{"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 08 July 2026","slug":"america-s-frontlines-podcast-08-july-2026","published_at":"2026-07-08T17:03:55+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/america-s-frontlines-7403653/america-s-frontlines-podcast-08-july-2026","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/america-s-frontlines-7403653","url":"https://tomsheffield.podbean.com/e/americas-frontlines-podcast-08-july-2026/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/jqd4isbv3shrui67/America_s_Frontlines_070820266n0yd.mp3","summary":"In this episode of America’s Frontlines: Colonel Denny and Skip ask a question with major national security implications: Could the smartwatch on your wrist be sending your personal health data to Communist China? They examine growing concerns surrounding Chinese-made wearable devices, data privacy, cybersecurity, and America's continued dependence on Chinese technology. They also break down a week of mounting global tension—from fragile U.S.–Iran ceasefire negotiations and the competing narratives surrounding the war in Ukraine, to a controversial ICE arrest in the United States and NATO's eastern members reconsidering nuclear deterrence. Together, these developments illustrate how diplomacy, national security, and public trust are being tested on multiple fronts. As always, Colonel Denny delivers another round of his trademark one-liners to keep us smiling and the conversation in perspective. Our featured guest is Colonel Bill Connors, Chairman of the Advisory Board for STARRS (Stand Together Against Racism and Radicalism in the Services). Bill shares his journey from graduating from The Citadel to serving in the U.S. Army, reflects on his military career, discusses his work after leaving active service, and explains the mission of STARRS and why its work matters to today's armed forces. We also continue our regular journey through military history, remembering the events and sacrifices that helped shape the nation we know and love today. Retired Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Roland Ashby returns with another installment of his popular \"Warrant Wisdom.\" And it's time once again for our Battle of the Month as retired Army Brigadier General Chris Petty joins Colonel Denny to examine the Battle of Chancellorsville—one of the Civil War's most remarkable campaigns, wh…","meta_description":"In this episode of America’s Frontlines: Colonel Denny and Skip ask a question with major national security implications: Could the smartwatch on your wri…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4389,"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-08-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-08-july-2026.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}