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Threat Status

Ben Wolfgang, Guy Taylor

Booking Overview

This is a national security and geopolitics interview show focused on U.S. defense, military affairs, foreign policy, and global conflict, with recurring interviews featuring senior military officers, government officials, defense executives, and former defense leaders. Credible pitches would include senior national security policymakers, military commanders, defense-industry executives, former Pentagon officials, and experts with substantial operational or acquisition experience; booking difficulty is high because the show regularly features prominent and highly credentialed guests.

Metrics

Episodes: 136

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 35.0k subscribers

Instagram: 119.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

threatstatus@washingtontimes.com

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Host

Ben Wolfgang - Veteran Washington Times journalist covering national security and global affairs.

Guy Taylor - Veteran Washington Times journalist covering national security and global affairs.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Senior military command, Pentagon or defense-program leadership, elected national policymakers, defense-industry executive experience, or substantial expertise in national security and military technology.
Required Achievements:  
Command of a major military installation or defense organization, Leadership of a major Pentagon or missile-defense program, Executive leadership at a defense-technology company, Senior U.S. Army acquisition or program-management experience, Service as a federal elected official

Recent Guest Discussions

Eamon R. Murray - Small-drone Threats, Military Installations, Global Power Projection, And Nuclear Microreactors At Military Bases.

Brian Gibson - The Golden Dome Missile Defense Project And Washington Funding Challenges.

Jesse Kallman - Artificial Intelligence, Geospatial Intelligence, Earth Observation, And Defense Technology.

Scott Davis - Future Ground Combat Vehicles, The Role Of Tanks, And Next-generation Military Systems.

Pat Harrigan - The U.s. Defense Industrial Base, Pentagon Investment In Defense Companies, And The Iran War.

Recent Topics

National Security, Geopolitics, Defense, Military, Foreign Policy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Threat Status
:

Why AI data labeling matters for the U.S. military

October 09, 2026

Ben and Guy break down reports of behind-the-scenes tension between the Army and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's office, the Trump administration's new AI task force, and the rising costs of the Iran war. Then, Peter Kant, the founder and CEO of the company Enabled Intelligence, joins the show to discuss the U.S.-China AI race and how important AI data labeling is for America's defense and intelligence agencies. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."

Here's how F-35 ejection seats are made

October 02, 2026

Ben and Guy break down Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's major speech at Quantico and the creation of the new Autonomous Warfare Command. And they discuss the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq and whether Iran is connected to high-profile attempted terrorist attacks around the world. Then, Matt Johnson, Vice President & General Manager of Martin-Baker America, joins the show to talk about how ejection and crashworthy seats for U.S. military aircraft are made. Plus, the "Threat of the Week."

Inside the mission to the far side of the moon

September 25, 2026

Ben and Guy discuss all the developments from the United Nations General Assembly and President Trump's high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, and they break down new questions about the Golden Dome missile shield's energy consumption. Then, Mike Creech of Firefly Aerospace joins the show to talk about the company's upcoming mission to the far side of the moon and what the 21st-century space economy will actually look like. Plus, the "Threat of the Week." 

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Threat Status
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How do I get in touch with Threat Status?

Threat Status is hosted by Ben Wolfgang and Guy Taylor. Its publicly listed email is threatstatus@washingtontimes.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Threat Status?

The publicly listed email for Threat Status: threatstatus@washingtontimes.com.

How many listeners does Threat Status have?

Podseeker estimates Threat Status reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Threat Status?

Threat Status typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior military command, Pentagon or defense-program leadership, elected national policymakers, defense-industry executive experience, or substantial expertise in national security and military technology. Common among recent guests: Command of a major military installation or defense organization; Leadership of a major Pentagon or missile-defense program; Executive leadership at a defense-technology company. Recent guests include Eamon R. Murray, Brian Gibson, and Jesse Kallman.

How hard is it to get booked on Threat Status?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Threat Status cover?

Recent episodes cover National Security, Geopolitics, Defense, Military, and Foreign Policy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

threatstatus@washingtontimes.com

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