Episode Description

What does Trump’s recent deal with Intel reveal about the future of American capitalism? In this episode of The Quinn Taber Show, Quinn sits down with Daniel Castro, vice president of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), to explore how the United States is moving away from a free market toward one where the government actively directs investment in critical industries. They dive into the Chips and Science Act, the strategic importance of semiconductors, and how the Intel deal marks a turning point in the relationship between Washington and Silicon Valley. The conversation offers a clear-eyed look at the opportunities and risks of this new model of state-driven innovation, and what it means for the future of the U.S. economy.

Daniel Castro is vice president of ITIF and director of its Center for Data Innovation. A leading voice on technology policy, he writes and speaks on issues including privacy, security, intellectual property, and AI. His work has been cited in outlets like The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and NPR, and he was named one of FedScoop’s “Top 25 under 40 in government and tech.” Previously, he worked at the Government Accountability Office auditing federal IT security and at Carnegie Mellon’s Software Engineering Institute. He holds degrees from Georgetown University and Carnegie Mellon.