Threat Status

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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.

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    How the U.S. can fix shipbuilding and dominate autonomy

    Ben recaps the Threat Status IndoPac 2026 event at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, including portions of the fireside chats with Russell Vought, director of the White House's Office of Management and Budget, and Justin Fanelli, the chief technology officer at the Department of the Navy. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."

    29 min

  2. 19 juin

    Inside the Army's advanced manufacturing revolution

    Ben and Guy break down the U.S.-Iran deal, President Trump's decision to invoke the Defense Production Act, and the fundamental changes taking place across the American defense industry. Then, Lt. Gen. Chris Mohan,  the commanding general of U.S. Army Materiel Command, joins the show to discuss the Army's advanced manufacturing push and a behind-the-scenes battle over the Army's dining system. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."

    33 min

  3. 12 juin

    What if China beats the U.S. in a war?

    Ben and Guy break down the latest back-and-forth attacks between the U.S. and Iran, the rise of cutting-edge drone boats, and the possibility of American military intervention in Cuba. Then, Ralph DeFalco III, former deputy director of intelligence at the National Joint Operations and Intelligence Center, joins the show to talk about his new book, "The Counterfeit," set in an alternate future in which China defeats the U.S. in a Pacific conflict. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."

    31 min

  4. 5 juin

    Why robots are at the center of U.S.-China competition

    Ben breaks down whether the U.S.-Iran ceasefire still exists, the push to ban Chinese-made robots, and new allegations about a powerful CEO aiding the Iranian military. Then, Barry Hinckley, the president of Blue Ops, joins the show to talk about why the U.S. needs thousands of unmanned surface vessels in its fleet, how America can reignite its lagging shipbuilding industry, and whether the U.S. has lost a maritime edge compared to its rival, China. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."

    28 min

  5. 29 mai

    Inside the Navy's push for tech dominance

    Ben and Guy break down the possibility of a major escalation in the Russia-Ukraine war, the latest on Iran, the idea of U.S. troops on the moon, and whether America is handcuffing itself in the AI race with China. Then, Mike Frank, the deputy chief technology officer at the U.S. Department of the Navy, joins the show to talk about the future of American naval power, the role of unmanned surface vessels, and much more. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."

    37 min

  6. 22 mai

    Flying electric boats, SOF Week 2026 and Putin's China visit

    Guy hosts the show while Ben joins from the Special Operations Forces convention in Tampa, Florida, where he's explores exciting new tech being considered by U.S. Army Green Berets, the Delta Force and the Navy SEALs. Ben interviews Sampriti Bhattacharyya of the advanced-tech maritime transport company Navier aboard one of its electric flying boats. Then we dive into the latest on the China-Russia-Iran-North Korea (CRINKS) alignment.

    32 min

  7. 15 mai

    Has the Iran war been worth it?

    Ben and Guy discuss the high-stakes summit between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, the latest cost projections for the Golden Dome missile shield, and whether Special Operations Forces need a bigger budget. Then, Rep. Gabe Evans, Colorado Republican, joins the show to talk about whether the Iran war has been worth it so far, the current state of the Homeland Security Department, and how AI is accelerating threats to the U.S. homeland. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."

    37 min

  8. 8 mai

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

    Guy hosts the show while Ben is on leave, with Defense and National Security Correspondent John Seward joining to discuss the extent to which U.S. space launch capabilities are overstretched. Then Tara Murphy Dougherty, CEO of the major defense software company Govini, joins the show for a discussion on how artificial intelligence is reshaping logistics inside the U.S. military, cutting resupply planning time, and changing how the Pentagon does business.

    33 min
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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.

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  • Création
    The Washington Times
  • Années d’activité
    2024 - 2026
  • Épisodes
    121
  • Classification
    Tous publics
  • Site web de l’émission
    Threat Status

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