The Realignment

Adam Klein joins The Realignment to discuss the case for American ownership of TikTok, national security implications, foreign-ownership bans, balancing free speech and privacy, and the complexities of regulating tech companies like TikTok in comparison to US-owned counterparts.

Annie Jacobsen, journalist and author of Nuclear War: A Scenario, discusses the grim realities of nuclear war, the importance of communication to prevent escalation, and the dangers of miscommunication in nuclear scenarios. The podcast delves into the writer's approach to investigative journalism, including reporting on topics like Operation Paperclip and Area 51, as well as exploring the CIA's role in shaping UFO narratives for strategic purposes.

Tim Carney, AEI Senior Fellow, discusses America's falling birth rate and the impact of culture, economics, and technology. They explore the challenges of raising children, cultural standards in different cities, and evolving parenting pressures from elite to working-class. The conversation also touches on childhood freedom, government intervention in technological challenges, and the joys and struggles of parenthood in modern society.

Saagar and Marshall discuss Candace Owens leaving the Daily Wire, societal damage from smartphones, late-night TV history, underrated Presidents, and the impact of smartphones on mental wellness.

Admiral Stavridis and Ackerman discuss AI, biotech, and geopolitics shaping the 21st century. Topics include singularity, mind imprints on chips, technological competition, historical parallels, quantum computing, AI redefining human nature, human consciousness evolution, societal norms, and optimism for adapting to evolving innovations.

Exploring the impact of the strong dollar consensus post-Cold War on American manufacturing, Trump administration's stance, role of Treasury Department in maintaining superpower status, and increasing use of financial sanctions from War on Terror to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Jim Sciutto discusses the looming threat of a new world war, comparing it to a '1939 moment.' They explore the complexities of great power conflict involving the US, Russia, and China, and the implications for global stability. They also focus on the importance of historical contexts, defense strategies, and the role of the press in informing the public during high-stakes conflicts.

Exploring decentralized internet structure with Frank McCourt Jr. Critiquing data scraping and privacy issues. Discussing American dynamism in tech landscape. Redefining data ownership and fair compensation. Addressing trust in media and society. Empowering a decentralized internet ecosystem.

Exploring President Biden's state of the union address, analyzing Trump's recent speech, political strategy, approval ratings, potential Biden transition, Democratic party dynamics, leadership styles during WWII, and decision-making processes of political figures like FDR, Stalin, and Eisenhower.

Lucas Vaz discusses Ravalin Capital's focus on critical software for societal problems. They explore how critical software startups can tackle decaying infrastructure, failing institutions, and geopolitics. The conversation delves into innovations in spacecraft manufacturing, national security supply chain, and the tech industry's evolution into critical sectors.