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Trust is the ultimate currency in the relationship that all institutions — businesses and brands, governments, NGOs, media — build with their stakeholders. Trust enables an organization to operate, lead and thrive. Join The TrustMakers (A podcast from Edelman and Advertising Week), where listeners connect with global experts to learn what it takes to build trust in today’s society.
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The Longest Table's Maryam Banikarim On Breaking Bread to Rebuild Trust
Emmy Award–winning storyteller, corporate CMO and The Longest Table movement co-founder Maryam Banikarim joins Edelman’s Jackie Cooper to discuss why trust is increasingly built at the hyperlocal level. They explore how real-world connection, participation, and shared purpose are helping communities rebuild trust, what leaders can learn from grassroots movements, and why grace, vulnerability, and human connection matter more than control in today’s divided world.
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Andrew Ng on Separating AI Facts from Fiction
Andrew Ng, founder of Coursera and Deeplearning.AI, joins Edelman CEO Richard Edelman to discuss what it will take to build trust in artificial intelligence at scale. They explore how AI is moving from experimentation to everyday use, why media narratives and sensational headlines have led to public fear and misunderstanding of AI, and how leaders can ensure AI innovation delivers real value for stakeholders.
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Stewart “Brittlestar” Reynolds on Trust, Humor, and Staying Relevant
Digital creator Stewart Reynolds – aka “Brittlestar” – joins Edelman’s Jackie Cooper to explore how creators build trust in an era of constant reinvention. They discuss why humor and authenticity outperform traditional advertising, how creators over the age of 50 are redefining influence, and what brands can learn from the deep audience trust that powers successful partnerships.
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World Economic Forum’s Daniel Dobrygowski on What it Takes to Trust AI
World Economic Forum’s Daniel Dobrygowski joins Edelman’s Sat Dayal to discuss the global trust gaps highlighted in the new Edelman Trust Barometer Flash Poll on AI. They look at what past technology shifts can teach us about building trust in AI today, why cultural experiences shape enthusiasm and skepticism, and how leaders can help people adapt confidently to emerging tech tools.
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Tech Analyst Benedict Evans on How AI Is Reshaping Work, Trust, and Daily Life
Technology analyst Benedict Evans joins Edelman’s Sat Dayal to discuss the findings from the new Edelman Trust Barometer Flash Poll on AI. They explore why optimism and adoption are higher in China and Brazil than in developed markets, how AI is reshaping the workplace, and what companies can do to build trust and make the technology truly useful.

