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Join the World Trade Center Institute and our network of more than 3,500 companies and hundreds of nonprofits, academic institutions, and government agencies every other week for unique insights straight from the experts. Host Michelle Evans is joined by a rotating crop of guests to discuss what’s happening. One week you might learn about the latest elections around the globe, and another might take you inside the succession planning of a small business.
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Alicia Wilson is one of the names to know in Baltimore City. The Vice President for Civic Engagement and Opportunity at Johns Hopkins University has had a distinguished career and worked with luminaries and influencers from all sorts of fields. Meet Alicia and learn about her leadership style.
Women Spanning the Globe is June 4th. Tickets are now available. Register today: https://wtci.org/register-for-2025-women-spanning-the-globe/
Recent market volatility has more people asking - is it time for de-dollarization? The US Dollar has enjoyed a privileged position since the end of World War II. Is that all about to change? Bruce and Michelle talk through what's happening with the dollar and why.
The Northeast corridor is connected by railway, but there's a company looking to change the way we think about rail travel in the United States. Northeast Maglev wants to make train travel between DC and Baltimore take just 30 minutes. We're joined by Bill Scott, Maglev's President and Chief Operating Officer, who walks us through this exciting project.
It's one specialized part, how hard could it be to make? It can be hard, very hard. And that's where WTCI member Root3 Labs comes in. We're joined by founder and CEO Chad Schneider who walks us through what it takes to design some truly outrageous products.
Phillips Foods specializes in seafood, especially crab meat. But when you notice that, year after year, the crabs are getting smaller, what do you do? Brice Phillips joins us to discuss his work as Chairman of the NFI Crab Council - a group dedicated to preserving crab through sustainability efforts.
Note: This episode was recorded on October 31, 2024.
Two candidates, one winner. What do their policies mean for the future of the United States of America?
Working at a family business can be tough. Taking over the family business? Even tougher. But Ryan Polakoff, the next CEO of Nexterus (and WTCI member) has been preparing for this moment his whole life. Join us for an inside look at what it takes when it's time to take the reins.
Welcome to Season 2 of the World Lens Podcast! I’m sure nothing significant happened during the summer break, right? Stalwart co-host Bruce McIndoe is back to chat about some of the major news stories we missed. From the Paris Olympics to exploding pagers, we’re back to look at what’s happening in the world through a global business lens.
It's time for our summer break! But before we go, let's revisit some topics we covered and see what's changed. From TikTok to China to the Francis Scott Key Bridge, this episode revisits many of the topics we covered over the course of the last 20 episdoes.
Congratulations to Mexico's newly elected president Claudia Sheinbaum! What does a new president mean for the US - Mexico relationship? Are there any other changes on the horizon?
How do you protect your home when there aren't any insurers left? It's a real problem in states like Florida and California, and it could be a harbinger for other states. As insurers pull out, and devastating weather events increase, what happens to insuring your home?
What does it take to recognize a new nation state? What happens when some countries do and some don't? This week, we're looking at Palestine, specifically in regards to what happens when a country decides to recognize a Palestinian State.
America's power grid is aging. Extreme weather events are causing more frequent blackouts, solar panels are forcing negative energy prices, and political battles are shaping how we think of energy. Is our energy future secure?
Yes! But the beautiful lights aren't the only side-effects of this solar activity. Electronics and communications devices are at risk when major solar events happen.
It's not just you, there are more severe weather incidents each year. Massive floods, ongoing droughts. Things are getting scary. But even as our climate changes, there is hope.
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Are Electric Vehicles the future? There's more competition in the space than ever, but there are signs that the market is weakening. Layoffs, slowing sales, and full car lots signal some sort of slowdown, but it's all just part of the story.
The South China Sea contains some of the most disputed islands in the world. Countries are setting up military installations, airports, and even building artificial islands to strengthen their claims. Recent flare-ups in the region beg the question - why is this such a big deal?
An embassy is supposed to be inviolable - a little piece of your home country in a foreign land. But recent events have shattered that sense of security and have us asking what's next?
A much discussed TikTok "ban" finally passed the US House of Representatives in March. What is the likelihood this bill passes the Senate, and what would be the knock-on effect for everyone that uses the social media app? All this and more on today's episode of World Lens.
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