The AI Policy Podcast

Aalok Mehta

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Booking Overview

A policy-focused show from CSIS that connects AI regulation and national security to real-world governance and industry strategy. It’s a strong fit for guests who can speak at the intersection of AI, economics, and U.S. government decision-making, with occasional coverage of talent/workforce pipelines into public service.

Metrics

Episodes: 96

Frequency: Biweekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

Contact Information

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Host

Aalok Mehta - Director of the Wadhwani AI Center at CSIS, and host of the AI Policy Podcast. The show is positioned as a deep dive into AI policy, covering AI regulation, economic impacts, national security, and...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Think-tank leadership (especially CSIS roles), senior economics/policy experts, or high-credibility leaders from major AI-adjacent organizations (e.g., tech foundations) who can address governance and public-sector adoption of AI.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership roles at major policy institutes (e.g., program deputy director / endowed chair), Executive leadership in AI/tech workforce initiatives or foundations, Academic appointments (university lecturing/adjunct roles) and published books

Recent Guest Discussions

Kate Koren - Export Controls On AI Models; Commerce Department Authorities For Restricting Access To Ai; Implications Of Tech Executives Joining Leaders At The G7 Summit

Arun Gupta - Bridging Public-private Ai/tech Talent Divide; Noblereach Mission; Implications Of The US Tech Force For Federal AI Adoption; Workforce Opportunities And The Next Generation Of Workers

Recent Topics

Artificial Intelligence, Ai Regulation, National Security, Geopolitics, Export Controls

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The AI Policy Podcast
:

White House Imposes Export Controls on Anthropic's Fable and Tech CEOs Join Heads of State at G7 Summit

June 25, 2026

In this episode, we're joined by Kate Koren, deputy director of the Economics Program and Scholl Chair at CSIS, to discuss the Trump administration's recent move to impose export controls on Anthropic's Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models. We walk through the events leading up to the administration's decision (:47) and explore what authorities the Commerce Department has to restrict access to AI models (6:54). We also unpack the implications of AI industry executives joining world leaders at the G7 S...

Trump Signs Mythos-Inspired Executive Order After Delay and Reps. Obernolte and Trahan Release Draft Federal Framework for AI

June 11, 2026

In this episode, we unpack the Mythos-inspired executive order "Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security," which the Trump administration issued on June 2 after an initial delay (2:10). We also cover the draft federal AI framework released by Reps. Jay Obernolte and Lori Trahan (14:53) and recent proposals for the U.S. government to acquire shares of American AI companies (24:55).

Bridging the Public-Private Tech Talent Divide with Arun Gupta

June 04, 2026

In this episode of the AI Policy Podcast, Wadhwani AI Center Director Aalok Mehta is joined by Arun Gupta, CEO of NobleReach Foundation and experienced venture capitalist, for a discussion on bridging the technology talent gap between the private and public sectors. They will cover the mission and accomplishments of NobleReach, the newly launched US Tech Force and its implications for AI adoption across the federal government, and how AI is reshaping opportunities for the next generation of w...

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