{"podcast":{"title":"America’s Frontlines","slug":"america-s-frontlines-7403653","podcast_index_feed_id":7403653,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/tomsheffield/feed.xml","website_url":"https://tomsheffield.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/20981346/ChatGPT_Image_Jun_30_2025_07_49_32_AM_Spotify90l1o.png","author":"Tom Sheffield","episode_count":100,"summary":"”America’s Frontlines” brings you firsthand perspectives from those shaping the future of national security and defense. From military leaders and system integrators to technologists and field operators, each episode dives into the challenges, innovations, and missions that define America’s defense infrastructure. Whether it’s AI at the tactical edge, supply chain resilience, or frontline decision-making, this podcast delivers powerful stories and actionable insights for defense professionals, policymakers, and citizens who care about the security of our nation.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-11T04:19:49.955003+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/america-s-frontlines-7403653"},"episode":{"title":"America's Frontlines Podcast 01 July 2026","slug":"america-s-frontlines-podcast-01-july-2026","published_at":"2026-07-01T17:59:29+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/america-s-frontlines-7403653/america-s-frontlines-podcast-01-july-2026","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/america-s-frontlines-7403653","url":"https://tomsheffield.podbean.com/e/americas-frontlines-podcast-01-july-2026/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/mknbav7rvah8hbeq/America_s_Frontlines_07012026at6ng.mp3","summary":"In this episode of America’s Frontlines: Colonel Denny and Skip examine what could become one of President Trump’s most significant domestic policy victories: a sweeping immigration enforcement package that expands funding for ICE, strengthens border security, and intensifies the national debate over immigration and enforcement. They also break down a series of major international developments—from President Trump’s latest trade ultimatum and the Pentagon’s urgent request for additional funding, to Canada’s competition for its next generation of submarines and Ukraine’s emergence of a revolutionary new strike capability. Together, these stories illustrate how economic power and military innovation are increasingly shaping the strategic landscape of the 21st century. As always, Colonel Denny keeps the conversation balanced with another healthy dose of his trademark humor and well-timed one-liners. Our featured guest is retired Air Force Brigadier General John Teichert, better known as \"Dragon.\" He joins Colonel Denny for a thoughtful discussion on leadership, the challenges facing America, and the principles that have guided the nation as it approaches its 250th anniversary. We also continue our tradition of revisiting key moments in military history from this point in time, remembering the events and sacrifices that helped build the nation we celebrate today. Retired Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Roland Ashby returns with another edition of his popular “Warrant Wisdom.” And team member Navy veteran Theresa Robinson introduces us to another inspiring female veteran, sharing her story of military service, leadership, and life in the Navy. Join us for an episode that explores leadership, national security, military innovation, and the enduring values that continue to…","meta_description":"In this episode of America’s Frontlines: Colonel Denny and Skip examine what could become one of President Trump’s most significant domestic policy victor…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3369,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/america-s-frontlines-7403653/episodes/america-s-frontlines-podcast-01-july-2026/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/america-s-frontlines-7403653/america-s-frontlines-podcast-01-july-2026.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}