Threat Status

The Washington Times
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  • POLITICS
  • UPDATED SEMIWEEKLY

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.

  1. 2D AGO

    How the Army plans to team humans with machines in combat

    Ben Wolfgang and John Seward break down the confusion around an apparent anti-drone laser weapon test that nearly shut down the El Paso airport, U.S.-Iran talks, and Russia's strategy of trading men for ground in eastern Ukraine. Then, Dr. Alex Miller, chief technology officer for the U.S. Army, joins the show to talk about soldiers training alongside autonomous systems, how much new technology to put on a soldier's plate, and how the Army is building capabilities that can withstand even the most extreme conditions. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."

    37 min

  2. FEB 6

    Why the Axis of Authoritarians is growing more dangerous

    Ben and Guy discuss U.S.-Iran tensions, the death of the New START treaty, and a behind-the-scenes turf war over Space Force advocacy. Then, Brad Bowman, senior director of the Center on Military and Political Power at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joins the show to talk about the Trump administration's National Defense Strategy, the future of the international rules-based order, and why the Axis of Authoritarians is growing more dangerous. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."

    38 min

  3. JAN 30

    Have ICE's aggressive tactics crossed the line?

    Guy hosts while Ben is away and is joined by National Security and Defense Correspondent John T. Seward to discuss President Trump's latest threats toward Iran, military tech challenges in Greenland, and new developments in Quantum computing. Then, House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Rep. Andrew Garbarino, New York Republican, joins the show for an interview on tactics ICE agents are using in their immigration crackdown, threats to U.S. critical infrastructure, Havana Syndrome and much more. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."

    35 min

  4. JAN 23

    Inside the Army's new main battle tank

    Ben and Guy discuss the latest on President Trump's push to control Greenland, the decision not to strike Iran, and the Navy's gathering of data for future underwater drone operations. Then, correspondent John Seward speaks with Army Col. Ryan Howell at the Detroit Auto Show, where the Army unveiled the prototype of its new main battle tank. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."

    38 min

  5. JAN 16

    When will Trump's Golden Fleet actually sail?

    Ben is joined by Washington Times Correspondent John Seward to discuss the proposed "Golden Fleet" of battleships, the Pentagon's $1 billion stake in a solid rocket motor manufacturer, and whether the U.S. will launch new military strikes on Iran. Then, Steve Pykett, the CEO of Fairbanks Morse, joins the show from the floor of the Surface Navy Association's annual symposium to talk about America's naval edge and the importance of breaking supply chain reliance on China. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."

    39 min

  6. JAN 9

    Is Trump going to war with U.S. defense industry primes?

    Ben and Guy break down the fallout from the U.S. military raid that captured former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and they discuss President Trump's attempt to rein in defense company CEO pay and stock buybacks. Then, Peter Newell, former director of the Army's Rapid Equipping Force and co-founder of BMNT, joins the show to talk about Pentagon acquisition and procurement reform, the future of the defense industry primes, and much more. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."

    36 min

  7. JAN 2

    When will the Space Force station humans in orbit?

    Ben and Guy discuss the latest on Ukraine-Russia peace talks, China's major military drills around Taiwan, the beginnings of a new GOP foreign policy philosophy, and the possibility of a major backlash against AI. Then, Bill Woolf, the president and founder of the Space Force Association, joins the show to talk about the future of the U.S. Space Force, the Pentagon's relationship with commercial satellites, and how soon the Space Force will station humans in orbit. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."

    34 min

  8. 12/26/2025

    How AI is supercharging cyber threats

    Ben and Guy break down President Trump's foreign policy doctrine, the Pentagon's recruiting surge, and the major questions around the protection of key commercial satellites in space. Then, Elad Schulman, CEO and co-founder of the company Lasso Security, joins the show to talk about how AI is supercharging cyber threats and how companies and individuals can protect themselves in the age of artificial intelligence. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."

    36 min
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About

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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  • Creator
    The Washington Times
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    102
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Threat Status

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