In this Season 3 opener of The World Lens, Michelle and Bruce explore the high-stakes global competition for AI supremacy and the tiny chips that power it all. From U.S. export bans to China’s counterstrategies, from “chip diplomacy” to rare earth dominance, they explore how semiconductors have become the new currency of power. As the U.S. and China vie for control of the AI future, the conversation delves into what’s truly at stake: economic might, national security, and the global talent race that could determine who leads the next tech revolution.

Join us for an update on all the topics we visited across season two - Tariffs, Tiktok Ban (or not), Canada Annexation, de-dollarization, and more!

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.

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.

It seems like everything today is stored "in the cloud." But the cloud is a real place, powered by high tech Datacenters. Nancy Novak from Compass Datacenters joins us to talk what it takes to power our digital world. Register for the upcoming AGILE Innovation Series on April 15, 2025: https://wtci.org/events/agile-global-innovation-series-2/register/

Ask around how people are doing and you might hear that, "the vibes are bad." But unemployment numbers are down, the job market is competitive! Can both things be true at the same time? Michelle and Bruce chat about why, even when we're doing well, things feel just so off right now.

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.

Tariffs, tariffs, tariffs. They'll destroy the economy! They'll save the economy! Maybe they'll do both? We're joined by Alex Koff, a partner at Venable, to understand just what's going on with all these tariffs - and what you can do to prepare your business.

Bruce McIndoe is not just the co-host of this podcast, he's a renowned professional that advises businesses on how to avoid risk. Bruce takes us inside his company, McIndoe Risk Advisory, and details why he's the go-to for what's happening in the world.   Connect with Bruce on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcindoe/

President Elect Donald Trump is making news already. Could Greenland be the next state? Can the US retake control of the Panama Canal? We're talking (potential) US territories today - is any of this possible, and why is Greenland such a big deal?

<p>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.</p>

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

<p>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.</p>

<p>Note: This episode was recorded on October 31, 2024.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Two candidates, one winner. What do their policies mean for the future of the United States of America?</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>It&#39;s time for our summer break! But before we go, let&#39;s revisit some topics we covered and see what&#39;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.</p>

<p>Congratulations to Mexico&#39;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?</p>