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.

The real impact of AI on the U.S. military in 2026 05/08/2026

How China's IP theft machine really works 05/01/2026

Can companies really build data centers in space? 04/24/2026

America vs China: Inside the second space race 04/17/2026

Space-based interceptors: Golden Dome gains funding and momentum 04/10/2026

What went wrong with U.S. shipbuilding? 04/03/2026

Here's where cyber and physical threats converge 03/27/2026

Why universities are a key U.S. national security asset 03/20/2026

The Pentagon-Silicon Valley divide: Who blinks first on AI? 03/13/2026

Drone fever: Is the U.S. forgetting what really wins wars? 03/06/2026

Why GPS satellites are crucial to U.S. national security 02/27/2026

Here's how the Pentagon is using AI today 02/20/2026

How the Army plans to team humans with machines in combat 02/13/2026

Why the Axis of Authoritarians is growing more dangerous 02/06/2026

Have ICE's aggressive tactics crossed the line? 01/30/2026

Inside the Army's new main battle tank 01/23/2026

When will Trump's Golden Fleet actually sail? 01/16/2026

Is Trump going to war with U.S. defense industry primes? 01/09/2026

When will the Space Force station humans in orbit? 01/02/2026

How AI is supercharging cyber threats 12/26/2025

Inside the future of the U.S. Space Force 12/19/2025

Is China dominating the AI race? 12/12/2025

Inside Ukraine's major corruption scandal 12/05/2025

Inside Trump's love fest with the Saudi crown prince 11/21/2025

Can Hegseth deliver on Pentagon acquisition reform? 11/14/2025

A new era of great power nuclear weapons tests 11/07/2025

Are Trump's drug boat strikes legal? 10/31/2025

Why space is now a crucial warfighting domain 10/24/2025

Are the Pentagon, defense companies leaving U.S. allies behind? 10/17/2025

The U.S. is now in a high-stakes data arms race 10/10/2025