The National Security Hour

The National Security Hour with Major Fred Galvin – This is no longer just a war; it is war and diplomacy happening simultaneously. U.S. and Israeli forces continue sustained strike operations… Iran continues to threaten global shipping lanes and regional targets… And yet—through intermediaries—both sides are actively communicating. But make no mistake, these are not...

The National Security Hour with Brandon Weichert – Iran approached this conflict with a clear understanding of its strengths and limitations. Its strategy demonstrates discipline and patience. Instead of seeking quick battlefield dominance, Iran employs cumulative pressure. Each exchange raises costs for its enemies. Each escalation requires more resource commitments. Over time, this pressure builds...

The National Security Hour with Blanquita Cullum – The process is highly regulated by federal policies, such as those of the UNOS (United Network for Organ Sharing), to ensure safety and equity. A radically different lack of standards operates in China that illegally harvests human organs by preying on victims who are marginalized by their faith, and others who are perceived as...

The National Security Hour with Col. Mike and Dr. Mike – The Iranians claim they have chased multiple U.S. aircraft carriers from their waters or waters nearby. The United States continues to say that the war is going well and will soon be wrapping up. None of this comes close to being conclusive, although the films-from-the-fronts that are available seem to show that Israel is at long last taking it...

The National Security Hour with LTC Sargis Sangari – Like the British, the Crusaders, the Romans, the Hellenic, the Egyptians, the Persians, the Assyrians, the Parthians, the Mongols, the Armies of Mohammad, and countless more, the Americans are fighting the Persians for control of the Pivot Area. But what Mackinder did not factor in was the effect that a deeply interconnected global trade dependence upon...

The National Security Hour with Major Fred Galvin – The Strait of Hormuz—where nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil flows—is now under threat. Shipping has slowed, tensions are rising, and the consequences could hit every American household through energy prices, supply chains, and inflation. This is no longer just a regional conflict—it’s a global economic pressure point...

The National Security Hour with Brandon Weichert – Former oil official Gary Vogler recounts how energy interests shaped the Iraq War and suggests similar forces influence tensions with Iran. His account highlights Israel’s energy vulnerabilities, pipeline politics, and the strategic role of oil, revealing how conflicts in the Middle East revolve around resource security rather than public justifications...

The National Security Hour with Blanquita Cullum – America drifts between spectacle and sabotage as leaders chase headlines over principle. Weak staffing, media outrage, and eroding trust threaten institutions. Restoring accountability, voter integrity, and serious leadership becomes essential to defend democracy and renew a nation built on competence, transparency, and enduring patriotic responsibility...

The National Security Hour with Brandon Weichert – We are sliding toward a war the United States did not need and cannot afford. A small circle of hawks sold a narrative that Iran posed an imminent existential threat. That claim never stood up to basic scrutiny. Key policymakers ignored dissenting intelligence. They bought a timeline set by outside actors and then wondered why events raced...