A pivotal moment for Europe and a stunning government report on UFOs
Release Date: 03/11/2024
Should the US launch a new anti-terror drone war in Afghanistan? And Secretary of State Blinken's impromptu jam session in Kyiv
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Ben and Guy speak with Dr. Asfandyar Mir of the United States Institute of Peace about the growing terrorist threats from Afghanistan and Pakistan, and how extremist groups recruit new members via social media. They also dive into the deepening ties between Russia and China, and Secretary of State Antony Blinken's musical performance at a bar in Kyiv, Ukraine. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."
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How will AI and autonomous systems reshape warfare? And the latest on the Robert Malley mystery
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Ben reports live from the Special Operations Forces Week convention in Tampa and speaks with Wahid Nawabi, CEO of AeroVironment, about the Pentagon's Replicator program and how AI and autonomous systems will reshape warfare. Ben and Guy also dive into the latest developments in the mystery of suspended State Department official Robert Malley and the cease-fire that wasn't between Israel and Hamas. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."
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Are the threats from Russia, Iran and ISIS-K overblown? And could Elon Musk buy Tik Tok?
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Ben and Guy dive into President Biden's new memo on protecting critical U.S. infrastructure, the political fallout from the Israel-Hamas war, and whether Elon Musk could buy Tik Tok. Then, Justin Logan of the Cato Institute joins the show for an in-depth conversation about American foreign policy and whether Russia, Iran and ISIS-K truly pose a threat to the U.S. homeland. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."
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War on Terror 2.0: Is America losing the fight against extremists?
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Ben and Guy examine the new Ukraine aid package and what it means for Kyiv's war with Russia, and they discuss the latest wave of Houthi attacks against global shipping in the Red Sea. Bill Roggio, senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joins the show to talk about the rise of Islamic extremism in Africa, the threats posed by ISIS-K and al Qaeda, and America's failures in the War on Terror era. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."
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Do enemies still fear the U.S.? And the Israel-Hezbollah clash enters a new phase
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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: And Bill Gertz breaks down Chinese foreign influence operations in the U.S.:
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Are Israel and Iran headed for a full-blown war? And how Elon Musk's Starlink has reshaped 21st-century battlefields
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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."
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How is Israel using AI in Gaza? And inside the mysteries of Havana Syndrome with The Washington Times' Bill Gertz
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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."
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Did Vladimir Putin let the ISIS-K attack happen? And a discussion about deep fakes, AI, and disinformation
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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."
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Is America losing its influence around the world? A discussion with the Ronald Reagan Institute's Roger Zakheim
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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."
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The battle over TikTok and a conversation with the Brookings Institution's Michael O'Hanlon
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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."
info_outlineBen 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."