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#219 Isaiah Taylor - CEO of Valar Atomics
Duration: 02:29:16
July 17, 2025
- The podcast highlights the critical need to overhaul the aging power grid to meet the projected energy demands of AI and advanced manufacturing, which could strain existing infrastructure.
- Isaiah Taylor's company, Valor Atomics, is pioneering small modular reactors (SMRs) as a solution, emphasizing their potential for decentralized power generation and faster deployment compared to traditional nuclear facilities.
- The conversation also addresses policy and geopolitical factors, noting how foreign influence and regulatory hurdles have historically hampered the nuclear industry's growth in the United States.
#218 Gavin Newsom - Governor of California
Duration: 04:11:11
July 14, 2025
- Gavin Newsom addressed criticisms about California's population decline, emphasizing it has reversed in recent years with significant population growth and a strong economy.
- The discussion delved into gun control, with Newsom advocating for "common sense" gun safety laws and presenting data showing that states with stricter regulations have lower gun death rates.
- Newsom admitted to mistakes made during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighted the deep mental health impact of restrictions, and announced an objective review to properly inform future public health responses.
#217 Augustus Doricko - Did Cloud Seeding Cause the Texas Floods?
Duration: 00:50:54
July 11, 2025
- The CEO of Rain Maker, Augustus Dorico, clarified that his company’s cloud seeding operation on July 2nd dispersed a negligible amount of silver iodide that could not have contributed to the unprecedented flooding in Texas days later.
- Dorico emphasized the critical distinction between local weather modification and global geoengineering, stressing that his company is state-regulated and proactively suspends operations based on strict weather criteria, which they adhered to prior to the floods.
- Dorico expressed frustration that those who are "knowingly posting false information" about his company's actions are receiving significantly more attention than clear evidence of its actions, which is contributing to feelings of mistrust and even death threats.
#216 Katherine Boyle - America's Defense Tech Renaissance
Duration: 03:04:13
July 10, 2025
- Katherine Bole advocates for a focus on mass production in defense tech, emphasizing treatable and software-defined systems over legacy exquisite ones.
- The discussion highlights a significant shift in Silicon Valley, moving from anti-American sentiments to a concentrated effort in defense technology and national security innovation.
- The conversation also explored a cultural and spiritual "attack on the American family," linking it to declining birth rates and a loss of shared purpose and resilience.
#215 Charles Hoskinson - Cardano Founder on the Secret DARPA AI Project That Became Siri
Duration: 05:05:25
July 7, 2025
- Charles Hoskinson argues that cooperative economics are crucial for the cryptocurrency industry's future, emphasizing the need for interoperability and incentives that benefit both the legacy and crypto worlds.
- Hoskinson discusses that synthetic biology allows for engineering bioluminescent and sentinel plants with applications from environmental reclamation to security and that synthetic biology might revolutionize commercial landscaping.
- Quantum computing will augment not replace current computing and doesn't threaten the cryptocurrency industry; post-quantum cryptography is being developed and standardized to mitigate potential security risks.
#214 Jay Cal - SAS Operator Charged with Murder
Duration: 06:28:19
July 3, 2025
- Jay Cal is battling accusations of murder stemming from a 2022 deployment where he took necessary action to protect himself and his team, leading to an ongoing investigation that has devastated his life and career and demoralized the SAS community.
- Despite nearly two decades of decorated service, Jay Cal expresses feeling emotionally disconnected and reflects on the personal sacrifices, moral ambiguities, and inadequate transitional support that plague many elite soldiers.
- Jay Cal advocates for holding decision-makers accountable in military investigations and argues for recognizing that actions taken in combat situations should be understood within the context of the situation, with support prioritized for those who have served and their families.
#213 Braxton McCoy - Why is the US Government Selling Millions of Acres of Public Land?
Duration: 01:50:38
June 30, 2025
- The podcast highlights the recent victory in preventing the sale of 2-3 million acres of public land that was being considered for affordable housing.
- The episode features guest Braxton McCoy, who explains how the proposed sales would negatively impact ranchers, wildlife, and the general public's access to recreational areas.
- The conversation questions the motives behind pushing for the sales, exploring potential financial incentives and the troubling ties between politicians and private entities involved in land development.
#212 Katarina Szulc - Inside the Cartels' Secret Smuggling Operation in Port of Vancouver
Duration: 02:19:34
June 26, 2025
- Katarina Schulz argues that cartels have moved a majority of their fentanyl production to Canada, exploiting a lightly monitored border with the US and pre-existing organized crime networks.
- According to Schulz, cartels recruit through social media, drawing in vulnerable young people with displays of wealth and violence, then use those same platforms to intimidate rivals and project cultural influence.
- The guest believes that any long-term solution to cartels must involve reducing indoctrination and cutting off financial pipelines, rather than simply focusing on leader removal, which has proven ineffective.
#211 Scott Nolan - CEO of General Matter on Uranium Enrichment
Duration: 02:11:33
June 23, 2025
- Scott Nolan emphasizes the critical need for restoring U.S. leadership in uranium enrichment and nuclear energy to ensure a reliable and clean energy future.
- The conversation highlights the contrast between the stalled U.S. energy grid and China's rapid expansion, underscoring the geopolitical implications of energy dominance.
- Nolan explains that misconceptions about nuclear safety and waste have hindered its adoption, despite it being the safest and cleanest form of baseload energy.
#210 Hsiao Bi-khim | 蕭美琴 - Vice President of Taiwan
Duration: 01:18:58
June 19, 2025
- Taiwan's semiconductor industry is globally significant due to its comprehensive ecosystem and the vital role its advanced chips play in powering everything from smart watches to AI technologies.
- Facing economic coercion and military threats from China, Taiwan is prioritizing partnerships with democracies like the U.S. to promote global stability and is investing in asymmetric capabilities and civil defense.
- Recognizing China's multifaceted "gray zone" tactics, Taiwan is bolstering its whole-of-society resilience through initiatives focused on cybersecurity, energy independence, and counter-disinformation efforts.
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