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EPISODE · Aug 14, 2026 · 9 MIN

Who says the federal government should own part of a private company? That's no longer a theoretical question

from The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

The Commerce Department recently announced plans to take minority equity stakes in companies receiving federal support. It's a sign of how government is taking a more direct role in developing strategic technologies. Joining me now to discuss the opportunities and risks is Joel Fetter, managing director at Clark Street.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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