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President's Tech Brief

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Every Friday at 11 AM EST, the President’s Tech Brief brings the energy of the SCSP office directly to you. Inspired by the traditional President’s Daily Brief (PDB), we provide timely, credible, and non-partisan analysis of the emerging technologies shaping national security, global markets, and the future of American competitiveness. While the DC policy ecosystem often moves in silos, the world of AI and techno-economic competition moves in real-time. We bridge that gap. Hosts Ylli Bajraktari and Martijn Rasser sit down with senior directors, subject matter experts, and industry leaders for a conversational look at the week’s most critical developments. Why tune in? -- Context over Headlines: We don't just tell you what happened; we explain why it matters for global power. -- Inside the Room: Experience the raw, thoughtful discussions typically reserved for DC’s inner circles. -- Expert Analysis: Lean on SCSP’s deep research into AI, industrial competition, and the modern workforce. From the halls of the Munich Security Conference to the latest breakthroughs in Silicon Valley, join us as we connect the dots between policy, chips, and the shifting landscape of global stability.

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March 3, 2026

Iran Strikes, Khamenei Dead

The Middle East has changed overnight. In this special episode, hosts Ylli Bajraktari and Martijn Rasser are joined by SCSP experts Chip Usher and Ylber Bajraktari, as well as special guests Joel Rayburn and Eyal Hulata, to break down the joint U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, the power vacuum following Khamenei's death, and Iranian drone retaliation across the region.

Episode thumbnail for The Anthropic Ultimatum, DeepSeek's Blackwell Heist, and the State of the Union

March 3, 2026

The Anthropic Ultimatum, DeepSeek's Blackwell Heist, and the State of the Union

The tech war is escalating faster than ever. This week, we are breaking down a massive shift in global geopolitics, the escalating AI arms race, and the impact on the U.S. economy. From the Pentagon dropping a "nuclear" ultimatum on Anthropic, to DeepSeek getting caught smuggling restricted Nvidia Blackwell chips into Inner Mongolia, we cover everything you need to know. Plus, we kick things off with a deep dive into Iran's latest geopolitical chess moves.

Episode thumbnail for Agentic AI, Munich Recap, and Anthropic and DoW

March 3, 2026

Agentic AI, Munich Recap, and Anthropic and DoW

The "Agentic Era" isn't coming—it’s already here. From OpenAI’s high-profile hiring of the OpenClaw creator to a viral AI assistant causing a nationwide shortage of Mac Minis, the shift from "chatting with AI" to "AI doing the work" has officially arrived. In this episode of the President's Tech Brief, we break down the silos between DC policy and Silicon Valley innovation. We recap the mood at the Munich Security Conference, analyze the flurry of new Chinese AI models from ByteDance, and discuss the escalating standoff between Anthropic and the Department of War over lethal autonomous weapons.

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What is President's Tech Brief?

Every Friday at 11 AM EST, the President’s Tech Brief brings the energy of the SCSP office directly to you. Inspired by the traditional President’s Daily Brief (PDB), we provide timely, credible, and non-partisan analysis of the emerging technologies shaping national security, global markets, and the future of American competitiveness.

While the DC policy ecosystem often moves in silos, the world of AI and techno-economic competition moves in real-time. We bridge that gap. Hosts Ylli Bajraktari and Martijn Rasser sit down with senior directors, subject matter experts, and industry leaders for a conversational look at the week’s most critical developments.

Why tune in? -- Context over Headlines: We don't just tell you what happened; we explain why it matters for global power. -- Inside the Room: Experience the raw, thoughtful discussions typically reserved for DC’s inner circles. -- Expert Analysis: Lean on SCSP’s deep research into AI, industrial competition, and the modern workforce.

From the halls of the Munich Security Conference to the latest breakthroughs in Silicon Valley, join us as we connect the dots between policy, chips, and the shifting landscape of global stability.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

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