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Betting on America: Winning the Global Tech Race

Center for Strategic and International Studies
Artificial Intelligence
China
United States
Economic Security
Biotechnology
Semiconductors
National Security
Export Controls
U.S. Economic Security
Venture Capital
Quantum Technology
Supply Chains
Geopolitical Competition
Federal Statistical System
American Dynamism
Workforce Development
Nuclear Energy
Uranium Enrichment
Technology Innovation
Supersonic Aviation

Betting on America: Winning the Global Tech Race explores how new and emerging partnerships between government and business are shaping the future of U.S. industrialization and the country’s prospects for winning the global tech race. Betting on America will dive into strategies and investments that government and business are pursuing together – sharing risks and generating returns – as they bet ... more

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Former Director of the National Science Foundation Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan joins Navin Girishankar to discuss how the United States can democratize discovery and unlock the "missing millions" of untapped scientific and engineering talent. Dr. Pan... more

Bob Mumgaard, co-founder and CEO of Commonwealth Fusion Systems, joins Navin Girishankar to discuss whether fusion can usher in an era of virtually limitless clean energy—and whether the United States will lead the way. Bob explains the technology, k... more

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Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA) joins Navin Girishankar to discuss the opportunities and challenges presented by AI and the broader reindustrialization process. She explores how to ensure that historically underserved communities benefit fr... more

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Marc Andreessen, Co-founder and General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz, joins Betting on America to press past the settled question of whether AI is going to transform our world. They explore more substantive questions: who bears the cost, can our in... more

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Recent Guests

Bob Mumgaard
Scientist, entrepreneur, and co-founder/CEO of Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Episode: Is the United States Winning the Fusion Race? Featuring Bob Mumgaard
Sydney Kamlager-Dove
Congresswoman, California's 37th District; member of House Foreign Affairs Committee and Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, IP, AI, and the Internet
U.S. Congress
Episode: Opportunity and Security in the AI Economy: Featuring Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove
Marc Andreessen
Co-founder and general partner at Andreessen Horowitz; member of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST)
Andreessen Horowitz
Episode: Beyond P(doom): Marc Andreessen
Mateo Jaramillo
Co-founder and CEO of Form Energy
Form Energy
Episode: Electricity Whenever You Want It: Featuring Mateo Jaramillo, Co-Founder and CEO of Form Energy
Cynthia Conner
Senior Manager for International Policy
Chevron
Episode: Commercial Diplomacy for U.S. Tech Exports
Nicole Issac
Vice President for Global Public Policy
Cisco
Episode: Commercial Diplomacy for U.S. Tech Exports
Katherine Pickus
Chief Sustainability Officer
ADM
Episode: Commercial Diplomacy for U.S. Tech Exports
Ami Bera
Representative, California
United States Congress
Episode: Solidarity in an Era of Economic Competition: Featuring Rep. Ami Bera
Darío Gil
Undersecretary for Science and Innovation, Department of Energy; architect of the Genesis Mission
U.S. Department of Energy
Episode: Can AI Accelerate Scientific Discovery? Featuring Under Secretary Darío Gil

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Navin Girishankar
Host and leading CSIS figure in Economic Security & Technology; President of the department.

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Is the United States Winning the Fusion Race? Featuring Bob Mumgaard
Q: How is the regulatory framework evolving to accommodate fusion, and how does it differ from fission regulation?
Regulation for fusion has been established to treat it more like a non-meltdown industrial process rather to a traditional nuclear model; the NRC led a two-year process resulting in a framework that regulates fusion separately from fission, with state-level implementation and licenses already in place for SPARC in Massachusetts; this enables faster innovation while ensuring safety.
Is the United States Winning the Fusion Race? Featuring Bob Mumgaard
Q: What are the six milestones or benchmarks necessary for fusion to become commercially viable, and where do we stand on them?
Mumgaard outlines milestones from creating a working plasma to achieving net energy gain and eventually turning that energy into electricity at a cost point that makes it competitive, with mass-production and grid integration as the final hurdles; currently, a demonstration machine has achieved net energy gain, and Massachusetts-based Spark is being prepared to demonstrate further milestones, but the full commercial power plant at scale remains to be financed.
Solidarity in an Era of Economic Competition: Featuring Rep. Ami Bera
Q: The question is, what comes next in this emerging economic order? And so I just wanted to get your thoughts to start out with there.
The guest emphasizes understanding both the historical world order and the current transition, noting major shocks like the 2008-09 recession, the pandemic, and geopolitical shifts. He highlights the need for open markets balanced with protections for workers, and a pragmatic, coalition-based approach to align allies and opposing forces while avoiding overcorrection that could undermine U.S. competitiveness.
Reimagining the American City Featuring Jan Sramek, Founder and CEO of California Forever
Q: What is your goal with California Forever? Is it to build a city for its own sake?
Discusses deeper motivations behind the project related to American values and the importance of innovation and manufacturing.
Reimagining the American City Featuring Jan Sramek, Founder and CEO of California Forever
Q: How do you even begin to build a city from scratch?
Discusses various approaches and planning considerations for building a new city.

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This program centers on how government, business, and research institutions collaborate to accelerate U.S. industrial leadership in areas like semiconductors, AI, quantum, climate tech, and advanced manufacturing. Episodes typically feature senior policymakers, industry leaders, and policy researchers discussing strategic investments, cross-sector partnerships, and the regulatory and geopolitical environments shaping national competitiveness. Notable throughlines include private-sector ambassadors bridging public and private interests, the balance between security and openness in tech governance, and pragmatic, market-friendly approaches to sustaining innovation at scale. The show often emphasizes actionable takeaways for policymakers and e... more

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