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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
Episodes
  • How the U.S. can fix shipbuilding and dominate autonomy

    How the U.S. can fix shipbuilding and dominate autonomy
    Jun 26 2026

    Ben recaps the Threat Status IndoPac 2026 event at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, including portions of the fireside chats with Russell Vought, director of the White House's Office of Management and Budget, and Justin Fanelli, the chief technology officer at the Department of the Navy. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."
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    29 mins
  • Inside the Army's advanced manufacturing revolution

    Inside the Army's advanced manufacturing revolution
    Jun 19 2026

    Ben and Guy break down the U.S.-Iran deal, President Trump's decision to invoke the Defense Production Act, and the fundamental changes taking place across the American defense industry. Then, Lt. Gen. Chris Mohan, the commanding general of U.S. Army Materiel Command, joins the show to discuss the Army's advanced manufacturing push and a behind-the-scenes battle over the Army's dining system. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."
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    33 mins
  • What if China beats the U.S. in a war?

    What if China beats the U.S. in a war?
    Jun 12 2026

    Ben and Guy break down the latest back-and-forth attacks between the U.S. and Iran, the rise of cutting-edge drone boats, and the possibility of American military intervention in Cuba. Then, Ralph DeFalco III, former deputy director of intelligence at the National Joint Operations and Intelligence Center, joins the show to talk about his new book, "The Counterfeit," set in an alternate future in which China defeats the U.S. in a Pacific conflict. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."

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    31 mins
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