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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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Ben and Guy dive into the latest estimates about Iran's nuclear program, China's effort to undercut the U.S. in the Red Sea, and grim warning signs about the terror threat to the American homeland. Then, journalist Guillaume Ptak joins the show from the frontlines of the Russia-Ukraine war and gives his take on whether Ukrainians would prefer Kamal…
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Ben and Guy examine the Biden administration's new warnings about the growing alignment between China, Russia, North Korea and Iran, and they dive into the latest developments in the Middle East. Then, Bill Taylor, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, joins the show to discuss whether we're headed for World War III, how seriously to take Russia's nuc…
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Ben and Guy dive into the sensitive issue of foreign funding and malign influence at top U.S. universities, and they examine why the U.S. continues to try and fail to pull back militarily from the Middle East. Then, former Israeli intelligence official Avi Melamed joins the show for a deep dive into Israel's exploding pager operation and gives his …
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Ben and Guy look ahead to the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in New York and the high stakes for President Biden and other key world leaders. Then, Christopher Sabatini, senior fellow for Latin America at Chatham House, joins the show to examine the political turmoil in Venezuela and whether President Nicolas Maduro has successfully pulle…
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Ben and Guy break down the presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, the latest round of joint China-Russia military drills, and disturbing reports about a network of assassins linked to Mexican drug cartels operating inside the U.S. Then, Rep. Zach Nunn, Iowa Republican, joins the show for an in-depth interview about the American…
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Threat Status comes to you from the Billington CyberSecurity Conference in Washington, DC, as top industry leaders weigh in on the future of AI in intelligence gathering, America's offensive cyber operations, and the possibility of a "Cyber Doomsday" attack before the November election. Ben and Guy also break down the Biden administration's new eff…
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Ben and Guy break down the high-level meetings between U.S. and Chinese officials in Beijing, and examine whether peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia might be closer than ever. Then, Katie Gray, lead investment partner for the cyber practice at In-Q-Tel, joins the show to discuss how AI is rapidly transforming the world of cybersecurity. …
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Ben and Guy discuss Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's high-stakes trip to Kyiv, foreign policy (or the lack thereof) at the Democratic National Convention, and how elite Iranian military units are allegedly spearheading a state-sponsored hacking campaign targeting the U.S. presidential election. Then, former CIA official Dan Hoffman joins the s…
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Ben and Guy discuss the latest developments in the mystery surrounding the attack on the Nord Stream pipeline and Iran's alleged effort to disrupt the U.S. presidential election. Then, Michael Rubin of the American Enterprise Institute joins the show to talk about the terrorist threats from Africa, whether Iran is closer than we think to acquiring …
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Ben and Guy discuss the complex and strategically important relationship between Pakistan and Iran, and they dive into the U.S. military withdrawal from Niger and why Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin unexpectedly pulled the plug on a plea deal for alleged 9/11 mastermind KSM. Then, Washington Times reporter Ryan Lovelace joins the show from the Black…
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Ben and Guy break down the U.S.-Russia prisoner swap and analyze whether Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro successfully rigged the country's election in his favor. And they dive into whether a wider, more violent Middle East war is now inevitable. Then, former CIA official Ted Singer joins the show to discuss potential threats to the summer Olymp…
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Ben and Guy examine whether China has supplanted the U.S. as the world's most powerful and influential diplomatic player, and they give their take on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's controversial address to Congress. Then, Sam Patten, author of "Dangerous Company: The Misadventures of a 'Foreign Agent,'" joins the show to talk about Rus…
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Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder, Pentagon press secretary, joins the show to talk about U.S. deterrence, the troop withdrawal from Niger, China-Russia military cooperation, the American-led war against Yemen's Houthi rebels, and more. Then, Ben and Guy dive into revelations that Iran tried to assassinate Donald Trump, and Guy takes us inside this week's Aspen …
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Ben and Guy dive into new revelations about Iran's support for anti-Israel protests on American college campuses and offer an inside look at the recent NATO summit in Washington. Then, Andrew Hallman, former deputy director for digital innovation at the CIA, joins the show to talk about cyber and digital threats to the U.S., the rise of artificial …
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Ben and Guy discuss new threats to US military installations in Europe, the long-term future of NATO, and what foreign officials made of the Biden-Trump presidential debate. Then, Tom Kilgannon of the Freedom Alliance joins the show to talk about whether America is doing enough for its military families and how veterans of the Afghan war are coping…
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Ben and Guy talk about the recently revealed hack of CISA, the federal government's leading anti-hacking agency. They also discuss whether small, cheap attack drones could soon lose their advantages on the battlefield. Then, David Daoud, a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joins the show to talk about the inevitability of …
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Ben and Guy dissect the historic meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. They also dive into the crumbling relationship between the Biden administration and Israel — and the domestic political crises confronting Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu at home. Then, five key U.S. lawmakers weigh in on the "Axi…
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Ben dives into the Defense Department's modernization plan and how the US is keeping up with China, its "pacing challenge" in the 21st century. Then, Mark Cancian, senior adviser at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins the show to talk about whether the US and its allies could defeat a Chinese invasion of Taiwan, if America cou…
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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 co…
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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…
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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 E…
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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 Ky…
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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 th…
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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 thr…
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Ben and Guy examine the new Ukraine aid package and what it means for Kyiv's war with Russia, and they discuss the latest wave of Houthi attacks against global shipping in the Red Sea. Bill Roggio, senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joins the show to talk about the rise of Islamic extremism in Africa, the threats posed by I…
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Ben and Guy discuss the growing Israel-Hezbollah clash, foreign influence operations in the U.S., and geopolitical jockeying over AI. Former intelligence officer Daniel Hoffman joins the show to talk about the rise of ISIS-K, the future of the Russia-Ukraine war, and why American deterrence is failing. Plus, the "Threat of the Week." Read Ryan Love…
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Ben and Guy dive into the complex dynamics between China, Russia and North Korea, and they discuss how Elon Musk's Starlink system has radically transformed 21st-century warfare. Then, longtime U.S. intelligence official Norman Roule joins the show to discuss Israel-Iran tensions and the possibility of a broader war in the Middle East. Plus, the "T…
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Ben and Guy discuss Israel's use of artificial intelligence in its military campaign in Gaza, and the deepening rift between President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Best-selling author and Washington Times reporter Bill Gertz joins the show to talk about the rise of communist China and the mysteries of Havana Syndrome. Plus, …
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Ben and Guy explore whether Russian President Vladimir Putin let the ISIS-K terrorist attack happen, and they discuss the downward turn in the U.S.-Israel relationship under President Biden. Ethan Tu, founder of Taiwan AI labs, joins the show to talk about how futuristic generative AI tools can be used to identify disinformation in the global media…
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Ben and Guy dive into America's counterterrorism mission in Africa, the deadly ISIS-K attack in Moscow, and the growing challenges facing the country's defense industrial base. Roger Zakheim, director of the Ronald Reagan Institute, joins the show to talk about America's influence around the world and what he calls the era of "lost deterrence" unde…
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Ben and Guy dive into the crisis in Haiti, the fight over TikTok's future in America, and the growing splits inside both political parties on key national security issues. Gabriel Scheinmann, executive director of the Alexander Hamilton Society, joins the show to talk about how the TikTok debate is playing on college campuses. Then, Ben and Guy sit…
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Ben and Guy examine the future of NATO and what the Russia-Ukraine war means for Europe. Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Siarto and former Pentagon official Jim Townsend join the show, while the Defense Department warns of an ISIS resurgence and pushes back on UFO conspiracy theories. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."…
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Ben and Guy talk to Ryan Lovelace, tech reporter at The Washington Times, about the Pentagon's recent high-level AI symposium and where the U.S. stands in its artificial intelligence showdown with China. They also delve into the prospects for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal, Beijing's nuclear build-up, the future of NATO, and the dueling Trump-Biden vi…
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Ben Wolfgang and Guy Taylor break down the latest news on Russia's anti-satellite weapons program and the resulting hysteria in DC. Reporter Guillaume Ptak speaks to Ben and Guy from the front lines of the Russia-Ukraine war, while exiled Russian journalist Mikhail Rubin gives his take on Vladimir Putin's state of mind. Plus, the "Threat of the Wee…
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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 glo…
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We explored quite a few deeper topics in this episode.. v hard to explain, must listen 10/10. Thank you all so much for listening, it means the world to us both! _______ Want to start a podcast? Make it as easily as possible with anchor.fm! They give you all the software to record, edit and disperse your content not only on their ap, but everywhere…
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Guests Matt and Joe come on and I hardcore question them on their photographic endeavors with a discerning eye and many many bowls of ichiraku ramen. _______ Want to start a podcast? Make it as easily as possible with anchor.fm! They give you all the software to record, edit and disperse your content not only on their ap, but everywhere you can lis…
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We talk NFL Wild Card Round outcomes and the coming Playoff games! _______ Want to start a podcast? Make it as easily as possible with anchor.fm! They give you all the software to record, edit and disperse your content not only on their ap, but everywhere you can listen! _______ Don't have the anchor.fm app? Check us out everywhere with these links…
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We talk about some gear that we think would be good for starters and some gear we think pros could add to their kits. As a little background, we've been doing photography and videography for about 10 years now and want to share our experiences and personal tips with everyone who listens. Obviously this is not a definitive "end all be all" list as t…
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In this episode we go back in tiiiiime, to last weeks football games! While wearing grey sweatpants..... obviously. Want to start a podcast? Make it as easily as possible with anchor.fm! They give you all the software to record, edit and disperse your content not only on their ap, but everywhere you can listen! _______ Don't have the anchor.fm app?…
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*I (Zach) was super tired don't judge my indecisivness 😂🤦 but... Heeeeey guys, so in this episode we talk about Fried's newfound obsession, and some of our predictions for the NFL._______ Want to start a podcast? Make it as easily as possible with anchor.fm! They give you all the software to record, edit and disperse your content not only on their …
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In this Episode we wanted to do something a little different. We went over a bunch of the gear we've used over our "careers" as photographers/videographers and how we used it. It was kind of nostalgic to go through all of it and see where we came from and where we are now. In the future we will be adding more Gearcast Episodes and going through in …
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Sooooooooooooooooooo we like snacks, and we like ranking snacks! In this episode we do just that!Check out our instagram! https://www.instagram.com/padthaipodcast/ If you like fashion, makeup and diy projects, check out Fried's youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChSQA1myZQNWGUujTOn3iTQ.Don't have the anchor.fm app? Check us out everywhere wit…
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Listen until the end! We finally got all the packages in to complete our game! A link to the video will be posted here and on our instagram (https://www.instagram.com/padthaipodcast/) once it is finished being edited! If you like fashion, makeup and diy projects, check out Fried's youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChSQA1myZQNWGUujTOn3iTQ. Do…
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Hey guys! Fried, Zach and Donny go over a multitude of topics including nostalgic content, and some news from Donny's PC Build and Fried's Youtube Channel! Check him and his newest content out at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChSQA1myZQNWGUujTOn3iTQ! Also if you want to make a podcast but don't know how, anchor.fm is the simplest way to do so! L…
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Did we just invent a new fun quarantine game? I dunno but when it happens we'll be recording and it will be funny. We not only talk about this but also a few other subjects as well, listen to find out!___Google: bit.ly/PadThaiPod Spotify: bit.ly/PadThaiSpot Anchor: bit.ly/PadThaiAnc Breaker: bit.ly/PadThaiBreak OverCast: bit.ly/PadThaiOC PocketCast…
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Hopefully everyone is staying safe through all the havoc! We went through multiple topics in this one as usual. Thank you guys for listening and if you wanna check us out on Instagram (padthaipodcast) you can comment and let us know how we're doing! ___Google: bit.ly/PadThaiPod Spotify: bit.ly/PadThaiSpot Anchor: bit.ly/PadThaiAnc Breaker: bit.ly/P…
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Welcome to your episodic dose of Pad Thai, back and tastier than ever!! Our stomachs are fuller than ever, our skin is glistening like the sun and one of us is poly?? Find out in this daily 6hr dramedy!___Google: bit.ly/PadThaiPod Spotify: bit.ly/PadThaiSpot Anchor: bit.ly/PadThaiAnc Breaker: bit.ly/PadThaiBreak OverCast: bit.ly/PadThaiOC PocketCas…
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