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Ripple E-ffects

Ripple E-ffects examines how technology redraws the contours of power, economics, and national security. Host Navin Thukkaram engages technology pioneers, national security experts, and business leaders in precise conversations that seek to separate signal from noise. Monthly episodes deliver insights on the trends likely to impact our everyday lives.

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Building Connecticut’s Innovation Economy

Navin is joined by Dan O’Keefe, Connecticut’s Chief Innovation Officer and Commissioner of Economic Development.

Podcast Episode by Navin Thukkaram — October 28, 2025

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Fixing Medicare Enrollment with AI

Navin is joined by Cobi Blumenfeld-Gantz, co-founder and CEO of Chapter, the fastest-growing Medicare advisory in the United States.

Podcast Episode by Navin Thukkaram — September 4, 2025

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A Conversation on Tech, Science, and Athletics

Dr. Aron D’Souza joins the podcast to discuss his career across law, finance, and technology, as well as his role as the founder of the Enhanced Games.

Podcast Episode by Navin Thukkaram — July 28, 2025

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AI Will Happen by You or to You

Navin talks with Stuart Wall, CEO and Co-founder of Setpoint, a fintech company reshaping the asset-backed lending industry. The two discuss Stu's entrepreneurial upbringing and how Setpoint is utilizing AI.

Podcast Episode by Navin Thukkaram — June 18, 2025

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Balan Ayyar: Impacting National Security with A.I.

Navin is joined by Balan Ayyar, retired U.S. Air Force Brigadier General and the Founder and CEO of percipient.ai. They discuss Balan’s deep military experience, how the commercial sector ensures U.S. defense capabilities, and if A.I. can benefit society.

Podcast Episode by Navin Thukkaram — April 24, 2025

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Jordan Blashek: Leveraging AI for America’s Future

Navin is joined by Jordan Blashek, a U.S. Marine veteran, investor, and co-founder of America’s Frontier Fund. They discuss how the U.S. military uses AI on the battlefield, accelerating the R&D cycle to bring critical technologies to market, and the importance of public-private partnerships to bolster U.S. competitiveness.

Podcast Episode by Navin Thukkaram — March 26, 2025

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Introducing Ripple E-ffects

Introducing, Ripple E-ffects, the latest podcast from CSIS. Ripple E-ffects examines how technology redraws the contours of power, economics and national security. Host Navin Thukkaram engages technology pioneers, national security experts, and business leaders in precise conversations that seek to separate signal from noise. New episodes release monthly.

Podcast Episode by Navin Thukkaram — March 19, 2025

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“Good Things Take Time” with Kevin Ryan

Navin is joined by Kevin Ryan, Founder and CEO at AlleyCorp to talk about the evolving media landscape, the future of investing, and an optimistic outlook for startups in the healthcare industry. 

Podcast Episode by Navin Thukkaram — November 18, 2022

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