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Threat Status

Threat Status

By: The Washington Times
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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. Political Science Politics & Government
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  • Why Trump and Hegseth summoned generals, admirals to Quantico
    Oct 3 2025

    Ben breaks down the major speeches from President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to hundreds of generals and admirals, and he discusses the wildly different cost projections for the Golden Dome missile shield. Then, Tomer Malchi, founder and CEO of the Israel-based company Asio, joins the show to discuss soldier-borne technology, 21st-century combat, drones, and much more. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."

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    34 mins
  • Why the Pentagon is picking a fight with journalists
    Sep 26 2025

    Ben and Guy discuss the United Nations General Assembly, Russia's alleged violations of NATO airspace, the Pentagon's new restrictions on journalists, and this week's Air, Space & Cyber conference. Then, John Cofrancesco, the founder of American AI Logistics, joins the show to talk about about the future of government contracts in the age of artificial intelligence. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."

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    36 mins
  • Who's in line to build the Golden Dome?
    Sep 19 2025

    Ben and Guy discuss Israel's ramped-up military offensive in Gaza, the latest developments in the saga over TikTok's future in the U.S., and how NATO works to defend North America in the event of Russian attacks. Then, Rob Mitrevski and Tom Gould, executives with the top defense company L3 Harris, join the show to discuss the Golden Dome missile shield and the widely anticipated Air, Space and Cyber Conference. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."

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    37 mins
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