The Messy Middle

In this episode of The Messy Middle , former Congressman Patrick McHenry reflects on leadership, public service, and what it was like guiding the House of Representatives during one of the most turbulent moments in modern congressional history.

In this episode of The Messy Middle, former Secretary of State John Kerry reflects on war, diplomacy, climate change, and why understanding history is essential to successful negotiation in a rapidly changing world.

In this episode of The Messy Middle, Juan Lavista Ferres explains how Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab applies artificial intelligence to disaster response, environmental research, and public-sector challenges – turning advanced technology into practical, measurable impact.

Welcome back to The Messy Middle. This episode is a treat, where we hear from Paul Grewal, Chief Legal Officer at Coinbase. We get into what exactly crypto is, why we should care, and whether Bitcoin is basically just another version of Sephora points or if it is truly the finance of the future. You'll learn about Paul's unique career path - from law firm partner, to federal magistrate judge, all...

Join us as we hear about how Congressman Jay Obernolte went from video game designer, to pilot, to black belt, to legislator - with some great stories thrown in along the way. You’ll get an inside look on some misconceptions with respect to how the US approaches regulation, and hear from one of the leading voices in Congress on how he views AI’s impact on careers and the future of work.