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Hosted by The Washington Times · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 127 episodes
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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.
The Washington Times hosts Threat Status, a news show with 127 episodes published.
Ben and Guy discuss the major developments from the Space and Missile Defense Symposium in Huntsville, the Pentagon's acquisition of a bauxite mine in Guyana, and how close Iran came to launching an attack against Air Fo
Guy hosts the show while Ben is on leave, with national security reporter John Seward joining to discuss his trip to the Mojave Desert, where the U.S. Army tested a new advanced-tech digital communications system. Then,
Ben and Guy discuss the escalating U.S.-Iran war, President Trump's options for ending it, and the prospects for a much bigger, global conflict. Then, Scott Davis, the former program executive officer for Ground Combat S
Ben and Guy discuss the landmark U.S.-Saudi Arabia nuclear deal, the escalation of the Iran war, and the possibility that Russia and China are aiding Tehran in the conflict. Then, Rep. Pat Harrigan, North Carolina Republ
Ben and Guy discuss the latest on the U.S.-Iran war and the Pentagon's controversial strategy of taking direct equity stakes in defense and critical minerals companies. Then, Miles Arnone, the CEO of Re:Build Manufacturi
Ben and Foreign Affairs Correspondent Vaughn Cockayne break down the apparent collapse of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, the high-stakes NATO summit in Turkey, and China's provocative ballistic missile test. Then, Ira Hughes,
Ben breaks down the creation of a new "drone czar" position inside the Defense Department and the latest in the ongoing legal saga over journalists' access to the Pentagon. Then, Alex Vatanka, a senior fellow at the Midd
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 Ju
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 c
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 dep
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, jo
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,
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. Be
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 bud
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,
Ben is joined by Correspondent Vaughn Cockayne to break down the latest on the U.S.-Iran war, the future of OPEC, the Space Force's preparation for orbital combat, and how Chinese AI companies are tracking American troop
Ben and Guy break down the latest on the U.S.-Iran war, the surprise ouster of Navy Secretary John Phelan, and whether Pentagon bureaucracy could derail the ambitious Golden Dome missile shield. Then, Rob DeMillo, CEO of
Ben and Correspondent John Seward host the show from the Space Symposium conference in Colorado. They break down U.S-China competition in space, the possibility of bases and nuclear reactors on the moon, the coming space
Guy hosts the show while Ben is on leave, with national security correspondent Bill Gertz joining to discuss the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, political purges the Chinese military and the status of President Trump's Golden Dome
Ben and Guy break down President Trump's address to the nation about the Iran war and the serious dangers U.S. troops would face conducting ground operations inside Iran. Then, retired Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery joins the
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