American Warrior Radio

Michael Durant - Black Hawk Down
2026-01-24 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Phoenix)
Michael Durant was the pilot of Super 64, the second helicopter shot down during the Battle of Mogadishu. He was the sole survivor and spent 11 days in Somali captivity.

Base Camp for Veterans - Deborah Plum & Theo Windish
2026-01-31 12:00 - 13:00
Base Camp for Veterans provides equine therapy for Veterans and their families.

"Warrior Poet" - Ryan McDermott
2026-02-07 12:00 - 13:00
Ryan McDermott led an infantry platoon that was the first to cross the Euphrates River during Operation Iraqi Freedom. “What surprised me most wasn’t the trauma of combat—it was the quiet collapse that came after.” Ryan wrote “Downriver” to help others who might be struggling.

"My Most Exciting Four Seconds in the F-100" - Bob Breault
2026-02-14 12:00 - 13:00
Bob Breault was one of the first Air Force pilots to fly “Wild Weasel” missions in Vietnam. He would be awarded the Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross and an Air Medal with five oak leaf clusters. Following his Air Force career he would become one of the world’s foremost experts in the optics industry.

"The Unlikely War Hero" - Marc Leepson
2026-02-21 12:00 - 13:00
South Dakota farm boy Doug Hegdahl described his experience as “the most embarrassing capture of the Vietnam War”. He convinced his captors that he was nothing but an ignorant country bumpkin – a ruse that would make him one of the war’s most unlikely heroes.
Author Marc Leepson joins us to share Doug’s story.

Country Music Artist and Patriot Darryl Worley
2026-02-28 12:30 - 13:00
A 2022 USO tour was a game changer for Country Music star Darryl Worely. It inspired him to write the 9/11 themed “Have You Forgotten” which spent seven weeks at number one on the country music billboard charts. He is a steadfast advocate for our military families.

US Space Forces - Col. Brandon P. Alford
2026-03-07 12:00 - 13:00
They are the newest branch of DOD. But what do they do and what are their tools? Col. Brandon P. Alford, Commander, US Space Forces Southern, joins us.

Havok Journal Update
2026-03-28 12:00 - 13:00
Regular contributor and Havok Journal owner Charles Faint joins us for a discussion on a variety of topics.

"Sheepdog" - Steven Grayhm
2026-04-04 12:00 - 13:00
“Sheepdog” is a powerful movie that examines the issues of TBI, PTS and reintegration into civilian society. The film has won nine film festival awards so far. Writer, Director and Lead Actor Steven Grayhm joins us.

Combat Hero Bike Build - Bobby Henline & Ken Dugas
2026-04-18 12:00 - 13:00
Since their inception, the all volunteer Combat Hero Bike Build organization has donated 43 customized motorcycles to severely injured Veterans and First Responders. They will be donating another 7 this year. Recipient Bobby Henline and organization President Ken Dugas join us.

Major General Edward Mechenbier
2026-04-25 12:00 - 13:00
Ed Mechenbier was shot down flying his 80th mission over North Vietnam. He would spend nearly six years as a POW.

Veteran Entrepreneur - Emma Przybylawski
2026-05-02 12:00 - 13:00
Emma served as Chief of Weapons and Tactics in the Air Force. She is the CEO and Co-Founder of Strike Solutions.

IRS Special Agent Brian Watson
2026-05-09 12:00 - 13:00
Brian spent 28 years in federal law enforcement investigating financial crimes as a Special Agent with IRS Criminal Investigation. He now works to protect the elderly from scams.

"Heart of a Hero" - Clarence Singleton
2026-05-16 12:00 - 13:00
Vietnam Veteran Clarence Singleton served 22 years with the New York Fire Department. He responded to the first World Trade Center attack in 1993. When he heard about the 9/11 attacks, he rushed to the scene even though he had been retired for a year.

Army Veteran and Police Sergeant Ayman Kafel
2026-05-23 11:30 - 13:00
Ayman Kafel returns to American Warrior Radio to share his thoughts on leadership and law enforcement

Sara Vladic - "The Dangerous Shore"
2026-05-30 12:00 - 13:00
Best selling author, filmmaker and WWII historian Sara Vladic joins us to discuss her wonderful book about some of the unusual characters who helped us win World War II.

Veteran Entrepreneur John Paul DeJoria
2026-06-06 12:00 - 13:00
After being fired from his laboratory job and living out of his car, Navy Veteran John Paul DeJoria took out a $700 loan to start his OWN company. He is now a multi-billionaire.

Law Enforcement Talk Radio - John J. Wiley
2026-07-18 12:00 - 13:00
Decorated Baltimore police officer John J. Wiley is the producer and host of the nationally syndicated Law Enforcement Talk radio network.

"Empire of Ashes" - James M. Scott
2026-07-25 12:00 - 13:00
New York Times bestselling author James M. Scott joins us to discuss his latest book in his Pacific War series. “Empire of Ashes” describes the dramatic struggle to end World War II, culminating in the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Sacrifice, Grief and Resiliency - Col. Mark Murphy
2026-08-01 12:00 - 13:00
Mark Murphy served our nation for 33 & 1/2 years. He is a two time member of the club no one wants to join – Gold Star Families.

Bonnie Carroll - TAPS
2026-08-08 12:00 - 13:00
Bonnie Carroll turned her own tragedy into program that provides care, support and resources to those who have lost a loved one in military service. The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) has helped thousands of families over the past three decades.

"The Generosity of Scars" - Scott Mann
2026-08-22 12:00 - 13:00
Retired Green Beret Scott Mann learned the importance of making a human connection in highly dangerous situations. He discusses how sharing your most difficult experiences can forge trust, inspire action and create authentic connections.

John Nores - The Hidden War
2026-08-29 12:00 - 13:00
John Nores spent 26 years as a warden for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. He co-developed and led the agency’s elite tactical Marijuana Enforcement Team.
