Why is America struggling to keep pace with China? Can Silicon Valley help rebuild US military power? And what happens when artificial intelligence transforms warfare? Anduril founder Palmer Luckey joins Peter Robinson to argue that America must rethink everything from defense procurement to manufacturing, innovation, and national identity itself.

Recorded on May 7, 2026.

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Stephen A. Smith sounds off on what he believes is the Democratic Party's biggest problem - and why it could cost them elections for years to come. From California politics and Gavin Newsom to rising voter frustration over affordability, crime, and the cost of living, Stephen A. explains why he thinks Democrats keep making the same mistake over and over again.

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