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Innovation Files: Where Tech Meets Public Policy

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Explore the intersection of technology, innovation, and public policy with the world’s leading think tank for science and tech policy. ITIF’s Innovation Files podcast serves up expert interviews, insights, and commentary on topics ranging from the broad economics of innovation to specific policy and regulatory questions about new technologies. Expect to hear some unconventional wisdom.
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The Trade War Podcast With Stan McCoy

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We are suddenly in a trade war—but what does that mean, and what comes next? The Trade War Podcast with Stan McCoy goes beyond the headlines in candid conversations with top voices in trade, tech, and economic policy. Each episode blends sharp insights with historical context to decode the players, strategies, and policies driving today’s global economic conflict.
March 3, 2025
Podcast: The US Battle Plan, With Everett Eissenstat and Kate Kalutkiewicz
In this episode of the Trade War Podcast, host Stan McCoy discusses the first month of President Trump's second term with two former National Economic Council officials, Everett Eissenstat and Kate Kalutkiewicz.
February 24, 2025
Podcast: The Winds of War, With Susan C. Schwab and Rob Atkinson
In the inaugural episode of ITIF's Trade War Podcast, host Stan McCoy discusses recent developments and challenges in global trade policy with Ambassador Susan C. Schwab and Rob Atkinson.
January 22, 2025
Podcast: A Big Pivot From ‘Techlash’ to Trump, Featuring Rob Atkinson
Rob Atkinson appeared on the POLITICO Tech podcast to discuss President Trump's initial executive orders aimed at the tech sector and why the industry should still have its guard up.
December 16, 2024
Podcast: The United States Needs a Robust Industrial Policy, With Marc Fasteau and Ian Fletcher
What is the correct economic strategy for a nation?
October 7, 2024
Podcast: Leveraging Data to Improve Communities, With Rochelle Haynes
Data-informed and evidence-based decision making can drive optimum outcomes in local governments.
September 20, 2024
Podcast: Agree to Disagree: Are We Living in an Age of Techno-Pessimism? With Rob Atkinson and David Moschella
Rob Atkinson and David Moschella appeared on the Technically Human Podcast with host Deb Doing to discuss their book Technology Fears and Scapegoats.
September 18, 2024
Podcast: Busting Technology Myths: AI, Jobs, Politics, and Privacy, With Rob Atkinson
Rob Atkinson appeared on TechSurge: The Deep Tech Podcast to discuss whether AI will take away people's jobs, technology is eroding privacy, and the pace of technology advancement too fast.
September 9, 2024
Podcast: Europe Needs to Focus on Solving Its 30-Year Innovation Problem, With David Evans
Europe has been enormously unsuccessful in creating substantial digital businesses for over three decades.
August 9, 2024
Podcast: The One With the Emerging Technology Myth Debunker, Featuring Rob Atkinson
Rob Atkinson appeared on The Government Huddle with Brian Chidester to address the widespread myths and misconceptions surrounding modern technologies and their impact on society.
August 7, 2024
Podcast: Rob Atkinson on Technology and Innovation Myths
Rob Atkinson appeared on the Silicon Valley Leadership Group’s podcast Silicon Valley Vibes to discuss his new book Technology Fears and Scapegoats.