America's Frontlines Podcast 18 February 2026

In this episode: Colonel Denny and Skip discuss the rising threats against ICE agents and the broader anti-police climate spreading across America—then bring it home to Grand Rapids, where political hostility drove out a respected chief and weakened support for law enforcement. Colonel Denny and Skip unpack a bold Trump agenda this week—from a vow to mandate voter ID by executive order as Congressional efforts stall, to a massive plan to convert warehouses into detention centers, a loosening of U.S. restrictions on Venezuelan oil amid broader intervention operations, and the deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier group toward Iran as nuclear talks stall—revealing the domestic and international pressures shaping American strategy right now. We get another dose of humor to help keep our mood on a good track. Our primary guest is Lt. Colonel Dave Flippo who is running for Nevada's 4th Congressional District and has been endorsed by Turning Point Action as well as Combat Veterans for Congress. Of course we get our regular review of military history to keep us sharp. Retired Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer is back on duty delivering more of his warrant wisdom. Retired Brigadier General, US Army, Chis Petty presents the Battle of the Month.