How will AI and autonomous systems reshape warfare? And the latest on the Robert Malley mystery
Release Date: 05/10/2024
Could the US stop China from taking Taiwan? And could America win a two-front war?
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Ben dives into the Defense Department's modernization plan and how the US is keeping up with China, its "pacing challenge" in the 21st century. Then, Mark Cancian, senior adviser at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins the show to talk about whether the US and its allies could defeat a Chinese invasion of Taiwan, if America could fight and win a two-front war, and the evolution of the defense industrial base. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."
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Inside Ukraine's anti-corruption fight. And how Hamas could retain political power in Gaza
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Ben and Guy dive into the latest on the Ukraine-Russia war, and how Hamas is angling to retain political power in Gaza after its war with Israel ends. Then, Anastasia Radina, head of the Ukrainian Parliament's Anti-Corruption Committee, joins the show to talk about the country's push to root out political corruption and whether her country would consider peace negotiations with Moscow. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."
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Is Ukraine doomed in its war with Russia? And should the US put nuclear weapons back in South Korea?
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Ben and Guy dive into the high-stakes Shangri-La defense summit in Singapore and whether the U.S. should consider putting nuclear weapons back in South Korea. Then, George Barros of the Institute for the Study of War joins the show to talk about the Russia-Ukraine war, whether Kyiv can regain the momentum, and how the Biden administration's actions — and inactions — have hampered Ukraine. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."
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What does Raisi's death mean for Iran? And America's top general sends a message to the defense industry
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Ben and Guy discuss President Biden's meeting with Kenyan President William Ruto, the most recent round of Chinese military drills, and potential changes coming for the U.S. defense industrial base. Then, Michael Knights of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy joins the show to talk about what's next for Iran after the death of President Ebrahim Raisi. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."
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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."
info_outlineBen 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."