Rebel Tech

On this episode of The Rebel Tech Podcast, TPPF's David Dunmoyer and Greyson Gee sit down with President of the Digital Progress Institute, Joel Thayer, to discuss tech policy issues like responsible use of AI, empowering parents to parent in the digital age with the App Store Accountability Act, and much more.

Live from Texas Policy Summit 2025, TPPF's David Dunmoyer sits down with Right on Crime Executive Director, Brett Tolman to discuss the connections between technology and criminal justice, FISA and how the future of A.I. in policing. 

On this episode, David and Zach are joined by Steve Kinard, President of the AI Innovation Association and former Texas House candidate, to discuss the AI landscape in Texas and unpack other tech issues like the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, China's DeepSeek, and opportunities for further growth in Texas' tech sector

On this episode, David and Zach are joined by AI Expert Shon Pan to discuss what the right balance is between having responsible regulation of AI without stifling innovation.

On this episode, David and Zach are joined by US Lege Co-founder Laura Carr to discuss the future of artificial intelligence and its potential uses within government.

David and Zach discuss blockchain, cryptocurrency, and more with Founder and President of the Texas Blockchain Council, Lee Bratcher and Riot Platform's Head of Public Policy, Brian Morgenstern.

On this episode, David sits down with Luke Hogg from the Foundation for American Innovation to discuss the tech policy landscape in Washington, D.C. and how Congress can follow Texas' lead in the tech space.

On this episode, David Dunmoyer is joined once again by Life:Powered Campaign Director Carson Clayton to provide an update on the state of nuclear energy in Texas.

It's lucky episode 13 of the Rebel Tech Podcast! On this episode, David and Zach discuss their latest research paper, the first regulatory road map for artificial intelligence. This episode touches on how states like Texas can responsibly regulate AI while also fostering innovation. 

On this episode, David Dunmoyer and Public Interest Research Group's Nathan Proctor discuss the right to repair movement's progress nationwide and within Texas. Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0cFgZpw...Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Read TPPF's Right to Repair research paper HERE: https://www.texaspolicy.com/why-texas...

On this episode, TPPF's David Dunmoyer is joined by Norman Garza, the executive director of the Texas Space Commission, to discuss the future of space exploration in Texas and beyond. 

The Honorable Zach Whiting and Texas Senator Angela Paxton discuss the intersection between kids safety and technology and what states like Texas can do to protect the most vulnerable on the internet. 

David Dunmoyer is joined by State Armor CEO Michael Lucci to discuss the threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party in the technology space and what the United States needs to do to fight back. 

On this episode, David sits down with Carson Clayton, the campaign director for TPPF's energy initiative, Life:Powered, to discuss nuclear power and how it can be a more substantial part of Texas' energy future.

On this episode of the Rebel Tech Podcast, the Honorable Zach Whiting interviews David Dunmoyer on the myriad cybersecurity threats hostile nations like China, Russia, and Iran pose to the security of Texas' critical infrastructure. In stark and sobering detail, they unpack past attacks on water systems and how China is infiltrating cyber systems across Texas as part of their bid to win a war of attrition against America. Dunmoyer concludes with concrete policy recommendations to improve cybersecurity preparedness for Texas' most critical infrastructure.

David Dunmoyer interviews TPPF Policy Scholar Greyson Gee on the right to repair and how it strives to give consumers more options and greater control over their personal property.

On this episode of the Revel Tech podcast, TPPF's David Dunmoyer and Zach Whiting are joined by Senator Tan Parker as they discuss the technology legislative agenda headed into the 89th Legislature. Sen. Parker outlines his vision for responsible artificial intelligence in the private and public sector in Texas, and what makes the Lone Star State an exceptional global leader on tech and innovation

On this episode of the Rebel Tech podcast, TPPF's David Dunmoyer sits down with Rep. Giovanni Capriglione to discuss all things technology policy in Texas. Rep. Capriglione lays out his vision for responsible artificial intelligence in Texas, including how industry and lawmakers will work together to position Texas as a global leader in responsible innovation.

On this episode of the Rebel Tech Podcast, guest host Greyson Gee sits down with tech policy expert David Dunmoyer to discuss the promises and perils of self-driving vehicles. David makes the case for how and why Texas should be a national leader in autonomous vehicle development, while suggesting guardrails to protect human agency, autonomy, and dignity. In addition to providing public policy recommendations to maintain Texas' dominance in advancing this technology, they contend with the ethics, philosophy, and market development in this space.

On this episode of the Rebel Tech Podcast, David Dunmoyer interviews The Honorable Zach Whiting on children's online safety. Zach and David discuss raising kids in the digital age, the harms of social media to kids and the steps that need to be taken by states to protect our most vulnerable online.

On this episode of the Rebel Tech podcast, the Honorable Zach Whiting interviews David Dunmoyer on data privacy, the threats the online marketplace poses to civil liberties and our freedom, and how Texas fought back by passing the most comprehensive digital bill of rights in the nation.

On this episode, David Dunmoyer and Zach Whiting introduce the Rebel Tech podcast and what viewers and listeners can expect. They shed light on their background and how they approach tech policy issues such as artificial intelligence, kids' online safety, and more.