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.

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

Why Trump and Hegseth summoned generals, admirals to Quantico 10/03/2025

Why the Pentagon is picking a fight with journalists 09/26/2025

Who's in line to build the Golden Dome? 09/19/2025

Inside NATO's planning for future war 09/12/2025

How China dominates the U.S. in rare earth elements 09/05/2025

Why it's so hard to go after Russia's oil revenue 08/29/2025

Could the US military function without internet access? 08/22/2025

How closely is the U.S. monitoring China's expanding activity in the Arctic? 08/15/2025

Why the Pentagon instituted a Golden Dome gag order 08/08/2025

Is the Pentagon too focused on drones? 08/01/2025

How drones could threaten World Cup, Olympics 07/25/2025

How will the US manage space traffic? 07/18/2025

Inside the Trump administration divide on Ukraine aid 07/11/2025

Here's how China pulled ahead in the hypersonics race 06/27/2025