Washington AI Network is a dynamic bipartisan forum to highlight the conversations about artificial intelligence taking place in official Washington. We feature diverse stakeholders from industry, government, and civil society to foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and responsible development and deployment of AI technologies as they pertain to public policy, venture capital, AI ethics, and funding for AI innovation. Join host Tammy Haddad to hear top AI experts and thought leaders discuss the opportunities and challenges presented by AI. Brought to you by Haddad Media.
71: Travel in the Age of AI: Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel on the Connected Trip
Mar 18, 2026
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On this episode of the Washington AI Network Podcast, Glenn Fogel, CEO of Booking Holdings, discusses how AI is transforming travel — from personalized trip planning and customer service to payments, regulation, and global competition. BBC News Chief Anchor Sumi Somaskanda fills in for Tammy Haddad as host for a conversation about Booking Holdings’ vision for the “Connected Trip” and the future of AI-enabled travel.
70: AI and the Future of Work: LinkedIn’s Blake Lawit on Skills, Hiring, and Competitiveness
Feb 25, 2026
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On this episode of the Washington AI Network Podcast, host Tammy Haddad sits down with Blake Lawit, chief global affairs and legal officer at LinkedIn, for a data-driven look at how AI is reshaping the U.S. workforce.
Lawit discusses LinkedIn’s new report, “Skills and AI: The U.S. Workforce Imperative,” including why the U.S. ranks 24th globally in AI adoption, what LinkedIn’s data shows (and doesn’t show yet) about AI-driven job loss, and why the bigger story is rapid job transformation—skills required for roles shifting dramatically by 2030. He also explains LinkedIn’s push toward skills-first hiring, verified identity, and verified skills, and why creativity, judgment, and communication will matter even more as AI tools become mainstream.
69: Quantum Computing, Security, and the Creator Economy at CES 2026
Jan 23, 2026
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Recorded at CES 2026, this special episode of the Washington AI Network Podcast examines how quantum computing and AI tools are moving from theory into real-world use.
Host Tammy Haddad interviews Pouya Dianat, chief revenue officer of Quantum Computing Inc., about what quantum computing is—and is not—and its implications for encryption, national security, finance, and data centers. Dianat explains why quantum systems are designed to complement classical computing and how quantum processing units will operate alongside CPUs and GPUs.
The episode also features a conversation with the Las Vegas stars of YouTube's Iced Coffee Hour, Graham Stephan and Jack Selby.
68: OPM Director Scott Kupor and NobleReach CEO Arun Gupta on the Urgent Need for the US Tech Force
Jan 16, 2026
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What does it take to modernize government for the pace of AI?
In this episode of the Washington AI Network Podcast, host Tammy Haddad speaks with Scott Kupor, director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, about the launch of the US Tech Force and the push to bring the best technologists into government service. The conversation also features Arun Gupta, CEO of the NobleReach Foundation, a founding partner of US Tech Force; Justin Fanelli, CTO of the U.S. Navy; and Christopher Watkins, CMEIO of the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory. Together, they discussed the urgency of skills-based hiring, early-career pipelines, public-private mobility, and how AI is already reshaping mission-critical decision-making across national security and civilian agencies.
Recorded before a live audience at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center Theater.
67: MoonPay’s Caroline Pham on Stablecoins, Creators, and the Future of Digital Money
Jan 13, 2026
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Recorded at CES 2026, Tammy Haddad speaks with Caroline Pham, former acting chair of the CFTC and now chief legal officer and chief administrative officer at MoonPay.
Pham explains why stablecoins are becoming core financial infrastructure, how regulatory clarity is unlocking U.S. innovation, and what digital money means for creators, brands, and fans — from IP protection and automated royalties to direct fan engagement. The conversation also explores agentic AI, trust in financial systems, and what’s next as blockchain and AI converge.
66: Pinterest’s Malik Ducard and Jeff Harrell on AI, Safety, and the Future of Visual Discovery
Dec 10, 2025
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Recorded live at the Residence of Ireland in Washington, D.C., this special “AI for the Holidays” episode features host Tammy Haddad in conversation with Pinterest’s chief content officer Malik Ducard and VP of engineering Jeff Harrell. They discuss how AI drives inspiration and discovery on Pinterest, the company’s approach to youth safety, Pinterest Assistant, personalization through the “taste graph,” and the challenges of synthetic content. The program opened with remarks from Irish Ambassador Geraldine Byrne Nason and Malcolm Byrne, chair of Ireland’s parliamentary AI committee, highlighting the growing role of AI in diplomacy, governance, and transatlantic cooperation.
65: CES 2026 Preview with CTA CEO and Vice Chair Gary Shapiro and President Kinsey Fabrizio
Dec 05, 2025
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Host Tammy Haddad sits down with Gary Shapiro, CEO and vice chair of the Consumer Technology Association, and Kinsey Fabrizio, CTA president, for an exclusive preview of CES 2026. Shapiro and Fabrizio discuss what Washington should expect in Las Vegas — from global attendance and robotics to Eureka Park startups, AI-driven innovation, and breakthroughs in digital health. They explain why policymakers must walk the floor in person, how discovery drives collaboration, and which technologies could shift perception and policy.
64: Miriam Vogel on “Governing the Machine,” AI Trust, Governance and Global Competition
Nov 21, 2025
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EqualAI president & CEO Miriam Vogel, co-author of the new book Governing the Machine, joins Washington AI Network founder Tammy Haddad for a timely conversation on AI trust, governance, and global competition. Vogel breaks down the surge in AI litigation, why companies are missing ROI without governance, and how workforce fears are shaping adoption. She argues that America’s long-held advantage in brand trust may be its most powerful asset in the global AI race — if leaders act now.
63: Veterans Day Special with the VA’s CTO and CAIO Charles Worthington
Nov 14, 2025
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Washington AI Network founder Tammy Haddad hosts the VA’s CTO and Chief AI Officer Charles Worthington for a special Veteran’s Day episode on how AI is transforming one of the largest and most complex organizations in the nation. Worthington discusses how the VA is equipping both Veterans and providers with AR, VR, and wearables to provide better care and outcomes for our nation’s bravest men and women.
62: Data Security in the Age of AI: Cohesity CEO and President Sanjay Poonen
Nov 08, 2025
Show notesWashington AI Network founder Tammy Haddad hosts Cohesity CEO and President Sanjay Poonen for a conversation on the intersection of data security and artificial intelligence. Poonen explains why protecting government and enterprise data is the foundation for trustworthy AI — and why, in his words, “You can’t do AI before you’ve secured your data.” He also introduces Gaia, Cohesity’s new generative-AI platform built with NVIDIA, and shares how AI can help government become more efficient, secure, and productive. From ransomware readiness to the President’s AI Action Plan, Poonen outlines how agencies can build cyber resilience, strengthen data hygiene, and embrace innovation safely in the age of AI.
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