Navigating Noise

The world is messy. Wars rage, governments falter, and institutions scramble to find clarity in a sea of uncertainty. Jake Shapiro is skilled at making sense of theses modern conflicts. An author and Princeton professor, he deeply understands how institutional frameworks and data applications can shape global dynamics. Watch the episode to learn more about: - The Value of Local Knowledge Meeting D...

In a recent episode of Navigating Noise, I had the privilege of speaking with Ellen McCarthy, CEO of the Trust in Media Cooperative and former Assistant Secretary of State for Intelligence and Research. Her diverse career journey—from journalist to intelligence officer—provides a unique perspective on trust, information, and the evolving dynamics of media and intelligence. Here are the key insight...

What happens when national security becomes a question of data—and who wields it best? In this episode of Navigating Noise, I sat down with Martijn Rasser, Chief Strategy Officer at Datenna and a former CIA intelligence officer, to explore how emerging technologies and open-source intelligence (OSINT) are reshaping global power dynamics. Martijn draws on his deep experience in the intelligence com...

Why are Russia and China closer than ever—and what could eventually pull them apart? In this episode of Navigating Noise, I sat down with Sasha Gabuev, Director of the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center, to unpack one of the most consequential relationships in global geopolitics. Gabuev, a leading expert on China-Russian relations, has spent decades analyzing the strategic, economic, and cultural forc...

When it comes to U.S.-China relations, understanding people and attitudes on the ground can be just as critical as assessing economic and military metrics. In a world where competition often drives policy, there’s a call for a more nuanced approach—one that factors in cultural insights and public sentiment. In this episode, Ali Wyne, Senior Research and Advocacy Advisor for U.S.-China at the Inter...

In the world of modern warfare, actions are only half the battle. Perception and information are the rest. With adversaries like Russia using advanced disinformation, NATO needs to counter these tactics without losing credibility or cohesion. For NATO, protecting allies means not only deploying troops but shaping how people understand and see those moves. On this episode of Navigating Noise, I spo...

The future of technology is human. It’s about the leadership that shapes how we experience digital spaces. Bill Powers’ insights on this episode of Navigating Noise show us that successful tech companies focus on more than just the bottom line—they focus on the human element. As tech thinker, former journalist, and entrepreneur Bill Powers reminds us, this isn’t the first time humanity has faced s...

Artificial intelligence is a powerful tool, but it’s not the magic solution many make it out to be, according to theoretical neuroscientist and entrepreneur Dr. Vivienne Ming. She tells us that AI enhances human capabilities rather than replacing them—and the true power of AI lies in how it can transform the economics of existing solutions. In this episode of Navigating Noise, Dr. Ming draws on he...

Russia’s economy may seem resilient on the surface, but according to Sergei Guriev, Dean of the London Business School, it’s held together by a fragile system of propaganda, half-truths, and strategic maneuvering. Cracks are forming in Russia’s economic armor—cracks that could expose the country’s vulnerabilities. The question is: how long can Putin’s regime keep these hidden from view? On the fir...