World Lens by WTCI

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?

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

It's time for our summer break! But before we go, let's revisit some topics we covered and see what'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.

Congratulations to Mexico'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?

How do you protect your home when there aren't any insurers left? It's a real problem in states like Florida and California, and it could be a harbinger for other states. As insurers pull out, and devastating weather events increase, what happens to insuring your home?

What does it take to recognize a new nation state? What happens when some countries do and some don't? This week, we're looking at Palestine, specifically in regards to what happens when a country decides to recognize a Palestinian State.

America's power grid is aging. Extreme weather events are causing more frequent blackouts, solar panels are forcing negative energy prices, and political battles are shaping how we think of energy. Is our energy future secure?

You may have seen the reports about doors falling off of airplanes mid-flight, or quality control issues at Boeing. The headlines are grabby, but do you really need to be looking up what type of jet you're traveling on the next time you fly?

Yes! But the beautiful lights aren't the only side-effects of this solar activity. Electronics and communications devices are at risk when major solar events happen.

It's not just you, there are more severe weather incidents each year. Massive floods, ongoing droughts. Things are getting scary. But even as our climate changes, there is hope.

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Are Electric Vehicles the future? There's more competition in the space than ever, but there are signs that the market is weakening. Layoffs, slowing sales, and full car lots signal some sort of slowdown, but it's all just part of the story.

The South China Sea contains some of the most disputed islands in the world. Countries are setting up military installations, airports, and even building artificial islands to strengthen their claims. Recent flare-ups in the region beg the question - why is this such a big deal?

An embassy is supposed to be inviolable - a little piece of your home country in a foreign land. But recent events have shattered that sense of security and have us asking what's next?

A much discussed TikTok "ban" finally passed the US House of Representatives in March. What is the likelihood this bill passes the Senate, and what would be the knock-on effect for everyone that uses the social media app? All this and more on today's episode of World Lens.

In this week's episode of World Lens, we are zooming in on Baltimore and the tragedy of the Francis Scott Key bridge collapse. We know this is still a fresh wound for many, as we are only a few days removed from the catastrophic event, and our hearts go out to all those families still experiencing the day's agony. Still, we felt it was necessary to discuss the various impacts this has on the futur...

India just signed a massive Free Trade Deal with the European Free Trade Association. This landmark deal could set the standard for trade deals of the future.

Japan's stock market just broke its historical high point - originally set back in 1989. What's driving this increase and is it sustainable? We're tackling those questions and more as we look to Japan in this episode.

A recent CNN article dubbed 2023, "the Year of the Strike." With a rising labor movement hot off of a year of successes and publicity, what does the future hold?

Museums around the world are filled with treasures - some stolen from their homelands during colonization. What happens when those former colonies want their treasures back?