Confronting the Axis of Authoritarians: Key lawmakers weigh in on how the US should push back against China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea
Release Date: 06/21/2024
An inside look at Israel's exploding pager operation. And why can't the US military ever pull back from the Middle East?
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Ben and Guy dive into the sensitive issue of foreign funding and malign influence at top U.S. universities, and they examine why the U.S. continues to try and fail to pull back militarily from the Middle East. Then, former Israeli intelligence official Avi Melamed joins the show for a deep dive into Israel's exploding pager operation and gives his take on whether an Israel-Hezbollah war is now inevitable. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."
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Did Venezuelan President Maduro pull off one of the most brazen election thefts in history? And a preview of the high-stakes UN General Assembly
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Ben and Guy look ahead to the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in New York and the high stakes for President Biden and other key world leaders. Then, Christopher Sabatini, senior fellow for Latin America at Chatham House, joins the show to examine the political turmoil in Venezuela and whether President Nicolas Maduro has successfully pulled off one of the biggest election thefts in history. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."
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Do Trump and Harris both deserve blame for the US withdrawal from Afghanistan? And a conversation with Rep. Zach Nunn
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Ben and Guy break down the presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, the latest round of joint China-Russia military drills, and disturbing reports about a network of assassins linked to Mexican drug cartels operating inside the U.S. Then, Rep. Zach Nunn, Iowa Republican, joins the show for an in-depth interview about the American withdrawal from Afghanistan, the GOP's position on AI regulation, foreign cyberattacks, and much more. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."
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Will there be a 'Cyber Doomsday' attack before Election Day? And Threat Status comes to you from the Billington CyberSecurity Conference
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Threat Status comes to you from the Billington CyberSecurity Conference in Washington, DC, as top industry leaders weigh in on the future of AI in intelligence gathering, America's offensive cyber operations, and the possibility of a "Cyber Doomsday" attack before the November election. Ben and Guy also break down the Biden administration's new effort to push back on Russian election interference and the seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's personal airplane. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."
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Inside the high-stakes intersection of AI and cybersecurity. And are Ukraine-Russia peace talks now possible?
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Ben and Guy break down the high-level meetings between U.S. and Chinese officials in Beijing, and examine whether peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia might be closer than ever. Then, Katie Gray, lead investment partner for the cyber practice at In-Q-Tel, joins the show to discuss how AI is rapidly transforming the world of cybersecurity. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."
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How Ukraine's Kursk offensive is reshaping the war. And an inside look at the Iranian hackers allegedly targeting America's election
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Ben and Guy discuss Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's high-stakes trip to Kyiv, foreign policy (or the lack thereof) at the Democratic National Convention, and how elite Iranian military units are allegedly spearheading a state-sponsored hacking campaign targeting the U.S. presidential election. Then, former CIA official Dan Hoffman joins the show to talk about Ukraine's Kursk offensive and how it is reshaping the Ukraine-Russia war. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."
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Is Iran closer than we think to having a nuclear bomb? And how al Qaeda is again setting up shop in Afghanistan
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Ben and Guy discuss the latest developments in the mystery surrounding the attack on the Nord Stream pipeline and Iran's alleged effort to disrupt the U.S. presidential election. Then, Michael Rubin of the American Enterprise Institute joins the show to talk about the terrorist threats from Africa, whether Iran is closer than we think to acquiring a nuclear bomb, and if the Biden administration has done lasting damage to the U.S.-Israel relationship. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."
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'We were looking at deep fakes before the term deep fake even existed.' And how soon could AI become sentient?
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Ben and Guy discuss the complex and strategically important relationship between Pakistan and Iran, and they dive into the U.S. military withdrawal from Niger and why Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin unexpectedly pulled the plug on a plea deal for alleged 9/11 mastermind KSM. Then, Washington Times reporter Ryan Lovelace joins the show from the Black Hat conference in Las Vegas to discuss the evolution of deep fake videos, ransomware, cybersecurity, and how soon AI could become sentient. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."
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Will there be a major terrorist attack at the Paris Olympics? And a look inside Venezuela's disputed presidential election
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Ben and Guy break down the U.S.-Russia prisoner swap and analyze whether Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro successfully rigged the country's election in his favor. And they dive into whether a wider, more violent Middle East war is now inevitable. Then, former CIA official Ted Singer joins the show to discuss potential threats to the summer Olympics in Paris. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."
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How did China beat the US at its own diplomatic game? And “Dangerous Company” author Sam Patten talks Russiagate, declining American influence abroad, and more.
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Ben and Guy examine whether China has supplanted the U.S. as the world's most powerful and influential diplomatic player, and they give their take on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's controversial address to Congress. Then, Sam Patten, author of "Dangerous Company: The Misadventures of a 'Foreign Agent,'" joins the show to talk about Russiagate, declining American influence abroad, and much more. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."
info_outlineBen and Guy dissect the historic meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. They also dive into the crumbling relationship between the Biden administration and Israel — and the domestic political crises confronting Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu at home. Then, five key U.S. lawmakers weigh in on the "Axis of Authoritarians" and what America needs to do to push back on its adversaries. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."