World Lens by WTCI

Nurses and midwives make up roughly 80% of the global health workforce — yet they remain dramatically underrepresented in the leadership roles and policy tables that shape the systems they work within every day. Julia Bluestone, Technical Director of Learning and Performance at Jhpiego and a former Bowe Fellow, joins host Michelle Evans to discuss what happens when that changes. From a new nurse l...

War is becoming increasingly expensive—unless you’re the one selling the weapons. In this episode of The World Lens, host Michelle Evans sits down with Bruce McIndoe, President of McIndoe Risk Advisory, to unpack a startling shift in global defense: the rise of Ukraine and Iran as dominant players in the combat drone market.   From $20,000 drones forcing the use of $2 million interceptor missiles...

Most businesses don't realize they're stuck — until they are. In this episode of World Lens, host Michelle Evans sits down with Doyin Adewodu, founder of INFRASI, a new WTCI member delivering tailored IT and IoT solutions across healthcare, education, and government sectors. Doyin breaks down why a "good enough" infrastructure is the silent killer of global ambition, what it actually means to view...

What happens when climate ambition collides with high borrowing costs, Middle East conflict, and a fragmenting global order? Bruce McIndoe, president of McIndoe Risk Advisory, joins Michelle Evans to break down why fossil fuels are still thriving, how China quietly crossed a clean energy milestone, and what businesses should actually be doing to build energy resilience in a world where there is no...

Every product on a store shelf took a journey to get there — and right now, that journey is more expensive, more uncertain, and more politically charged than it's been in a generation.   In this episode, host Michelle Evans sits down with Chris Schramm (Nexterus) and Justin Lipsky (First Link) to untangle what the Supreme Court's IEEPA ruling actually means for importers, why the Strait of Hormuz...

The conflict in Iran has moved far beyond a bilateral standoff — and its ripple effects are already hitting supply chains, gas prices, and global trade alliances. In this episode, host Michelle Evans sits down with WTCI board member and President of McIndoe Risk Advisory, Bruce McIndoe, to break down what's really at stake.   From the double-chokepoint crisis blocking both the Strait of Hormuz and...

What if the biggest cybersecurity risk isn't the threat you know about — it's the one you never thought to look for? In this episode of World Lens, host Michelle Evans sits down with Jill Shapiro, VP of Global Government Affairs at Tenable, the exposure management company headquartered right here in Columbia, Maryland. Jill breaks down why counting vulnerabilities is the wrong game entirely, how A...

While Beijing celebrates hitting a 5% GDP growth target, the view from the ground tells a story of systemic fracture. In this episode, Michelle Evans sits down with risk advisory expert Bruce McIndoe to go beyond the headlines and examine the "new normal" for the world’s second-largest economy.   Whether you are a global investor or a business leader, this episode offers a sobering look at how Chi...

Shannetta Griffin didn't just become the first African American woman to lead Maryland Aviation Administration—she's redefining what a major airport can be. The former FAA Associate Administrator discusses BWI's competitive strategy in a three-airport market, navigating Southwest's 70% market share, and why the Hidden Disability Sunflower Program represents accessibility as innovation rather than...

WTCI board member Bruce McIndoe breaks down the January 3rd U.S. military operation in Caracas that captured President Nicolás Maduro. We examine the tactical execution, Venezuela's oil reserves and economic recovery challenges, the choice of leadership transition, and what this precedent means for international relations—from Latin American partnerships to NATO dynamics and the emerging global or...

Troy LeMaille-Stovall, CEO of TEDCO, joins host Michelle Evans to challenge everything we think we know about economic development. From $50 million partnerships with Taiwan and South Korea to directing 50% of investments toward historically under-invested markets, Troy reveals TEDCO's strategy for transforming Maryland's federal dependency from one of reliance to something more sustainable. Plus:...

When the U.S. boycotted the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, it wasn't just a diplomatic snub—it was a transfer of influence. In this episode, Michelle Evans and Bruce McIndoe break down how Trump's absence has handed the Global South the opportunity to shape the global agenda, why South African President Ramaphosa's refusal to hand the gavel to a junior diplomat signals a new era of middle-power asser...

WTCI member Pete Menzies, President of The Terminal Corporation, joins host Michelle Evans to unpack what it takes to run a multigenerational logistics powerhouse in Baltimore. From weathering the Key Bridge collapse to navigating tariff turbulence, Pete reveals how family-owned flexibility outperforms corporate rigidity, which tech innovations have actually delivered (and which were all hype), an...

With Europe pulling back and the US preparing to exit the Paris Agreement for a second time, COP30 meets in Brazil as global climate goals face a serious reality check. Michelle Evans and Bruce McIndoe examine who's actually leading on climate now that usual powerhouses are stepping away, and what happens as the 1.5°C target moves out of reach. We'll explore how AI's massive energy appetite confli...

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 conversati...

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/registe...

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/