Leadership is the most important factor in achieving positive outcomes for security, democracy, and innovation around the globe. The CEPA Podcast, a new podcast from the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA), seeks to bring established and rising leaders to analyze today’s current events and highlight the best ways to achieve tangible positive impact. From generals and journalists to authors and diplomats, CEPA President and CEO Dr. Alina Polyakova speaks with thought leaders and policy ...
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CEPA’s Inside Cyber Diplomacy Redux podcast hosts foreign and tech policy leaders discussing the state of play in international cybersecurity policy. Engaging experts, innovators, and leaders around the globe, co-hosts Jim Lewis and Chris Painter shine a light on the international environment for cybersecurity.
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TechTank is a biweekly podcast from The Brookings Institution exploring the most consequential technology issues of our time. From artificial intelligence and racial bias in algorithms, to Big Tech, the future of work, and the digital divide, TechTank takes abstract ideas and makes them accessible. Moderators Dr. Nicol Turner Lee and Darrell West speak with leading technology experts and policymakers to share new data, ideas, and policy solutions to address the challenges of our new digital ...
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The Center for European Policy Analysis is proud to announce the first season of "Russian Limbo" — a podcast looking at some of Russia’s most notorious prisons. Outside of the guards and detainees, very little is known about life behind bars in these pretrial detention facilities. As of January 2019, Russia's detention system housed 99,722 inmates not yet convicted of a crime, with many awaiting trials for months or years. “Russian Limbo” takes us inside the happenings of these veiled detent ...
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The New Cold War podcast by Edward Lucas gives authoritative and up-to-date commentary and perspective on the European security crisis, and its implications for the United States. Formerly a senior editor at The Economist, the world’s foremost newsweekly, Lucas is now a senior vice-president at the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA). He writes a weekly column in the London Times. Lucas has been writing and broadcasting about the region for the BBC, NPR and other outlets since the mid ...
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Global Real Estate Daily - The daily brief for nine-figure real estate decisions. Essential market analysis for institutional investors, pension fund managers, sovereign wealth funds, and commercial real estate professionals managing global portfolios. Daily coverage includes: • Commercial real estate investment trends and cross-border capital flows • CMBS market conditions, delinquency rates, and refinancing intelligence • Central bank decisions impacting real estate financing and currency ...
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Andrei Soldatov and Irina Borogan on Russia’s Past, Present, and Future
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40:13The CEPA Podcast is a series of dynamic interviews, bringing together leaders and experts from both sides of the Atlantic to explore the most important challenges shaping our world today. In this episode, Russian investigative journalists Andrei Soldatov and Irina Borogan join Kari Odermann to discuss their experience reporting on Russia and the Kr…
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On European digital sovereignty and platform regulation with Marietje Schaake
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32:36Europe created regulatory frameworks, including the Digital Markets Act and the Digital Services Act, in attempt to reassert control, but these laws have recently faced backlash from the Trump administration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Financial services have long relied on artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning for a range of duties, from administrative tasks to decision-making, but these uses can have major implications for consumers subject to the technology’s decisions. In this episode, Nicol Turner Lee speaks with Aaron Klein about these consequences and the impor…
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DD023 - Final Update: Where to listen next (Energy Markets Daily + Fund of Funds Daily)
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1:44We’re sunsetting GLOBAL REAL ESTATE DAILY. For your daily, institutional-grade brief, subscribe here: Energy Markets Daily – RSS – Apple – Spotify Fund of Funds Daily – RSS – Apple – Spotify This archive stays live for SEO and reference. For capital introductions and inquiries: [email protected]. Welcome to Global Real Estate Daily, an AI-p…
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GLED022 - PCE Reality Check — Inflation Persistence & Deployment Recalibration
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5:14Welcome to Global Real Estate Daily, an AI-powered podcast by Daily Dominance.Friday, September 26th — PCE Reality Check. While others react to headlines, you get the recalibration playbook that turns inflation persistence into strategic advantage.What you'll get:- PCE data breakdown: Core inflation 2.99% YoY, still 99 basis points above Fed target…
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GLED021 - SNB Decision Day — European Policy Divergence & Global Capital Arbitrage
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5:45Welcome to Global Real Estate Daily, an AI-powered podcast by Daily Dominance.Today we turn the SNB decision into an edge. While most wait for headlines, you get the execution plan: how a 0% Switzerland, an easing-leaning Europe, and a “slow-walk” Fed create spreads you can actually monetize.What you’ll get:- Market pulse: 10Y UST ~4.15%; CRE finan…
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GLED020 - Powell Speech Analysis — Real-Time Market Response & Global Positioning
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4:01Wednesday morning Powell speech analysis for institutional real estate capital positioning following Fed Chair Powell's real-time market commentary. NEW INTRO FORMAT: Welcome to Global Real Estate Daily, an AI-powered podcast by Daily Dominance. Powell Speech Market Response: Federal Reserve Chair Powell emphasized cautious approach to future rate …
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The Hon. Jason Crow on America’s Role in the World
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38:20The CEPA Podcast is a series of dynamic interviews, bringing together leaders and experts from both sides of the Atlantic to explore the crucial challenges shaping our world today. As part of a series of special episodes with US lawmakers, Congressman Jason Crow of Colorado’s 6th Congressional District sits down with Dr. Alina Polyakova to reflect …
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The Hon. Mike Lawler on Moldova’s Elections and Transatlantic Security
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23:39The CEPA Podcast is a series of dynamic interviews, bringing together leaders and experts from both sides of the Atlantic to explore the crucial challenges shaping our world today. As part of a series of special episodes with US lawmakers, Congressman Mike Lawler of New York's 17th Congressional District sits down with Dr. Alina Polyakova to reflec…
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GLED019 - Mid-Week Global Analysis — Market Dynamics & Strategic Positioning
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4:23Tuesday morning mid-week global analysis for institutional real estate capital positioning following sustained post-FOMC momentum. Mid-Week Market Positioning: Federal Reserve's 25bp cut to 4.00%-4.25% maintaining sustained momentum. US 10-year Treasury at 4.14%-4.15% with commercial mortgage rates around 5.78%-6.34%. 30-year mortgage rates around …
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FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez talks about the future of the communications landscape
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40:47The media and communications landscapes are in flux as the administration’s Federal Communications Commission (FCC) continues to implement its priorities, including around free speech and access to public media. In this episode, co-host Nicol Turner Lee speaks with FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez about these developments and the future of the agency. H…
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GLED018 - Week Ahead Positioning — Post-FOMC Momentum & Global Capital Deployment
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4:10Monday morning week-ahead positioning analysis for institutional real estate capital following post-FOMC sustained momentum. Post-FOMC Week-Ahead Momentum: Federal Reserve's 25bp cut to 4.00%-4.25% creating sustained week-ahead opportunities. US 10-year Treasury at 4.15% showing fourth consecutive session of gains while commercial mortgage rates st…
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GLED017 - Post-FOMC Week Wrap-Up — Global Positioning & Weekend Advantage
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3:44Friday afternoon post-FOMC week wrap-up analysis for institutional real estate capital positioning following Federal Reserve decision week. Post-FOMC Week Performance: Federal Reserve's 25bp cut to 4.00%-4.25% creating sustained week-long momentum. US 10-year Treasury at 4.14% with 30-year at 4.76% showing market adjustment while commercial real es…
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CEPA’s Inside Cyber Diplomacy Redux podcast hosts foreign and tech policy leaders discussing the state of play in international cybersecurity policy. Engaging experts, innovators, and leaders around the globe, co-hosts Jim Lewis and Chris Painter shine a light on the international cybersecurity environment. In this episode, CEO of Christchurch Call…
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GLED016 - Post-FOMC Follow-Through — Global Capital Deployment & Currency-Driven Opportunities
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3:49Thursday morning post-FOMC follow-through analysis for institutional real estate capital positioning following Federal Reserve decision execution. Post-FOMC Market Follow-Through: Federal Reserve's 25bp cut to 4.00%-4.25% creating sustained momentum. US 10-year Treasury rose to 4.13% with 30-year at 4.74% showing market adjustment while commercial …
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GLED015 - Post-FOMC Global Positioning - Central Bank Divergence & Cross-Border Capital Acceleration
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3:56Wednesday morning post-FOMC global positioning analysis for institutional real estate capital following Federal Reserve decision execution. Global Central Bank Divergence Execution: Federal Reserve executed anticipated 25bp cut to 4.00%-4.25% range while ECB maintains rates creating 450bp policy spread. Currency-driven acquisition windows now fully…
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GLED014 - FOMC Decision Day - Global Central Bank Divergence & Cross-Border Capital Flows
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3:54Tuesday morning FOMC decision day analysis for global institutional real estate capital positioning ahead of central bank divergence opportunities. **Global Central Bank Divergence:** Federal Reserve 93% probability 25bp cut to 4.00%-4.25% while ECB holds at 4.50% and BOJ maintains ultra-low rates. Currency-driven acquisition windows emerging for i…
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GLED013 - Week Ahead FOMC Positioning - Rate Cut Certainty, Maturity Wall, Global Capital Flows
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3:58Monday morning week-ahead positioning for institutional real estate capital ahead of the most consequential FOMC meeting of 2025. **Fed Watch:** 96% probability of 0.25% cut at September 16-17 FOMC. Federal funds rate positioned to move from 4.25%-4.50% to 4.00%-4.25%. 10-year Treasury at 4.082% with new issues at 4.250%. Commercial mortgage rates …
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GLED012 - Fed Easing Setup - CMBS Maturity Wall, Cap Rates Hold, SWFs Pivot
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5:28- Fed Watch: 92% probability of a 25 bps cut at the September 16–17 FOMC. 10-year UST ~4.04% near a five-month low; 5-year ~3.61%. Bank CRE rates ~5.70–6.22%; agency ~4.91–5.15%. - CMBS: Delinquency 7.29%; office ~11.7%. H1 2025 issuance at post-GFC highs, ~74–75% SASB. ~$150.9B 2025 maturity wall; ~23% office exposure. - Cap Rates: Stabilization c…
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Thursday morning, September 11th, ECB decision day, and while your competition waits for the announcement, we're delivering the decision-day global intelligence that positions institutional real estate capital with the market-moving information. **ECB Decision Day Intelligence:** - Market consensus expecting hold at 2.0% deposit rate (66 out of 69 …
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Wednesday morning, September 10th, and while your competition waits for tomorrow's ECB decision, we're delivering the pre-meeting global intelligence that positions institutional real estate capital ahead of the curve. **Wednesday Pre-ECB Positioning:** - ECB September 11 meeting tomorrow with market consensus expecting hold at 2.0% deposit rate - …
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Tuesday morning, September 9th, and while your competition analyzes yesterday's news, we're delivering the current global intelligence that positions institutional real estate capital for today's advantage. **Tuesday Central Bank Positioning:** - Fed September 16-17 FOMC meeting with 89% probability 25bp cut after weak jobs data - ECB September 11 …
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How the NFL is using technology to improve performance
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22:02Digital technologies and data analytics are increasingly being used to help athletes and coaches better monitor their performance and find areas for improvement. In this episode, Darrell West is joined by NFL player Kelvin Beachum and professor Arthur Daemmrich about how these developments could transform sports and the experience of fans. Hosted o…
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Monday morning, September 8th, and while your competition digests weekend news, we're delivering the week ahead global intelligence that positions institutional real estate capital for five days of advantage. **Week Ahead Central Bank Intelligence:** - Fed September 16-17 FOMC meeting with 25bp cut expected after weak August jobs data (22,000 payro…
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Friday afternoon, September 5th, and while your competition shuts down for the weekend, we're delivering the global intelligence that positions institutional real estate capital for Monday's advantage. **Weekend Global Positioning:** - Fed September 17 meeting with 99.4% probability of 25bp cut - ECB holding at 2.00% deposit rate after eight cuts s…
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GLED006 - Thursday Cross-Border Capital Analysis
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7:33Thursday morning, September 4th, and while your competition focuses on domestic Fed chatter, we're delivering the global intelligence that positions institutional real estate capital across borders and currencies. **Global Central Bank Divergence:** - Fed cutting to 4.25%-4.5% while ECB holds at 2.00% deposit rate after eight cuts since 2024 - Gold…
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Wednesday morning, and while your competition operates on Monday's stale data, we're delivering the mid-week intelligence that positions institutional real estate capital for today's advantage.**Wednesday Market Pulse:**- SOFR steady at 4.34% with September average forecast 4.339%- September 16-17 FOMC meeting approaching with 87% probability of 25…
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Tuesday morning, and while your competition is still digesting yesterday's news, we're delivering the intelligence that positions institutional real estate capital for today's advantage. **Tuesday Market Pulse:** - Treasury at 4.25% (slight decrease from previous session) - 2-Year at 3.64% - SOFR steady at 4.34% - Fed funds maintained at 4.25%-4.5%…
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Monday morning, and while your competition is still catching up on weekend news, we're delivering the week ahead intelligence that positions institutional real estate capital for five days of advantage.**Week Ahead Markets:**- Fed meeting September 17th with 95% probability of 25bp cut- Treasury at 4.23% (down 15bp this month)- SOFR at 4.34% overni…
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Friday evening, and while your competition heads to happy hour, we're delivering the weekend intelligence that positions institutional real estate capital for Monday's advantage.**The Week That Moved CRE Markets:**- Treasury moved from 4.73% to 4.68% this week- SOFR down 3 basis points to 4.55%- Impact on $100M+ permanent loans and construction fin…
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Thursday morning, and while everyone else is reading yesterday's news, we're delivering tomorrow's advantage. Today's intelligence brief covers the 10-year Treasury move to 4.73%, SOFR positioning at 4.58%, and critical market intelligence on conduit lender discipline.**Key Intelligence:**- Treasury and SOFR movements impacting $100M+ permanent loa…
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Some historically marginalized groups, including Black women, have a complex relationship with the scientific community and institutions, yet their concerns and experiences with emerging technologies like AI are often left out of discussions around trust and design. In this episode, Nicol Turner Lee is joined by Raj Korpan and Zarah Guillemet to di…
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CEPA’s Inside Cyber Diplomacy Redux podcast hosts foreign and tech policy leaders discussing the state of play in international cybersecurity policy. Engaging experts, innovators, and leaders around the globe, co-hosts Jim Lewis and Chris Painter shine a light on the international cybersecurity environment. In this episode, the hosts debrief the ou…
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Examining Section 230’s impact on Black Americans
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31:27Section 230 has shaped the internet since its passage in 1996 and has had far-reaching implications for marginalized groups, including Black Americans. In this episode, Nicol Turner Lee is joined by Danielle Davis to discuss her recent work examining these consequences and the difficulty of addressing them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo…
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In this episode of the CEPA Podcast, Auterion Co-founder and CEO Dr. Lorenz Meier discusses the cutting-edge technological revolution happening in Ukraine. Meier reveals how commercially available technologies are creating strategic game-changers, from drone operations to cyber capabilities. Hear firsthand insights into how Ukraine's tech ecosystem…
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Karan Bahtia: Trust and Reliability in Transatlantic Tech
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20:40In this episode of the CEPA podcast, former Deputy US Trade Representative and Google's Global Head of Government Affairs, Karan Bhatia, unpacks the complex relationship between technology, security, and innovation. From AI's transformative potential to the challenges of digital sovereignty, this conversation offers a candid look at how tech giants…
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Understanding and regulating crypto harms
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45:45Conversations on cryptocurrency have been dominated by the industry and experts, leaving out the public, who will be impacted by Congress’ legislative efforts. In this episode, Nicol Turner Lee is joined by Tonantzin Carmona to discuss her research and recommendations on how Americans can be protected from the risks and harms posed by crypto. Hoste…
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CEPA’s Inside Cyber Diplomacy Redux podcast hosts foreign and tech policy leaders discussing the state of play in international cybersecurity policy. Engaging experts, innovators, and leaders around the globe, co-hosts Jim Lewis and Chris Painter shine a light on the international environment for cybersecurity. In this episode, the hosts discuss th…
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How autonomous vehicles can talk to one another
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19:08As driverless cars hit the roads in more cities, some researchers are trying to improve their efficiency and navigational systems by creating social networks of autonomous vehicles. In this episode, Darrell West speaks with Yong Liu about this research project and how it might improve the reliability of these systems while protecting passengers’ pr…
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Big Tech monopoly maintenance: Is a ‘go and sin no more’ remedy sufficient?
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42:26Several major tech companies are facing legal challenges from antitrust enforcers who allege they have monopolized their respective markets. As courts determine proper redress in some cases, the remedies they choose might shape the future of digital competition. In this episode, guest host Bill Baer speaks with Rebecca Slaughter and Doha Mekki abou…
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Dr. Benedikt Franke on International Diplomacy and Security
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30:45The CEPA Podcast hosts a series of dynamic interviews, bringing together leaders and experts from both sides of the Atlantic every month to explore the most important developments shaping our world today. In the latest episode, Dr. Benedikt Franke sits down with Dr. Alina Polyakova to discuss the evolution of global security dialogue, including in …
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Ambassador Georgette Mosbacher on NATO’s Eastern Flank
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30:22The CEPA Podcast is a series of dynamic interviews, bringing together leaders and experts from both sides of the Atlantic to explore the most important challenges shaping our world today. In this episode, Ambassador Georgette Mosbacher joins to discuss her career in diplomacy, including her time as US Ambassador to Poland, the strategic importance …
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What experts and the public think about AI
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26:29A recent report from Pew Research Center analyzed how U.S. adults and tech experts feel about AI, finding areas where the two groups were widely apart and where there was consensus. In this episode, co-host Nicol Turner lee speaks with author of the study Monica Anderson from Pew about these opinions on AI and where these groups want to see more po…
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Ambassador Mark Gitenstein on Diplomacy and EU-US Ties
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33:02CEPA is proud to launch The CEPA Podcast, a series of dynamic interviews every month, bringing together leaders and experts from both sides of the Atlantic to explore the most important challenges shaping our world today. In our first episode, Ambassador Mark Gitenstein sits down with Dr. Alina Polyakova to discuss his career in public service, inc…
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How much influence do private firms have over space policy?
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30:43Amid excitement around advancements in space exploration, there are unresolved issues concerning the role of private firms. Some companies receive billions of dollars in federal money and private sector leaders have been appointed to top positions at agencies like NASA. In this episode, co-host Darrell West speaks with investigative journalist Eric…
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There is talk of “unleashing AI” and removing burdensome regulations on its use within the new Trump administration. Staff members associated with the Department of Government Efficiency are using AI to analyze agency operations, gaining extraordinary access to government data. In this episode, co-host Darrell West speaks with Professor Allison Sta…
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‘Signalgate’ and the Use of Commercial Apps in Government
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39:44After The Atlantic’s editor-in-chief revealed he was inadvertently added to a group chat with high-ranking national security officials on the commercial app Signal, there have been widespread discussions and concerns about how government officials communicate sensitive information. Co-host, Nicol Turner Lee, speaks to Brookings’ experts Stephanie P…
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has a new Chair, Brendan Carr, and his priorities are quickly taking shape. The FCC is responsible for universal access to communications. Hear from former FCC Chair, Tom Wheeler, on the power of the chairmanship to shape the future priorities for American consumers and businesses, and what's in store for…
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How Black Tech Founders Are Advancing Innovation
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35:49African Americans have had long standing impacts in the field of innovation as inventors to entrepreneurs. In this episode, we will talk to serial entrepreneurs Erin Horne McKinney and John Pasmore to share how Black Tech founders are advancing their ideas, while navigating barriers that limit access to capital and relevant networks. Hosted on Acas…
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To ban or not to ban the social media app, Tik Tok? This has been the question since President Trump’s first term in office, largely due to a host of national security concerns. The recent extension to the ban for identifying a U.S.-based buyer may have saved the app for online users but was it an overreach of Trump’s power. In this episode, guests…
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