Working Intelligence: Making Americans Irreplaceable

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Oct 21, 2025 • 42min

Unlocking Health: AI's Transformation of Medicine and Science, with Jamie Metzl

We're standing at the threshold of a medical revolution that will reshape how we diagnose, treat, and prevent disease. In this episode of Working Intelligence: Making Americans Irreplaceable, healthcare futurist and geopolitical expert Jamie Metzl explains why the Superconvergence of AI and biotechnology—the subject of his new book, out today—represents one of the most transformative breakthroughs in the history of medicine.Join Sophie Singletary and Jamie Metzl as they explore how AI is already accelerating drug discovery, enabling personalized medicine tailored to individual genetic profiles, supercharging economies, and expanding our understanding of human biology. Metzl reveals why this convergence of technologies will extend human healthspan, make cutting-edge treatments accessible to billions, and unlock medical innovations we can hardly imagine today.This is a conversation about the extraordinary promise of AI-driven healthcare, the critical choices we face in ensuring these breakthroughs benefit everyone, and why we're living through the most hopeful moment in the history of medicine.
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Sep 11, 2025 • 38min

From 9/11 to AI: Mike Gallagher on How American Workers Will Win the 21st Century

Mike Gallagher, a former Marine Corps intelligence officer and Congressman now at Palantir, shares his insights on resilience and innovation in America. He discusses how the aftermath of 9/11 transformed national strategy and parallels it with today’s AI-driven technological race against China. Gallagher passionately argues that AI should enhance rather than replace American workers, showcasing real-life examples of AI's positive impact in shipyards and agriculture. His optimistic vision for the future emphasizes the crucial role of human ingenuity augmented by technology.
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Sep 1, 2025 • 18min

How AI Will End 50 Years of Economic Stagnation, with Tyler Cowen

Tyler Cowen, a prominent economist and director of the Mercatus Center, discusses the transformative power of AI in revitalizing the economy after decades of stagnation. He argues that AI will democratize access to services like healthcare and legal expertise while fostering new ventures and job creation. The conversation explores how America's robust markets and innovative culture are primed for an AI-led revolution. Cowen also highlights AI's potential social impacts, from enhancing personal learning to changing our concepts of companionship.

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