In this episode of The Alex Marlow Show, Alex sits down with two incredible guests, Kelly Loeffler, the Small Business Administrator, and Brandon Daniels, the CEO of Exeter, to discuss the state of the defense industrial base and the importance of small businesses in powering innovation.

The conversation covers a wide range of topics, from the impact of tariffs on the economy to the vulnerabilities in the US supply chain. Kelly Loeffler shares her insights on the role of small businesses in rebuilding America's industrial base, particularly in the defense tech sector. She highlights the importance of access to capital and the need for education reform to address the skills gap in the workforce. Brandon Daniels, on the other hand, talks about his company's work in using AI to streamline supply chains and identify vulnerabilities in the US industrial base.