LISTEN: Why innovation is key to America’s warfighting edge

/ August 28, 2026

Ben and Guy discuss the "economic D-Day" sanctions against Iran, whether the U.S. could be driving Beijing and Tehran closer together, CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s surprise visit to Russia, and the Army’s move to bring nuclear microreactors to five bases.

Then, Lt. Gen. John Rafferty, the commander of U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, joins the show from the recent Space and Missile Defense Symposium in Alabama.

Plus, the "Threat of the Week."

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Get today’s top stories in under five minutes Listen to the Front Page Podcast

WATCH: Is a 4-year college degree worth $100,000? Zachary Marschall joins Kelly Sadler

WATCH: Midterms could dictate fate of MAHA Dr. Shannon Kroner joins Bold and Blunt

LISTEN: Why innovation is key to America’s warfighting edge

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