
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 526 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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The U.S.–Iran crisis has entered a volatile new phase—and the stakes are rising fast.
In this episode, Ambassador Gordon Gray, veteran diplomat and the Kuwait Professor of Gulf and Arabian Peninsula Affairs at the Elliott School of International Aff... more
In one of the most volatile stretches of the Iran conflict, a warning came from President Donald Trump that “a whole civilization will die” if escalation continued, followed by a sudden stepdown into a cease-fire framework.
In this episode, we sit d... more
In this episode, Ambassador Gordon Gray, the Kuwait Professor of Gulf and Arabian Peninsula Affairs at the Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University, delivers a clear-eyed assessment of the rapidly evolving global securi... more
The United States and Israel have devastated Iran’s military capabilities—crippling its air defenses, missile systems, and leadership ranks.
But the bigger picture tells a different story.
In this episode, Dana Stroul, Research Director at the Wash... more
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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.
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.
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.
You say your show is apolitical but all you do is invite total political hacks on your show.
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.
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The show concentrates on national security, geopolitics, and U.S. strategic posture, with deep dives into conflicts, deterrence, and international diplomacy. Across episodes, expect hard-edged analysis from policymakers, military officers, and think-tank experts, along with timely context about how global events affect American security and energy markets. Noteworthy is the willingness to challenge end states and to examine legal, ethical, and alliance implications of aggressive policy choices, while balancing insider access with critical scrutiny. This makes it a strong fit for listeners who want high-signal briefings on contemporary security threats and the actors shaping them, often framed around Iran, Ukraine, and broader U.S. national ... more
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