'We were looking at deep fakes before the term deep fake even existed.' And how soon could AI become sentient?
Release Date: 08/09/2024
Is the Biden administration sabotaging Trump on Ukraine policy?
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Ben and Guy discuss whether the Biden administration is sabotaging the incoming Trump team and its Ukraine policy. Then they break down troubling new reports about whether the U.S. would lose a war to communist China and whether the federal government really might break up Google. And Washington Times Asia Editor Andrew Salmon joins the show to talk about North Korean troops fighting alongside the Russian army in Ukraine. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."
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What do Trump's controversial cabinet picks mean for US foreign policy? And an explosive House hearing on UFOs
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Ben and Guy break down President-elect Donald Trump's controversial cabinet nominations in the military and intelligence communities, and they discuss billionaire Elon Musk's new role in a government efficiency task force. Then, longtime U.S. diplomat Gerald Feierstein joins the show to talk about the American military campaign in Yemen, the "sportswashing" phenomenon, and the central role that Saudi Arabia will play in the Trump administration's Middle East policy. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."
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What does Trump's win mean for NATO, Ukraine, and Russia? And how a second Trump term could impact the Mideast war
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Ben and Guy discuss President-elect Donald Trump's election win, how a Trump administration could approach the "axis of authoritarians," and the Democratic Party's problem with its anti-Israel left wing. Then, former Pentagon official Jim Townsend joins the show to talk about how the Trump victory is playing across Europe and what it means for the future of the Ukraine-Russia war. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."
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Why wasn't China a bigger issue in the 2024 presidential race? And what role could Elon Musk play in a Trump administration?
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Ben and Guy discuss the latest on the deployment of North Korean troops to the frontlines of the Russia-Ukraine war, Beijing's alleged spying inside America, and what role Elon Musk might play in a Trump administration. Then, Andrew Payne, a lecturer in foreign policy and security at City St George's, University of London, joins the show to discuss a new wave of potential U.S. "forever wars." And he explains why China wasn't a bigger issue in the 2024 presidential race. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."
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Who leaked classified US documents about Israeli military plans? And North Korean troops could soon be in Ukraine
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Ben and Guy discuss the ramifications of North Korean troops potentially deploying to the front lines of the Russia-Ukraine war, and they break down the mystery of leaked US documents assessing Israel's plans for strikes against Iran. Then, journalist and Washington Times contributor Seth Frantzman joins the show to talk about Israel's fight against Iran and its proxies, Benjamin Netanyahu's political future, and how Jerusalem views the Axis of Authoritarians. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."
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Is the Axis of Authoritarians getting bigger and more dangerous? And why Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's victory plan fell flat.
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Ben and Guy discuss the latest developments across the Middle East and a key meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. And they explain why Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's so-called "Victory Plan" fell flat in the US and Europe. Then, Clifford May, founder and president of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joins the show to break down the growing strength and size of the global Axis of Authoritarians. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."
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Do Ukrainians want Trump or Harris to win the US election? And China once again undermines America, this time in the Red Sea
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Ben and Guy dive into the latest estimates about Iran's nuclear program, China's effort to undercut the U.S. in the Red Sea, and grim warning signs about the terror threat to the American homeland. Then, journalist Guillaume Ptak joins the show from the frontlines of the Russia-Ukraine war and gives his take on whether Ukrainians would prefer Kamala Harris or Donald Trump as the next U.S. president. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."
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How close are we to World War III? And new warning signs about the terror threat to the U.S. homeland
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Ben and Guy examine the Biden administration's new warnings about the growing alignment between China, Russia, North Korea and Iran, and they dive into the latest developments in the Middle East. Then, Bill Taylor, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, joins the show to discuss whether we're headed for World War III, how seriously to take Russia's nuclear saber-rattling, and Ukraine's prospects for victory. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."
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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."
info_outlineBen 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."