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.

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

Why the U.S. should bomb Iran (and why it shouldn't) 06/20/2025

Here's why the Army wants to 3D print drones 06/13/2025

What's driving the Army recruiting surge? 06/06/2025

Here's why U.S. security vetting needs to evolve 05/30/2025

Here's how the US can still help Ukraine beat Russia 05/23/2025

Is the US ready to build the Golden Dome? 05/16/2025

Here's what the future of drone warfare looks like 05/09/2025

Here's the role of US Special Forces in the 21st century 05/02/2025

Here's how AI will transform the federal workforce 04/25/2025

Here's how the Golden Dome will actually work 04/18/2025

Are Chinese troops fighting in Ukraine? 04/11/2025

Inside the mission to build President Trump's 'Golden Dome' 04/04/2025

Why are federal officials using Signal? 03/28/2025

How dangerous is superintelligent AI? 03/21/2025

Rep. Mark Green on AI-driven extremism, U.S.-Russia talks, and the DOGE 'wrecking ball' 03/14/2025

Is Trump's hardball Ukraine strategy working? 03/07/2025

An inside look at why President Trump fired top military officers 02/28/2025

Inside the IDEX 2025 weapons expo 02/21/2025

Does USAID deserve to be saved? 02/14/2025

Is the DOGE a threat to national security? 02/07/2025

Will China beat the U.S. to Mars? 01/31/2025

Will President Trump deploy U.S. troops to Mexico? 01/24/2025