The Frontier

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The New Intelligence State with Samo Burja

October 05, 2026

Tim Hwang and Rachel Reses are joined by FAI Non-Resident Senior Fellow and Bismarck Analysis president and founder Samo Burja to dissect the frontier lab as an institution. We cover: whether frontier labs are fundamentally different from a typical corporation, why American labs haven’t adopted a Space Race-era ethos centered on beating our adversaries, what it would mean for AI to become a utility, and whether software engineers are overidentifying as shape rotators. This is a public episode...

It’s Raining, Men with Augustus Doricko and Ian Banks

September 24, 2026

Tim Hwang is joined by Rainmaker founder and CEO Augustus Doricko and FAI Director of Science and Innovation Ian Banks to discuss Rainmaker’s role in the deployment of cloud seeding technology. We cover: how innovators in weather modification can build trust around safety and efficacy, what “water rights” look like when said water is still in the sky, why scale is what determines whether cloud seeding is a science project or an efficient mode of infrastructure, and whether you’d need more dro...

Labor Days with Sam Manning

September 15, 2026

Tim Hwang is joined by FAI Non-Resident Senior Fellow Sam Manning to talk about what we know (and mostly what we don’t) about how AI is impacting jobs. We cover: explaining why AI hasn’t had a massive impact on employment so far, second-mover advantages in AI adoption, policymaking under conditions of epistemic uncertainty, and the Manning 2028 platform for AI and labor. Listen on Spotify: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonu...

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What is the email for The Frontier?

The publicly listed email for The Frontier: joinfai@substack.com.

How many listeners does The Frontier have?

Podseeker estimates The Frontier reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Frontier?

The Frontier typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Established expertise in technology policy, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, national security, governance, polling, or industrial technology; suitable guests commonly hold senior roles at research institutions or companies, or have substantial published policy analysis. Common among recent guests: Senior leadership or fellowship at a policy institute; Executive leadership at a technology or industrial company; Published research, policy papers, or major-media commentary. Recent guests include Avery James, Autumn Billings, and Charles Fain Lehman.

How hard is it to get booked on The Frontier?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Frontier cover?

Recent episodes cover Technology Policy, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, National Security, and Public Policy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.