Tholos Talks

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Tholos Talks is a series following the spirit of the tholos circle, where Ancient Greek intellectuals gathered to debate the issues of the day. Through deep insight and thought-provoking dialogue, we offer the tools to decode complexity and illuminate the path forward. Tholos Talks is hosted by the Basilinna team and is produced by the Basilinna Institute.

Sep 8

Japan's Labor Crisis Is America's Preview

As Japan confronts an aging workforce and a shrinking labor pool, the country is becoming a real-world test case for how AI can help sustain industrial productivity and competitiveness. In this episode of Tholos Talks: Coffee, Trade, and Tech, Jake E. Jennings sits down with Tetsuo Shiihashi, Co-founder and CEO of Laboro.AI, to explore how AI is transforming manufacturing. The conversation explores how AI is helping manufacturers retain expertise, improve decision-making, and navigate demographic change. Shiihashi also explains what the United States can learn from Japan's experience, arguing that successful reshoring depends as much on rebuilding knowledge as rebuilding factories. Tholos Talks is brought to you by the Basilinna Institute. Discover more insights by Basilinna: www.basilinna.com/insights About the Show: Tholos Talks is a series following the spirit of the tholos circle, where Ancient Greek intellectuals gathered to debate the issues of the day. Through deep insight and thought-provoking dialogue, we offer the tools to decode complexity and illuminate the path forward. Tholos Talks is hosted by the Basilinna team and is produced by the Basilinna Institute. Follow Basilinna: LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/basilinna/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@BasilinnaInstitute Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/4aEywnPnWNO4695DBlBcNf Apple Podcasts | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tholos-talks/id1896930882 SoundCloud | https://soundcloud.com/tholos-talks-podcast
Aug 20

6G, AI & the Future of Connectivity

How does one standard connect billions of phones in every country on Earth — and who decides what comes next? GSMA's Chief Regulatory Officer John Giusti joins Tholos Talks to break it down. Basilinna’s Chair of Technology and Trade, Jake E. Jennings, sits down with John Giusti, Chief Regulatory Officer of the GSMA, the global organization representing mobile network operators and the broader mobile ecosystem. They over the story behind 5G and 6G, AI-enabled networks, satellite-to-device service, and the trillion-dollar "scam economy" threatening mobile users worldwide. John also shares what he's telling regulators heading into next year's World Radio Conference — and why he believes the industry's greatest achievement isn't any single technology, but the shared global standard that connects billions of people. Tholos Talks is brought to you by the Basilinna Institute. Discover more insights by Basilinna: www.basilinna.com/insights About the Show: Tholos Talks is a series following the spirit of the tholos circle, where Ancient Greek intellectuals gathered to debate the issues of the day. Through deep insight and thought-provoking dialogue, we offer the tools to decode complexity and illuminate the path forward. Tholos Talks is hosted by the Basilinna team and is produced by the Basilinna Institute. Follow Basilinna: LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/basilinna/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@BasilinnaInstitute Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/4aEywnPnWNO4695DBlBcNf Apple Podcasts | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tholos-talks/id1896930882 SoundCloud | https://soundcloud.com/tholos-talks-podcast
Feb 26

The Return of the Koh Ker Ganesha

To conclude our series Understanding the Thriving Trade in Looted Antiquities, we turn to one of the most powerful case studies in recent history: the return of the Koh Ker Ganesha. Throughout this series, we have shone a light on the far-reaching consequences of the illicit trade and unpacked what these impacts look like today. In this final episode, we focus on practical strategies for protecting cultural heritage, offering insights into how governments, museums, and legal experts work together to reclaim stolen heritage, why it matters for preserving cultural identity, and what governments and institutions can do to respond and prepare. In this episode, Deborah welcomes Brad Gordon, the attorney who represented the Cambodian government in the repatriation case for the Koh Ker Ganesha, to share his firsthand account of the statue’s extraordinary journey—from its looting during the Khmer Rouge period to becoming one of the world’s most sought-after antiquities, and finally, to its long-awaited return home to the Kingdom of Cambodia. The conversation explores how looted heritage travels from remote archaeological sites through trafficking networks and auction houses into some of the world’s most respected museums and private collections—and how governments can build the tools and partnerships needed to reclaim their cultural heritage. Discover more insights by the Basilinna team: www.basilinna.com/insights
Feb 19

CES, Digital Trade, and the Future of Tech Supply Chains

In episode ten of our Tholos Talks series that unpacks the defining economic challenges of the 21st century — Coffee, Trade, and Tech — Jake sits down with Ed Brzytwa, international trade advocate and negotiator, as well as leader of CTA’s international policy, trade, and supply chain advocacy. In this episode, Jake and Ed reflect on the outcomes of the recent CES 2026, and what it can reflect in today's technology trade-disrupted world. As well as examine the upcoming USMCA review, and what it could mean for North America’s tech ecosystem. Tholos Talks is a series following the spirit of the tholos circle, where Ancient Greek intellectuals gathered to debate the issues of the day. Through deep insight and thought-provoking dialogue, we offer the tools to decode complexity and illuminate the path forward. Tholos Talks is hosted by the Basilinna team and is produced by the Basilinna Institute. Discover more insights by the Basilinna team: ⁠www.basilinna.com/insights⁠
12/23/2025

Japan’s Rising Influence in U.S. Policy and Geoeconomics

In episode nine of our Tholos Talks series that unpacks the defining economic challenges of the 21st century — Coffee, Trade, and Tech — Jake sits down with Alan Turley, a retired U.S. Commerce foreign service officer with over 30 years of experience working to establish and expand U.S. businesses in Asia, with a particular focus on greater China and, most recently, Japan. In this episode Jake and Alan dive deep into the critical U.S.-Japan relationship—both the political and economic dimensions—the role of technology in that partnership, the Nippon Steel acquisition of U.S. Steel, and where Alan sees this relationship heading as we look toward 2026 and beyond. Tholos Talks is a series following the spirit of the tholos circle, where Ancient Greek intellectuals gathered to debate the issues of the day. Through deep insight and thought-provoking dialogue, we offer the tools to decode complexity and illuminate the path forward. Tholos Talks is hosted by the Basilinna team and is produced by the Basilinna Institute. Discover more insights by the Basilinna team: www.basilinna.com/insights
12/04/2025

Unmasking The Market

In episode six of Understanding the Thriving Trade in Looted Antiquities — a Tholos Talks series that explores the global repercussions of the antiquities trade — Deborah speaks with Jason Felch, investigative journalist and co-author of Chasing Aphrodite, the landmark exposé that revealed how major museums knowingly acquired looted artifacts. The conversation examines how stolen cultural heritage moves from conflict zones into respected collections, the systemic challenges that allow this trade to persist, and what accountability looks like in a market built on centuries of exploitation. Jason also shares insights from his latest project, the Museum of Looted Antiquities, and his upcoming collaboration with the Antiquities Coalition to create more transparent systems of responsibility. Tholos Talks is a series following the spirit of the tholos circle, where Ancient Greek intellectuals gathered to debate the issues of the day. Through deep insight and thought-provoking dialogue, we offer the tools to decode complexity and illuminate the path forward. Tholos Talks is hosted by the Basilinna team and is produced by the Basilinna Institute. Discover more insights by the Basilinna team: ⁠www.basilinna.com/insights⁠
10/30/2025

CFIUS, Export Controls, and the New Era of Economic Security

In episode eight of our Tholos Talks series that unpacks the defining economic challenges of the 21st century — Coffee, Trade, and Tech — Jake welcomes Alexis Early, an international trade and national security partner in the Antitrust, Competition, and Trade practice, to explore how export controls, CFIUS, and ICTS regulations have become central to U.S. economic security. Together, they discuss how these tools shape global investment, supply chains, and access to technology. This conversation shows that trade compliance is no longer just a legal requirement—it’s a strategic business function. Highlighting how companies that integrate compliance into decision-making stand to gain resilience and competitiveness in a world where economic policy and national security are increasingly intertwined. Tholos Talks is a series following the spirit of the tholos circle, where Ancient Greek intellectuals gathered to debate the issues of the day. Through deep insight and thought-provoking dialogue, we offer the tools to decode complexity and illuminate the path forward. Tholos Talks is hosted by the Basilinna team and is produced by the Basilinna Institute. Discover more insights by the Basilinna team: ⁠www.basilinna.com/insights⁠
10/09/2025

From Compliance to Competitive Edge

In episode seven of our Tholos Talks series that unpacks the defining economic challenges of the 21st century — Coffee, Trade, and Tech — Jake is joined by Caitlin Fennessy to explore one of the most pressing economic challenges of the 21st century: data privacy. Together, they unpack the future of global privacy frameworks, the U.S.–EU Data Privacy Framework, and the critical intersection of AI and privacy governance. This conversation highlights just how complex—and consequential—privacy frameworks have become, often catching businesses off guard. More than a compliance requirement, data protection is now a strategic business issue that shapes competitiveness, innovation, and trust in a rapidly evolving global economy. Tholos Talks is a series following the spirit of the tholos circle, where Ancient Greek intellectuals gathered to debate the issues of the day. Through deep insight and thought-provoking dialogue, we offer the tools to decode complexity and illuminate the path forward. Tholos Talks is hosted by the Basilinna team and is produced by the Basilinna Institute. Discover more insights by the Basilinna team: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.basilinna.com/insights⁠⁠⁠

Tholos Talks is a series following the spirit of the tholos circle, where Ancient Greek intellectuals gathered to debate the issues of the day. Through deep insight and thought-provoking dialogue, we offer the tools to decode complexity and illuminate the path forward. Tholos Talks is hosted by the Basilinna team and is produced by the Basilinna Institute.

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