Threat Status

Ben and Guy discuss the growing Israel-Hezbollah clash, foreign influence operations in the U.S., and geopolitical jockeying over AI. Former intelligence officer Daniel Hoffman joins the show to talk about the rise of ISIS-K, the future of the Russia-Ukraine war, and why American deterrence is failing. Plus, the "Threat of the Week." Read Ryan Lovelace's story on alleged Iranian influence agent inside DoD: https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/apr/15/ariane-tabatabai-suspected-iranian-agent-working-p/ And Bill Gertz breaks down Chinese foreign influence operations in the U.S.: https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/apr/17/beijing-waging-political-warfare-against-governmen/

Ben and Guy dive into the complex dynamics between China, Russia and North Korea, and they discuss how Elon Musk's Starlink system has radically transformed 21st-century warfare. Then, longtime U.S. intelligence official Norman Roule joins the show to discuss Israel-Iran tensions and the possibility of a broader war in the Middle East. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."

Ben and Guy discuss Israel's use of artificial intelligence in its military campaign in Gaza, and the deepening rift between President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Best-selling author and Washington Times reporter Bill Gertz joins the show to talk about the rise of communist China and the mysteries of Havana Syndrome. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."

Ben and Guy explore whether Russian President Vladimir Putin let the ISIS-K terrorist attack happen, and they discuss the downward turn in the U.S.-Israel relationship under President Biden. Ethan Tu, founder of Taiwan AI labs, joins the show to talk about how futuristic generative AI tools can be used to identify disinformation in the global media. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."

Ben and Guy dive into America's counterterrorism mission in Africa, the deadly ISIS-K attack in Moscow, and the growing challenges facing the country's defense industrial base. Roger Zakheim, director of the Ronald Reagan Institute, joins the show to talk about America's influence around the world and what he calls the era of "lost deterrence" under President Biden. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."

Ben and Guy dive into the crisis in Haiti, the fight over TikTok's future in America, and the growing splits inside both political parties on key national security issues. Gabriel Scheinmann, executive director of the Alexander Hamilton Society, joins the show to talk about how the TikTok debate is playing on college campuses. Then, Ben and Guy sit down for an in-depth discussion with the Brookings Institution's Michael O'Hanlon about great power competition, the future of war in the 21st century, and the clash between politics and the military. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."

Ben and Guy examine the future of NATO and what the Russia-Ukraine war means for Europe. Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Siarto and former Pentagon official Jim Townsend join the show, while the Defense Department warns of an ISIS resurgence and pushes back on UFO conspiracy theories. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."

Ben and Guy talk to Ryan Lovelace, tech reporter at The Washington Times, about the Pentagon's recent high-level AI symposium and where the U.S. stands in its artificial intelligence showdown with China. They also delve into the prospects for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal, Beijing's nuclear build-up, the future of NATO, and the dueling Trump-Biden visits to the southern border. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."

Ben Wolfgang and Guy Taylor break down the latest news on Russia's anti-satellite weapons program and the resulting hysteria in DC. Reporter Guillaume Ptak speaks to Ben and Guy from the front lines of the Russia-Ukraine war, while exiled Russian journalist Mikhail Rubin gives his take on Vladimir Putin's state of mind. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."

An edgy and informative look at the biggest U.S. national security and geopolitical issues making headlines right now. Less about hot takes and more about depth, the Threat Status podcast is helmed by veteran Washington Times journalists Ben Wolfgang and Guy Taylor and features regular appearances by insiders with expertise on war, politics and global affairs.