Episode 39: U.S. Commission: Be Quantum First by 2030

<p>In this special episode, host <strong>Veronica Combs</strong> is joined by<strong> Leland Miller</strong> and <strong>Mike Kuiken</strong>, members of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. They discuss the <a href="https://www.uscc.gov/annual-report/2025-annual-report-congress" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Commission&#39;s 2025 report on U.S.-China relations</a> and one of the Top 10 recommendations: Quantum First by 2030. Leland and Mike share what they learned from visiting quantum labs and the strategic importance of funding a robust quantum ecosystem. The commissioners share their analysis of supply chain security, the importance of funding basic scientific research and the crucial role of government and private sector collaboration. Don&#39;t miss this in-depth exploration into the future of quantum technology and its national security implications. </p><p><br></p><p>Link to report, Live on 11/18: <a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.uscc.gov%2fannual-report%2f2025-annual-report-congress&c=E,1,CSXiGZDOo_sr2JzmpKJpwmeue7KnyINNosjf-oCejIRKkCCp7lZljRsaIW7p14eeLowGj7Nj_ZMDMDXYy9bQUVYhbL12GQUnD4y5c-d8COYAd5Y,&typo=1" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.uscc.gov/annual-report/2025-annual-report-congress</a></p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction to The Quantum Spin Podcast</p><p>00:34 Meet the Guests: Leland Miller and Mike Kuiken</p><p>01:35 Overview of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission</p><p>02:55 Focus on Quantum Industry Recommendations</p><p>04:18 Quantum&#39;s National Security Implications</p><p>05:38 The Importance of Quantum Software and Ecosystem</p><p>09:22 Supply Chains and Quantum Technology</p><p>11:49 Biotech and Quantum: Converging Technologies</p><p>13:52 China&#39;s Quantum Strategy vs. U.S. Innovation</p><p>27:51 Workforce Development in Quantum Technology</p><p>32:13 Future Investments and Policy Recommendations</p><p>35:49 Conclusion and Final Thoughts</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Mike Kuiken</strong> serves as a Commissioner on the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission following nearly 23 years in the U.S. Senate. He is Distinguished Visiting Fellow at Stanford University&#39;s Hoover Institution. He is also a member of Anthropic’s National Security and Public Sector Advisory Council, and consults with CEOs, boards, and senior leaders across investment, AI, defense, technology, and multinational firms globally.</p><p><br><