing wrong in Iran, targeted assassinations, why Iranians are not rising up, the vast differences between Iran's 2 main fighting forces (the IRGC and the Artesh), and more!]]>2491artesh,assassination,avirambellaishe,ayatollah,blockade,ceasefire,ernieaudino,freedom,frontlinesoffreedom,frontlinesreport,holywar,iran,irgc,israel,military,negotiations,psyops,regime,trump,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/apr-25-2026-toni-nissi-lebanese-civil-war-veteran-witnessed-the-rise-of-hezbollah--71645854
Special Guest: Toni Nissi is an on-the-ground veteran of the battlefields of the Lebanese Civil War (1975-1990), and he saw the birth and rise of Hezbollah with his own two eyes! He joins us from Lebanon to talk all things Lebanon, Hezbollah, and Iran. He and Gen Audino also discuss how Tehran gradually co-opted, undermined, and then gained control of significant portions of Lebanon (a process/technique known as the Lebanon Model). Lastly, Toni gives his predictions on what's going to happen next in Iran and Lebanon.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71645854Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)Gen Audino's Comments: How wars are actually won. Why did the US halt combat operations in Iran when it had the upper hand? Will negotiations with Iran ever satisfy our main objective? Special Guest: Toni Nissi is an on-the-ground veteran of the...
Special Guest: Toni Nissi is an on-the-ground veteran of the battlefields of the Lebanese Civil War (1975-1990), and he saw the birth and rise of Hezbollah with his own two eyes! He joins us from Lebanon to talk all things Lebanon, Hezbollah, and Iran. He and Gen Audino also discuss how Tehran gradually co-opted, undermined, and then gained control of significant portions of Lebanon (a process/technique known as the Lebanon Model). Lastly, Toni gives his predictions on what's going to happen next in Iran and Lebanon.]]>2485ayatollah,blockade,ceasefire,ernieaudino,freedom,frontlinesoffreedom,frontlinesreport,hezbollah,iran,israel,lebanese,lebanon,military,regime,straitofhormuz,tehran,terrorism,toninissi,trump,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/apr-18-2026-omer-haim-imod-rep-former-shin-bet-1-strait-1-blockade-2-ceasefires--71438136
Special Guest: Omer Haim was recently Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD) Representative and Director of the Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC) in Washington, D.C. He's also former Shin Bet. For almost his entire career, he has been tasked with keeping humanity safe from Iranian terror. He and Gen Audino talk Iran, the ceasefires in Lebanon and Iran, the Strait of Hormuz blockade, and more!

Note: This show was recorded on Friday, 17 April]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71438136Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)Spot Reports: Iran scores a ceasefire for Lebanon. Is Iran playing the US? Is the blockade hurting Iran enough? Art of War lesson on how to win a fight. Special Guest: Omer Haim was recently Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD) Representative and...
Special Guest: Omer Haim was recently Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD) Representative and Director of the Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC) in Washington, D.C. He's also former Shin Bet. For almost his entire career, he has been tasked with keeping humanity safe from Iranian terror. He and Gen Audino talk Iran, the ceasefires in Lebanon and Iran, the Strait of Hormuz blockade, and more!

Note: This show was recorded on Friday, 17 April]]>2438blockade,ceasefire,ernieaudino,freedom,frontlinesoffreedom,frontlinesreport,iran,israel,israeli,lebanon,middleeast,military,oil,omerhaim,shinbet,straitofhormuz,tehran,terrorism,trump,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/apr-11-2026-marshall-billingslea-fmr-asst-sec-for-terrorist-financing-the-ceasefire-with-iran--71243745
Special Guest: Marshall Billingslea was the Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing at the US Treasury Dept during Trump 45. He knows Iran and terrorism like few others. He and Gen Audino break down the recently announced "ceasefire" and more, including what the US should do if Iran doesn’t fully open the Strait of Hormuz, what key demands the US needs to bring to the negotiating table, and what 3 things need to happen in order for an uprising to succeed?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71243745Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:03 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)The Ceasefire: Why it came at the wrong time and why it isn't helping us. Special Guest: Marshall Billingslea was the Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing at the US Treasury Dept during Trump 45. He knows Iran and terrorism like few others. He...
Special Guest: Marshall Billingslea was the Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing at the US Treasury Dept during Trump 45. He knows Iran and terrorism like few others. He and Gen Audino break down the recently announced "ceasefire" and more, including what the US should do if Iran doesn’t fully open the Strait of Hormuz, what key demands the US needs to bring to the negotiating table, and what 3 things need to happen in order for an uprising to succeed?]]>2463billingslea,ceasefire,ernieaudino,freedom,frontlinesoffreedom,frontlinesreport,iran,israel,marshallbillingslea,military,nuclear,straitofhormuz,tehran,terrorism,terrorist,trump,uprising,vance,war,weaponsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/apr-4-2026-hejar-berenji-kurdistan-democratic-party-of-iran-the-only-way-to-end-the-iranian-threat--71101300
Operation Epic Fury / Operation Lion's Roar Week #5 Update.

Special Guest: Hejar Berenji (KDP-I) joins us from Iran. He and Gen Audino take a dive into the Iranian regime's motivations, as well as what the ONLY way is to bring freedom to the people of Iran and to end the nuclear threat moving forward. If this doesn't happen, then a future regime could be just as dangerous as the current one. They also discuss reports of up to 15,000 Shia proxy fighters that have entered Iran from Iraq to help control the population, as well as what exactly Kurdish fighters need in order to carry out a ground offensive in Iran.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71101300Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:32:41 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)Trump's Iran Speech on Wed: What he DID say and what he DIDN'T say. Operation Epic Fury / Operation Lion's Roar Week #5 Update. Special Guest: Hejar Berenji (KDP-I) joins us from Iran. He and Gen Audino take a dive into the Iranian regime's...
Operation Epic Fury / Operation Lion's Roar Week #5 Update.

Special Guest: Hejar Berenji (KDP-I) joins us from Iran. He and Gen Audino take a dive into the Iranian regime's motivations, as well as what the ONLY way is to bring freedom to the people of Iran and to end the nuclear threat moving forward. If this doesn't happen, then a future regime could be just as dangerous as the current one. They also discuss reports of up to 15,000 Shia proxy fighters that have entered Iran from Iraq to help control the population, as well as what exactly Kurdish fighters need in order to carry out a ground offensive in Iran.]]>2483berenji,ernieaudino,freedom,frontlinesoffreedom,frontlinesreport,hejarberenji,iran,iraq,israel,kurdish,kurdistan,military,operationepicfury,regime,speech,straitofhormuz,tehran,terrorism,trump,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mar-28-2026-oded-ailam-recent-head-of-counterterrorism-for-israel-s-mossad-talking-iran-hezbollah-more--70940615
Special Guest: Oded Ailam has over two decades of experience in Mossad, Israel’s elite intelligence agency, which was behind such events as the exploding pager and walkie-talkie op in 2024 that decimated Hezbollah. Oded is also a member of the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs (JCFA) Research Institute. He joins us from Israel to talk all things Iran, the potential for a citizen uprising, and what we can expect to happen next.

Book mentioned by Gen Audino: Disinformation: Former Spy Chief Reveals Secret Strategies for Undermining Freedom, Attacking Religion, and Promoting Terrorism]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70940615Sat, 28 Mar 2026 15:20:35 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)Operation Epic Fury / Operation Lion's Roar Week #4 Update: Top Iranian eliminations of the week, 2 questions resistance groups are asking, Trump's proposal rejected, more US forces mobilizing! Special Guest: Oded Ailam has over two decades of...
Special Guest: Oded Ailam has over two decades of experience in Mossad, Israel’s elite intelligence agency, which was behind such events as the exploding pager and walkie-talkie op in 2024 that decimated Hezbollah. Oded is also a member of the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs (JCFA) Research Institute. He joins us from Israel to talk all things Iran, the potential for a citizen uprising, and what we can expect to happen next.

Book mentioned by Gen Audino: Disinformation: Former Spy Chief Reveals Secret Strategies for Undermining Freedom, Attacking Religion, and Promoting Terrorism]]>2484ernieaudino,freedom,frontlinesoffreedom,frontlinesreport,hezbollah,iran,iraq,israel,khargisland,middleeast,military,mossad,odedailam,operationepicfury,operationlionsroar,straitofhormuz,tehran,terrorism,trump,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mar-21-2026-dr-saman-shali-candidate-for-pres-of-iraq-opn-epic-fury-week-3-iranian-influence-in-iraq--70796940
Special Guest: Dr. Saman Shali is an Independent candidate for President of Iraq. He joins us to discuss the ongoing situation in Iran, but we’re also gonna talk Iran’s poisonous tentacles inside Iraq. Plus, we'll cover what caused many of Iraq's military and leadership forces to turn against the US in recent years as well as what the future of Iraq could look like after the fall of the Islamic Regime in Tehran.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70796940Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:14:37 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)Operation Epic Fury / Operation Lion's Roar Week #3 Developments: Major disruptions in the regime's ranks, personnel not getting paid, the logic of seizing Kharg Island. Special Guest: Dr. Saman Shali is an Independent candidate for President of...
Special Guest: Dr. Saman Shali is an Independent candidate for President of Iraq. He joins us to discuss the ongoing situation in Iran, but we’re also gonna talk Iran’s poisonous tentacles inside Iraq. Plus, we'll cover what caused many of Iraq's military and leadership forces to turn against the US in recent years as well as what the future of Iraq could look like after the fall of the Islamic Regime in Tehran.]]>2430ayatollah,ernieaudino,freedom,frontlinesoffreedom,frontlinesreport,iran,iraq,israel,kharg,khargisland,kurd,middleeast,military,operationepicfury,operationlion'sroar,samanshali,shali,straitofhormuz,supremeleader,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mar-14-2026-arash-saleh-kurdistan-democratic-party-of-iran-joining-forces-to-defeat-the-regime--70627564
Special Guest: Arash Saleh (KDP-I) joins us with an on-the-ground update from Iran. Hear why the various Kurdish resistance groups have formed an alliance against the regime. He also tells us what life has been like in Iran since the internet was shut down and how communication is still possible. He and Gen Audino also discuss whether the Iranian people are actually going to be motivated to fight for their freedom once the bombings subside and what a future political structure could look like in Iran.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70627564Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:18:07 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)Operation Epic Fury / Operation Lion's Roar Week #2 Recap. Special Guest: Arash Saleh (KDP-I) joins us with an on-the-ground update from Iran. Hear why the various Kurdish resistance groups have formed an alliance against the regime. He also tells us...
Special Guest: Arash Saleh (KDP-I) joins us with an on-the-ground update from Iran. Hear why the various Kurdish resistance groups have formed an alliance against the regime. He also tells us what life has been like in Iran since the internet was shut down and how communication is still possible. He and Gen Audino also discuss whether the Iranian people are actually going to be motivated to fight for their freedom once the bombings subside and what a future political structure could look like in Iran.
]]>2413airforce,arashsaleh,army,ayatollah,ernieaudino,freedom,frontlinesoffreedom,frontlinesreport,iran,israel,kurdish,kurdistan,middleeast,military,navy,operationepicfury,regime,straitofhormuz,tehran,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mar-7-2026-salah-bayaziddi-kurdish-resistance-report-from-iran-bg-chris-petty-battle-digest--70517152
Special Guest #1: Salah Bayaziddi of Komala (one of the key Kurdish resistance groups in Iran) reports from Northern Iran with the latest on the role Kurdish fighters are playing in the battle against the regime as well as attacks they've sustained thus far. You don't want to miss this!

Special Guest #2: Christopher Petty (Brigadier General, Ret.) is a West Point grad, Army Ranger, and aviator with lots of combat time in the Middle East. He's also the founder of Battle Digest, a great resource for learning military history. He and Gen Audino discuss how past battlefield lessons could be used to help us in the conflict in Iran.

Website: BattleDigest.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70517152Sat, 07 Mar 2026 06:00:04 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)Operation Epic Fury / Operation Lion's Roar Update: Top 6 Significant Developments! Special Guest #1: Salah Bayaziddi of Komala (one of the key Kurdish resistance groups in Iran) reports from Northern Iran with the latest on the role Kurdish fighters...
Special Guest #1: Salah Bayaziddi of Komala (one of the key Kurdish resistance groups in Iran) reports from Northern Iran with the latest on the role Kurdish fighters are playing in the battle against the regime as well as attacks they've sustained thus far. You don't want to miss this!

Special Guest #2: Christopher Petty (Brigadier General, Ret.) is a West Point grad, Army Ranger, and aviator with lots of combat time in the Middle East. He's also the founder of Battle Digest, a great resource for learning military history. He and Gen Audino discuss how past battlefield lessons could be used to help us in the conflict in Iran.

Website: BattleDigest.com]]>2410airforce,army,battledigest,christopherpetty,ernieaudino,freedom,frontlinesoffreedom,frontlinesreport,iran,israel,kurdish,middleeast,military,navy,operationepicfury,regime,resistance,tehran,trump,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/feb-28-2026-trent-franks-fmr-congressman-vice-chair-of-hasc-toppling-the-iranian-regime-ending-the-nuclear-threat--70360437
Spot Reports: GEN Cain (most senior officer in our military) on war with Iran. Assessing Iran's chemical and biological weapon capabilities.

Special Guest: Trent Franks is a former congressman and vice chair of the House Armed Services Committee. Shortly before the US began major combat operations in Iran, he and Gen Audino discussed how there has never been a better time to take out the Iranian regime and to end the very real nuclear threat it poses.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70360437Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:54:59 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)NOTE: This week's show was recorded just hours before the US and Israeli began major combat operations in Iran. Spot Reports: GEN Cain (most senior officer in our military) on war with Iran. Assessing Iran's chemical and biological weapon...
Spot Reports: GEN Cain (most senior officer in our military) on war with Iran. Assessing Iran's chemical and biological weapon capabilities.

Special Guest: Trent Franks is a former congressman and vice chair of the House Armed Services Committee. Shortly before the US began major combat operations in Iran, he and Gen Audino discussed how there has never been a better time to take out the Iranian regime and to end the very real nuclear threat it poses.]]>2468audino,ayatollah,ernieaudino,freedom,frontlinesoffreedom,frontlinesreport,iran,middleeast,military,navy,nuclear,operationepicfury,operationlion'sroar,patriotic,regime,revolution,trentfranks,trump,uprising,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/feb-21-2026-bg-british-army-ret-geoffrey-van-orden-iran-uprising-nato-vs-russia-combat-in-borneo--70182720
Special Guest - BG (Ret) Geoffrey Van Orden, CBE (Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) is a career Military Intelligence Officer in the British Army with combat service on the ground in Borneo, and after that, service in counter-terror ops in Europe. He later served as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) and then as leader of the Conservatives in the European Parliament until 2020. Geoffrey joins us to talk Iran, his combat in Borneo, SecState Marco Rubio’s recent comments at the Munich Security Conference, NATO vs. Russia, and more!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70182720Sat, 21 Feb 2026 11:00:02 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)Spot Reports - Cuba's Diaz-Canel regime running out of time! More US military assets than Desert Storm stationed off the coast of Iran. Special Guest - BG (Ret) Geoffrey Van Orden, CBE (Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) is...
Special Guest - BG (Ret) Geoffrey Van Orden, CBE (Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) is a career Military Intelligence Officer in the British Army with combat service on the ground in Borneo, and after that, service in counter-terror ops in Europe. He later served as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) and then as leader of the Conservatives in the European Parliament until 2020. Geoffrey joins us to talk Iran, his combat in Borneo, SecState Marco Rubio’s recent comments at the Munich Security Conference, NATO vs. Russia, and more!]]>2478army,british,combat,ernieaudino,freedom,frontlinesoffreedom,frontlinesreport,geoffreyvanorden,iran,iranian,military,nato,navy,oil,regime,russia,terrorism,uprising,veteran,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/feb-14-2026-dr-walid-phares-middle-east-policy-expert-with-the-latest-on-iran--70053935
Special Guest - Dr. Walid Phares is a writer, professor, and commentator on world conflicts and international relations. He's also a Middle East policy expert, and he's here to talk all things Iran. Topics discussed include how this uprising compares to past ones, how the regime could be overwhelmed from multiple directions, what's at stake for the Trump administration, and how Iran has already infiltrated the US mainland.

Book - Iran: An Imperialist Republic and U.S. Policy
Follow - Facebook.com/WalidPharis]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70053935Sat, 14 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)Intro - Analyzing the PSYOPs regarding our intervention in Iran. Special Guest - Dr. Walid Phares is a writer, professor, and commentator on world conflicts and international relations. He's also a Middle East policy expert, and he's here to talk all...
Special Guest - Dr. Walid Phares is a writer, professor, and commentator on world conflicts and international relations. He's also a Middle East policy expert, and he's here to talk all things Iran. Topics discussed include how this uprising compares to past ones, how the regime could be overwhelmed from multiple directions, what's at stake for the Trump administration, and how Iran has already infiltrated the US mainland.

Book - Iran: An Imperialist Republic and U.S. Policy
Follow - Facebook.com/WalidPharis]]>2453army,audino,ayatollah,coastguard,ernieaudino,freedom,frontlinesoffreedom,frontlinesreport,iran,iranian,middleeast,military,revolution,tehran,terrorism,terrorists,uprising,veteran,walidphares,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/feb-7-2026-entifadh-qanbar-tortured-under-saddam-hussein-talks-iraq-iran-corruption-iranian-uprising--69851198
Spot Report - Doing the Math: 90 million Iranian citizens vs the regime's security forces. Who wins?

Special Guest - Entifadh Kamal Qanbar is a former Iraqi Air Force officer who was imprisoned and tortured under Saddam Hussein. He was later a key part of the Iraqi National Congress and later still, sadly, uncle of the late SSG Ahmed al Taie, who was tortured and killed by Iranian proxies. Few people know the REAL Iraq and Iran like he does. He shares valuable insights on several topics, including how Iraq and Iran are actually working together (sharing intel, smuggling oil, etc.), how the Biden administration left a mess for President Trump in the Middle East, and what will happen in Iran if the regime is toppled]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69851198Sat, 07 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)What should the US be demanding in negotiations with Iran? Spot Report - Doing the Math: 90 million Iranian citizens vs the regime's security forces. Who wins? Special Guest - Entifadh Kamal Qanbar is a former Iraqi Air Force officer who was...
Spot Report - Doing the Math: 90 million Iranian citizens vs the regime's security forces. Who wins?

Special Guest - Entifadh Kamal Qanbar is a former Iraqi Air Force officer who was imprisoned and tortured under Saddam Hussein. He was later a key part of the Iraqi National Congress and later still, sadly, uncle of the late SSG Ahmed al Taie, who was tortured and killed by Iranian proxies. Few people know the REAL Iraq and Iran like he does. He shares valuable insights on several topics, including how Iraq and Iran are actually working together (sharing intel, smuggling oil, etc.), how the Biden administration left a mess for President Trump in the Middle East, and what will happen in Iran if the regime is toppled]]>2459army,audino,corruption,ernieaudino,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,frontlinesreport,iran,iraq,middleeast,military,oil,saddamhussein,torture,tortured,trump,uprising,veteran,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jan-31-2026-gen-hussein-yazdanpana-kurdistan-national-army-in-iran-how-to-defeat-the-regime--69712964
Spot Report - Communist Cuban govt in trouble after losing its main oil supplier.

Special Guest - General Hussein Yazdanpana is the leader of the Freedom Party of Iranian Kurdistan and commands the Kurdistan National Army (SMK) in Iran. The SMK has been doing the bulk of the direct military combat against Iran's authoritarian regime. Gen Yazdanpana survived an assassination attempt just over a week ago, and he now joins us to answer several vital questions regarding the recent uprising in Iran. Are Iranians waiting for the US to strike before rising up again? Will there be enough citizen fighters to overthrow the regime? What’s the most viable form of government for Iran if the regime is toppled? Hear answers to these questions and more on this week's show!

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69712964Sat, 31 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)Why should the US support the Iranian uprising? Spot Report - Communist Cuban govt in trouble after losing its main oil supplier. Special Guest - General Hussein Yazdanpana is the leader of the Freedom Party of Iranian Kurdistan and commands the...
Spot Report - Communist Cuban govt in trouble after losing its main oil supplier.

Special Guest - General Hussein Yazdanpana is the leader of the Freedom Party of Iranian Kurdistan and commands the Kurdistan National Army (SMK) in Iran. The SMK has been doing the bulk of the direct military combat against Iran's authoritarian regime. Gen Yazdanpana survived an assassination attempt just over a week ago, and he now joins us to answer several vital questions regarding the recent uprising in Iran. Are Iranians waiting for the US to strike before rising up again? Will there be enough citizen fighters to overthrow the regime? What’s the most viable form of government for Iran if the regime is toppled? Hear answers to these questions and more on this week's show!

]]>2410army,audino,communist,cuba,ernieaudino,freedom,frontlinesoffreedom,frontlinesreport,iran,kurdistan,kurds,military,navy,regime,smk,tehran,uprising,usmilitary,war,yadzanpanafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jan-24-2026-ltg-michael-flynn-hana-yazdanpana-iran-uprising-isis-prison-escape--69571652
Special Guest #1 - Hana Yazdanpana, daughter of Gen Hussein Yazdanpana who commands the Kurdistan National Army (SMK), joins us on the heels of an assassination attempt against her father to give us the latest on the uprising in Iran.

Special Guest #2 - LTG, US ARMY (Ret) Michael T. Flynn (former NSA to Pres Trump) joins us to discuss strategy in Iran as well as the developing situation in Syria involving ISIS and the terrorist govt.

GeneralFlynn.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69571652Sat, 24 Jan 2026 15:49:17 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)Spot Reports - Our fake allies attacked our real allies (the Kurds) in Syria, thousands of ISIS detainees released, US carrier groups assembling near Iran. Special Guest #1 - Hana Yazdanpana, daughter of Gen Hussein Yazdanpana who commands the...
Special Guest #1 - Hana Yazdanpana, daughter of Gen Hussein Yazdanpana who commands the Kurdistan National Army (SMK), joins us on the heels of an assassination attempt against her father to give us the latest on the uprising in Iran.

Special Guest #2 - LTG, US ARMY (Ret) Michael T. Flynn (former NSA to Pres Trump) joins us to discuss strategy in Iran as well as the developing situation in Syria involving ISIS and the terrorist govt.

GeneralFlynn.com]]>2444army,audino,ernieaudino,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,frontlinesreport,iran,isis,kurdistan,kurds,michaelflynn,michaeltflynn,middleeast,military,navy,tehran,uprising,war,yazdanpanafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jan-17-2026-abdulla-mohtadi-leader-of-kurdish-komala-party-in-iran-on-the-deadly-uprising--69486669
Special Guest - Abdulla Mohtadi is the Sec General of Komala, part of the Kurdish resistance inside Iran. They are on the ground inside Iran right now. He’s bringing us first-hand information about the widespread uprising in Iran that you are not gonna get anywhere else.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69486669Sat, 17 Jan 2026 15:16:39 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)Spot Report - Time is NOT on the side of the uprising in Iran. Plus, a list of targets to hit if we're serious about bringing the regime to its knees. Special Guest - Abdulla Mohtadi is the Sec General of Komala, part of the Kurdish resistance inside...
Special Guest - Abdulla Mohtadi is the Sec General of Komala, part of the Kurdish resistance inside Iran. They are on the ground inside Iran right now. He’s bringing us first-hand information about the widespread uprising in Iran that you are not gonna get anywhere else.]]>2381abdullahmohtadi,army,audio,ayatollah,ernieaudino,freedom,frontlinesoffreedom,frontlinesreport,iran,iranian,komala,kurdistan,military,protests,revolution,tehran,trump,uprising,veteran,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jan-10-2026-amb-stan-escudero-iran-uprising-week-2-the-latest-on-venezuela--69384767
Spot Report - Iranian uprising may have the country trending toward open war!

Special Guest - Stan Escudero served as US Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, AND he served in Tehran in the 70’s. He was there (undercover) during the Islamic Revolution of 1979. He knows his stuff about Iran. He's here to talk the latest on the protests happening all over the country, as well as what the US should hope to see happen next.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69384767Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:51:53 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)News - Gen. Ernie Audino shares how removing Maduro from Venezuala seriously hurts Russia, China, Iran, and Cuba. Spot Report - Iranian uprising may have the country trending toward open war! Special Guest - Stan Escudero served as US Ambassador to...
Spot Report - Iranian uprising may have the country trending toward open war!

Special Guest - Stan Escudero served as US Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, AND he served in Tehran in the 70’s. He was there (undercover) during the Islamic Revolution of 1979. He knows his stuff about Iran. He's here to talk the latest on the protests happening all over the country, as well as what the US should hope to see happen next.]]>2394army,audino,ayatollah,ernieaudino,escudero,freedom,frontlinesoffreedom,frontlinesreport,iran,iranian,maduro,military,protests,revolution,shah,trump,uprising,venezuela,veteran,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jan-3-2026-nader-parsia-cameron-khansarinia-violence-in-the-streets-of-iran-has-a-revolution-begun--69283971
Special Guest #1 - Nader Parsia, F14 pilot-in-training for the Shah of Iran. Was in the US for flight training in 1979...and then the ayatollah seized power. He then was recruited to participate in the little-known Nojeh Coup mission to depose the ayatollah Khomeini. He was one of the few to survive and escape the country.

Special Guest #2 - Cameron Khansarania, VP for National Union For Democracy in Iran. He is a close associate of Reza Pahlavi, Crown Prince of Iran, (and son of the late Shah of Iran). If the Islamic Republic of Iran falls, the crowds are demanding he return to lead the country.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69283971Sat, 03 Jan 2026 05:00:08 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)This week's show is all about the violent protests taking place right now in Iran. Gen Ernie Audino and our special guests will be dissecting why the protests are happening, why the US should care, and who would take over if the current hardline...
Special Guest #1 - Nader Parsia, F14 pilot-in-training for the Shah of Iran. Was in the US for flight training in 1979...and then the ayatollah seized power. He then was recruited to participate in the little-known Nojeh Coup mission to depose the ayatollah Khomeini. He was one of the few to survive and escape the country.

Special Guest #2 - Cameron Khansarania, VP for National Union For Democracy in Iran. He is a close associate of Reza Pahlavi, Crown Prince of Iran, (and son of the late Shah of Iran). If the Islamic Republic of Iran falls, the crowds are demanding he return to lead the country.]]>2501audino,ayatollah,demonstrations,ernieaudino,freedom,frontlinesoffreedom,frontlinesreport,iran,iranian,khansarinia,military,nufdi,patriotic,protest,protests,revolution,shah,tehran,uprising,veteranfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dec-27-2025-col-danny-jazarevic-md-lived-under-soviet-communism--69228462
Special Guest: Danny Jazarevic, MD, COL US Army (Ret) is NOT your average US Army colonel. He grew up under communism on the other side of the Iron Curtain, defecting from Yugoslavia in 1983 and obtained political asylum in the US a year later. Here are just a few of his many credentials: commanded medical ops in Iraq in 2005-2006, multi-time director of trauma both in the states and abroad, and he speaks 7 languages! He'll tell us all about his career and life under communism.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69228462Sat, 27 Dec 2025 13:59:00 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)NOTE: This show commemorates the 34th anniversary of the fall of the Soviet Union, which was formally dissolved on 26 December, 1991. Special Guest: Danny Jazarevic, MD, COL US Army (Ret) is NOT your average US Army colonel. He grew up under...
Special Guest: Danny Jazarevic, MD, COL US Army (Ret) is NOT your average US Army colonel. He grew up under communism on the other side of the Iron Curtain, defecting from Yugoslavia in 1983 and obtained political asylum in the US a year later. Here are just a few of his many credentials: commanded medical ops in Iraq in 2005-2006, multi-time director of trauma both in the states and abroad, and he speaks 7 languages! He'll tell us all about his career and life under communism.]]>2370army,audino,coastguard,communism,doctor,ernieaudino,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,frontlinesreport,jazarevic,medical,military,patriotic,russia,sovietunion,usarmy,ussr,veteran,yugoslaviafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dec-20-2025-namo-abdulla-interviewed-hts-terrorists-in-syria--69155831
Special Guest: Namo Abdulla is the NY Bureau Chief for the Kurdistan news network, Rudaw. He grew up in northern Iraq during the regime of Saddam Hussein. He now lives in the US and recently spent two weeks interviewing Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) terrorists on the ground in Syria. He'll join us to talk terrorism in the Middle East.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69155831Sat, 20 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)Spot Reports: Tanker seized in Venezuela has ties to Russia, Iran, and more! Re-visitng a week of mass killings and one thwarted. Special Guest: Namo Abdulla is the NY Bureau Chief for the Kurdistan news network, Rudaw. He grew up in northern Iraq...
Special Guest: Namo Abdulla is the NY Bureau Chief for the Kurdistan news network, Rudaw. He grew up in northern Iraq during the regime of Saddam Hussein. He now lives in the US and recently spent two weeks interviewing Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) terrorists on the ground in Syria. He'll join us to talk terrorism in the Middle East.]]>2430army,audino,bondibeach,ernieaudino,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,frontlinesreport,hts,middleeast,military,namoabdulla,patriotic,rudaw,syria,terrorism,terrorist,usmilitary,venezuela,veteranfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dec-13-2025-mark-minelli-dea-detailing-the-narco-enterprise--69041197
Special Guest: Mark Minelli is a former on-the-ground operator in the DEA with extensive experience in Latin America. If anyone understands the character and magnitude of the narcotics threat in LATAM, it's him! Mark details how he and his response team would locate and destroy secret drug labs in Latin America. He also shares how they would find and track narco-transport boats with the help of local informants. Lastly, he discusses all of the different ways illegal drugs are getting into the United States.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69041197Sat, 13 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)Spot Reports: Porsches become paperweights in Russia. Venezuelan President Maduro’s former Chief of Intel publishes letter detailing VZ’s central role in narcotics smuggling and narco-terror. Special Guest: Mark Minelli is a former on-the-ground...
Special Guest: Mark Minelli is a former on-the-ground operator in the DEA with extensive experience in Latin America. If anyone understands the character and magnitude of the narcotics threat in LATAM, it's him! Mark details how he and his response team would locate and destroy secret drug labs in Latin America. He also shares how they would find and track narco-transport boats with the help of local informants. Lastly, he discusses all of the different ways illegal drugs are getting into the United States.]]>2412army,audino,coastguard,dea,drugtrafficking,ernieaudino,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,frontlinesreport,markminelli,military,narco,narcotics,navy,patriotic,terror,usmilitary,venezuela,veteranfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dec-6-2025-cpt-andy-sullivan-no-one-left-behind--68928098
Special Guest: Army CPT Andy Sullivan is an Iraq and Afghanistan combat vet who now leads the No One Left Behind organization, which is dedicated to evacuating, resettling, and advocating for our wartime allies in Afghanistan, Iraq, and beyond who have been displaced from their homes due to their brave support for the U.S. mission. This program needs our support and must NOT be confused with the Biden-era Operation Allies Welcome (OAW) asylum program that allowed the recent DC shooter into the country.

Website: nooneleft.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68928098Sat, 06 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)Spot Reports: Soldier who took DC shooter down was armed with only a knife! Did Sec. Hegseth just commit a war crime? Special Guest: Army CPT Andy Sullivan is an Iraq and Afghanistan combat vet who now leads the No One Left Behind organization, which...
Special Guest: Army CPT Andy Sullivan is an Iraq and Afghanistan combat vet who now leads the No One Left Behind organization, which is dedicated to evacuating, resettling, and advocating for our wartime allies in Afghanistan, Iraq, and beyond who have been displaced from their homes due to their brave support for the U.S. mission. This program needs our support and must NOT be confused with the Biden-era Operation Allies Welcome (OAW) asylum program that allowed the recent DC shooter into the country.

Website: nooneleft.org]]>2361afghan,afghanistan,andysullivan,army,audino,ernieaudino,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,frontlinesreport,hegseth,iraq,military,nooneleftbehind,patriotic,shooter,shooting,usmilitary,veteran,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nov-29-2025-ltc-martin-young-army-chaplain-running-for-congress-pa6--68806188
Special Guest: LTC Marty Young is a West Point grad ('93), infantry, and now in the ARNG as a chaplain. He's also running for Congress (PA6). He and Gen Audino cover a variety of compelling topics that include soldiers disobeying presidential orders if they believe them to be unlawful, how 9/11 called Marty into chaplaincy, dealing with soldier suicide, and living with purpose after returning to the civilian world.

Marty's Website]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68806188Sat, 29 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)Spot Report: The insanity of security guarantees to Ukraine. Special Guest: LTC Marty Young is a West Point grad ('93), infantry, and now in the ARNG as a chaplain. He's also running for Congress (PA6). He and Gen Audino cover a variety of compelling...
Special Guest: LTC Marty Young is a West Point grad ('93), infantry, and now in the ARNG as a chaplain. He's also running for Congress (PA6). He and Gen Audino cover a variety of compelling topics that include soldiers disobeying presidential orders if they believe them to be unlawful, how 9/11 called Marty into chaplaincy, dealing with soldier suicide, and living with purpose after returning to the civilian world.

Marty's Website]]>2376army,armychaplain,audino,chaplain,congress,ernieaudino,faith,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,frontlinesreport,martinyoung,martyyoung,military,patriotic,russia,trump,ukraine,veteran,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nov-22-2025-mg-paul-vallely-russian-influence-venezuela-and-the-cold-war--68688345
Special Guest: MG Paul Vallely (US Army Ret - Infantry, Ranger, Vietnam combat vet, Cold War commander) joins Gen Audino to discuss security threats from Russia and Venezuela, the arrival of Carrier Strike Group 12 (with the world’s largest aircraft carrier) in the Caribbean, PSYOP tactics being used against the US, and more!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68688345Sat, 22 Nov 2025 12:00:08 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)Spot Report: 35th anniversary of the end of The Cold War. Special Guest: MG Paul Vallely (US Army Ret - Infantry, Ranger, Vietnam combat vet, Cold War commander) joins Gen Audino to discuss security threats from Russia and Venezuela, the arrival of...
Special Guest: MG Paul Vallely (US Army Ret - Infantry, Ranger, Vietnam combat vet, Cold War commander) joins Gen Audino to discuss security threats from Russia and Venezuela, the arrival of Carrier Strike Group 12 (with the world’s largest aircraft carrier) in the Caribbean, PSYOP tactics being used against the US, and more!]]>2398army,audino,coldwar,ernieaudino,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,frontlinesreport,military,navy,patriotic,paulvallely,ranger,russia,sovietunion,usmilitary,vallely,venezuela,veteran,vietnamfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nov-15-2025-rich-derienzo-talking-venezuelan-tensions-with-army-ranger-cia-operator--68468835
Special Guest: Former Army Ranger and long-time CIA operator Rich DeRienzo has 15 years of on-the-ground experience in Latin America. He's here to discuss the current situation in Venezuela, the US military build-up in the Caribbean, and what could happen next!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68468835Sat, 15 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)Spot Report: Why should the US resume nuclear testing? Special Guest: Former Army Ranger and long-time CIA operator Rich DeRienzo has 15 years of on-the-ground experience in Latin America. He's here to discuss the current situation in Venezuela, the...
Special Guest: Former Army Ranger and long-time CIA operator Rich DeRienzo has 15 years of on-the-ground experience in Latin America. He's here to discuss the current situation in Venezuela, the US military build-up in the Caribbean, and what could happen next!]]>2377army,armyranger,audino,cia,derienzo,ernieaudino,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,frontlinesreport,maduro,military,nuclear,patriot,patriotic,ranger,trump,usmilitary,venezuela,veteranfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nov-8-2025-maj-tom-walko-was-there-when-the-berlin-wall-came-down-36-years-ago--68449825
Spot Reports: Iran Hostage Crisis 46th anniversary, Trump prepared to launch military ops in even more countries.

Special Guest: Major Tom Walko is a Cold War veteran of the 3rd Armored Division (Spearhead) and 11 ACR (Blackhorse). Tom was physically standing on the East German border the day the wall came down….9Nov89. Tom recounts his experiences surrounding this momentous day in vivid, and often humorous, detail. He also tells us what souvenirs he collected there.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68449825Sat, 08 Nov 2025 11:00:07 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)NOTE: This show commemorates the 36th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, which came down on 9 November, 1989. Spot Reports: Iran Hostage Crisis 46th anniversary, Trump prepared to launch military ops in even more countries. Special Guest:...
Spot Reports: Iran Hostage Crisis 46th anniversary, Trump prepared to launch military ops in even more countries.

Special Guest: Major Tom Walko is a Cold War veteran of the 3rd Armored Division (Spearhead) and 11 ACR (Blackhorse). Tom was physically standing on the East German border the day the wall came down….9Nov89. Tom recounts his experiences surrounding this momentous day in vivid, and often humorous, detail. He also tells us what souvenirs he collected there.]]>2447army,audino,berlin,berlinwall,coldwar,communism,ernieaudino,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,frontlinesreport,germany,iran,military,patriot,patriotic,tomwalko,usmc,usmilitary,veteranfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nov-1-2025-amed-demirhan-kurdish-fight-for-survival-and-independence-recorded-on-location-in-iraq--68379531
Spot Report: Iran's influence over the Iraqi Parliament.

Special Guest: Amed Demirhan is the director of Kurdistan's Barzani National Memorial and Museum (located about 1.5 hours north of Erbil, the Kurdish Capitol in Northern Iraq). Amed and his family endured the worst years of Saddam Hussein’s brutal rule and genocide against the Kurds. He and Gen Audino also talk about the days of Kurds allying with American troops to defeat Saddam Hussein, Al Qaeda in Iraq, and ISIS, as well as the Kurdish hopes for an independent state.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68379531Sat, 01 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)NOTE: This show was recorded from a mountainous Kurdish area in northern Iraq. Gen Ernie Audino was previously embedded with Kurdish peshmerga fighters on the battlefield in Iraq. Spot Report: Iran's influence over the Iraqi Parliament. Special...
Spot Report: Iran's influence over the Iraqi Parliament.

Special Guest: Amed Demirhan is the director of Kurdistan's Barzani National Memorial and Museum (located about 1.5 hours north of Erbil, the Kurdish Capitol in Northern Iraq). Amed and his family endured the worst years of Saddam Hussein’s brutal rule and genocide against the Kurds. He and Gen Audino also talk about the days of Kurds allying with American troops to defeat Saddam Hussein, Al Qaeda in Iraq, and ISIS, as well as the Kurdish hopes for an independent state.]]>2373al-qaeda,ameddemirhan,army,audino,barzani,ernieaudino,freedom,frontlinesoffreedom,frontlinesreport,iraq,kurdish,kurdistan,kurds,military,patriotic,peshmerga,saddamhussein,usmilitary,veteran,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oct-25-2025-alan-beale-founder-of-armed-forces-brewing-co--68281912
Special Guest: Are you patriotic? Do you like beer? Alan Beale is the founder and CEO of Armed Forces Brewing Company. He joins us to talk military, patriotism, American jobs…and...beer. Kick back, crack open a cold one perhaps, and enjoy!

Website: armedforcesbrewingco.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68281912Sat, 25 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)Spot Reports: Gen Ernie Audino's encounter with crazy uncle Mohamar Qaddafi, tree stand found within direct fire range of where Air Force One sometimes parks at Palm Beach Int'l Airport. Special Guest: Are you patriotic? Do you like beer? Alan Beale...
Special Guest: Are you patriotic? Do you like beer? Alan Beale is the founder and CEO of Armed Forces Brewing Company. He joins us to talk military, patriotism, American jobs…and...beer. Kick back, crack open a cold one perhaps, and enjoy!

Website: armedforcesbrewingco.com]]>2377airforce,alanbeale,american,armedforces,armedforcesbrewingco,army,beer,brewery,brewing,ernieaudino,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,frontlinesreport,marines,military,navy,patriotic,usmc,veteranfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oct-18-2025-gary-bernsten-ralph-pazullo-uncovering-stolen-elections-in-venezuela-and-elsewhere--68184353
Special Guests: Gary Bernsten was the CIA’s on-the-ground commander of Jawbreaker, the team missioned to kill OBL. Gary is back on the show, alongside Ralph Pazullo, to tell us about what they've dug up about a very serious national security threat to the USA and other democracies. It involves stolen elections in Venezuela and elsewhere, and there are a lot of big players involved!

Book: Stolen Elections: The Takedown of Democracies Worldwide]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68184353Sat, 18 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)Spot Reports: The last remaining living hostages released by Hamas, things getting spicy in the Caribbean. Special Guests: Gary Bernsten was the CIA’s on-the-ground commander of Jawbreaker, the team missioned to kill OBL. Gary is back on the show,...
Special Guests: Gary Bernsten was the CIA’s on-the-ground commander of Jawbreaker, the team missioned to kill OBL. Gary is back on the show, alongside Ralph Pazullo, to tell us about what they've dug up about a very serious national security threat to the USA and other democracies. It involves stolen elections in Venezuela and elsewhere, and there are a lot of big players involved!

Book: Stolen Elections: The Takedown of Democracies Worldwide]]>2393army,audino,cia,conspiracy,democracy,election,ernieaudino,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,frontlinesreport,garybernsten,military,patriotic,ralphpazullo,stolenelections,trump,usmilitary,venezuela,veteranfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oct-11-2025-amir-avivi-bg-ret-idf-peace-in-israel-and-the-future-of-gaza--68096125
Spot Reports: 7Oct and 11Sep historical date coincidences, Trump's authority to deploy Nat'l Guard in Portland and elsewhere.

Special Guest: Brig Gen Amir Avivi, IDF (ret) is the founder and chairman of the Israeli Defense and Security Forum (IDSF). On this week's show, he and Gen Ernie Audino discuss the hopeful end of the war in Gaza, the influence of Iran and others in the region, what the future of Israel and Gaza will likely look like, and more.

Website: idsf.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68096125Sat, 11 Oct 2025 11:58:14 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)NOTE: This is show #2 of 2 recognizing the 2nd anniversary of the Hamas attacks on Israel that took place on 7Oct2023. Spot Reports: 7Oct and 11Sep historical date coincidences, Trump's authority to deploy Nat'l Guard in Portland and elsewhere....
Spot Reports: 7Oct and 11Sep historical date coincidences, Trump's authority to deploy Nat'l Guard in Portland and elsewhere.

Special Guest: Brig Gen Amir Avivi, IDF (ret) is the founder and chairman of the Israeli Defense and Security Forum (IDSF). On this week's show, he and Gen Ernie Audino discuss the hopeful end of the war in Gaza, the influence of Iran and others in the region, what the future of Israel and Gaza will likely look like, and more.

Website: idsf.org]]>2427amiravivi,army,audino,ernieaudino,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,frontlinesreport,gaza,idf,isdf,isreal,isrealidefenseforces,middleeast,military,patriotic,peace,trump,usmilitary,veteranfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oct-4-2025-lt-col-res-yaron-buskila-fought-face-to-face-with-hamas-during-oct-2023-massacre-on-israel--68012557
Spot Report: Sec. of War Hegseth's recent meeting with 800 flag officers at Quantico.

Look Back: Gen. Ernie Audino recounts his trip to Israel 3 years ago.

Special Guest: Lt. Col. (Res.) Yaron Buskila serves as the Operations Officer of the Gaza Division in the IDF reserves. On 7Oct23, he ran toward the sound of gunfire, going toe to toe with Hamas militants during the attack on Israel. He also helped coordinate IDF response teams and rescued countless civilians. He shares the events of that day with us.

Website: idsf.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68012557Sat, 04 Oct 2025 14:40:29 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)NOTE: October 7th marks the 2nd anniversary of the Hamas attacks on Israel that left 1,200 Israelis dead and more than 250 taken as hostages. Spot Report: Sec. of War Hegseth's recent meeting with 800 flag officers at Quantico. Look Back: Gen. Ernie...
Spot Report: Sec. of War Hegseth's recent meeting with 800 flag officers at Quantico.

Look Back: Gen. Ernie Audino recounts his trip to Israel 3 years ago.

Special Guest: Lt. Col. (Res.) Yaron Buskila serves as the Operations Officer of the Gaza Division in the IDF reserves. On 7Oct23, he ran toward the sound of gunfire, going toe to toe with Hamas militants during the attack on Israel. He also helped coordinate IDF response teams and rescued countless civilians. He shares the events of that day with us.

Website: idsf.org]]>2433army,attack,audino,ernieaudino,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,frontlinesreport,gaza,hamas,idf,idsf,israel,israelidefenseforces,massacre,military,patriotic,usmilitary,veteran,yaronbuskilafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sept-27-2025-benjamin-patton-grandson-of-gen-george-s-patton-founder-of-patton-veterans-project--67922679
Funnies: Gen Ernie Audino shares his own George S. Patton stories.

Special Guest: Benjamin Patton is the grandson of the famous WWII General, George S. Patton. Plus, he's the son of decorated US Major General George S. Patton, who fought in Korea and Vietnam. Benjamin is also an author, historian, filmmaker, and veterans advocate. He joins us to discuss the Patton legacy as well as how he's serving our country's veterans through the Patton Veterans Project.

Website: pattonvets.org
Book: Growing Up Patton]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67922679Sat, 27 Sep 2025 15:42:38 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)Spot Reports: Mike Waltz confirmed as US Ambassador to the UN, NATO allies bolstering their defenses against Russia. Funnies: Gen Ernie Audino shares his own George S. Patton stories. Special Guest: Benjamin Patton is the grandson of the famous WWII...
Funnies: Gen Ernie Audino shares his own George S. Patton stories.

Special Guest: Benjamin Patton is the grandson of the famous WWII General, George S. Patton. Plus, he's the son of decorated US Major General George S. Patton, who fought in Korea and Vietnam. Benjamin is also an author, historian, filmmaker, and veterans advocate. He joins us to discuss the Patton legacy as well as how he's serving our country's veterans through the Patton Veterans Project.

Website: pattonvets.org
Book: Growing Up Patton]]>2415army,audino,benjaminpatton,ernieaudino,filmmaker,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesreport,general,georgepatton,georgespatton,historian,military,navy,patriotic,patton,pattonveteransproject,veteran,ww2,wwiifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sept-20-2025-dean-wegner-army-veteran-and-creator-of-american-made-products--67827369
Spot Reports: Venezuelan narco-terrorists, sanctions and attacks on Russian oil.

Tribute: The loss of a Kurdish comrade.

Special Guest: Dean Wegner is a West Point grad, Army Ranger, aviator, and founder of Authentically American. After he hung up his uniform, he found purpose building American jobs, American-made products, and by giving back to veteran organizations. He and General Ernie Audino also discuss how to lead a team and how to improve as a leader, whether in the military or the civilian world.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67827369Sat, 20 Sep 2025 11:00:08 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)First: What are many veterans missing in the civilian world? Spot Reports: Venezuelan narco-terrorists, sanctions and attacks on Russian oil. Tribute: The loss of a Kurdish comrade. Special Guest: Dean Wegner is a West Point grad, Army Ranger,...
Spot Reports: Venezuelan narco-terrorists, sanctions and attacks on Russian oil.

Tribute: The loss of a Kurdish comrade.

Special Guest: Dean Wegner is a West Point grad, Army Ranger, aviator, and founder of Authentically American. After he hung up his uniform, he found purpose building American jobs, American-made products, and by giving back to veteran organizations. He and General Ernie Audino also discuss how to lead a team and how to improve as a leader, whether in the military or the civilian world.]]>2390american,americanmade,army,armyranger,audino,authenticallyamerican,deanwegner,ernieaudino,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,frontlinesreport,leadership,military,patriot,patriotic,usmilitary,veteran,veteranownedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sept-13-2025-gary-bernsten-commander-of-cia-mission-to-eliminate-osama-bin-laden--67741190
Spot Report: How to defeat Russia and collapse its economy. Can drones win a war?

Special Guest: Gary Bernsten was the CIA's on-the-ground commander of Jawbreaker, the operation to kill Osama bin Laden in Afghanistan in late September 2001. Gary details the mission that left over a thousand al-Qaeda dead and an injured bin Laden running for his life. The former CIA field commander holds nothing back when he recounts the attack as well as explaining who allowed bin Laden to get away!

Books: 
Jawbreaker: The Attack on Bin Laden and Al Qaeda
Stolen Elections: The Takedown of Democracies Worldwide
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67741190Sat, 13 Sep 2025 13:49:19 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)NOTE: This is show #3 of our 3-part series commemorating the events surrounding September 11, 2001. Spot Report: How to defeat Russia and collapse its economy. Can drones win a war? Special Guest: Gary Bernsten was the CIA's on-the-ground commander...
Spot Report: How to defeat Russia and collapse its economy. Can drones win a war?

Special Guest: Gary Bernsten was the CIA's on-the-ground commander of Jawbreaker, the operation to kill Osama bin Laden in Afghanistan in late September 2001. Gary details the mission that left over a thousand al-Qaeda dead and an injured bin Laden running for his life. The former CIA field commander holds nothing back when he recounts the attack as well as explaining who allowed bin Laden to get away!

Books: 
Jawbreaker: The Attack on Bin Laden and Al Qaeda
Stolen Elections: The Takedown of Democracies Worldwide
]]>23899/11,army,attack,audino,bernsten,binladen,cia,ernieaudino,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,frontlinesreport,garybernsten,jawbreaker,military,osamabinladen,patriotic,terrorism,usmilitary,veteranfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sept-6-2025-ahmad-massoud-leader-of-the-national-resistance-front-fighting-for-freedom-in-afghanistan--67654615
First: What makes a good strategy?

News: Tren de Aragua boat sunk off the coast of Venezuela, Russian GPS jamming of plane carrying EU President.

Special Guest: Commander Ahmad Massoud is the leader of the National Resistance Front (previously known as the Northern Alliance), the group leading the fight against the Taliban and Al-Qaeda in Afghanistan. His father, the previous leader of the group, was assassinated by men posing as journalists under direct orders from Osama Bin-Laden just 2 days before 9/11. Ahmad has bravely carried on his father's mission to keep terrorists from overtaking his country.

Hear the latest regarding the fight for freedom in this special interview directly from Commander Massoud in Afghanistan. You'll also learn what China is doing to exploit the country due the vacuum created by the United States' abrupt withdrawal from the country in 2020.

This is an interview you don't want to miss!

Book: In the Name of my Father: Struggling for Freedom in Afghanistan]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67654615Sat, 06 Sep 2025 16:19:54 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)NOTE: This is show #2 of our 3-part series commemorating the events surrounding September 11, 2001. First: What makes a good strategy? News: Tren de Aragua boat sunk off the coast of Venezuela, Russian GPS jamming of plane carrying EU President....
First: What makes a good strategy?

News: Tren de Aragua boat sunk off the coast of Venezuela, Russian GPS jamming of plane carrying EU President.

Special Guest: Commander Ahmad Massoud is the leader of the National Resistance Front (previously known as the Northern Alliance), the group leading the fight against the Taliban and Al-Qaeda in Afghanistan. His father, the previous leader of the group, was assassinated by men posing as journalists under direct orders from Osama Bin-Laden just 2 days before 9/11. Ahmad has bravely carried on his father's mission to keep terrorists from overtaking his country.

Hear the latest regarding the fight for freedom in this special interview directly from Commander Massoud in Afghanistan. You'll also learn what China is doing to exploit the country due the vacuum created by the United States' abrupt withdrawal from the country in 2020.

This is an interview you don't want to miss!

Book: In the Name of my Father: Struggling for Freedom in Afghanistan]]>2443afghanistan,ahmadmassoud,al-qaeda,audino,china,ernieaudino,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,frontlinesreport,military,nationalresistancefront,northernalliance,patriotic,russia,taliban,terrorism,trendearagua,usmilitary,veteranfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/aug-30-2025-justin-sapp-first-green-beret-into-afghanistan-after-9-11--67558420
News: Trump considering making US airpower available for Ukraine. Is a No-Fly Zone possible? Augmented reality vision (IVAS) headsets for soldiers on the battlefield.

Special Guest: US Army COL (Ret) Justin Sapp…aka the first Green Beret into Afghanistan. In Oct '01, he went in with a small CIA paramilitary team to make contact with the sworn enemy of the Taliban and Al Qaeda…the Northern Alliance, and to prep the DZs and LZs we needed to begin flowing combat power into Afghanistan to defeat the Taliban and Al Qaeda. The rest is history. His 3-man team also suffered our nation’s first casualty in Afghanistan.

Book: First Casualty: The Untold Story of the CIA Mission to Avenge 9/11
Website: badgersix.org - our Afghan allies and their families need our help!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67558420Sat, 30 Aug 2025 13:27:40 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)NOTE: This is show #1 of our 3-part series commemorating the events surrounding September 11, 2001. News: Trump considering making US airpower available for Ukraine. Is a No-Fly Zone possible? Augmented reality vision (IVAS) headsets for soldiers on...
News: Trump considering making US airpower available for Ukraine. Is a No-Fly Zone possible? Augmented reality vision (IVAS) headsets for soldiers on the battlefield.

Special Guest: US Army COL (Ret) Justin Sapp…aka the first Green Beret into Afghanistan. In Oct '01, he went in with a small CIA paramilitary team to make contact with the sworn enemy of the Taliban and Al Qaeda…the Northern Alliance, and to prep the DZs and LZs we needed to begin flowing combat power into Afghanistan to defeat the Taliban and Al Qaeda. The rest is history. His 3-man team also suffered our nation’s first casualty in Afghanistan.

Book: First Casualty: The Untold Story of the CIA Mission to Avenge 9/11
Website: badgersix.org - our Afghan allies and their families need our help!]]>24169/11,afghanistan,army,audino,badgersix,battle,ernieaudino,firstcasualty,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesreport,greenberet,justinsapp,military,mission,patriot,patriotic,usmilitary,veteran,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/aug-23-2025-sfc-dillard-johnson-one-of-the-deadliest-american-soldiers-of-all-time--67496937
Special Guest: OIF veteran, US Army SFC Dillard Johnson. Recipient of the Silver Star and regarded as one of the deadliest US soldiers of all time, Dillard shares his military service and recounts several of his deadliest battles in Iraq and how he survived to tell about them.

Book: CARNIVORE]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67496937Sat, 23 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)In the News - Key takeaways from the Trump/Putin summit in Alaska and the Trump/Zelensky summit in DC. Also, what's up with the DC National Guard being mobilized in the nation's capitol, and what authority does it actually have? Special Guest: OIF...
Special Guest: OIF veteran, US Army SFC Dillard Johnson. Recipient of the Silver Star and regarded as one of the deadliest US soldiers of all time, Dillard shares his military service and recounts several of his deadliest battles in Iraq and how he survived to tell about them.

Book: CARNIVORE]]>2426army,audino,deadliest,dillardjohnson,ernieaudino,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,frontlinesreport,iraq,marines,military,navy,oif,patriot,patriotic,soldier,usmc,usmilitary,veteranfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/aug-16-2025-cdr-daniel-green-ph-d-in-pentagon-during-9-11-attack-served-4-tours-in-iraq-afghanistan--67409402
Special Guest: Daniel R. Green, Ph.D., is a Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserves and has mobilized four times for service in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. He also served 2 years under President Trump as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy and Force Development.

Commander Green and General Audino also discuss why the transition home can be so challenging for veterans.

Website: DanGreenFL.com
Book: Front Toward Enemy: War, Veterans, and the Homefront]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67409402Sat, 16 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)Apply This: General Ernie Audino tells us how to formulate a simple and effective mission statement that a team of any kind can buy into. Special Guest: Daniel R. Green, Ph.D., is a Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserves and has mobilized four times for...
Special Guest: Daniel R. Green, Ph.D., is a Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserves and has mobilized four times for service in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. He also served 2 years under President Trump as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy and Force Development.

Commander Green and General Audino also discuss why the transition home can be so challenging for veterans.

Website: DanGreenFL.com
Book: Front Toward Enemy: War, Veterans, and the Homefront]]>2397airforce,army,audino,coastguard,commander,ernieaudino,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesreport,fronttowardenemy,marines,military,navy,navyreserves,patriot,patriotic,usmc,usmilitary,veteran,veteransfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/aug-9-2025-tom-waskovich-cross-border-ops-during-vietnam-awarded-the-air-medal--67319123
Spot Report - True cross-border operations story involving walking straight into Kim Il Sung’s house during Korea.

Special Guest - Tom Waskovich - Army, SF, MACV-SOG (Studies and Observation Group), conducted cross border ops into Laos and Cambodia during the Vietnam War.

Tom recounts his missions in great detail, including when his unit was flanked on both sides by the enemy and barely escaped, and how he had a brush with death thanks to malaria. Thankfully, he's able to share the humorous moments in much of it.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67319123Sat, 09 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)First off, Gen Ernie Audino tells us what do REAL leaders do. Spot Report - True cross-border operations story involving walking straight into Kim Il Sung’s house during Korea. Special Guest - Tom Waskovich - Army, SF, MACV-SOG (Studies and...
Spot Report - True cross-border operations story involving walking straight into Kim Il Sung’s house during Korea.

Special Guest - Tom Waskovich - Army, SF, MACV-SOG (Studies and Observation Group), conducted cross border ops into Laos and Cambodia during the Vietnam War.

Tom recounts his missions in great detail, including when his unit was flanked on both sides by the enemy and barely escaped, and how he had a brush with death thanks to malaria. Thankfully, he's able to share the humorous moments in much of it.]]>2350army,audino,ernieaudino,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,frontlinesreport,greenberet,macv-sog,marines,military,patriot,patriotic,tomwaskovich,usmilitary,veteran,vietnam,vietnamwar,war,waskovichfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/aug-2-2025-ambassador-stan-escudero-how-to-handle-iran--67240197
Spot Report - Operation Midnight Hammer and dissecting Iran's threats against its enemies, including President Trump.

Special Guest - Multi-time US Ambassador Stan Escudero shares valuable insights on how we can stop Iran now and what we've done that was successful in the past, including what he's learned from his time as US Ambassador as well as POLAD to CENTCOM during Operation Praying Mantis against Iran.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67240197Sat, 02 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)No Excuses on the Battlefield Warning from Gen Ernie Audino. Spot Report - Operation Midnight Hammer and dissecting Iran's threats against its enemies, including President Trump. Special Guest - Multi-time US Ambassador Stan Escudero shares valuable...
Spot Report - Operation Midnight Hammer and dissecting Iran's threats against its enemies, including President Trump.

Special Guest - Multi-time US Ambassador Stan Escudero shares valuable insights on how we can stop Iran now and what we've done that was successful in the past, including what he's learned from his time as US Ambassador as well as POLAD to CENTCOM during Operation Praying Mantis against Iran.]]>2400ambassador,army,audino,centcom,centralcommand,ernieaudino,escudero,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,frontlinesreport,iran,marines,military,patriot,patriotic,stanescudero,usmilitary,veteran,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jul-26-2025-col-hal-kushner-pow-in-vietnam-for-nearly-6-years-riveting-story-of-survival--67145060
News Report - Implementing counter-drone and AI technology into soldiers’ M4 Carbines.

Special Guest - Col. Hal Kushner, who was captured by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War and spent nearly 6 years as a POW, recounts in great detail his time in captivity and how he was able to survive.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67145060Sat, 26 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)No Snivel Zone Warning from Gen Ernie Audino. News Report - Implementing counter-drone and AI technology into soldiers’ M4 Carbines. Special Guest - Col. Hal Kushner, who was captured by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War and spent nearly 6 years...
News Report - Implementing counter-drone and AI technology into soldiers’ M4 Carbines.

Special Guest - Col. Hal Kushner, who was captured by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War and spent nearly 6 years as a POW, recounts in great detail his time in captivity and how he was able to survive.]]>2413army,audino,ernieaudino,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,frontlinesreport,halkushner,military,patriot,patriotic,pow,p.o.w.,survival,usmilitary,veteran,vietcong,vietnam,vietnamwar,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jul-19-2025-col-bill-prince-served-in-vietnam-with-rangers-and-special-forces-cia-award-for-valor-recipient--67041046
Special Guest - Col (Ret) Bill Prince - Ranger and Special Forces in Vietnam, CIA Ops Officer, overseas contract work, Special Ops Command at MacDill AFB, Masters Degree (Harvard University).

 Also, find out what's being done on Capital Hill keep today's military focused and combat ready.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67041046Sat, 19 Jul 2025 14:00:00 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)Military news and analysis with host Gen Ernie Audino. Special Guest - Col (Ret) Bill Prince - Ranger and Special Forces in Vietnam, CIA Ops Officer, overseas contract work, Special Ops Command at MacDill AFB, Masters Degree (Harvard University)....
Special Guest - Col (Ret) Bill Prince - Ranger and Special Forces in Vietnam, CIA Ops Officer, overseas contract work, Special Ops Command at MacDill AFB, Masters Degree (Harvard University).

 Also, find out what's being done on Capital Hill keep today's military focused and combat ready.]]>2257airforce,army,billprince,cia,coastguard,ernieaudino,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,frontlinesreport,marines,military,navy,patriot,patriotic,usmc,usmilitary,veteran,veterans,westpointfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jul-12-2025-brig-gen-ernie-audino-reports-for-duty-mission-of-the-show-vietnam-war-pow-interview--66960319
A salute to Lt. Col. Denny Gillem.

What’s the mission of the show?

Gen. Audino highlights an important book about finding purpose and strength in times of despair.

Col. Hal Kushner, who was captured by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War and spent over 5 years as a POW, shares a powerful and inspiring message.

Book: Man's Search for Meaning]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66960319Sun, 13 Jul 2025 01:43:31 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)Brig. Gen. Ernie Audino reports for duty for the first time as host of the show. On this week’s episode: A salute to Lt. Col. Denny Gillem. What’s the mission of the show? Gen. Audino highlights an important book about finding purpose and strength...
A salute to Lt. Col. Denny Gillem.

What’s the mission of the show?

Gen. Audino highlights an important book about finding purpose and strength in times of despair.

Col. Hal Kushner, who was captured by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War and spent over 5 years as a POW, shares a powerful and inspiring message.

Book: Man's Search for Meaning]]>2271airforce,army,coastguard,dennygillem,ernieaudino,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,frontlinesreport,halkushner,marines,military,navy,patriotic,pow,usmc,usmilitary,veteran,veterans,vietnamwarfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jul-5-2025-hr-1-4th-of-july-weekend-best-of-special--66871178
Lt. Col. Denny Gillem interviews the show's next host.

Why do we celebrate the 4th of July?

Learn about the Coast Guard's Star-Spangled Buoy and how it relates to the Star-Spangled Banner.

Skip Coryell (USMC Ret) and Roland Ashby (USCG Ret) share highlights from their careers as well as what they're up to these days.

And don't forget to listen to a very special Hour 2 of this week's show!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66871178Sat, 05 Jul 2025 22:42:15 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)Before Army Brigadier General Ernie Audino takes over hosting duties next week, here's a special best-of edition of Frontlines of Freedom, including... Lt. Col. Denny Gillem interviews the show's next host. Why do we celebrate the 4th of July?...
Lt. Col. Denny Gillem interviews the show's next host.

Why do we celebrate the 4th of July?

Learn about the Coast Guard's Star-Spangled Buoy and how it relates to the Star-Spangled Banner.

Skip Coryell (USMC Ret) and Roland Ashby (USCG Ret) share highlights from their careers as well as what they're up to these days.

And don't forget to listen to a very special Hour 2 of this week's show!]]>22154thofjuly,airforce,army,audino,coastguard,dennygillem,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,independence,independenceday,marines,military,nationalanthem,navy,patriotic,starspangledbanner,usmc,usmilitary,veteranfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jul-5-2025-hr-2-episode-1-from-over-18-years-ago-never-before-heard-nationally--66871179
We present to you the very first episode of Frontlines of Freedom, which was only ever heard on one station (WOOD-AM in Grand Rapids, MI) back on 3 June, 2007.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66871179Sat, 05 Jul 2025 22:40:46 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)As we continue our 4th of July weekend best-of special, here's your chance to hear a piece of Frontlines of Freedom history! We present to you the very first episode of Frontlines of Freedom, which was only ever heard on one station (WOOD-AM in Grand...
We present to you the very first episode of Frontlines of Freedom, which was only ever heard on one station (WOOD-AM in Grand Rapids, MI) back on 3 June, 2007.]]>2421airforce,army,coastguard,dennygillem,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,gillem,marines,military,navy,patriot,patriotic,usmc,usmilitary,veteran,veterans,wood1300,woodam,wood-amfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jun-28-2025-hr-1-col-denny-gillem-s-final-show-celebration-iran-news-brig-gen-john-dragon-teichert--66774002
National security and military news.

Comments by the Colonel: The Korean War.

Warrant Wisdom with Chief Warrant Officer (Ret.) Roland Ashby.

Brig. Gen. John Teichert on our nation’s challenges.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66774002Sat, 28 Jun 2025 07:05:07 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)Lt. Col. Denny Gillem retires as the host of Frontlines of Freedom after more than 900 shows! Join us as we send him off and wish him well in his next venture. In this hour, hear from co-hosts Skip Coryell and Roland Ashby, as well as Brig. Gen. John...
National security and military news.

Comments by the Colonel: The Korean War.

Warrant Wisdom with Chief Warrant Officer (Ret.) Roland Ashby.

Brig. Gen. John Teichert on our nation’s challenges.]]>2594airforce,army,coastguard,dennygillem,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,johnteichert,marines,military,navy,patriot,patriotic,rolandashby,skipcoryell,teichert,usmc,usmilitary,veteran,veteransfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jun-28-2025-hr-2-meet-fof-s-next-host-col-gillem-s-final-sign-off-buying-american-foods-movie-of-the-month--66774001
Also...

Adam Lalone from Patriot Foods on buying American food.

Diane Raver from The Garden State Film Festival presents the Movie of the Month.

Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's next for Col. Gillem?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66774001Sat, 28 Jun 2025 07:00:07 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)Lt. Col. Denny Gillem retires as the host of Frontlines of Freedom after more than 900 shows! In this hour, Col. Gillem hands the baton (and microphone) off to the show's next host, retired Army Brigadier General Ernie Audino. Also... Adam Lalone...
Also...

Adam Lalone from Patriot Foods on buying American food.

Diane Raver from The Garden State Film Festival presents the Movie of the Month.

Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's next for Col. Gillem?]]>2734americanfood,army,audino,dennygillem,dianeraver,ernieaudino,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,gardenstatefilmfestival,general,gsff,marines,military,patriotfoods,patriotic,usmc,usmilitary,veteran,veteransfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jun-21-2025-hr-1-u-s-israel-vs-iran-military-news-col-s-comments-on-riots-chair-of-military-history--66692474
Comments by the Colonel: Riots.

Warrant Wisdom with Chief Warrant Officer (Ret.) Roland Ashby.

Dr. Mark Moyar - Chair of Military History at Hillsdale College.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66692474Sat, 21 Jun 2025 12:05:00 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)National security, military, veteran news. Comments by the Colonel: Riots. Warrant Wisdom with Chief Warrant Officer (Ret.) Roland Ashby. Dr. Mark Moyar - Chair of Military History at Hillsdale College.
Comments by the Colonel: Riots.

Warrant Wisdom with Chief Warrant Officer (Ret.) Roland Ashby.

Dr. Mark Moyar - Chair of Military History at Hillsdale College.]]>2629airforce,army,bombing,coastguard,dennygillem,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,hillsdale,iran,israel,marines,markmoyar,military,navy,nuclear,patriotic,usmc,usmilitary,veteranfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jun-21-2025-hr-2-more-guns-less-crime-helpvet-battle-of-the-month-self-defense-report--66692473
Steve Wilson discusses how HelpVet.net helps veterans and their families.

Army Brigadier General (Ret.) Chris Petty on the Battle of the Month.

Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?

Crime Prevention Research Center

HelpVet.net

BattleDigest


]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66692473Sat, 21 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)Dr. John R. Lott, Jr. - founder of The Crime Prevention Research Center. Steve Wilson discusses how HelpVet.net helps veterans and their families. Army Brigadier General (Ret.) Chris Petty on the Battle of the Month. Listener Comments, Military...
Steve Wilson discusses how HelpVet.net helps veterans and their families.

Army Brigadier General (Ret.) Chris Petty on the Battle of the Month.

Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?

Crime Prevention Research Center

HelpVet.net

BattleDigest


]]>2619airforce,army,battledigest,cprc,crimepreventionresearchcenter,dennygillem,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,helpvet,helpvet.net,marines,military,moregunslesscrime,navy,patriotic,skipcoryell,usmc,usmilitary,veteranfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jun-14-2025-hr-1-military-national-security-news-israel-vs-iran-china-s-war-against-us-dr-ron-carter-usmc-ret--66559080
Comments by the Colonel: China.

Warrant Wisdom with Chief Warrant Officer (Ret.) Roland Ashby.

Marine vet Dr. Ron Carter.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66559080Sun, 15 Jun 2025 01:52:08 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)National security and military news. Comments by the Colonel: China. Warrant Wisdom with Chief Warrant Officer (Ret.) Roland Ashby. Marine vet Dr. Ron Carter.
Comments by the Colonel: China.

Warrant Wisdom with Chief Warrant Officer (Ret.) Roland Ashby.

Marine vet Dr. Ron Carter.]]>2569airforce,army,china,coastguard,dennygillem,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,iran,israel,marines,military,navy,patriot,patriotic,rolandashby,usmc,usmilitary,veteran,veteransfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jun-14-2025-hr-2-history-by-mail-center-for-military-readiness-ice-and-illegal-immigration-and-the-unrest-in-la-self-defense-report--66559079
Elaine Donnelly, Center for Military Readiness.

Gil Maza's border security and illegal immigration crackdown update.

Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?

History By Mail

Center For Military Readiness]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66559079Sun, 15 Jun 2025 01:51:57 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)Ari Segal, History by Mail. Elaine Donnelly, Center for Military Readiness. Gil Maza's border security and illegal immigration crackdown update. Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?...
Elaine Donnelly, Center for Military Readiness.

Gil Maza's border security and illegal immigration crackdown update.

Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?

History By Mail

Center For Military Readiness]]>2829airforce,army,bordersecurity,centerformilitaryreadiness,cmr,dennygillem,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,history,historybymail,illegalimmigration,immigration,marines,military,navy,patriotic,usmc,usmilitary,veteranfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jun-7-2025-hr-1-military-news-dangerous-iran-fellow-vietnam-vet-convo--66443669
Comments by the Colonel: Iran.

Warrant Wisdom with Chief Warrant Officer (Ret.) Roland Ashby.

Vietnam veteran Ron Courser.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66443669Sat, 07 Jun 2025 12:05:00 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)National security, military, veteran news. Comments by the Colonel: Iran. Warrant Wisdom with Chief Warrant Officer (Ret.) Roland Ashby. Vietnam veteran Ron Courser.
Comments by the Colonel: Iran.

Warrant Wisdom with Chief Warrant Officer (Ret.) Roland Ashby.

Vietnam veteran Ron Courser.]]>2684airforce,army,coastguard,courser,dennygillem,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,iran,marines,military,navy,patriot,patriotic,terrorism,usmc,usmilitary,veteran,vietnam,warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jun-7-2025-hr-2-armed-services-ymca-book-on-fixing-our-schools-female-vet-showcase-self-defense-report--66443670
Gerald Evans presents his book on fixing our schools, Getting Ready to Learn: The Greatest Secret Since WWII.

Navy vet Theresa Robinson showcases another female veteran.

Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?

Armed Services YMCA

Getting Ready to Learn: The Greatest Secret Since WWII]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66443670Sat, 07 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)Navy Vice Admiral (Ret.) Bill French on how the Armed Services YMCA ensures no military family is left behind. Gerald Evans presents his book on fixing our schools, Getting Ready to Learn: The Greatest Secret Since WWII. Navy vet Theresa Robinson...
Gerald Evans presents his book on fixing our schools, Getting Ready to Learn: The Greatest Secret Since WWII.

Navy vet Theresa Robinson showcases another female veteran.

Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?

Armed Services YMCA

Getting Ready to Learn: The Greatest Secret Since WWII]]>2749airforce,armedservicesymca,army,coastguard,dennygillem,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,gettingreadytolearn,marines,military,navy,patriot,patriotic,usmc,usmilitary,veteran,veterans,ymcafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/may-31-2025-hr-1-military-national-security-news-supporting-israel-combat-veterans-for-congress--66353053
Comments by the Colonel: Supporting Israel.

Warrant Wisdom with Chief Warrant Officer (Ret.) Roland Ashby.

Col. Bill Conrad (Ret.) - Chairman of Combat Veterans for Congress.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66353053Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:10:23 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)National security, military, veteran news. Comments by the Colonel: Supporting Israel. Warrant Wisdom with Chief Warrant Officer (Ret.) Roland Ashby. Col. Bill Conrad (Ret.) - Chairman of Combat Veterans for Congress.
Comments by the Colonel: Supporting Israel.

Warrant Wisdom with Chief Warrant Officer (Ret.) Roland Ashby.

Col. Bill Conrad (Ret.) - Chairman of Combat Veterans for Congress.]]>2657airforce,army,coastguard,combat,combatveteransforcongress,dennygillem,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,marines,military,navy,patriot,patriotic,usmc,usmilitary,veteran,veteransfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/may-31-2025-hr-2-medal-of-honor-recipient-battle-of-the-month-self-defense-report--66353052
Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Chris Petty presents the Battle of the Month.

Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66353052Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:09:44 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)Army vet and Medal of Honor recipient, Jim McCloughan. Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Chris Petty presents the Battle of the Month. Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?
Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Chris Petty presents the Battle of the Month.

Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?]]>2704airforce,army,battle,coastguard,dennygillem,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,general,marines,mccloughan,medalofhonor,military,navy,patriot,patriotic,usmc,usmilitary,veteran,veteransfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/may-24-2025-hr-1-military-news-stopping-crime-in-progress-coast-guard-changes-more-guns-less-crime-author--66258861
Comments by the Non-Com: Marine vet Skip Coryell fills in for the Colonel on the topic of who exactly should intervene when witnessing a crime in progress.

Warrant Wisdom: Major changes are taking place within the structure of the US Coast Guard.

Dr. John Lott, bestselling author of More Guns, Less Crime joins the show. He's also the president of the Crime Prevention Research Center.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66258861Sun, 25 May 2025 01:56:16 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)National security, military, veteran news. Comments by the Non-Com: Marine vet Skip Coryell fills in for the Colonel on the topic of who exactly should intervene when witnessing a crime in progress. Warrant Wisdom: Major changes are taking place...
Comments by the Non-Com: Marine vet Skip Coryell fills in for the Colonel on the topic of who exactly should intervene when witnessing a crime in progress.

Warrant Wisdom: Major changes are taking place within the structure of the US Coast Guard.

Dr. John Lott, bestselling author of More Guns, Less Crime joins the show. He's also the president of the Crime Prevention Research Center.]]>2596airforce,army,coastguard,crime,crimepreventionresearchcenter,dennygillem,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,marines,military,moregunslesscrime,navy,patriot,patriotic,skipcoryell,usmc,usmilitary,veteran,veteransfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/may-24-2025-hr-2-vince-paredes-missions-with-special-ops-movie-of-the-month-self-defense-report--66258860Cedar Rock Firearms Training.

We review the Movie of the Month for May, The Tailor.

Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66258860Sun, 25 May 2025 01:55:47 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)Navy Veteran Vince Paredes served 4 tours in the Gulf with Special Ops teams. He shares some of his most difficult missions and answers whether it was all really worth it or not. Vince now owns https://www.crftdefensive.com/. We review the Movie of...Cedar Rock Firearms Training.

We review the Movie of the Month for May, The Tailor.

Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?
]]>2737airforce,army,coastguard,dennygillem,dianeraver,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,marines,military,navy,paredes,patriot,patriotic,self-defense,skipcoryell,usmc,usmilitary,veteran,veteransfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/may-17-2025-hr-1-military-news-rating-trump-s-performance-so-far-china-expert-on-the-danger-china-poses--66123624
Comments by the Colonel: Rating Trump's 2nd term performance to date.

Warrant Wisdom: Why did President Trump reverse course when it comes to renaming Veterans Day?

Attorney Gordon Change, who spent a decade living in China, provides his expertise on what's happening there and how they're infiltrating our country.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66123624Sat, 17 May 2025 12:05:07 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)National security and military news, including US hostage released by Hamas, nuclear standoff with Iran, and Russia/Ukraine ceasefire latest. Comments by the Colonel: Rating Trump's 2nd term performance to date. Warrant Wisdom: Why did President...
Comments by the Colonel: Rating Trump's 2nd term performance to date.

Warrant Wisdom: Why did President Trump reverse course when it comes to renaming Veterans Day?

Attorney Gordon Change, who spent a decade living in China, provides his expertise on what's happening there and how they're infiltrating our country.]]>2699airforce,army,china,coastguard,dennygillem,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,hamas,marines,military,navy,nuclear,patriot,patriotic,trump,usmc,usmilitary,veteran,veteransfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/may-17-2025-hr-2-buying-made-in-america-concerned-veterans-for-america-interview-battle-of-the-month-self-defense-report--66123625
Concerns Veterans for America's call to action by grassroots engagement director Thurman Ragsdale.

Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Chris Petty presents the battle of the month on one of the famous battles from the Civil War.

Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66123625Sat, 17 May 2025 12:00:08 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)Liz Morris on why it's important to buy things made in America. Concerns Veterans for America's call to action by grassroots engagement director Thurman Ragsdale. Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Chris Petty presents the battle of the month on one of the famous...
Concerns Veterans for America's call to action by grassroots engagement director Thurman Ragsdale.

Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Chris Petty presents the battle of the month on one of the famous battles from the Civil War.

Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?]]>2657airforce,american,army,coastguard,cva,dennygillem,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,madeinamerica,marines,military,navy,patriot,patriotic,thurmanragsdale,usmc,usmilitary,veteran,veteransfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/may-10-2025-hr-1-military-national-security-news-russia-s-economic-disaster-national-police-officers-week--66028490
Comments by the Colonel: The disaster that is Russia's economy.

Warrant Wisdom: Taking a look at this week's Supreme Court decision that protects federal employees who also serve in the reserves.

In honor of National Police Officers Week, we speak with Craig Floyd at Citizens Behind the Badge.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66028490Sun, 11 May 2025 03:52:15 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)National security, military, veteran news. Comments by the Colonel: The disaster that is Russia's economy. Warrant Wisdom: Taking a look at this week's Supreme Court decision that protects federal employees who also serve in the reserves. In honor...
Comments by the Colonel: The disaster that is Russia's economy.

Warrant Wisdom: Taking a look at this week's Supreme Court decision that protects federal employees who also serve in the reserves.

In honor of National Police Officers Week, we speak with Craig Floyd at Citizens Behind the Badge.]]>2777airforce,army,coastguard,craigfloyd,dennygillem,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,marines,military,navy,patriot,patriotic,police,russia,supremecourt,usmc,usmilitary,veteran,veteransfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/may-10-2025-hr-2-life-in-israel-illegal-immigration-ice-update-military-history-self-defense-report--66028489
Gil Maza's border security and illegal immigration update on the job that ICE and border czar Tom Homan are doing.

Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?

SAR-EL - The National Project for Volunteers for Israel]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66028489Sun, 11 May 2025 03:51:45 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)Lt. Col. Steven Kenyon - U.S. Army Reserve (Ret.) discusses current life in Israel and the work he's doing with Volunteers for Israel (SAR-EL). Gil Maza's border security and illegal immigration update on the job that ICE and border czar Tom Homan...
Gil Maza's border security and illegal immigration update on the job that ICE and border czar Tom Homan are doing.

Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?

SAR-EL - The National Project for Volunteers for Israel]]>2757airforce,army,dennygillem,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,ice,immigration,israel,marines,military,navy,patriotic,sar-el,southernborder,tomhoman,usmc,veteran,veterans,volunteersforisraelfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/may-3-2025-hr-1-military-news-world-getting-more-dangerous-boeing-f-47-u-s-rep-jack-bergman--65891502
Comments by the Colonel: Why have so many former US military personnel not accepted Trump's offer to return to service after being kicked out for rejecting the COVID vaccine?

Warrant Wisdom: What makes the new Boeing F-47 revolutionary?

U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman (Ret. USMC Lt. Gen.) on our nation’s challenges.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65891502Sun, 04 May 2025 12:33:01 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)National security, military, veteran news. Comments by the Colonel: Why have so many former US military personnel not accepted Trump's offer to return to service after being kicked out for rejecting the COVID vaccine? Warrant Wisdom: What makes the...
Comments by the Colonel: Why have so many former US military personnel not accepted Trump's offer to return to service after being kicked out for rejecting the COVID vaccine?

Warrant Wisdom: What makes the new Boeing F-47 revolutionary?

U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman (Ret. USMC Lt. Gen.) on our nation’s challenges.]]>2686airforce,army,bergman,coastguard,dennygillem,f47,f-47,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,marines,military,navy,patriot,patriotic,representative,usmc,usmilitary,veteran,veteransfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/may-3-2025-hr-2-brig-gen-john-teichert-new-book-on-terrorism-female-veteran-interview-self-defense-report--65891501
NY Times bestselling author and Army Lt. Col. Brad Taylor (Ret.) presents his latest novel on terrorism.

Navy veteran Theresa Robinson introduces us to another female veteran.

Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?

Brad Taylor Books]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65891501Sun, 04 May 2025 12:32:33 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)USAF Brig. Gen. John Teichert (Ret.) discusses leadership. NY Times bestselling author and Army Lt. Col. Brad Taylor (Ret.) presents his latest novel on terrorism. Navy veteran Theresa Robinson introduces us to another female veteran. Listener...
NY Times bestselling author and Army Lt. Col. Brad Taylor (Ret.) presents his latest novel on terrorism.

Navy veteran Theresa Robinson introduces us to another female veteran.

Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?

Brad Taylor Books]]>2613airforce,army,bradtaylor,coastguard,dennygillem,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,marines,military,navy,patriot,patriotic,self-defense,teichert,terrorism,usmc,usmilitary,veteran,veteransfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/apr-26-2025-hr-1-russia-ukraine-peace-talks-north-korea-bans-hot-dogs-europe-and-nato-disaster-blue-angels-interview--65734493
Comments by the Colonel: The disaster that is Western Europe and NATO.

Warrant Wisdom: Interview with Blue Angels from Sun 'n Fun Airshow in FL.

James Simpson on our nation’s many challenges.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65734493Sat, 26 Apr 2025 16:35:09 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)National security, military, veteran news. Comments by the Colonel: The disaster that is Western Europe and NATO. Warrant Wisdom: Interview with Blue Angels from Sun 'n Fun Airshow in FL. James Simpson on our nation’s many challenges.
Comments by the Colonel: The disaster that is Western Europe and NATO.

Warrant Wisdom: Interview with Blue Angels from Sun 'n Fun Airshow in FL.

James Simpson on our nation’s many challenges.]]>2709airforce,airshow,army,blueangels,coastguard,dennygillem,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,marines,military,navy,patriot,patriotic,russia,ukraine,usmc,usmilitary,veteran,veteransfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/apr-26-2025-hr-2-report-from-israel-movie-of-the-month-military-history-self-defense-report--65734494
We review the Movie of the Month for April, Tall Dark and Handsome.

Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65734494Sat, 26 Apr 2025 16:34:44 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)Middle East correspondent Josh Hasten reports from Israel. We review the Movie of the Month for April, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_BAI3K2NWM. Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?
We review the Movie of the Month for April, Tall Dark and Handsome.

Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?]]>2681airforce,army,coastguard,dennygillem,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,gardenstatefilmfestival,israel,jns,joshhasten,marines,middleeast,military,navy,patriotic,self-defense,usmc,usmilitary,veteranfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/apr-19-2025-hr-1-military-national-security-news-gazans-vs-hamas-blue-angels-interview-gen-arnold-punaro--65636006
Comments by the Colonel: Gazans protesting Hamas are being ignored.

Warrant Wisdom: Interview with Blue Angels maintainer at Sun 'n Fun Airshow.

USMC Maj. Gen. Arnold Punaro (Ret.) discusses our nation’s big issues.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65636006Sat, 19 Apr 2025 20:16:52 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)National security, military, veteran news. Comments by the Colonel: Gazans protesting Hamas are being ignored. Warrant Wisdom: Interview with Blue Angels maintainer at Sun 'n Fun Airshow. USMC Maj. Gen. Arnold Punaro (Ret.) discusses our nation’s...
Comments by the Colonel: Gazans protesting Hamas are being ignored.

Warrant Wisdom: Interview with Blue Angels maintainer at Sun 'n Fun Airshow.

USMC Maj. Gen. Arnold Punaro (Ret.) discusses our nation’s big issues.]]>2699airforce,airshow,army,blueangels,coastguard,dennygillem,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,hamas,marines,military,navy,patriot,patriotic,punaro,usmc,usmilitary,veteran,veteransfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/apr-19-2025-hr-2-covid-mandate-debacle-in-the-military-this-sober-vet-battle-of-the-month--65636007
Army vet Joe Yurick introduces us to This Sober Vet.

Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Chris Petty on the first recorded battle in human history.

Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65636007Sat, 19 Apr 2025 20:16:33 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)CWO Brandon Budge on repurcussions he faced for refusing the COVID vaccine in the military. Army vet Joe Yurick introduces us to This Sober Vet. Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Chris Petty on the first recorded battle in human history. Listener Comments,...
Army vet Joe Yurick introduces us to This Sober Vet.

Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Chris Petty on the first recorded battle in human history.

Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?]]>2733airforce,army,coastguard,dennygillem,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,joeyurick,marines,military,navy,patriot,patriotic,thissobervet,usmc,usmilitary,veteran,veteransfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/apr-12-2025-hr-1-military-news-fitness-standards-women-in-close-combat-space-force-rocket-contracts-awarded--65553164
Comments by the Colonel: Fitness standards in the military, and should women be in close combat units?

Warrant Wisdom: Roland Ashby tells us which companies won contracts for the Space Force's upcoming rocket launches.

Lt. Gen. Jerry Boykin (Ret) shares his perspectives on our nation's challenges.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65553164Sun, 13 Apr 2025 01:49:45 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)National Security, Military, Veteran News. Comments by the Colonel: Fitness standards in the military, and should women be in close combat units? Warrant Wisdom: Roland Ashby tells us which companies won contracts for the Space Force's upcoming...
Comments by the Colonel: Fitness standards in the military, and should women be in close combat units?

Warrant Wisdom: Roland Ashby tells us which companies won contracts for the Space Force's upcoming rocket launches.

Lt. Gen. Jerry Boykin (Ret) shares his perspectives on our nation's challenges.]]>2673airforce,army,boykin,coastguard,combat,dennygillem,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,marines,military,navy,patriot,patriotic,spaceforce,usmc,usmilitary,veteran,veteransfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/apr-12-2025-hr-2-soldierstrong-foundation-volunteers-for-israel-illegal-immigration-update-self-defense-report--65553163
Lt. Col. Steven Kenyon - U.S. Army Reserve (Ret.) on the work he's doing with Volunteers for Israel (SAR-EL).

Gil Maza's update on our nation's borders and illegal immigration crackdowns.

Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?

SoldierStrong - Injured Veterans Charity Helping Veterans Worldwide

SAR-EL - The National Project for Volunteers for Israel]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65553163Sun, 13 Apr 2025 01:46:49 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)Dr. Chris Meek presents SoldierStrong. Lt. Col. Steven Kenyon - U.S. Army Reserve (Ret.) on the work he's doing with Volunteers for Israel (SAR-EL). Gil Maza's update on our nation's borders and illegal immigration crackdowns. Listener Comments,...
Lt. Col. Steven Kenyon - U.S. Army Reserve (Ret.) on the work he's doing with Volunteers for Israel (SAR-EL).

Gil Maza's update on our nation's borders and illegal immigration crackdowns.

Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?

SoldierStrong - Injured Veterans Charity Helping Veterans Worldwide

SAR-EL - The National Project for Volunteers for Israel]]>2722airforce,army,coastguard,dennygillem,deportations,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,immigration,marines,military,navy,patriotic,sar-el,selfdefense,soldierstrong,usmc,usmilitary,veteran,volunteersforisraelfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/apr-5-2025-hr-1-military-news-hegseth-chat-scandal-f-47-update-controlling-drug-cartels-am-legion-interview--65353979
Comments by the Colonel: Is the US successfully dealing with cartels?

Warrant Wisdom: More about the upcoming Boeing F-47.

American Legion National Commander James LaCoursiere shares what they're doing for veterans.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65353979Sat, 05 Apr 2025 12:05:07 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)National security & military news. Comments by the Colonel: Is the US successfully dealing with cartels? Warrant Wisdom: More about the upcoming Boeing F-47. American Legion National Commander James LaCoursiere shares what they're doing for...
Comments by the Colonel: Is the US successfully dealing with cartels?

Warrant Wisdom: More about the upcoming Boeing F-47.

American Legion National Commander James LaCoursiere shares what they're doing for veterans.]]>2636airforce,americanlegion,army,cartels,coastguard,dennygillem,f47,f-47,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,hegseth,marines,military,navy,patriotic,usmc,usmilitary,veteran,veteransfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/apr-5-2025-hr-2-leadership-in-the-military-the-real-danger-of-emps-female-veteran-interview-military-history--65353978
Gen John Teichert discusses the importance of leadership.

Navy vet Theresa Robinson introduces us to another female veteran.

Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65353978Sat, 05 Apr 2025 12:00:09 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)Bill Forstchen, an expert on EMPs, joins the show. Gen John Teichert discusses the importance of leadership. Navy vet Theresa Robinson introduces us to another female veteran. Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next...
Gen John Teichert discusses the importance of leadership.

Navy vet Theresa Robinson introduces us to another female veteran.

Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?]]>2767airforce,army,coastguard,dennygillem,electromagneticpulse,emp,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,leadership,marines,military,navy,patriot,patriotic,teichert,usmc,usmilitary,veteran,veteransfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mar-29-2025-hr-1-military-news-including-iran-houthis-pete-hegseth-ukraine-israel-ret-uscg-capt-tom-haas--65223074
Comments by the Colonel: Tackling the mess that is our U.S. government.

Warrant Wisdom: is DOGE going too far at the VA?

Ret. Coast Guard Capt. & former president of Grand Valley State University, Thomas J. Haas, on the issues facing our nation.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65223074Sun, 30 Mar 2025 02:53:20 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)Military & national security news. Comments by the Colonel: Tackling the mess that is our U.S. government. Warrant Wisdom: is DOGE going too far at the VA? Ret. Coast Guard Capt. & former president of Grand Valley State University, Thomas...
Comments by the Colonel: Tackling the mess that is our U.S. government.

Warrant Wisdom: is DOGE going too far at the VA?

Ret. Coast Guard Capt. & former president of Grand Valley State University, Thomas J. Haas, on the issues facing our nation.]]>2645airforce,army,coastguard,dennygillem,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,grandvalleystateuniversity,gvsu,marines,military,navy,patriotic,thomasjhaas,tomhaas,uscg,usmc,usmilitary,veteran,veteransfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mar-29-2025-hr-2-get-to-know-brig-gen-ret-chris-petty-former-air-force-rb-quinton-roberts-navy-vet-theresa-robinson--65223075
Quinton Roberts – former Air Force Falcons running back.

Brigadier General (Ret), Christopher Petty – founder of BattleDigest.

Theresa Robinson – Navy veteran and contributor who showcases female veterans.

Cedar Coryell – son of co-host Skip Coryell.

Plus, we review our Movie of the Month for March, A Glimpse.

Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65223075Sun, 30 Mar 2025 02:53:10 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)We finish interviewing members of the FOF team this week: Quinton Roberts – former Air Force Falcons running back. Brigadier General (Ret), Christopher Petty – founder of BattleDigest. Theresa Robinson – Navy veteran and contributor who showcases...
Quinton Roberts – former Air Force Falcons running back.

Brigadier General (Ret), Christopher Petty – founder of BattleDigest.

Theresa Robinson – Navy veteran and contributor who showcases female veterans.

Cedar Coryell – son of co-host Skip Coryell.

Plus, we review our Movie of the Month for March, A Glimpse.

Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?]]>2681airforce,army,chrispetty,christopherpetty,dennygillem,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,marines,military,navy,patriot,patriotic,quintonroberts,theresarobinson,usmc,usmilitary,veteran,veteransfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mar-22-2025-hr-1-900th-show-celebration-the-show-s-hosts-are-on-the-other-side-of-the-microphone-for-once--65032538
Lt. Col. Denny Gillem shares his funny military stories and more as he's interviewed by Gen. (Ret) Chris Petty.

Co-hosts Skip Coryell (USMC Ret) and Roland Ashby (USCG Ret) share highlights from their careers as well as what they're up to these days.

Plus, national security and military news, including what's happening in Israel and Ukraine.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65032538Sat, 22 Mar 2025 15:04:04 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)It's our 900th show! The hosts get interviewed this time around! Lt. Col. Denny Gillem shares his funny military stories and more as he's interviewed by Gen. (Ret) Chris Petty. Co-hosts Skip Coryell (USMC Ret) and Roland Ashby (USCG Ret) share...
Lt. Col. Denny Gillem shares his funny military stories and more as he's interviewed by Gen. (Ret) Chris Petty.

Co-hosts Skip Coryell (USMC Ret) and Roland Ashby (USCG Ret) share highlights from their careers as well as what they're up to these days.

Plus, national security and military news, including what's happening in Israel and Ukraine.]]>2690900th,airforce,army,chrispetty,coastguard,dennygillem,fof,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,marines,military,navy,patriot,patriotic,uscg,usmc,usmilitary,veteran,veteransfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mar-22-2025-hr-2-learn-how-this-show-was-born-hear-from-more-contributors-and-behind-the-scenes-characters--65032539
Hear from more of the people that make this show happen.

Co-founder of the show, Josh Leng, tells the story of how Frontlines of Freedom was born.

The show's 2 producers/editors that you never hear on air are put on the mic.

Contributors Diane Raver & Gil Maza join the celebration.

Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65032539Sat, 22 Mar 2025 15:03:43 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)900th Show Celebration Continues! Hear from more of the people that make this show happen. Co-founder of the show, Josh Leng, tells the story of how Frontlines of Freedom was born. The show's 2 producers/editors that you never hear on air are put...
Hear from more of the people that make this show happen.

Co-founder of the show, Josh Leng, tells the story of how Frontlines of Freedom was born.

The show's 2 producers/editors that you never hear on air are put on the mic.

Contributors Diane Raver & Gil Maza join the celebration.

Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?]]>2701900th,airforce,army,dennygillem,fof,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,marines,military,navy,patriot,patriotic,usmc,usmilitary,veteran,veteransfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mar-15-2025-hr-1-russia-ukraine-peace-talks-reaction-to-trump-s-speech-maj-gen-joe-arbuckle-usa-ret-on-dei--64888841
Comments by the Colonel: Responding to President Trump's speech to the nation.

Warrant Wisdom: Sounding the alarm regarding the Coast Guard's $7 billion maintenance backlog.

Maj. Gen. Joe Arbuckle (USA, Ret.) on DEI in our military.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64888841Sat, 15 Mar 2025 00:20:07 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)Russia/Ukraine peace talks and other national security news. Comments by the Colonel: Responding to President Trump's speech to the nation. Warrant Wisdom: Sounding the alarm regarding the Coast Guard's $7 billion maintenance backlog. Maj. Gen. Joe...
Comments by the Colonel: Responding to President Trump's speech to the nation.

Warrant Wisdom: Sounding the alarm regarding the Coast Guard's $7 billion maintenance backlog.

Maj. Gen. Joe Arbuckle (USA, Ret.) on DEI in our military.]]>2808airforce,army,ceasefire,coastguard,dei,dennygillem,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,marines,military,nationalsecurity,navy,patriot,patriotic,usmc,usmilitary,veteran,veteransfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mar-15-2025-hr-2-concerned-veterans-for-america-s-new-director-joins-us-battle-of-the-month-military-history-self-defense-report--64888842
The Battle of the Month: The Alamo.

Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64888842Sat, 15 Mar 2025 00:15:07 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)Concerned Veterans for America's new director, John Vick, discusses our nation's challenges. The Battle of the Month: The Alamo. Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?
The Battle of the Month: The Alamo.

Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?]]>2701airforce,army,cf4a,concernedveteransforamerica,cva,dennygillem,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,marines,military,navy,patriot,patriotic,selfdefense,thealamo,usmc,usmilitary,veteran,veteransfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mar-8-2025-hr-1-military-national-security-news-federal-govt-firings-va-layoffs-fallout-faith-in-our-nation--64757111
Comments by the Colonel: Downsizing our government and how the rest of can us help those affected. Warrant Wisdom: The massive upcoming VA layoffs and its consequences.

Dr. John West on the important role of faith in our nation.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64757111Sat, 08 Mar 2025 04:32:49 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)National Security, Military, Veteran News. Comments by the Colonel: Downsizing our government and how the rest of can us help those affected. Warrant Wisdom: The massive upcoming VA layoffs and its consequences. Dr. John West on the important role...
Comments by the Colonel: Downsizing our government and how the rest of can us help those affected. Warrant Wisdom: The massive upcoming VA layoffs and its consequences.

Dr. John West on the important role of faith in our nation.]]>2619airforce,army,dennygillem,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,marines,military,navy,patriot,patriotic,ukraine,usmc,usmilitary,va,veteran,veterans,veteransaffairsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mar-8-2025-hr-2-vietnam-war-veteran-ice-raids-illegal-immigrant-deportations-military-history-self-defense-report--64757110
Vietnam vet Bob Cook on his time in combat.

Border and a Book: Illegal immigration and southern border update.

Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64757110Sat, 08 Mar 2025 04:26:48 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)LTC Don Robinson discusses his time in uniform. Vietnam vet Bob Cook on his time in combat. Border and a Book: Illegal immigration and southern border update. Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?
Vietnam vet Bob Cook on his time in combat.

Border and a Book: Illegal immigration and southern border update.

Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?]]>2629airforce,army,dennygillem,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,illegal,immigration,marines,military,navy,patriot,patriotic,southernborder,usmc,usmilitary,veteran,veteransfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mar-1-2025-hr-1-news-terrorist-drug-cartels-va-layoffs-dei-at-west-point--64639200
Comments by the Colonel: Declaring cartels to be terrorists. Warrant Wisdom: The recent cuts in the VA and federal govt and how to better handle layoffs.

Dr. John Hughes on DEI at West Point.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64639200Sat, 01 Mar 2025 17:05:00 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)Military, Veteran, National Security News. Comments by the Colonel: Declaring cartels to be terrorists. Warrant Wisdom: The recent cuts in the VA and federal govt and how to better handle layoffs. Dr. John Hughes on DEI at West Point.
Comments by the Colonel: Declaring cartels to be terrorists. Warrant Wisdom: The recent cuts in the VA and federal govt and how to better handle layoffs.

Dr. John Hughes on DEI at West Point.]]>2643airforce,army,dennygillem,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,marines,military,navy,patriot,patriotic,usmc,usmilitary,veteran,veteransfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mar-1-2025-hr-2-bgen-john-teichert-ret-on-leadership-veterans-homes-female-veterans-military-history-self-defense-report--64639201
Marine vet Ryan Engle on Veterans Homes.

Theresa Robinson introduces another female veteran.

Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64639201Sat, 01 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)BGen John Teichert, USAF (Ret.) with important leadership insights. Marine vet Ryan Engle on Veterans Homes. Theresa Robinson introduces another female veteran. Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?
Marine vet Ryan Engle on Veterans Homes.

Theresa Robinson introduces another female veteran.

Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?]]>2649airforce,army,dennygillem,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,johnteichert,leadership,marines,military,navy,patriot,patriotic,ryanengle,usmc,usmilitary,veteran,veteransfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/feb-22-2025-hr-1-news-wokeness-seal-training-army-vet-strategy-author-john-hillen--64639205
Comments by the Colonel: Wokeness and Climate Change. Warrant Wisdom: Navy Seals training in water with too much fecal bacteria.

Army vet John Hillen on his book: The Strategy Dialogues]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64639205Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:05:00 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)National Security, Military, Veteran News. Comments by the Colonel: Wokeness and Climate Change. Warrant Wisdom: Navy Seals training in water with too much fecal bacteria. Army vet John Hillen on his book:...
Comments by the Colonel: Wokeness and Climate Change. Warrant Wisdom: Navy Seals training in water with too much fecal bacteria.

Army vet John Hillen on his book: The Strategy Dialogues]]>2622airforce,army,dennygillem,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,johnhillen,marines,military,navy,patriot,patriotic,usmc,usmilitary,veteran,veteransfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/feb-22-2025-hr-2-supporting-israel-movie-the-present-carrot-top-industries-military-history-self-defense-report--64639204
Diane Raver with the Movie of Month: The Present.

Liz Morris from Carrot-Top Industries discusses loving America.

Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?


The Present

Carrot-Top Industries]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64639204Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000BGEN Ernie Audino, US Army (Retired)Janine Pulman on supporting Israel. Diane Raver with the Movie of Month: The Present. Liz Morris from Carrot-Top Industries discusses loving America. Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?...
Diane Raver with the Movie of Month: The Present.

Liz Morris from Carrot-Top Industries discusses loving America.

Listener Comments, Military History, Self-Defense Report, What's on next week's show?


The Present

Carrot-Top Industries]]>2593airforce,army,carrottopindustries,dennygillem,freedom,frontlines,frontlinesoffreedom,janinepulman,marines,military,navy,patriot,patriotic,usmc,usmilitary,veteran,veteransfalsefull