Ben and Guy speak with Dr. Asfandyar Mir of the United States Institute of Peace about the growing terrorist threats from Afghanistan and Pakistan, and how extremist groups recruit new members via social media.

They also dive into the deepening ties between Russia and China, and Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s musical performance at a bar in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Plus, the “Threat of the Week.” 

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