{"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 18 March 2026","slug":"america-s-frontlines-podcast-18-march-2026","published_at":"2026-03-18T19:49:58+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/america-s-frontlines-7403653/america-s-frontlines-podcast-18-march-2026","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/america-s-frontlines-7403653","url":"https://tomsheffield.podbean.com/e/americas-frontlines-podcast-18-march-2026/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/6m3efy7uwvuhd23n/America_s_Frontlines_031820267csyn.mp3","summary":"In this episode: Colonel Denny and Skip discuss how Israel’s war with Iran could become a historic turning point in the Middle East—and why America’s support may shape what happens next. Colonel Denny and Skip confront a week of disturbing escalation—from an assassination plot against President Trump and a deadly campus terror attack, to Europe’s rapid rearmament, shifting U.S. strike tactics against Iran, threats to Tehran’s oil infrastructure, and growing signs of internal repression as the regime tightens its grip. We get more one-liners to ease our mood and get us back \"down to earth\". We get to meet another team member, this time it is Air Force Academy graduate, served in Space Command, and is our football co-host - Quinton Roberts. This episode honors defining moments in America’s military history, from General George Washington’s courageous stand that helped free Boston in 1776, to the difficult decisions and hidden realities of war in Cambodia in 1969, and the opening of combat operations in Iraq in 2003. Through these powerful stories, we reflect on duty, sacrifice, courage, and the enduring faith and resolve that have carried America’s fighting men and women through times of trial. Retired Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Roland Ashby delivers another dose of his unique warrant wisdom.","meta_description":"In this episode: Colonel Denny and Skip discuss how Israel’s war with Iran could become a historic turning point in the Middle East—and why America’s supp…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3197,"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-18-march-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-18-march-2026.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}