
NatSec Tech
Every two weeks, Jeanne Meserve will host a series of guest expert conversations on topics ranging from how artificial intelligence impacts students in school, how synthetic labor impacts the workforce, the impact of export controls, and more! scsp222.substack.com
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Apr 16, 2025 • 46min
Episode 75: Dr. Eric Schmidt on AI, Biotech, and Global Competition
In this engaging discussion, Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google and chair of the Special Competitive Studies Project, dives into the fascinating convergence of AI and biotechnology. He highlights how AI is revolutionizing drug discovery, making processes faster and more efficient. The conversation also tackles the fierce competition between U.S. and Chinese tech industries, emphasizing the need for better funding in science. Additionally, Schmidt discusses the ethical implications of AI in healthcare and the importance of data integrity in preserving national security.

Apr 9, 2025 • 27min
Episode 74: Caitlin Frazer on Biotechnology's National Security Impact
Caitlin Frazer, Executive Director of the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology, joins Jeanne Meserve to discuss the intersection of biotechnology and national security. The conversation focuses on the growing strategic competition with China, and their new report “Charting the Future of Biotechnology.”For more information on the report, visit: https://www.biotech.senate.gov/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit scsp222.substack.com

Apr 2, 2025 • 26min
Episode 73: Ryan Gury on Drone Technology
Ryan Gury, CEO of PDW, joins Jeanne Meserve to discuss the rapid evolution of drone technology and its impact on the future of modern warfare. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit scsp222.substack.com

Mar 19, 2025 • 22min
Episode 72: Dhruva Rajendra on Energetics
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit scsp222.substack.com

Mar 4, 2025 • 25min
Episode 71: Bob Mumgaard and Steven Cowley on the Critical Moment in Fusion
Dr. Bob Mumgaard and Dr. Steven Cowley join Jeanne Meserve to discuss the latest advancements in fusion research and its potential to revolutionize the energy landscape. Make sure to check out our most recent episodes of NatSec Tech, where members of the Commission sit down with Jeanne Meserve to break down the report and explore the fascinating potential of fusion energy.For more information on the Commission on the Scaling of Fusion Energy and their preliminary report “Fusion Power: Enabling 21st Century American Dominance,” visit: https://fusion.scsp.ai/. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit scsp222.substack.com

Feb 26, 2025 • 25min
Episode 70: David Kirtley and Michael Kuiken on a Strategic Approach to Fusion Commercialization
Make sure to listen to last week’s episode on the stakes of fusion energy featuring Paul Dabbar and Mark Menezes!For more information on the Commission on the Scaling of Fusion Energy and their preliminary report “Fusion Power: Enabling 21st Century American Dominance,” visit: https://fusion.scsp.ai/. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit scsp222.substack.com

Feb 24, 2025 • 31min
Episode 69: Paul Dabbar and Mark Menezes on the Stakes of Fusion Energy
Paul Dabbar and Mark Menezes join Jeanne Meserve on NatSec Tech to discuss the potential of fusion energy and a new report “Fusion Power: Enabling 21st Century American Dominance.”More on the Commission on the Scaling of Fusion Energy: https://fusion.scsp.ai/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit scsp222.substack.com

Feb 12, 2025 • 33min
Episode 68: Rob Joyce on Chinese Cyber Threats
Rob Joyce, founder of Joyce Cyber LLC, joins Jeanne Meserve for a critical conversation on the latest Chinese cyber threats, including Volt Typhoon, Salt Typhoon, and the TP-Link router vulnerability. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit scsp222.substack.com

Jan 29, 2025 • 26min
Episode 67: Sabra Horne on Public Sector Innovation
Sabra Horne, Entrepreneur in Residence at BMNT, joins Jeanne Meserve for a discussion on the challenges and opportunities of innovation within the government and how to foster a culture of innovation. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit scsp222.substack.com

Jan 15, 2025 • 37min
Episode 66: Dr. Stefanie Tompkins on the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
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