Michael Magnani

Join Laurence Pevsner, Lux’s Riskgaming director of programming with expertise in AI and election security, and Michael Magnani, a multifaceted researcher and columnist. They dive into the ramifications of AI deepfakes on U.S. elections and reveal the pressing global threats often overlooked. The discussion traverses Germany's industrial economy, the trajectory of the Ukraine war, and trade tensions with China. They also highlight the critical issues surrounding food security that demand urgent attention on the world stage.

Michael Magnani, a columnist specializing in sports betting and geopolitics, dives into the societal impacts of legalized sports betting in America, discussing its cultural ramifications and the need for regulation. He also reveals how open-source intelligence is revolutionizing modern warfare, particularly through satellite imagery. The conversation shifts to Japan's recent election, exploring the implications for U.S.-Japan relations amid rising geopolitical tensions and evolving alliances in the Asia-Pacific.