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POLITICO Tech

POLITICO
Artificial Intelligence
Cybersecurity
Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative
US Border Security
CISA
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Donald Trump
2020 U.S. Presidential Election
Disinformation
Generative Artificial Intelligence
Elections
Social Media
Biden Administration
Fentanyl
Colonial Pipeline
Republican Party
Iran
Journalism
Biometric Data
Surveillance Technology

The POLITICO Tech podcast is your download on the disruption that technology is bringing to politics and policy. New episodes on Thursdays.

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Latest Episodes

The Trump administration launched the U.S. Tech Force this week, aiming to recruit 1,000 fellows with backgrounds in AI, cybersecurity and other high-tech fields into federal agencies. It’s the latest attempt to solve the government’s long-standing r... more

President Donald Trump declared on Truth Social this week that he will sign an executive order aimed at banning state AI laws. The move will almost certainly appease Silicon Valley executives and anger some of his fellow Republicans — not to mention ... more

Craig Newmark is best known for shaping our digital past. As the founder of Craigslist, he was  a pioneer in online classified advertising and lived the Silicon Valley dot-com bubble firsthand. These days, Newmark is donating his vast wealth to fight... more

Meeting the rising energy demands of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and other emerging technologies is one of the big challenges facing the Trump administration. And Dario Gil, the undersecretary for science at the Energy Department, is o... more

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Scott Kupor
Former tech investor and Director of the Office of Personnel Management
Office of Personnel Management
Episode: What’s behind Trump’s new Tech Force
Brendan Bordelon
POLITICO Technology reporter
POLITICO
Episode: Why Trump is fighting states over AI
Craig Newmark
Founder of Craigslist, philanthropist focusing on cybersecurity and fighting disinformation
Craigslist
Episode: Craig Newmark sees an AI bubble. It may not be a bust.
Dario Gil
Undersecretary for Science at the Department of Energy
U.S. Department of Energy
Episode: How AI is driving Trump’s energy agenda
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Actor and director known for discussing the implications of AI on the creative industry.
Episode: Rebroadcast: Joseph Gordon-Levitt on AI, Hollywood and owning your ‘digital self’
Ian Stevenson
Reporter at POLITICO's E&E News
POLITICO
Episode: Why energy bills could be AI’s new political problem
Abigail Spanberger
Democratic Governor of Virginia
State of Virginia
Episode: Why energy bills could be AI’s new political problem
Miriam Vogel
President and CEO of EqualAI, former chair of the National AI Advisory Council
EqualAI
Episode: The business case for governing AI
Meredith Whittaker
President of the Signal Foundation, former Google employee and privacy advocate
Signal Foundation
Episode: Signal’s Meredith Whittaker on AI hype and the end of privacy

Host

Steven Overly
Host of the POLITICO Tech podcast, Steven Overly is well-versed in discussing technological advancements and their political implications.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 599 ratings
  • When it's not election season this podcast offers insightful if sometimes questionable takes on tech news and coming developments. Unfortunately. During the election season this podcast has become a thinly veiled campaign ad for Kamala Harris.

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    AgentZero
    a year ago
  • Some of the worst takes on the internet.

    If you are a progressive voter, you will love it. They spoon feed you the cope you need to be blissfully ignorant about tech market workings. Everyone else, time is better spent elsewhere.

    The only reason I stay subscribed is to find out what low quality copium is being peddled.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Anzel360
    United Statesa year ago
  • Probably the most authoritative and smart podcasts in the tech space.

    This is a smart listen that has become a regular part of my morning routine. The host and his guests are some of the most authoritative and informed people on a variety of issues impacting the future of tech in society, like AI (though this might be covered a little too much tbh) and the role policy plays in shaping what’s to come. I’ve enjoyed listening and learning from the podcast and am better prepared to understand the interplay between tech and policy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    globalnole
    United States2 years ago
  • Good

    My father is in it so it is consequently amazing

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Chicken poop 75
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Helpful

    Podcast Addict
    5
    DaniDani
    3 years ago

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The podcast has received criticism for potential bias, with some viewers claiming a progressive slant that may not appease all political ideologies.
Audience members enjoy the expertise of both the host and guests, recognizing them as knowledgeable figures in their respective fields.
Listeners appreciate the insightful discussions on technology and policy, often highlighting the informative nature of episodes.

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What’s behind Trump’s new Tech Force
Q: What is different about US Tech Force?
US Tech Force is unique because it operates as a cohort, addresses agency-specific hiring needs, and has private-sector partnerships for talent development.
What’s behind Trump’s new Tech Force
Q: Why do you think more tech people don't come into government?
There's no single answer; pay disparity exists, but addressing it in the early careers makes it less problematic compared to later stages.
What’s behind Trump’s new Tech Force
Q: What is the challenge you're really looking to solve?
The primary challenges are augmenting skills for modern technology in government and increasing early career workforce representation.
Why Trump is fighting states over AI
Q: How did we end up at a point of a White House executive order?
The effort dates back to Senator Ted Cruz proposing a 10-year AI moratorium to freeze state laws, which encountered various legislative hurdles but was revived with discussions on preemption via defense bills.
Craig Newmark sees an AI bubble. It may not be a bust.
Q: What would you like to see the impact be?
He wants to show that the internet can be a safe space for people to connect and do business, through cooperation and improved safety measures.

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Exploring the intersection of technology and politics, this podcast focuses on how emerging technologies are reshaping policies and driving changes in government. Episodes feature discussions on pertinent issues like AI regulations, energy strategies, data privacy, and the geopolitics of technology. The podcast often highlights insights from industry leaders and policymakers, offering listeners a nuanced view of how technology impacts society, economy, and governance. With timely commentary on contemporary challenges, the content is particularly relevant for those interested in the evolving landscape of technology and its implications for public policy.

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2. Brendan Bordelon
3. Craig Newmark
4. Dario Gil
5. Joseph Gordon-Levitt
6. Ian Stevenson
7. Abigail Spanberger
8. Miriam Vogel

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