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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 "Threat of the Week."
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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 he explains why China wasn't a bigger issue in the 2024 presidential race. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."
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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 political future, and how Jerusalem views the Axis of Authoritarians. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."
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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 global Axis of Authoritarians. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."
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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. president. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."
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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 victory. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."
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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 inevitable. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."
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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 history. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."
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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 on AI regulation, foreign cyberattacks, and much more. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."
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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 and the seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's personal airplane. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."
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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."
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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 how it is reshaping the Ukraine-Russia war. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."
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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 has done lasting damage to the U.S.-Israel relationship. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."
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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 evolution of deep fake videos, ransomware, cybersecurity, and how soon AI could become sentient. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."
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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."
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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 much more. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."
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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."
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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 the deepening ties between the federal government and private sector. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."
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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 the Week."
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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 Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has over his followers. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."
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