At the North Fork TV Festival, Ken Biberaj sits down with actress Jenn Lyon (Claws, Sirens) for an open, funny, and deeply human conversation about storytelling and self-discovery.

From her comedic roots in church plays to powerful roles on screen and stage, Jenn reflects on the grind of acting, embracing failure, leaving social media behind, and finding purpose through service and self-awareness.

This is a candid, heartwarming look at what it means to build a creative life grounded in humor, resilience, and meaning—both on and off camera.

🎬 Filmed at the 10th anniversary of the North Fork TV Festival.

What if the Department of Defense didn’t just buy weapons and emerging technologies—but helped fund the factories and innovation that make them?

Ken talks with Will Quinn, Senior Policy Advisor at the Office of Strategic Capital (OSC), about how the DoD is rebuilding America’s industrial base through a new model of strategic lending.

They discuss why OSC was created, the $4 billion strategy supporting 33 critical tech sectors, and how public-private partnerships are shaping the next generation of defense and manufacturing. The conversation offers clear insight into how dual-use technology and long-term capital investment are redefining innovation, energy, and national security.

What if trains didn’t just move freight—but cleaned the air while doing it?

Ken Biberaj sits down with Paul Gross, Co-Founder & CEO of carbon capture startup Remora, and Josh Raglin, Chief Sustainability Officer at Norfolk Southern, to explore how industrial innovation is reshaping the future of freight.

Remora has raised $117 million to develop technology that captures CO₂ directly from truck and train exhaust. Now, Norfolk Southern—one of America’s oldest and largest rail networks—is helping deploy that technology on locomotives for the first time ever.

Together, they unpack why trains are ideal for carbon capture, how climate tech can scale in heavy industry, and why Norfolk Southern views sustainability as smart strategy. They also dive into how captured CO₂ becomes a revenue stream—and the surprising truth behind the U.S. carbon shortage.

If you’re interested in climate solutions, advanced logistics, or bold industrial innovation, this conversation shows how collaboration can move sustainability from concept to reality.

What if America could lead the future of advanced manufacturing—again?

Ken Biberaj travels to North Carolina’s Research Triangle to meet John Maslin, CEO of Vulcan Elements—a Navy veteran and Harvard MBA on a mission to rebuild U.S. manufacturing from the ground up, starting with rare earth magnets.

Magnets might not make headlines, but they power everything—from fighter jets and drones to EVs, smartphones, and satellites. With China producing more than 90% of the world’s supply, Maslin and his team are working to change that—fast.

They discuss why magnets are as critical as semiconductors and batteries, how America lost its edge, and what it will take to build resilient supply chains powered by skilled, mission-driven talent.

Whether you’re in defense, clean tech, venture, or simply curious about the future of innovation, this conversation reveals the hidden force behind America’s next industrial revolution.

Ken Biberaj visits Warrior Canine Connection in Boyds, Maryland to sit down with founder Rick Yount and explore how this pioneering nonprofit is transforming the way we support veterans.

Through an innovative model, Warrior Canine Connection enlists service members to help train future service dogs—giving them purpose, connection, and a path to healing from PTSD and combat-related trauma.

This isn’t just therapy—it’s mission-driven recovery. One puppy can positively impact dozens of veterans, building emotional regulation, patience, and trust along the way.

Learn how this barn-turned-training center became a hub of healing, service, and second chances.

Can the West catch up in the race for critical minerals?

Andrew Miller, CEO of Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, sits down for a front-line look at how lithium, supply chain transparency, and geopolitics are shaping the future of power.

From skyrocketing EV demand to China’s dominance in mineral processing, Miller unpacks the hidden forces driving the global energy transition. He explains why Benchmark has become a trusted global standard for governments and investors, how transparency builds smarter markets, and what it will take for the U.S. to build lasting industrial capacity.

If you’re thinking about clean energy, global competitiveness, or the materials war behind the world’s biggest tech shift, this is the conversation you can’t miss.

Senator Joe Manchin joins to discuss Dead Center, bipartisanship, and leadership in American politics.

From his early days in a West Virginia coal town to 14 years in the U.S. Senate, Manchin reflects on a career defined by relationships, results, and refusing to be pulled to extremes. He shares behind-the-scenes moments from negotiating the Inflation Reduction Act, explains how party politics have hijacked primaries, and offers a candid preview of his new book, Dead Center.

Whether it’s moonshine in the cloakroom or calling out dysfunction in Washington, this episode is a masterclass in navigating power with principle.

If you’re interested in leadership, bipartisanship, or the future of American democracy, this one’s for you.

I am going with this: How can America win the future?In this episode of Coffee with Ken, we sit down with Will Hurd—former CIA officer, U.S. Congressman, and Chief Strategy Officer at Chaos Industries—for a candid conversation about trust, technology, and leadership in an era of rapid change.From his early days in the CIA to shaping AI policy in Congress and now leading innovation in defense tech, Will shares hard-won lessons on what it takes to lead with integrity in a world moving faster than ever.

Coffee with Ken heads to Audi Field for a live conversation with NFL legend and UFL Executive Vice President Daryl “Moose” Johnston and DC Defenders Vice President Kate Greenberg.

Together, they explore how the United Football League (UFL) is reimagining professional football—from game-day rules and player development to community engagement and fan experience.

From mic’d-up players and innovative camera angles to local outreach and player mentorship, the UFL is rewriting the playbook for how football is played—and experienced.

If you’re passionate about sports innovation, leadership, or the future of fan-first leagues, this episode is for you.

In this episode of Coffee with Ken, we sit down with Clayton Mitchell, Senior Vice President of Corporate Real Estate at Yale New Haven Health System—and a retired U.S. Navy Civil Engineer—to explore how leadership, mentorship, and the built environment intersect.

From overseeing large-scale military infrastructure to transforming hospital systems nationwide, Clayton shares lessons on leading with vision, building sustainable systems, and paying forward the mentorship that shaped his own career.

Whether you work in real estate, healthcare, or simply believe in developing others—this conversation offers timeless insight into what it means to lead with purpose.