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March 13, 2025
The Spectrum Exchange: Networks, Security, and Innovation (with Peter Rysavy)
Amid debates over spectrum allocation, critical questions about national security, communication infrastructure, and connectivity continue to take center stage. What does spectrum sharing involve? How does spectrum sharing enhance the efficiency of limited spectrum resources? And what impact does it have on deploying emerging technologies like 5G and AI-driven networks? In this episode, Shane Tews…
January 16, 2025
Taking on DMV Bureaucracy (with Shane Bigelow)
Digital solutions for vehicle titling and registration are transforming how DMVs operate, replacing slow bureaucratic processes with efficient blockchain-based systems. Through successful partnerships with state governments, companies offering these digital services have demonstrated significant time and cost savings in vehicle-related transactions. This proven track record in modernizing DMV operations creates opportunities to expand similar technological…
November 21, 2024
AI and the Future of Civics (with Adam Hinds, Michael Champigny, and Will Foster-Nolan)
In an era when civic literacy is at concerning lows, the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate’s Senate Immersion Module (SIM) is revolutionizing civic education by transforming students into senators for a day, complete with an innovative AI policy simulation. What can experiential learning reveal about students’ capacity to engage with complex…
November 7, 2024
The Power of Pivots: How Smart Companies Change the Game (with Gary Shapiro)
What separates the companies that successfully pivot from those that become cautionary tales in business history? How do government regulations either foster or hinder innovation in today’s tech landscape? And what can business leaders learn from the countless pivots that shaped America’s tech dominance? Joining me to address these questions, which he unpacked in his new…
September 19, 2024
The Broadband Dilemma (with Janice Hauge and Mark Jamison)
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA) $42.5 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program, passed by Congress three years ago, set out to close the digital divide by bringing broadband to unserved and underserved communities. Yet despite the ambitious goal of getting all Americans online, progress has been slow. As of September 17,…
August 22, 2024
AI’s Corporate Takeover? (With Mark Johnson)
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries, companies are grappling with the challenges of effectively leveraging AI tools. From data readiness to privacy concerns, the path to successful AI implementation is fraught with complexities. Yet the potential benefits—from revolutionizing health care to enhancing our daily interactions with technology—are too significant to ignore. Here to shed…
August 8, 2024
Can We Childproof the Internet? (with Ari Cohn)
Recent child online safety bills have ignited a firestorm of controversy. These emotionally charged proposals aim to shield children from online harm, but they’ve raised serious concerns about potential infringement of First Amendment rights. The current legislative landscape remains uncertain, with various bills at different stages across states and at the federal level. How do…
July 25, 2024
Renewing the Partnership Between Government and Entrepreneurs (with Arun Gupta)
Our government grapples with challenges that demand quick solutions and decisive action. However, the government’s structure often lacks the necessary incentives to drive innovation. This is where Arun Gupta comes in, emphasizing the importance of a renewed partnership between government and entrepreneurs to tackle major societal issues. Arun coauthored Venture Meets Mission: Aligning People, Purpose, and Profit to…