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Target USA Podcast by WTOP

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Whether its terrorists, anarchists, cyber criminals or nation states, America has a target on its back. WTOP National Security Correspondent J.J. Green investigates the threats facing the U.S., the people behind them, the agencies fighting them and their impact on Americans.

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Today on Target USA, a story that cuts straight to the core of military culture, extremism, and truth. The U.S. Coast Guard, under intense public pressure, has reversed course on a deeply controversial policy shift. A draft manual, first uncovered by... more

Grenada is facing one of the most consequential national security decisions in its modern history, after the United States quietly requested permission to install a radar system and station military personnel on the island as it pursues action agains... more

U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to send troops or cut aid to Nigeria has triggered a diplomatic and security storm across Africa. In this episode, we speak with humanitarian journalist Usman Abbba Zanna from Maiduguri, who explains how Trump’s w... more

In this gripping conversation, Belarusian legal expert and exiled journalist Natalia Belikova explains how disinformation in Belarus isn’t just a tactic; it’s the regime’s operating system.

She describes how the Lukashenko government has built an al... more

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Recent Guests

Linda Straker
Freelance journalist in Grenada with over 20 years of experience covering politics and regional diplomacy.
Episode: 504 | Grenada’s Impossible Choice: The U.S. or Venezuela
Usman Abu Zana
Humanitarian journalist in the Lake Chad region who discusses the realities of the security situation in Nigeria.
Episode: 503 | Trump’s Threat to Nigeria: A Nation on Edge
Natalia Belikova
CEO of Belarus Press Club, a media organization that trains and develops journalists
Episode: 502 | Alternate Reality: How The Government of Belarus Built its Own Parallel Truth
Kurt Volker
Former U.S. Special Envoy to Ukraine and current Distinguished Fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis
Episode: 501 | The Summit That Wasn’t: Putin’s Power Play
Arseniy Yatsenyuk
Former Prime Minister of Ukraine and a prominent voice in the fight against Russian aggression
Episode: Arseniy Yatsenyuk: Inside Ukraine’s Fight for Survival and the Future of Freedom
Andrei Soldatov
Russian investigative journalist and author
Episode: Echoes of Silence: Andrei Soldatov on Putin, Propaganda, and America’s Warning
Krisjan Prikk
Estonian ambassador to the United States
Government of Estonia
Episode: Twelve Minutes in Estonia: Inside Russia's incursion into Estonia's airspace
Dr. Artis Pabriks
Former Foreign Minister, former Deputy Prime Minister, and former Defence Minister in Latvia
Northern Defence Policy Centre
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Niels Fostrup
An investigative journalist with the Danish Broadcasting Corporation.
Danish Broadcasting Corporation
Episode: 494 | Salt Typhoon in the U.S. and Secret Ops in Greenland: The New Frontlines of Influence

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J.J. Green
Host of Target USA Podcast and National Security Correspondent at WTOP, known for insightful discussions on threats facing the nation.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 142 ratings
  • Great information

    JJ Green repeatedly brings people in the know on a range of National Security topics into the discussion. This is a go to podcast for current issues around the globe.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    movingtargetRV
    United States3 years ago
  • Interesting…but Unbalanced

    Guests/references are by far from the Left, such as recent speaker Craig Unger. Credibility is built on facts and consistently being UN-biased… need sources who are apolitical. Enjoy the topics, but question the sources.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Chris1964G
    United States5 years ago
  • Far Left

    JJ....when is the news story on the far left. See you have another one on the Far Right. Still waiting to see one on the people actually bringing terror to the streets. Maybe that does not align with your “unbiased” news.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    WhatTheNickname2020
    United States5 years ago
  • Deep state propaganda mouthpiece

    You say your show is apolitical but all you do is invite total political hacks on your show.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    assb10yr
    United States5 years ago
  • Veered into Opinion

    Best comment in the Dr. Fauci episode is where JJ stated his podcast stays out of the political theater/commentary. But yet there are multiple instances of opinion based comments being said by JJ and guests that are clearly including opinions and not 100% facts in their commentary.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    WhatTheNickname2020
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the expert insights and depth of information on national security topics, often finding the discussions both relevant and timely.
There are mixed feelings regarding the perceived political bias, with some claiming that the podcast leans left or right depending on the guest or subject matter discussed.
Overall, many praise the host's connections in the intelligence community, seeing it as a valuable resource for understanding current events that may not be covered elsewhere.

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Talking Points

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502 | Alternate Reality: How The Government of Belarus Built its Own Parallel Truth
Q: What is your advice to Americans that are seeing things that they are concerned about take place in the US that may be similar to that experience in Belarus?
It's crucial for Americans to watch closely how their institutions work and ensure they function properly; if not, it is easy for society to slip into a state resembling that of Belarus.
502 | Alternate Reality: How The Government of Belarus Built its Own Parallel Truth
Q: How has this development blinded or shaded the people's abilities to see these institutions being co-opted over time?
Belarus never truly experienced democracy, making it difficult for people to recognize the co-opting of institutions due to a lack of lived understanding of what true democracy means.
502 | Alternate Reality: How The Government of Belarus Built its Own Parallel Truth
Q: Are the people of Belarus buying this?
While there is no direct proof, secondary evidence suggests that most people are not fully buying into the government's narrative, as they search for alternative information amidst confusion.
502 | Alternate Reality: How The Government of Belarus Built its Own Parallel Truth
Q: Can you give me a sense of an overall view of how disinformation impacts Belarus?
Belarus is experiencing not just disinformation as a phenomenon but an entire alternative reality crafted by the government to control the narrative and the information available to its citizens.
503 | Trump’s Threat to Nigeria: A Nation on Edge
Q: How has Trump's comments affected the situation on the ground?
Usman explains that Trump's false narrative complicates the challenges faced by journalists and escalates tensions in Nigeria.

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2. Usman Abu Zana
3. Natalia Belikova
4. Kurt Volker
5. Arseniy Yatsenyuk
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7. Krisjan Prikk
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