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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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Inside Ukraine's anti-corruption fight. And how Hamas could retain political power in Gaza
Ben and Guy dive into the latest on the Ukraine-Russia war, and how Hamas is angling to retain political power in Gaza after its war with Israel ends. Then, Anastasia Radina, head of the Ukrainian Parliament's Anti-Corruption Committee, joins the show to talk about the country's push to root out political corruption and whether her country would consider peace negotiations with Moscow. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."
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Is Ukraine doomed in its war with Russia? And should the US put nuclear weapons back in South Korea?
Ben and Guy dive into the high-stakes Shangri-La defense summit in Singapore and whether the U.S. should consider putting nuclear weapons back in South Korea. Then, George Barros of the Institute for the Study of War joins the show to talk about the Russia-Ukraine war, whether Kyiv can regain the momentum, and how the Biden administration's actions — and inactions — have hampered Ukraine. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."
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What does Raisi's death mean for Iran? And America's top general sends a message to the defense industry
Ben and Guy discuss President Biden's meeting with Kenyan President William Ruto, the most recent round of Chinese military drills, and potential changes coming for the U.S. defense industrial base. Then, Michael Knights of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy joins the show to talk about what's next for Iran after the death of President Ebrahim Raisi. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."
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Should the US launch a new anti-terror drone war in Afghanistan? And Secretary of State Blinken's impromptu jam session in Kyiv
Ben and Guy speak with Dr. Asfandyar Mir of the United States Institute of Peace about the growing terrorist threats from Afghanistan and Pakistan, and how extremist groups recruit new members via social media. They also dive into the deepening ties between Russia and China, and Secretary of State Antony Blinken's musical performance at a bar in Kyiv, Ukraine. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."
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How will AI and autonomous systems reshape warfare? And the latest on the Robert Malley mystery
Ben reports live from the Special Operations Forces Week convention in Tampa and speaks with Wahid Nawabi, CEO of AeroVironment, about the Pentagon's Replicator program and how AI and autonomous systems will reshape warfare. Ben and Guy also dive into the latest developments in the mystery of suspended State Department official Robert Malley and the cease-fire that wasn't between Israel and Hamas. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."
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Are the threats from Russia, Iran and ISIS-K overblown? And could Elon Musk buy Tik Tok?
Ben and Guy dive into President Biden's new memo on protecting critical U.S. infrastructure, the political fallout from the Israel-Hamas war, and whether Elon Musk could buy Tik Tok. Then, Justin Logan of the Cato Institute joins the show for an in-depth conversation about American foreign policy and whether Russia, Iran and ISIS-K truly pose a threat to the U.S. homeland. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."