Previous Commander Radio Messages

2019 - 2020 National Commander Oxford discusses Legion priorities, veterans issues on national radio tour

National Commander James W. "Bill" Oxford engaged in a nationwide radio blitz in November taking his message of The American Legion’s support for veterans to seven syndicated programs, seven independent stations and one podcast. According to numbers provided by the MultiVu communications company, the shows have a combined have a combined projected audience of 34,566,700. The interviews can be accessed below:

2019 - 2020 National Commander Oxford discusses Legion COVID-19 response, buddy checks during national radio blitz

While safely obeying his state's stay-at-home order in Lenoir, N.C., National Commander James W. “Bill” Oxford engaged in a nationwide radio tour over the last two weeks. Oxford discussed The American Legion's response to the COVID-19 emergency and stressed the importance of buddy checks. During this period, he completed 18 interviews, with six occurring on national syndicates for a total audience of almost 40 million. Included in the syndicated broadcasts were the Ben Ferguson Show, Bill Martinez Live, Frontlines of Freedom with Denny Gillem and the Mark Bishop Show. Click below to listen to the full interviews.

2018 - 2019 National Commander Reistad discusses Memorial Day, Legion Centennial, veterans issues on national radio tour

National Commander Brett P. Reistad engaged in a nationwide radio blitz May 3-7, taking his message of The American Legion's support for veterans to 17 radio shows, podcasts and syndicates in major markets across the country. The shows, many of them nationally syndicated, have a combined listenership of more than 25 million. Some of the shows were broadcast live, during the coveted morning "drive times," in major cities when audiences peak. Click below to listen to the full interviews.

2017-2018 National Commander Rohan discusses Legion priorities, veterans issues on national radio tour

National Commander Denise H. Rohan engaged in a nationwide radio blitz, taking her message of The American Legion’s support for veterans to shows and syndicates in major markets across the country. The shows, many of them nationally syndicated, have a combined listenership of more than 25 million. Some of the shows were broadcast live, during the coveted morning “drive times,” in major cities when audiences peak. Click below to listen to the full interviews.

April 2018

November 2017

2016-2017 National Commander Schmidt discusses American Legion history, veterans issues on national radio tour

National Commander Charles E. Schmidt engaged in a nationwide radio blitz on May 16, taking his message of The American Legion’s support for veterans to 17 radio shows and syndicates in major markets across the country.

The shows have a combined listenership of more than 20 million. Many of the shows were broadcast live during the coveted morning drive times when audiences peak. Listen to the full interviews below:

2015 - 2016 National Commander Barnett to radio audiences: VA worth saving

National Commander Dale Barnett engaged in a nationwide radio blitz yesterday, taking his message of VA accountability to 18 radio stations and syndicates during a four hour period which included the much desired morning “drive time” audiences in major cities and communities.

In markets from Seattle to Orlando, the shows claim a combined listenership exceeding 23 million. Included in the interviews, was an appearance on the Bill Martinez Show, which is syndicated on 250 stations with an estimated 5.25 million listeners. Martinez, a Legionnaire, stated his full support for Barnett’s efforts to improve VA during the informative interview, which is No. 8 in the list below.