
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 106 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsGovernmentPolitics | |||

Ben breaks down the latest on the Pentagon-Anthropic feud and the fast-moving developments across the Mideast, including America's use of small combat drones for the first time. Then, Teresa Carlson, founding president of the General Catalyst Institu... more
Ben is joined by Washington Times Foreign Affairs Correspondent Vaughn Cockayne to break down the U.S.-Iran war, the struggle to evacuate Americans from the Mideast, and the growing pressure on defense companies to produce more munitions for the conf... more
Ben and Guy discuss the fourth anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war, the daring Mexican military operation that killed a key drug cartel leader, and Iran's attempts to fortify key nuclear sites ahead of possible U.S. airstrikes. Then, Malik Musawwir... more
Ben and Guy break down the possibility of major U.S. strikes on Iran, the Pentagon's escalating feud with Anthropic, and the ramifications of a secret Chinese underground nuclear test. Then, Liz Martin, the managing director and general manager for g... more
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This show provides in-depth analysis of U.S. national security and geopolitical issues, with a strong focus on defense technology, space, AI, and international power dynamics. Episodes frequently feature veteran journalists and guests who are senior policymakers, military officers, defense contractors, and defense thinkers, offering technical context alongside strategic critique. Listeners are likely professionals in government, defense, and industry who want nuanced takes on how technology, policy, and geopolitics intersect, rather than hot takes or sensationalism. A notable strength is blending rigorous analysis with accessible explanations, plus regular insights from insiders with on-the-record expertise across warfighting, policy, and i... more
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Recent guests on Threat Status include:
1. Amos Fox
2. Malik Musawwir
3. Liz Martin
4. Alex Miller
5. Brad Bowman
6. Andrew Garbarino
7. Colonel Ryan Howell
8. Steve Pykett
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