America's Frontlines Podcast 14 January 2026

In this episode: Drawing on decades of military experience, Colonel Denny and Skip examine calls for mandatory service—asking whether it truly strengthens combat readiness, or misunderstands what makes an effective, professional fighting force Colonel Denny and Skip tackle a week of rising tension—from legal battles over a massive Islamic development in Texas, to Israel preparing a renewed Gaza offensive, and Russia firing a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile near NATO’s border—highlighting the domestic, regional, and global flashpoints converging at once The colonel delivers more of his one liners to lighten the scene Our primary guest is Steve Goreman who discusses climate change and current changes in both policies and our military around it  Of course we get our regular dose of military history Retired Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Roland Ashby delivers more of his warrant wisdom, this time around some very special air craft Skip Coryell is interviewed by the colonel and we get some more insight into this very interesting marine