Rishi Iyengar, the global technology reporter for Foreign Policy Magazine, joins Brian for a conversation on the US-China cyber rivalry and the strategic objectives of both countries in cyber space. He explains that the US sees itself as a cyber defender, focusing on critical infrastructure protection, while China has shifted its tactics to become a disruptive cyber actor. The discussion also covers the US-China competition in AI, with the US aiming to win the AI race and China prioritizing AI development. The discussion extends to the TikTok controversy, Europe's approach to the US-China rivalry, and the challenges of cyber warfare and quantum computing.

Prior to joining FP, Rishi spent six years at CNN Business as India editor in New Delhi and a technology writer in San Francisco, as well as two years reporting for Time magazine from Hong Kong. He received a bachelor’s degree in political science from Fergusson College in Pune, India, a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University, and is an alumnus of the Young India Fellowship.

To learn more about Rishi:

• Foreign Policy Magazine bio and articles: https://foreignpolicy.com/author/rishi-iyengar/
• X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Iyengarish

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Catherine Reyes-Housholder, PhD, joins Brian for a conversation about women in positions of political power in Latin America and beyond, particularly their rise to the presidency.

Catherine is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Political Science within the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. She is also an Associate Researcher at the university's multi-disciplinary Center for Social Conflict and Cohesion Studies (COES). Catherine earned her PhD in Government from Cornell University in 2017.

In this episode, we explore the different routes women take to win the presidency, such as through major challenger parties or incumbent parties when nominated and endorsed by outgoing leaders. The discussion includes commentary on the diverse political landscape across Latin America, the role of gender quotas in increasing women's representation, and the challenges faced by women once they achieve leadership positions. Reyes-Housholder highlights the lower approval ratings that women presidents tend to receive compared to their male counterparts and the double standards they face. She also previews upcoming elections to watch in Latin America.

Brian and Catherine talk about the reasons why the United States of America has not yet had a female head of state, including the gendered nature of the American presidency in the eyes of voters, media bias, and the failure of major parties to nominate women.

Catherine also passes along advice for aspiring politicians, particularly women, including maintaining moral integrity, building institutions, and surrounding oneself with a trusted inner circle.

To learn more about Catherine and her work:

• Website: www.reyes-housholder.com
• Company Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-reyes-housholder

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As the need for mental health care services continues to rise across the world, access to the system of care continues to be a major challenge. A shortage of mental health care providers combined with confusion about how to seek help in a complex, often siloed care system has led to needless suffering for individuals and families. Ben Carrington, a cancer biologist turned entrepreneur, joins Brian for a converation about the use of artificial intelligence in expanding access to mental health care services. Ben discusses his journey into the field of digital health and his work at Limbic AI, a company that builds clinical AI "front-door" solutions for mental health conditions. Limbic's mission is to make mental health care available to everyone everywhere. Their solution is an intake and assessment support tool, a chatbot that helps individuals refer themselves to mental health services. The tool also provides clinical decision support to clinicians, helping them make more informed triaging decisions.

Carrington highlights the challenges in the mental health care system, such as the lack of therapists and barriers to access, and discusses the importance of personalized and secure AI in improving patient outcomes. Ben and Brian discuss the unique challenges of building and growing a dynamic team that brings together clinical experts with leading technologists and cutting edge AI developers. The team at Limbic have implemented cross-functional knowledge sharing sessions and have established fundamental processes to unify these vastly different disciplines. While AI can provide diagnostic information and support in triaging, the team believes that the delivery of mental health care will always require the clinical judgment and reasoning of a clinician.

As the demand for mental health care increases, Limbic is seeing more adoption and acceptance of digital tools in the healthcare system. They are also investing in localization to address cultural barriers and ensure that their services are accessible to different communities. The team believes that AI can play a role in the treatment plan, but it will always require clinical supervision and the involvement of clinicians. They are optimistic about the future of mental health care and the potential for digital health technologies to meet the increasing demand.

To learn more about Ben Carrington and Limbic AI:

• Website: https://limbic.ai/
• X: @Limbic_ai
• Company Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/limbic-ai/mycompany/
• Ben's Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-carrington/

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Matthew Solomon, a filmmaker and conflict resolution expert, joins Brian for a conversation about his documentary, Reimagining Safety, and the growing demands for new approaches to ensure public safety. Matthew shares his personal experiences growing up in a diverse community and witnessing differences in how local police interacted with his friend groups. He explains how his background in sociology and anthropology, as well as the events of the Rodney King beating and the LA riots, shaped his passion for social justice and eventuall led to his decision to make the documentary.

In addition to previewing the content of the film, Brian and Matthew delve into the concept of public safety, including what the term means to different individuals, neighborhoods and towns.

Matthew highlights the importance of a holistic public safety definition, which includes access to resources, mental health support, and deep community engagement. He also emphasizes the need to address the systemic and societal challenges of reforming the criminal justice system in the United States as well as other, similar justice systems around the world. Matthew and Brian discuss the role of mental health care and social services in public safety and debates over how to increase funding and resources in these areas. He encourages individuals to get involved in their communities and build connections with others as a way to promote public safety.

To learn more about Matthew Solomon, his film and his work:

• Consulting website: https://www.matthewsolomonconsulting.com/
• Reimaging Safety Movie Site: https://www.reimaginingsafetymovie.com/
• Twitter: @mattytheglue and https://x.com/ReimagSafety
• Facebook: Reimagining Safety Movie
• Instagram: @mattytheglue and @reimaginingsafetymovie

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Nick Denning, Diegesis CEO, joins Brian for a second conversation on the current and emerging challenges in cybersecurity that every leader needs to know to protect their organization and the public should be aware of. Season 1, Episode 6 was the first converstion for those who want a refresher.

In this conversation, Brian and Nick discuss the increasing publicity of ransomware attacks and data breaches, as well as the challenges businesses face in protecting themselves from the growingh threat. They explore the impact of cyber attacks on insurance programs and the difficulty in obtaining insurance coverage for ransomware. They also discuss the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in cybersecurity, the potential risks and benefits of generative AI, and the need for explainability in AI decision-making. The conversation touches on the importance of proactive cybersecurity measures, such as the United Kingdom's Cyber Essentials framework, and the advantages of moving business data to "the cloud" for enhanced security.

As a reminder, Nick is the CEO of Diegesis, a UK-based tech consultancy supporting organizations looking to develop, integrate or migrate legacy systems to the latest, cutting-edge frameworks. His team also delivers a cyber security management platform called Cyber Security Policy Monitor (CSPM) to help small and medium sized businesses set up appropriate and cost effective security policies.

A mathematics graduate, Nick started his career serving as an Officer in the British Army leaving the Royal Signals as a Captain after 8 years’ of service, spend three years at Logica, then the UK’s leading system house before starting his first company Strategic Thought Group, in 1987. STG floated on AIM in 2005 to develop their risk management product Active Risk Manager, used by Lockheed Martin to manage risk on the Lockheed Martin F35 development.

As a company director with his broad background of software development, consultancy, entrepreneurship and business leadership, Nick is well qualified to discuss all aspects of modern cybersecurity risks. He guides organizations large and small on digital transformation, the management of associated risk and how to delivery great business outcomes while placing security by design at the heart of all projects. He is a strong supporter of the UK government Cyber Essentials scheme, for which certification is available for organizations worldwide, promoting CE through sales of CSPM.

To learn more about Nick Denning, his company and his work:

• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nickdenning
• Twitter: @NickHDenning
• Websites: http://www.diegesis.co.uk and https://policymonitor.co.uk/

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In his previous role at Meta (formerly Facebook), David managed teams of quantitative and qualitative researchers working on responsible AI, social impact, and civic integrity. During his close to five years with the company, he and his teams covered topic areas including AI fairness and inclusion; AI governance and accountability; global election integrity; misinformation; coordinated inauthentic behavior; hate speech; human rights; political violence; harassment and online safety for activists, journalists, and politicians; community organizing; civic participation; racial justice; authoritative information; volunteering and non-profit organizations.

At the Institute for the Future (IFTF), he served as research director, leading research on the future of media, philanthropy, governance, international development, and social movements from 2008-2018. Harris studied at the University of São Paulo (MS, Sociology) and UC Berkeley (BA, Political Economy of Environment & Development). As a student, he was an intern at the White House Council on Environmental Quality and a confidential assistant at the Office of Management and Budget, Natural Resources Division.

To learn more about David Evan Harris:

• UC-BERKLEY BIO: https://haas.berkeley.edu/faculty/harris-david/
• X: http://www.twitter.com/davidevanharris
• LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidevanharris/

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To learn more about Matthew Ebert and his consulting practice, visit his website and social media pages:

• WEBSITE: https://eberteducationalconsulting.com/
• INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/eberteducationalconsulting/
• X: https://twitter.com/eberteducation
• LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ebert-educational-consulting/

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