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Ben and Guy break down President-elect Donald Trump's controversial cabinet nominations in the military and intelligence communities, and they discuss billionaire Elon Musk's new role in a government efficiency task force. Then, longtime U.S. diplomat Gerald Feierstein joins the show to talk about the American military campaign in Yemen, the "sportswashing" phenomenon, and the central role that Sa...

Ben and Guy discuss President-elect Donald Trump's election win, how a Trump administration could approach the "axis of authoritarians," and the Democratic Party's problem with its anti-Israel left wing. Then, former Pentagon official Jim Townsend joins the show to talk about how the Trump victory is playing across Europe and what it means for the future of the Ukraine-Russia war. Plus, the "Threa...

Ben and Guy discuss the latest on the deployment of North Korean troops to the frontlines of the Russia-Ukraine war, Beijing's alleged spying inside America, and what role Elon Musk might play in a Trump administration. Then, Andrew Payne, a lecturer in foreign policy and security at City St George's, University of London, joins the show to discuss a new wave of potential U.S. "forever wars." And...

Ben and Guy discuss the ramifications of North Korean troops potentially deploying to the front lines of the Russia-Ukraine war, and they break down the mystery of leaked US documents assessing Israel's plans for strikes against Iran. Then, journalist and Washington Times contributor Seth Frantzman joins the show to talk about Israel's fight against Iran and its proxies, Benjamin Netanyahu's polit...

Ben and Guy discuss the latest developments across the Middle East and a key meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. And they explain why Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's so-called "Victory Plan" fell flat in the US and Europe. Then, Clifford May, founder and president of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joins the show to break down the growing strength and size of the...

Ben and Guy dive into the latest estimates about Iran's nuclear program, China's effort to undercut the U.S. in the Red Sea, and grim warning signs about the terror threat to the American homeland. Then, journalist Guillaume Ptak joins the show from the frontlines of the Russia-Ukraine war and gives his take on whether Ukrainians would prefer Kamala Harris or Donald Trump as the next U.S. presiden...

Ben and Guy examine the Biden administration's new warnings about the growing alignment between China, Russia, North Korea and Iran, and they dive into the latest developments in the Middle East. Then, Bill Taylor, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, joins the show to discuss whether we're headed for World War III, how seriously to take Russia's nuclear saber-rattling, and Ukraine's prospects for v...

Ben and Guy dive into the sensitive issue of foreign funding and malign influence at top U.S. universities, and they examine why the U.S. continues to try and fail to pull back militarily from the Middle East. Then, former Israeli intelligence official Avi Melamed joins the show for a deep dive into Israel's exploding pager operation and gives his take on whether an Israel-Hezbollah war is now ine...

Ben and Guy look ahead to the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in New York and the high stakes for President Biden and other key world leaders. Then, Christopher Sabatini, senior fellow for Latin America at Chatham House, joins the show to examine the political turmoil in Venezuela and whether President Nicolas Maduro has successfully pulled off one of the biggest election thefts in histor...

Ben and Guy break down the presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, the latest round of joint China-Russia military drills, and disturbing reports about a network of assassins linked to Mexican drug cartels operating inside the U.S. Then, Rep. Zach Nunn, Iowa Republican, joins the show for an in-depth interview about the American withdrawal from Afghanistan, the GOP's position o...

Threat Status comes to you from the Billington CyberSecurity Conference in Washington, DC, as top industry leaders weigh in on the future of AI in intelligence gathering, America's offensive cyber operations, and the possibility of a "Cyber Doomsday" attack before the November election. Ben and Guy also break down the Biden administration's new effort to push back on Russian election interference...

Ben and Guy break down the high-level meetings between U.S. and Chinese officials in Beijing, and examine whether peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia might be closer than ever. Then, Katie Gray, lead investment partner for the cyber practice at In-Q-Tel, joins the show to discuss how AI is rapidly transforming the world of cybersecurity. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."

Ben and Guy discuss Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's high-stakes trip to Kyiv, foreign policy (or the lack thereof) at the Democratic National Convention, and how elite Iranian military units are allegedly spearheading a state-sponsored hacking campaign targeting the U.S. presidential election. Then, former CIA official Dan Hoffman joins the show to talk about Ukraine's Kursk offensive and ho...

Ben and Guy discuss the latest developments in the mystery surrounding the attack on the Nord Stream pipeline and Iran's alleged effort to disrupt the U.S. presidential election. Then, Michael Rubin of the American Enterprise Institute joins the show to talk about the terrorist threats from Africa, whether Iran is closer than we think to acquiring a nuclear bomb, and if the Biden administration ha...

Ben and Guy discuss the complex and strategically important relationship between Pakistan and Iran, and they dive into the U.S. military withdrawal from Niger and why Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin unexpectedly pulled the plug on a plea deal for alleged 9/11 mastermind KSM. Then, Washington Times reporter Ryan Lovelace joins the show from the Black Hat conference in Las Vegas to discuss the evolut...

Ben and Guy break down the U.S.-Russia prisoner swap and analyze whether Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro successfully rigged the country's election in his favor. And they dive into whether a wider, more violent Middle East war is now inevitable. Then, former CIA official Ted Singer joins the show to discuss potential threats to the summer Olympics in Paris. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."

Ben and Guy examine whether China has supplanted the U.S. as the world's most powerful and influential diplomatic player, and they give their take on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's controversial address to Congress. Then, Sam Patten, author of "Dangerous Company: The Misadventures of a 'Foreign Agent,'" joins the show to talk about Russiagate, declining American influence abroad, and...

Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder, Pentagon press secretary, joins the show to talk about U.S. deterrence, the troop withdrawal from Niger, China-Russia military cooperation, the American-led war against Yemen's Houthi rebels, and more. Then, Ben and Guy dive into revelations that Iran tried to assassinate Donald Trump, and Guy takes us inside this week's Aspen Security Forum. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."

Ben and Guy dive into new revelations about Iran's support for anti-Israel protests on American college campuses and offer an inside look at the recent NATO summit in Washington. Then, Andrew Hallman, former deputy director for digital innovation at the CIA, joins the show to talk about cyber and digital threats to the U.S., the rise of artificial intelligence in data collection and analysis, and...

Ben and Guy discuss new threats to US military installations in Europe, the long-term future of NATO, and what foreign officials made of the Biden-Trump presidential debate. Then, Tom Kilgannon of the Freedom Alliance joins the show to talk about whether America is doing enough for its military families and how veterans of the Afghan war are coping with the way that war ended. Plus, the "Threat of...

Ben and Guy talk about the recently revealed hack of CISA, the federal government's leading anti-hacking agency. They also discuss whether small, cheap attack drones could soon lose their advantages on the battlefield. Then, David Daoud, a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joins the show to talk about the inevitability of an Israel-Hezbollah war and the hold that Hezbolla...

Ben and Guy dissect the historic meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. They also dive into the crumbling relationship between the Biden administration and Israel — and the domestic political crises confronting Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu at home. Then, five key U.S. lawmakers weigh in on the "Axis of Authoritarians" and what America needs to do...

Ben dives into the Defense Department's modernization plan and how the US is keeping up with China, its "pacing challenge" in the 21st century. Then, Mark Cancian, senior adviser at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins the show to talk about whether the US and its allies could defeat a Chinese invasion of Taiwan, if America could fight and win a two-front war, and the evolutio...

Ben and Guy dive into the latest on the Ukraine-Russia war, and how Hamas is angling to retain political power in Gaza after its war with Israel ends. Then, Anastasia Radina, head of the Ukrainian Parliament's Anti-Corruption Committee, joins the show to talk about the country's push to root out political corruption and whether her country would consider peace negotiations with Moscow. Plus, the "...

Ben and Guy dive into the high-stakes Shangri-La defense summit in Singapore and whether the U.S. should consider putting nuclear weapons back in South Korea. Then, George Barros of the Institute for the Study of War joins the show to talk about the Russia-Ukraine war, whether Kyiv can regain the momentum, and how the Biden administration's actions — and inactions — have hampered Ukraine. Plus, th...