Todd Young

Senators Mark Kelly, a former astronaut and Democrat from Arizona, and Todd Young, a Republican from Indiana, discuss America's critical need to revitalize shipbuilding to enhance national security and economic stability. They highlight the alarming decline in U.S.-flagged vessels compared to China's dominance. The duo explains the bipartisan SHIPS for America Act, aimed at boosting domestic ship production, and the importance of strategic maritime capabilities amidst rising geopolitical tensions. Collaboration with allies is also emphasized to fortify U.S. maritime strength.

David Friedberg, CEO of Ohalo, joins Todd Young, U.S. Senator, and Shaun Maguire, partner at Sequoia, to tackle critical discussions on American energy and education. Friedberg identifies the widening energy gap with China and calls for reform in industrial job education. Young emphasizes the need for government action in reshoring essential technologies. They delve into enhancing manufacturing capabilities, the significance of strategic innovation, and the role of modular nuclear energy in shaping a sustainable future.

In this engaging discussion, Senator Todd Young, a champion for industrial policy, teams up with David Friedberg, CEO of Ohalo and an expert in bio and agriculture. They delve into America's critical energy gap with China and the urgent need for educational reform focusing on vocational training. The panel emphasizes the importance of reshoring technology and strategic investments in automation to rebuild manufacturing. They also highlight the necessity of embracing higher risk tolerance for innovation and combatting bureaucratic hurdles to enhance American progress.

Senator Todd Young from Indiana, a key player in technology legislation and the Chips and Science Act, dives into pressing issues facing Congress. He discusses the potential impact of a second Trump term on innovation, explores the intricacies of AI policy, and advocates for an Office of Global Competition Analysis. Young also addresses high-skill immigration and national security concerns while navigating the complexities of bipartisan support for tech funding. Tune in for insights on the future of U.S. tech legislation amidst a shifting political landscape.

Just three days after 9/11, Congress authorized a major expansion of executive power: the President could now wage war against terrorism without prior approval. The resolution was called the Authorization for Use of Military Force, and it passed almost unanimously. Its reauthorization, in 2002, brought our country to war with Iraq, and has been used to deploy American forces all over the world. More than twenty years later, the mood in the country has changed dramatically, and lawmakers in both parties are pushing to roll back the President’s discretion to use force. A bill to revoke the A.U.M.F. passed the Senate 66–30 a few weeks ago, and it is expected to pass the House as well. David Remnick talks with the senators who led that effort—Tim Kaine, a Virginia Democrat, and Todd Young, a Republican from Indiana—and with Representative Barbara Lee of California, who, in 2001, cast the sole dissenting vote in all of Congress.   Plus, David Remnick remembers the beloved cartoonist Ed Koren, a fixture of the magazine for more than half a century.