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EPISODE · Aug 28, 2026 · 9 MIN

Chips, Tariffs and the Tech Tightrope: Navigating AI, Trade, and Democracy

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John unpacks the latest on the U.S. administration's proposed tariffs on semiconductors and what it might mean for the tech world, global trade, and democracy. From potential supply chain disruptions affecting AI to data privacy issues in elections, listen in for a deep dive into policy, industry concerns, and the future of innovation. Plus: major tech industry moves and why companies like Panic are refunding tariff costs. Your weekly essential on open source, tech economics, and safeguarding digital democracy—all in one episode.

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