Why Gen. Mark Milley’s Portrait Was Removed from the Pentagon

Is Putin Under Threat From Inside Russia?

Mike Baker speaks with journalist Reuben Johnson about the state of Russia’s economy and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s growing paranoia. Does Putin feel like he’s under threat from within his own country?

INSIDE THE BALLROOM: How The WHCD Shooting Unfolded

Mike Baker sits down with Heritage Foundation’s Steven Yates to break down the White House Correspondents Dinner security failure, including what went wrong—and what he witnessed firsthand inside the ballroom.

Could The U.S. Blockade Of Iran Become Permanent?

: Mike Baker speaks with Richard Goldberg about the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports and whether it can be sustained long term. They examine the strategy behind the pressure campaign, what it would take to maintain it, and whether Washington is prepared for an extended standoff.

U.S. Running Low On Missiles? | With @RyanMcBethProgramming

Mike Baker speaks with open source intelligence analyst Ryan McBeth about the pace of U.S. missile usage in the Iran conflict—and what it means for America’s stockpiles. They break down how quickly those weapons are being depleted, how fast they can be replaced, and whether this could impact U.S. readiness for future conflicts.

Could Russia’s Security Services Be Preparing To Overthrow Putin? | With @INSIDERUSSIA

Mike Baker speaks with Konstantin Samoilov about the growing power of Russia’s internal security apparatus—and the potential threat it could pose to Vladimir Putin himself. As the Federal Security Service expands its influence under Putin’s rule, could it eventually turn on the very system it was built to protect?
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Thumbnail: Left Side: Mike Baker. Right Side: Konstantin Samoilov (our guest). Center: Putin, slightly larger than both. Over Putin’s shoulder, a shadowy, faceless figure emerging from the darkness.

Does Iran Have ICBMs? Here’s What The Intelligence Community Is Getting Wrongrong

Mike Baker speaks with author Gordon Chang about Iran’s missile arsenal, the threat it actually posed in the lead-up to the war, and where U.S. intelligence may have gotten it wrong Did they possess intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of striking the United States? What’s real, what’s exaggerated, and how did those assumptions shape the path to war?