#32 - February 2, 2026 - Fences Not Fortresses: Balancing Espionage, Innovation, and Lean Tech

From the conviction of a Google engineer who stole over 2,000 secret AI files to the appointment of Canada’s first Foreign Influence Transparency Commissioner, this episode unpacks the growing tension between global collaboration and national security. We dive into the stark contrast between provincial investments and federal research cuts, asking how nations can build fences around their intellectual property without turning into isolated digital fortresses.