Chris McGuire
Former senior U.S. government technology and national security official with experience at the State Department and NSC; provides expertise on U.S.-China AI hardware competition, export controls, and semiconductor policy.
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Oct 8, 2025 • 1h 28min
AI Hardware Net Assessment: Why Huawei Can't Beat Nvidia
Join Chris McGuire, a former U.S. government tech expert, as he dives into the AI hardware race between Huawei and Nvidia. He argues that Huawei faces steep challenges in chip production due to complex semiconductor tooling and limited resources. Chris critiques Jensen Huang's claims about China's progress, highlighting the disparity in capabilities. Discover why U.S. export controls are effective and how they shape the global semiconductor landscape. Plus, hear McGuire’s advice for young professionals eager to make an impact in tech policy!
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Oct 9, 2025 • 57min
EMERGENCY POD: China's Rare Earth Export Controls
Chris McGuire, a former U.S. State Department official with a decade of expertise in China policy, discusses China's recent rare earth export controls ahead of the APEC summit. The conversation dives into the implications for semiconductor production, enforcement challenges, and strategic risks. They explore how these controls might accelerate global diversification in rare earth capabilities and whether China can withstand economic pain. McGuire also raises concerns about U.S. gaps in critical minerals policy and the complexities of negotiation dynamics with China.
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Oct 30, 2025 • 3h 17min
Alphabet Breaks $100B Barrier, OpenAI's Rumored $1T IPO | Grant LaFontaine, Chris McGuire, Max Junestrand, Christina Cacioppo, Lin Qiao, Ilan Twig, Taranjeet Singh
In this engaging discussion, Grant LaFontaine, CEO of Whatnot, shares insights on transforming a niche collectibles marketplace into a diverse platform through community engagement and rapid adaptation. Chris McGuire, a former U.S. national security advisor, analyzes the evolving U.S.-China tech rivalry, focusing on supply chain challenges and export controls. Max Junestrand discusses how Legora harnesses AI to streamline legal workflows, while Ilan Twig celebrates Navan's IPO and reveals how AI is enhancing travel management.
