LISTEN: Why robots are at the center of U.S.-China competition

Barry Hinckley, the president of Blue Ops, joins the show to talk about why the U.S. needs thousands of unmanned surface vessels in its fleet, how America can reignite its lagging shipbuilding industry, and whether the U.S. has lost a maritime edge compared to its rival, China.

admin June 5, 2026 1 minute read

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Ben breaks down whether the U.S.-Iran ceasefire still exists, the push to ban Chinese-made robots, and new allegations about a powerful CEO aiding the Iranian military.

Then, Barry Hinckley, the president of Blue Ops, joins the show to talk about why the U.S. needs thousands of unmanned surface vessels in its fleet, how America can reignite its lagging shipbuilding industry, and whether the U.S. has lost a maritime edge compared to its rival, China.

Plus, the “Threat of the Week.”

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