{"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 06 May 2026","slug":"america-s-frontlines-podcast-06-may-2026","published_at":"2026-05-06T21:36:21+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/america-s-frontlines-7403653/america-s-frontlines-podcast-06-may-2026","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/america-s-frontlines-7403653","url":"https://tomsheffield.podbean.com/e/americas-frontlines-podcast-06-may-2026/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/mie8hfnps7y6jgda/America_s_Frontlines_0506202692t8c.mp3","summary":"In this episode of America’s Frontlines: Colonel Denny and Skip examine the growing confrontation with Iran—discussing how the regime’s nuclear ambitions and continued support for terrorism threaten global stability, and how America’s strategy of pressure, deterrence, and military strength could shape the future of the Middle East. They also break down President Trump’s Iran strategy, Congress’s role in sustaining military operations, rising tensions within NATO, and Europe’s widening divide over Israel—revealing how quickly the global balance of power may be shifting. As always, Colonel Denny delivers another round of his signature one-liners to lighten the mood along the way. Our featured guest is retired Marine General Arnold Punaro. Colonel Denny reflects on their shared experience commanding rifle platoons during Vietnam, calling it a bond that makes them brothers. General Punaro went on to continue serving in the Marine Corps Reserve while also holding key staff positions in the United States Senate, giving him a unique perspective on both military leadership and national policy. We also bring you our regular look back at military history from this point in time—because understanding the past helps us better navigate the future. Retired Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Roland Ashby returns with more of his trademark “Warrant Wisdom.” And finally, we meet Navy veteran Doug Deschaine, who shares stories from his time in service and his deep passion for military history.","meta_description":"In this episode of America’s Frontlines: Colonel Denny and Skip examine the growing confrontation with Iran—discussing how the regime’s nuclear ambitions…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3869,"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-06-may-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-06-may-2026.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}