Farzana Baduel, David Gallagher, and Doug Downs tackle everything from President Trump’s militarized immigration crackdown to what brands can (and shouldn’t) learn from his relentless communication machine.  

The trio explore how symbolism, messaging velocity, and the "attention economy" are reshaping both politics and brand strategy. They dissect a compelling new report on navigating the “era of compounding crisis,” debate PR’s role in a post-truth landscape, and end with a sharp take on the commercial and reputational mechanics behind Netflix’s Victoria Beckham doc.  

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2:33 How is Operation Midway Blitz being framed?
5:46 What makes Trump’s communication so effective?
11:15 What is “compounding crisis” leadership?
13:46 Can crisis comms protect the bottom line?
19:03 Is the Beckham doc PR or journalism?

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