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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...

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Iran Strikes, Khamenei Dead 03.03.2026 39:40

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. Topics we covered: - Joint U.S...

The Anthropic Ultimatum, DeepSeek's Blackwell Heist, and the State of the Union 03.03.2026 51:10

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 w...

Agentic AI, Munich Recap, and Anthropic and DoW 03.03.2026 44:54

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 t...

Munich Security Conference, Taiwan Tensions, and the Genesis AI Mission 03.03.2026 34:42

In this episode of The President’s Tech Brief, we go live from Germany and dive deep into the tech-driven shifts shaping global stability. Joining us this week are Ylli Bajraktari, Martijn Rasser, Joe Wang, David Lin, Ryan Carpenter, and Nyah Stewart. On the Briefing Table: 🇩🇪 Live from the Munich Security Conference: The SCSP team is on the ground in Munich! We check in with them for the latest...

Trump, Tariffs, and the $12B 'Vault' Strategy 03.03.2026 34:42

The "PDB" for the Tech World. Hosts Ylli Bajraktari and Martijn Rasser bridge the gap between Silicon Valley innovation and D.C. policy in real time. TODAY’S BRIEFING - Trump’s Call with Xi: Analyzing the latest Truth Social update and its impact on tariffs and chip sales. - Project Vault: How the U.S. is moving to break China’s critical mineral chokehold with a $12B stockpile. - Moltbook &...

Welcome to The President’s Tech Brief 27.02.2026 0:59

Washington has a gap. We’re filling it. Introducing The President’s Tech Brief, a new live show from the Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP). Hosted by SCSP CEO Ylli Bajraktari and VP Martijn Rasser , we’re taking the internal conversations happening inside our office and bringing them directly to you. From the Situation Room to the CIA, they know how intelligence shapes decision-making. No...