Memos to the President

Ylli Bajraktari, Special Competitive Studies Project - SCSP, SCSP

Memos to the President is a podcast series from the Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP), dedicated to providing bold, actionable ideas to the current U.S. administration. Hosted by SCSP’s CEO Ylli Bajraktari, it features conversations with experts and leaders on critical issues related to national security, technology, and economic competitiveness.

  1. 4 KAS

    Episode 39: Secretary Chris Wright on Seizing the Fusion Moment

    In this episode of Memos to the President, Ylli sits down for a second time at the AI+ Fusion Summit with the United States Secretary of Energy, Chris Wright. In their conversation, Secretary Wright urges prioritizing fusion alongside AI and quantum, rebalancing energy spending, and previews the DOE’s next six months. Watch Memos to the President. Memos to the President Podcast is a product of the Special Competitive Studies Project.

    25 dk.

  2. 16 EKI

    Episode 38: A Conversation with Brian Moore

    In this episode, SCSP President Ylli Bajraktari sits down with Brian Moore, Chief Policy Officer at Bot Auto, to unpack how artificial intelligence is reshaping the auto industry and the broader U.S. industrial base. They discuss what it takes to deploy AI responsibly at scale—from transforming manufacturing and logistics to ensuring safety, transparency, and workforce readiness. Moore shares insights from Bot Auto’s work at the intersection of technology and policy, where innovation meets regulation and ethics meets implementation. Together, Ylli and Brian explore how policymakers and industry leaders can build trust in AI systems, maintain America’s competitive edge, and strengthen collaboration between the public and private sectors. They reflect on the lessons learned from the early days of automation, the future of human–machine partnership, and the global race to define the standards of responsible AI. Memos to the President Podcast is a product of the Special Competitive Studies Project.

    31 dk.

  3. 10 EKI

    Episode 37: A Conversation with Luke Murry

    Luke Murry, former National Security Advisor to Speaker Kevin McCarthy and now Head of Government Affairs at Marvell Technology, joins host Ylli Bajraktari on the National Mall to discuss his career trajectory, the evolution of U.S.-China tech competition, and the intersection of government and the private sector. Watch Memos to the President on YouTube. Memos to the President Podcast is a product of the Special Competitive Studies Project.

    28 dk.

  4. 26 EYL

    Episode 36: Palmer Luckey

    In this episode, Palmer Luckey, founder of Anduril Industries, discusses his journey from Oculus VR to focusing on national security. He explains his decision to enter the defense industry in 2017, highlighting the challenges of the time, including the tech industry's reluctance to work on military problems and its dependence on China.  Luckey emphasizes Anduril's mission as a defense products company, contrasting it with traditional contractors, and details some of their autonomous systems like robotic submarines, fighter jets, and surveillance towers. He also shares his observations on the war in Ukraine, the shifting sentiment towards defense technology, and his strong stance on lethal autonomous weapons systems, advocating for their use to achieve greater precision and ethical warfare. Memos to the President Podcast is a product of the Special Competitive Studies Project.

    26 dk.

  5. 22 EYL

    Episode 35: A Conversation with Omran Sharaf

    On this episode of Memos to the President, host Ylli Bajraktari is joined by His Excellency Omran Sharaf, the UAE's Assistant Foreign Minister for Advanced Technologies and Science. They discuss the UAE's technological journey, including the strategic "Hope" Mars Mission, and the future of the U.S.-UAE relationship, proposing a new model for technological cooperation. Watch Memos to the President on Youtube. Memos to the President Podcast is a product of the Special Competitive Studies Project.

    38 dk.

  6. 22 EYL

    Episode 34: A Conversation with Amos Yadlin & Avner Golov

    On this episode of Memos to the President, host Ylli Bajraktari is joined by retired Major General Amos Yadlin and Avner Golov from MIND Israel to discuss the evolving role of technology in global affairs. They analyze the current geopolitical situation in the Middle East and the future of the U.S.-Israel relationship, proposing a new model for technological cooperation. Watch Memos to the President on Youtube. Memos to the President Podcast is a product of the Special Competitive Studies Project.

    31 dk.

  7. 4 EYL

    Episode 33: A Conversation with Mike Kuiken

    In this special episode of Memos to the President, recorded on the National Mall, Ylli Bajraktari sits down with Mike Kuiken, a veteran of Capitol Hill with over two decades of experience. The conversation traces Mike's journey from a staff assistant to becoming the National Security Advisor for Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. They discuss how major events like 9/11 shaped his career, his pivotal role on the Senate Armed Services Committee, and how he witnessed the shift in national security priorities from counter-terrorism to the strategic competition with China. Mike also shares behind-the-scenes insights into organizing the historic AI Insight Forums and his recent trip to Beijing with a bipartisan group of senators. Memos to the President Podcast is a product of the Special Competitive Studies Project.

    26 dk.

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    Episode 32: A Conversation with Jack Clark

    In this episode of Memos to the President, recorded at last week’s AI+Science Summit, host Ylli Bajraktari sits down with Anthropic’s Jack Clark for a conversation on the international AI landscape, the national security risks of AI, and more! Check out Memos to the President on YouTube! Memos to the President Podcast is a product of the Special Competitive Studies Project.

    20 dk.
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Memos to the President is a podcast series from the Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP), dedicated to providing bold, actionable ideas to the current U.S. administration. Hosted by SCSP’s CEO Ylli Bajraktari, it features conversations with experts and leaders on critical issues related to national security, technology, and economic competitiveness.

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    Ylli Bajraktari, Special Competitive Studies Project - SCSP, SCSP
  • Aktif Yıllar
    2 B
  • Bölümler
    40
  • Sınıflandırma
    Uygun
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    © 2025, Memos to the President, Special Competitive Studies Project
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