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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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Guy hosts the show while Ben is on leave, with national security correspondent Bill Gertz joining to discuss the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, political purges the Chinese military and the status of President Trump's Golden Dome missile shield. Then Cliff Bee... more

Ben and Guy break down President Trump's address to the nation about the Iran war and the serious dangers U.S. troops would face conducting ground operations inside Iran. Then, retired Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery joins the show to talk about ways to fi... more

Ben is joined by Correspondent Vaughn Cockayne to break down the latest on the U.S.-Iran war, how Tehran keeps replacing key officials so quickly, and how the conflict has exposed the stunning decline of Britain's Royal Navy. Then, Tim Miller, field ... more

Ben breaks down down the latest on the U.S.-Iran conflict and the continuities of war that hold true over time. And Correspondent John T. Seward joins the show to talk about his time embedded with U.S. troops in the Arctic. Then, Daniel Diermeier, th... more

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Mark Montgomery
Retired Rear Admiral, Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD)
Episode: What went wrong with U.S. shipbuilding?
Tim Miller
Tim Miller, field CTO at Dataminr
Dataminr
Episode: Here's where cyber and physical threats converge
Daniel Diermeier
Chancellor of Vanderbilt University, political scientist
Vanderbilt University
Episode: Why universities are a key U.S. national security asset
Teresa Carlson
Founding president of the General Catalyst Institute
General Catalyst Institute
Episode: The Pentagon-Silicon Valley divide: Who blinks first on AI?
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

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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 where cyber and physical threats converge
Q: From a high level, how is AI changing the threat landscape in cyber and physical security, and can it realistically scale defenses against a determined actor?
AI accelerates both attack and defense by enabling rapid correlation of vast data, prioritizing risk, and enabling targeted, scalable phishing and exploitation; however it also enhances defenders' ability to detect, triage, and contextualize threats in seconds, rather than hours, though it will not replace humans entirely—staff will adapt and evolve rather than be replaced.
Why universities are a key U.S. national security asset
Q: Are we talking about the development of a specific new capability, research into a new weapon or the development of some kind of doctrine? Paint us a picture a little bit of where universities fit in this broader ecosystem now.
Universities contribute across the spectrum by supporting foundational science, policy analysis, and the nurturing of interdisciplinary teams that bridge engineering, computer science, and public policy, enabling both new capabilities and strategic thinking rather than single, isolated weapons programs.
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.

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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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