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Betting on America

Betting on America: Winning the Global Tech Race explores how new and emerging partnerships between government and business are shaping the future of U.S. industrialization and the country’s prospects for winning the global tech race. Betting on America will dive into strategies and investments that government and business are pursuing together – sharing risks and generating returns – as they bet on the innovation, commercialization, and scaling of critical and emerging technologies across the country. These include climate technologies, advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, quantum, bio technologies, and more. The podcast will feature in-depth discussions with policymakers, experts, and industry leaders on the most complex policy questions of the day.

 

Hosted by Navin Girishankar, President, CSIS Economic Security & Technology Department.

Podcast Series by Navin Girishankar

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The Golden Opportunity for American AI featuring Brad Smith

Brad Smith, CSIS Trustee and Vice Chair and President of Microsoft, joins Navin Girishankar's Betting on America to share his thoughts on "The Golden Opportunity for American AI." 

Podcast Episode by Navin Girishankar — July 9, 2025

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Export Controls to Secure U.S. Innovation featuring Matthew Borman

Matthew Borman joins Navin Girishankar to discuss the evolution of U.S. export controls as a key economic security tool and their effectiveness at securing innovative and sensitive technologies.

Podcast Episode by Navin Girishankar and Matthew S. Borman — June 18, 2025

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Competing on Biotech with Mayor Randall Woodfin

Randall Woodfin, mayor of Birmingham, Alabama, will join Navin Girishankar to discuss how Birmingham has emerged as a leading hub for U.S. biotechnology innovation by leveraging biodata and public-private partnerships -- advancing U.S. competitiveness vis-à-vis China.

Podcast Episode by Navin Girishankar — May 7, 2025

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Kokomo's EV Battery Play with Mayor Tyler Moore

Mayor Tyler Moore of Kokomo, Indiana joins Navin Girishankar on Betting on America to discuss how the city of Kokomo attracted Korean investment to establish components of the EV battery value chain.

Podcast Episode by Navin Girishankar — April 23, 2025

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How the U.S. Can Seize the Age of Biology featuring Dr. Michelle Rozo

Dr. Michelle Rozo, Vice Chair on the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology, joins Navin Girishankar on Betting on America to discuss the findings from the Commission’s report to Congress.

Podcast Episode by Navin Girishankar — April 9, 2025

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Venture Capital to Win the Tech Race featuring Mike Brown

Mike Brown, Partner at Shield Capital and former Director of the Defense Innovation unit, joined Navin Girishankar on this episode of Betting on America to explore the role of venture capital in growing our technological and industrial base, and ensuring our economic security.

Podcast Episode by Navin Girishankar — March 26, 2025

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A Tech Power Playbook for the United States featuring Sen. Todd Young

Senator Todd Young (R-IN), a national champion of U.S. technology leadership in the global competition with China, joins Navin Girishankar on the Economic Security and Technology Department’s new series: Betting on America. 

Podcast Episode by Navin Girishankar — March 12, 2025

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Why Quantum is a Must-Win Tech featuring Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), a leading voice on U.S. competition with China, joins Navin Girishankar on this episode of Betting on America to discuss strategies and policies–from strategic investment, workforce, and export controls–that the U.S. needs to take the pole position across advanced technologies. 

Podcast Episode by Navin Girishankar — March 12, 2025

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