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  • How drones could threaten World Cup, Olympics
    2025/07/25

    Ben and Guy discuss the latest on Iran nuclear negotiations, the stalled Russia-Ukraine peace push, President Trump's major moves on artificial intelligence, and whether Russia deserves credit for the outcomes of the American Revolution and Civil War. Then, Rep. Michael McCaul, chair of the House Task Force on Enhancing Security for Special Events in the United States, joins the show to talk about potential terrorist threats to the World Cup, Olympics and other major events. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."

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    35 分
  • How will the US manage space traffic?
    2025/07/18

    Ben breaks down President Trump's shifting tone on Ukraine and NATO, and examines whether the president has reached the limits of his diplomatic power in negotiations with adversaries like Iran and Russia. And then Audrey Schaffer, a space policy expert and the vice president of strategy and policy at Slingshot Aerospace, joins the show to talk about the growing amount of space traffic and whether the federal government should establish a department of space. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."

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    27 分
  • Inside the Trump administration divide on Ukraine aid
    2025/07/11

    Ben and Guy discuss the apparent tension inside the Trump administration over aid to Ukraine, the likelihood that the U.S. could resume its bombing campaign against the Houthis, and growing cooperation between the Chinese and Russian militaries. Then, retired British Army Col. Richard Kemp joins the show to talk about his visit to the Gaza Strip and the work of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."

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    35 分
  • Here's how China pulled ahead in the hypersonics race
    2025/06/27

    Ben and Guy break down the U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and their true impact, and the risk of nuclear fallout from those attacks. And they discuss President Trump's consequential trip to a NATO leaders meeting and major strides by China in quantum computing. Then, Dr. Mark Lewis, of the Purdue Applied Research Institute, joins the show to talk about hypersonic weapons research, the U.S.-China hypersonics race, and the challenges ahead for the Golden Dome missile shield. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."

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    32 分
  • Why the U.S. should bomb Iran (and why it shouldn't)
    2025/06/20

    Ben and Guy break down President Trump's looming decision whether to order U.S. military strikes on Iran, Russia's latest attacks on Ukraine, and the dangers to American national security posed by underground tunnels. Then, Ed Wong of the New York Times joins the show to talk about his latest book, “At the Edge of Empire - a family’s reckoning with China." Plus, the "Threat of the Week."

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    35 分
  • Here's why the Army wants to 3D print drones
    2025/06/13

    Ben and Guy discuss the potential for an Israeli military strike on Iran, the U.S. shortfall in shipbuilding, and the long-term ramifications of deploying active-duty Marines on American soil. Then, Lt. Gen. Chris Mohan, deputy commanding general and acting commander of U.S. Army Materiel Command, joins the show to talk about the 3D printing of drones and how the Pentagon is rethinking the way it moves materiel and personnel around the world. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."

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    34 分
  • What's driving the Army recruiting surge?
    2025/06/06

    Ben and Guy break down the massive surge in Army recruiting, the potential for any U.S. involvement in Ukraine's drone swarm attack on Russia, and the threat from Chinese agro-terror. Then, Chris Jones, chief technology officer at Nightwing, joins the show to talk about American offensive cyber operations and much more. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."

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    33 分
  • Here's why U.S. security vetting needs to evolve
    2025/05/30

    Ben breaks down the high-stakes Shangri-La Security Dialogue, the U.S.-Canada rift over the Golden Dome missile shield, and President Trump's efforts to strike a nuclear deal with Iran and end conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza. Then, Alex Martin, co-founder and CEO of the company Clearspeed, joins the show to talk about the U.S. security vetting process for prospective government employees and foreign partners — and why it needs to be changed. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."

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    28 分