You are witnessing the biggest shift in human history—and it’s powered by AI. In this episode of the RICE Report, we sit down with national security expert Brendan Steinhauser to uncover how AI will reshape jobs, the economy, and freedom itself in America. From job loss to government control, UBI to AGI threats, nothing is off-limits in this conversation.

What You’ll Learn:

The real reason the job market is collapsing under AI pressure

Why universal basic income (UBI) could be a gateway to tyranny

The disturbing rise of AI companions & digital loneliness

How AI security risks could endanger national sovereignty

The role of China, decentralization & what the next 36 months look like

This isn’t science fiction—it’s the new reality. 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 new reality. And it’s coming fast.

Brendan Steinhauser is a national security and public affairs expert, currently serving as CEO of the Alliance for Secure AI. With over 20 years of experience in political strategy and communications, he has advised top lawmakers including Congressman Dan Crenshaw and Senator John Cornyn, and co-founded the Austin-based consulting firm Steinhauser Strategies. Brendan is a former Tea Party organizer, adjunct professor at St. Edward’s University, and a commissioned officer in the Texas State Guard. His commentary has appeared in major outlets like The New York Times, Fox News, CNN, and BBC, and he’s been recognized by Time magazine as one of the “40 Under 40 Rising Stars in American Politics.” He lives in Austin with his wife and children, and is a passionate advocate for responsible AI, security, and constitutional governance.

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Timestamps:

00:00 – Welcome to the RICE Report: Why AI Is the Defining Topic of Our Time

01:00 – Brendan Steinhauser’s Background in National Security & Why He Cares About AI

05:00 – AI and the Future of Work: What Will People Do for a Living?

08:00 – The UBI Dilemma: Freedom or Dependence?

10:30 – AI Girlfriends, Companionship & the Breakdown of Human Connection

13:00 – Robot Rights: The Legal & Ethical Chaos Ahead

15:30 – Should the Federal Government Control AI for 10 Years?

19:00 – The National Security Risks No One Is Talking About

23:00 – Are We the Bugs? The Existential Risk of Superintelligent AI

26:00 – The Bright Side: Health, Wealth & Discovery Powered by AI

29:00 – Centralized vs. Decentralized AI: Which Path Leads to Freedom?

34:00 – How You Can Prepare & Protect Yourself in the AI Age