{"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 20 March 2026","slug":"america-s-frontlines-podcast-20-march-2026","published_at":"2026-03-20T19:24:03+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/america-s-frontlines-7403653/america-s-frontlines-podcast-20-march-2026","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/america-s-frontlines-7403653","url":"https://tomsheffield.podbean.com/e/americas-frontlines-podcast-20-march-2026/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/snpzrwprhext7r45/America_s_Frontlines_03202026b75nu.mp3","summary":"In this episode: What if the crisis with Iran isn’t new—but the result of decades of ignored warnings? In this episode of America’s Frontlines, Colonel Denny and Skip break down the long shadow of U.S.–Iran tensions and why today’s escalating threat—especially on the nuclear front—may be the tipping point we can no longer afford to overlook. From headlines shaping your daily life to hard truths about failed deterrence, Colonel Denny connects the dots between past decisions and present danger—while still delivering his signature one-liners to keep things grounded along the way. You’ll also hear from expert voices on the frontlines of today’s most critical global challenges: Craig Gray joins the conversation to examine Israel’s right to self-defense in an increasingly volatile region. Tim Johnson of RE Alloys exposes a lesser-known but urgent national security issue—America’s dangerous dependence on China for rare earth materials, and what must be done to fix it before it’s too late. Plus, don’t miss our military history segment, where we revisit pivotal moments from the past—because understanding history isn’t optional… it’s essential to avoiding the next global mistake. This isn’t just a discussion—it’s a wake-up call.","meta_description":"In this episode: What if the crisis with Iran isn’t new—but the result of decades of ignored warnings? In this episode of America’s Frontlines, Colonel De…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3371,"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-20-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-20-march-2026.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}