Arthur Herman

Arthur Herman, Hudson Institute senior fellow and author of Freedom's Forge: How American Business Produced Victory in World War II, joins to compare the Arsenal of Democracy of World War II to what is needed today. He argues that to counter China, the US needs to lead an Arsenal of Democracies, working with allies, and we need to start now.

Arthur Herman, historian and author who explores the intellectual and technological roots of Western civilization. He walks through founding-era innovations like the patent office and interchangeable parts. He connects Enlightenment ideas to American institutions and traces patent battles from Edison to Tesla. He urges curiosity about history and the origins of modern commerce and invention.

Arthur Herman, historian and author of Founders Fire, traces founder-minded leadership from the Revolutionary generation to modern figures. He discusses founders as mission-driven, hands-on visionaries, the creators of loyal bands of lieutenants, and how constitutional design enabled energetic presidencies. He also links his own path from academia to finance to writing and frames contemporary leaders in a founders’ mold.

Arthur Herman, Hudson Senior Fellow, discusses rebuilding the Pax Americana by balancing commitments with resources and learning from WWII-era strategies. Topics include collaboration with allies in building weapons systems, the evolution of the US defense industry, navigating multiple theater conflicts, and addressing the US-China tech rivalry.

Arthur Herman, author of 'China and Artificial Intelligence: The Cold War We're Not Fighting,' joins John and Abe to discuss the urgent need for the US to counter China's AI advancements. The podcast explores China's use of AI for total surveillance, military applications, and biotech integration for potential bioweapons. The discussion emphasizes the challenges in prioritizing ethics, highlighting the importance of ramping up AI efforts to safeguard national security and democracy.