World Lens by WTCI – Details, episodes & analysis

No one wants to be a refugee. Being forced to leave your home can be traumatic. Luckily, there are organizations at work to help refugees, like Baltimore-based Global Refuge. But what happens when the Federal Government focuses on your organization? Michelle sits down with Andrew Steele, Chief Development and Mobilization Officer to learn more.

The recent fighting between India and Pakistan is just the latest in a long conflict. Not only are geopolitical issues flaring, this conflict was a showcase of modern technological parity on both sides. What does it tell us about war when both sides are roughly equivalent and using the same modern systems? Bruce McIndoe breaks it down, and offers a peak into the ceasefire discussions.

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.

Join us as we explore the increasing trend of social media bans worldwide and delve into the complex situation in Georgia.

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?