Misunderstood Power: Emil Michael on the Truth About the DoW & Defense Tech

In this episode of the Sourcery podcast, Molly O’Shea interviews Emil Michael, Undersecretary of War for Research and Engineering, about his role in the Department of War, focusing on creating new defense technology companies, AI implementation, and modernizing the defense industrial base. Michael discusses the importance of catching up with China in areas like hypersonic weapons and drone technology, and the need to re-domesticate critical resources. He highlights the AI action plan, the six critical technology areas the department is focused on, and partnerships with tech companies to enhance defense capabilities. The conversation also covers misconceptions about defense tech companies like Palantir and the leadership of Secretary Hegseth.