Arnab Datta

Daleep Singh, former Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economics, Arnab Datta from Employ America, and Peter Harrell, former Biden official, dive into the intricacies of rare earth materials. They discuss America’s broken critical mineral market and its reliance on China. The guests analyze MP Materials’ role in revitalizing U.S. production, potential challenges, and the importance of a sovereign wealth fund. They also critique government strategies, especially regarding Intel and the Chips Act, emphasizing the need for effective industrial policy and transparency.

Ben Della Rocca, former director for technology and national security on Biden's NSC, along with Arnab Datta and Tim Fist from IFP, discuss the urgent need for robust AI infrastructure in the U.S. They dive into the challenges of new power generation amidst soaring demand for compute and the implications of a 2025 executive order. The conversation reveals the potential of geothermal energy, the pitfalls of financing green power solutions, and the importance of prioritizing AI lab security against emerging threats.