Global conversations on innovation, automation, and the future of competitive cities.
Rewiring the American Edge is a podcast that explores building economies that are sustainable and inclusive in the era of automation and innovation. While rooted in the challenges and opportunities of the U.S. economy, the podcast invites voices from around the world—policymakers, technologists, labor leaders, and entrepreneurs—to share bold ideas and real-world strategies that transcend borders. Each episode explores trends such as: technologies reshaping work and urban life; global trends opportunities and challenges; specific investments, ideas, partnerships and policies to build a future-ready economy and workforce. This is a podcast for anyone committed to building smarter systems and stronger communities. Big ideas. Bold policies. Real impact. Rewired.
S2E3 | Mar 12, 2026 - Part 2: Wicked Opportunities
In the wide ranging conversation of S2E3, Billy Riggs and longtime colleague and friend Bruce Appleyard unpack the concept of “wicked opportunities” — a framework for ...
S2E2 | Mar 8, 2026 - Part 1: We're Regulating the Safest Systems
In the S2E2 dialogue on automation and systems complexity, Billy Riggs explores the intersection of institutional incentives, automation, and public policy through two...