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The Empowerment Paradox with Jess Weiner

During the discussion, Weiner talks about how legislation is censoring brands from taking action, her experience as an entrepreneur, and having to find her own way, and feeling fractured about the state of the world while still pushing for change through brands and business.

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Living a Legacy with Kate Robinson

In episode five of , Kate Robinson. Robinson is an author, speaker, and co-founder of a number of initiatives dedicated to the legacy of her father, Sir Ken Robinson. She joins host Jackie Cooper to discuss dropping out of school at 16 and the four rules her parents gave her, the parallels between our human social/cultural systems and natural ecosystems, and how millennials and older generations should be supporting Gen Z.

The Trustmakers

Davos Special Part 1: IBM's Jonathan Adashek on AI Taking Center Stage at WEF Annual Meeting

Jonathan Adashek, IBM’s Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications and Chief Communications Officer, sits down with Justin Blake, Executive Director of the Edelman Trust Institute, at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Jonathan and Justin discuss the risks and opportunities around Artificial Intelligence and how IBM is building trust in AI.

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Duolingo's Katherine Chan on Making the Brand a TokTok Phenomenon

Edelman’s Smita Reddy sits down with Katherine Chan, Global Head of Social Media at Duolingo, to talk about the brand’s social media strategy, their latest Super Bowl ad, and viral presence on Tik Tok.

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Experts on How Businesses Should Speak Out Amid Controversy

Harvard Business School professors Sandra Sucher and Peter Tufano and the Edelman Trust Institute’s Head of Research David Bersoff discuss their new article in Harvard Business Review with Justin Blake, Executive Director of the Edelman Trust Institute The piece gives guidance to business leaders on navigating contentious societal issues amid widespread polarization.

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Allegra's Jordana Barish on Developing a Trusted Tech Tool

Jordana Barish, Allegra’s North American Zone Head, sits down with Justin Westcott, Global Technology Chair of Edelman (a DJE company), for a conversation at South by Southwest (SXSW). They discuss how the trusted health brand is helping allergy sufferers through a new tool called Allegra Airways, which launched at SXSW.

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Papa Johns' Jaclyn Ruelle on Innovating a Beloved Food Brand

Jaclyn Ruelle, Vice President and Head of Brand at Papa Johns, joins Smita Reddy, Global Client Leader at Edelman, to discuss evolving the legacy quick-service pizza restaurant’s brand to be culturally relevant to new and existing customers.

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Fighting for Sunshine with Fahad Saud

On episode seven of , host Jackie Cooper sits down with Saudi-born singer/songwriter, angel investor, entrepreneur, and world-class equestrian, Fahad Saud.

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Davos Special Part 3: Chatham House's Bronwen Maddox on Opportunities for Innovation Amid Geopolitical Tension

Bronwen Maddox, CEO of Chatham House, sits down with Justin Blake, Executive Director of the Edelman Trust Institute, at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Bronwen and Justin discuss government regulation of innovations, the drop in institutional trust in the U.K., and the use of Chatham House Rule in meetings at Davos and beyond.

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Davos Special Part 2: Axios' Ina Fried on Responsible Adoption of AI

Ina Fried, Chief Technology Correspondent at Axios, sits down with Justin Blake, Executive Director of the Edelman Trust Institute, at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Ina and Justin discuss the responsibilities companies have when rolling out AI, the need for regulating new innovations, and the history of addressing LGBTQIA+ issues at Davos.

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The Strength of Going Slow with Moj Mahdara

In episode two, Jackie sits down with founder, investor, and entrepreneur, Moj Mahdara. During the discussion, Moj talks about her career trajectory, leaving home at 16, and the role that music and culture played in providing her the confidence to make that decision.

Claim Your Space with Harris Reed

Jackie sits down with fluid fashion designer Harris Reed, creative director for French fashion house Nina Ricci. During the episode, they discuss how Reed has trailblazed design, creativity, gender fluidity, and advocacy. They also discuss the trials and tribulations of working in the fashion industry, sustainability, and how to address Gen Z without being canceled.