On this episode of KNCO’s local radio program Insight: Nevada County Action, host Tom Fitzsimmons welcomes Nevada County native and U.S. Navy veteran Jason Tedder, joined by U.S. Army Special Forces veteran Brian Comte. Drawing on their military experience, they discuss American foreign policy, Iran, Russia, Ukraine, the Strait of Hormuz, overseas military bases and America’s role in global security. The conversation explores defense contractors, the military-industrial complex, weapons stockpiles, military readiness and the extraordinary cost of maintaining advanced weapons systems. Tedder and Comte also examine how energy production is influencing the artificial-intelligence arms race involving the United States, China and Russia. The episode concludes with reflections on national debt, fatherhood, the sacrifices of military families, Medal of Honor recipient James Allen Taylor and the importance of supporting VFW members and other veterans throughout Grass Valley, Nevada City and Nevada County.