Episode Details

Day Break | Who Controls the Future? Surveillance, AI & American Power

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00:00 - Monologue

19:18 – Jim Malackowski, Chairman and Co-Founder of AIQA Global. Malackowski discusses growing concerns surrounding artificial intelligence and argues that the focus shouldn’t only be on what AI can do, but also on who is using it and for what purpose. He examines AI governance, accountability, security, and the risks organizations can face as adoption accelerates.

28:14 – Natalie Dominguez, Title Theft Education Specialist for Home Title Lock. Dominguez shares a disturbing case involving a daughter who discovered her father had died, only to learn that his caretaker had allegedly moved into the property and taken control of the deed. She explains how deed and title fraud can happen, warning signs families should watch for, and steps homeowners can take to monitor their property records.

38:21 - Monologue Featuring Ivey Gruber

47:21 – Chloe Waterman, Deputy Director for Food Systems and Agriculture at Friends of the Earth. Waterman discusses a new report examining the prevalence of industrially produced meat and cheese in American school lunch entrées. She explains the report’s concerns about children’s nutrition, food sourcing, and potential changes to school meal programs.

57:35 – Sal Nuzzo, Executive Director of Consumers’ Defense. Nuzzo discusses the Trump administration’s changes to Biden-era agriculture and climate initiatives and the implications for farmers, federal regulation, and conservation policy. USDA has made a number of changes to agriculture programs under the current administration while also continuing and expanding several federal farm-support and conservation programs.

1:06:32 – Patrick McEnroe, President of the International Tennis Hall of Fame. McEnroe discusses concerns about American athletes losing opportunities on college rosters as international recruiting expands. He examines the issue following a House hearing focused on international athletes, roster availability, and what the changing landscape of college sports means for young American players.

1:16:47 - Monologue

1:25:50 – Salim Furth, Senior Research Fellow and Director of the Urbanity Project at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. Furth discusses housing reform across the United States and which policy approaches states are pursuing to increase housing supply. He examines zoning, permitting, development restrictions, and lessons from a 50-state look at efforts to address housing affordability.

1:35:56 – Jasmine Zaki, Chairwoman of the Board of the Middle East Policy Council. Zaki discusses U.S. policy toward Kurdish groups in the Middle East and whether changes in Washington’s approach could create new opportunities for Iranian influence in Iraq. She examines the Kurds’ strategic position, regional security, and the competing interests shaping U.S. policy in Iraq.

1:44:46 – State Rep. Mike Harris, representing Michigan’s 52nd House District. Harris discusses his role chairing a House select committee reviewing the rules and procedures of the State Board of Canvassers and Bureau of Elections following controversy surrounding a citizen voting initiative. The Michigan House confirms Harris chairs the select committee, which is holding hearings on the issue and related election procedures.

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