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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 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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Recent Guests

Amos Fox
Professor of Practice, Arizona State University; Managing Editor, Small Wars Journal
Arizona State University / Small Wars Journal
Episode: Drone fever: Is the U.S. forgetting what really wins wars?
Malik Musawwir
Vice President of Navigation Systems, Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin
Episode: Why GPS satellites are crucial to U.S. national security
Liz Martin
Managing Director and General Manager for Global Defense at Amazon Web Services
Amazon Web Services
Episode: Here's how the Pentagon is using AI today
Alex Miller
Army Chief Technology Officer
U.S. Army
Episode: How the Army plans to team humans with machines in combat
Brad Bowman
Senior Director of the Center on Military and Political Power
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Episode: Why the Axis of Authoritarians is growing more dangerous
Andrew Garbarino
Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, previously the Republican leader on the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Have ICE's aggressive tactics crossed the line?
Colonel Ryan Howell
Director of Integration for CPE Ground, US Army
US Army
Episode: Inside the Army's new main battle tank
Steve Pykett
CEO of Fairbanks Morse, a company providing engines and components for naval vessels.
Fairbanks Morse
Episode: When will Trump's Golden Fleet actually sail?
Peter Newell
Retired US Army Colonel and co-founder of BMNT
BMNT
Episode: Is Trump going to war with U.S. defense industry primes?

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Ben Wolfgang
Host of the show; National Security Correspondent at The Washington Times
Guy Taylor
Co-host; National Security Editor / Correspondent at The Washington Times

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Here's how the Pentagon is using AI today
Q: Can you give concrete examples of AI being used today in defense operations?
Examples include AI-assisted mission planning, real-time data fusion at the edge, autonomous navigation of unmanned systems, and post-mission analysis to improve future performance, including a Navy submarine maintenance scenario.
Here's how the Pentagon is using AI today
Q: How does AWS view the balance between competition and cooperation in defense tech ecosystems like Golden Dome?
The guests describe a layered, cooperative approach where different capability providers build atop a shared, secure infrastructure to enable complex systems of systems, rather than isolated stovepipes.
Here's how the Pentagon is using AI today
Q: What exactly does the AWS Warfighter Capability Accelerator and Genesys Accelerator Initiatives mean for federal customers?
Liz explains that both initiatives provide substantial AWS credits to accelerate moving promising technologies from pilots to operational capability, reducing procurement timelines and enabling faster deployment of AI and cloud-based solutions.
Why GPS satellites are crucial to U.S. national security
Q: I want to understand how common users should think about government responsibility for satellites and what happens if they are attacked by adversaries; who replaces or maintains them?
The Space Force ultimately owns, operates, and sustains GPS satellites, with industry partners like Lockheed Martin delivering assets and ground support; in case of attack or failure, the government coordinates replacement and resilience efforts, leveraging a combination of new satellites and maintenance of the existing constellation.
Why GPS satellites are crucial to U.S. national security
Q: We've kind of drilled very quickly deep into what I just want to kind of go back a second. It sounds like next generation GPS is a lot about security, anti-spoofing, anti-jamming. Is that an accurate depiction in my words?
Yes, the next generation GPS 3F is being designed in partnership with the government and Lockheed Martin to address evolving threats, with a particular focus on countering jamming and spoofing through boosted M-code signals and related protections, while expanding civil and military capabilities.

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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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