Threat Status

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.

Are the threats from Russia, Iran and ISIS-K overblown? And could Elon Musk buy Tik Tok? 05/03/2024

Are the threats from Russia, Iran and ISIS-K overblown? And could Elon Musk buy Tik Tok? 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." /episode/index/show/127fbcb5-ee54-4daa-8f4b-9d7b7fac9219/id/31095613

War on Terror 2.0: Is America losing the fight against extremists? 04/26/2024

War on Terror 2.0: Is America losing the fight against extremists? 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." /episode/index/show/127fbcb5-ee54-4daa-8f4b-9d7b7fac9219/id/30992783

Do enemies still fear the U.S.? And the Israel-Hezbollah clash enters a new phase 04/19/2024

Do enemies still fear the U.S.? And the Israel-Hezbollah clash enters a new phase 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.: /episode/index/show/127fbcb5-ee54-4daa-8f4b-9d7b7fac9219/id/30894538

Are Israel and Iran headed for a full-blown war? And how Elon Musk's Starlink has reshaped 21st-century battlefields 04/15/2024

Are Israel and Iran headed for a full-blown war? And how Elon Musk's Starlink has reshaped 21st-century battlefields 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." /episode/index/show/127fbcb5-ee54-4daa-8f4b-9d7b7fac9219/id/30818988

How is Israel using AI in Gaza? And inside the mysteries of Havana Syndrome with The Washington Times' Bill Gertz 04/08/2024

How is Israel using AI in Gaza? And inside the mysteries of Havana Syndrome with The Washington Times' Bill Gertz 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." /episode/index/show/127fbcb5-ee54-4daa-8f4b-9d7b7fac9219/id/30721413

Did Vladimir Putin let the ISIS-K attack happen? And a discussion about deep fakes, AI, and disinformation 04/01/2024

Did Vladimir Putin let the ISIS-K attack happen? And a discussion about deep fakes, AI, and disinformation 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." /episode/index/show/127fbcb5-ee54-4daa-8f4b-9d7b7fac9219/id/30613228

Is America losing its influence around the world? A discussion with the Ronald Reagan Institute's Roger Zakheim 03/25/2024

Is America losing its influence around the world? A discussion with the Ronald Reagan Institute's Roger Zakheim 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." /episode/index/show/127fbcb5-ee54-4daa-8f4b-9d7b7fac9219/id/30518783

The battle over TikTok and a conversation with the Brookings Institution's Michael O'Hanlon 03/18/2024

The battle over TikTok and a conversation with the Brookings Institution's Michael O'Hanlon 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." /episode/index/show/127fbcb5-ee54-4daa-8f4b-9d7b7fac9219/id/30406903

A pivotal moment for Europe and a stunning government report on UFOs 03/11/2024

A pivotal moment for Europe and a stunning government report on UFOs 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." /episode/index/show/127fbcb5-ee54-4daa-8f4b-9d7b7fac9219/id/30308793

An inside look at the Pentagon's AI programs and new warnings about China's nuclear build-up 03/04/2024

An inside look at the Pentagon's AI programs and new warnings about China's nuclear build-up 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." /episode/index/show/127fbcb5-ee54-4daa-8f4b-9d7b7fac9219/id/30209573

Russian nukes in space and the state of play in eastern Ukraine 02/26/2024

Russian nukes in space and the state of play in eastern Ukraine 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." /episode/index/show/127fbcb5-ee54-4daa-8f4b-9d7b7fac9219/id/30087513

Introducing The Threat Status Podcast from The Washington Times 02/12/2024

Introducing The Threat Status Podcast from The Washington Times 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. /episode/index/show/127fbcb5-ee54-4daa-8f4b-9d7b7fac9219/id/29912743

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