Ripple E-ffects

Ripple E-ffects

Center for Strategic and International Studies

Episodes 24
Avg. Duration 31m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 1.0 (1)
Since Jan 2021
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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About This Podcast

Ripple E-ffects examines how technology redraws the contours of power, economics, and national security. Host Navin Thukkaram engages technology pioneers, national security experts, and business leaders in precise conversations that seek to separate signal from noise. Monthly episodes deliver insights on the trends likely to impact our everyday lives.

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Recent Episodes

Powering the AI Economy

Apr 22, 2026 23m

In this episode, Navin is joined by Ryan Goodman, CEO of Scale Microgrids, to discuss how rising electricity demand, data centers, and a strained U.S. grid are reshaping America’s energy future.

Blake Mandell: Addressing Mental Health from a National Security Perspective

Mar 10, 2026 22m

In this episode, Navin sits down with Blake Mandell, co-founder and CEO of Transcend Therapeutics, who talks about the personal loss that led him to create innovative, rapid-acting treatments for…

Building Connecticut’s Innovation Economy

Oct 28, 2025 26m

Navin is joined by Dan O’Keefe, Connecticut’s Chief Innovation Officer and Commissioner of Economic Development. Drawing on 25 years of experience investing in technology companies, Dan explains how…

Fixing Medicare Enrollment with AI

Sep 04, 2025 24m

Navin is joined by Cobi Blumenfeld-Gantz, co-founder and CEO of Chapter, the fastest-growing Medicare advisory in the United States. Cobi shares how Chapter helps millions of Americans navigate the…

A Conversation on Tech, Science, and Athletics

Jul 28, 2025 27m

Dr. Aron D’Souza joins the podcast to discuss his career across law, finance, and technology, as well as his role as the founder of the Enhanced Games. He shares the story behind the initiative and…

AI Will Happen by You or to You

Jun 18, 2025 26m

In this episode, Navin talks with Stuart Wall, CEO and Co-founder of Setpoint, a fintech company reshaping the asset-backed lending industry. Stu reflects on his entrepreneurial upbringing,…

Balan Ayyar: Impacting National Security with A.I.

Apr 24, 2025 35m

In this episode, Navin is joined by Balan Ayyar, retired U.S. Air Force Brigadier General and the Founder and CEO of percipient.ai. They discuss Balan’s deep military experience, how the commercial…

S1E1 Jordan Blashek: Leveraging AI for America’s Future

Mar 26, 2025 33m

Navin is joined by Jordan Blashek, a U.S. Marine veteran, investor, and co-founder of America’s Frontier Fund. They discuss how the U.S. military uses AI on the battlefield, accelerating the R&D…

Introducing Ripple E-ffects

Mar 19, 2025 0m Trailer

Introducing, Ripple E-ffects, the latest podcast from CSIS. Ripple E-ffects examines how technology redraws the contours of power, economics and national security. Host Navin Thukkaram engages…

Dr. Megan Reiss: The RESTRICT Act, AI, and China's Influence Via Social Media

Aug 02, 2023 34m

Navin is joined by Dr. Megan Reiss, former national security policy advisor at the office of Senator Mitt Romney, and currently the founder and CEO of SolidIntel Inc. They discuss China's growing…

Dr. Chris Howard: "Using Technology to Equal the Playing Field"

Apr 04, 2023 36m

Navin is joined by Dr. Chris Howard, the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Arizona State University Public Enterprise. They discuss what digital transformation means for…

“Good Things Take Time” with Kevin Ryan

Nov 18, 2022 24m

In this episode, Navin is joined by Kevin Ryan, Founder and CEO at AlleyCorp, a VC fund responsible for founding some of the most revolutionary companies in New York. Before investing in and founding…

Marc Lasry: Ukraine, Economics, Basketball, and Politics

Jun 23, 2022 29m

In this episode, Andrew and Navin are joined by Marc Lasry, the chairman, CEO, and co-founder of Avenue Capital Group and co-owner of the Milwaukee Bucks. They discussed the war in Ukraine and its…

“Globalizing Digital Infrastructure” with Christopher Burns

Jun 03, 2022 32m

Navin is joined by Christopher Burns, Chief Digital Development Officer for USAID and the Director for the Technology Division within the Innovation, Technology, and Research Hub. They discuss…

"The New Cold War and the Rule of Law" with Matt Pottinger

Apr 01, 2022 26m

In this episode, Navin is joined by Matt Pottinger, former deputy national security advisor. They discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, implications for China and Taiwan, and the West’s positioning…

Rye Barcott: “Talent Is Universal, Opportunity Is Not"

Feb 18, 2022 29m

In this episode, Navin is joined by Rye Barcott, a veteran, social entrepreneur, investor, and author. They discuss the importance of Veterans in politics, the value of public service, and Rye’s…

“The New Eldorado” with Dr. Julia Nesheiwat

Dec 03, 2021 27m

In today’s episode, Navin is joined by Dr. Julia Nesheiwat, our nation’s 10th homeland security advisor. A former U.S. Army combat veteran, she is an expert on the intersection of climate change and…

Raj De Datta: “What Isn’t E-commerce?”

Sep 13, 2021 40m

In this episode, Navin is joined by Raj De Datta, founder, and CEO of Bloomreach, a leading software platform for digital commerce experience. They discuss the importance of meaningful e-commerce…

Wes Kremer: "Lack of Adequate STEM Education is a National Security Threat”

Jun 09, 2021 36m

In this episode, Andrew and Navin are joined by Wes Kremer, president of Raytheon Missiles & Defense, a business of Raytheon Technologies. They discuss the impact of digital transformation on the…

“Insurmountable Opportunity” with Inventor Dean Kamen

May 19, 2021 44m

In this episode, Andrew and Navin are joined by Dean Kamen, a technology luminary, legendary inventor (e.g., the Segway), and prolific entrepreneur. They discuss Dean's experience as an inventor, his…

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Ripple E-ffects has published 24 episodes since January 2021, covering topics in Business, Government.

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