In July this year, Holly Ransom (Fulbright Anne Wexler Scholar, CEO Emergent) interviewed former US Ambassador to Australia Jeffrey Bleich (Professorial Fellow at Flinders University) for the launch of JBC and the first instalment in the Jeff Bleich Series – a multimedia platform for the Centre's research, engagement, and education. In a wide-ranging interview, Ambassador Bleich outlines the JBC vision, its values, goals, and aspirations, and addresses the spectrum of challenges and opportunities Australia and the United States confront in the digital age. From the impacts of automation, Artificial Intelligence, 5G & Blockchain, to the need to reinvigorate good governance, democratic participation, civil society and industry collaboration, and community and individual level empowerment, this timely and important discussion is not to be missed.