Teneo Insights Podcast

As the dust settles from the highly anticipated Harris-Trump presidential debate, the race for the White House is entering a critical phase. Join Teneo Insights Series host Kevin Kajiwara for a conversation with former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy as they dissect the debate’s outcome; its potential ripple effects; what it revealed about the state of the race and the crucial role of low-propensity voters. Kevin and the former Speaker also explore the down-ballot implications; the increasing polarization in politics and how corporate America should be preparing for the economic and legislative shifts on the horizon as Election Day approaches.

Teneo Insights | Election 2024 This episode is part of Teneo’s ongoing series of conversations around the business implications of the 2024 U.S. presidential election.

With Vice President Kamala Harris poised to face off against Former President Donald Trump on November 5, initial polling data indicates a race that will come down to the wire. Join Teneo Insights Series host Kevin Kajiwara for a conversation with Teneo Senior Managing Director Nate Tamarin and John Anzalone, Co-Founder of Impact Research and chief pollster for Joe Biden’s 2020 presidential campaign. Nate and John share their perspectives on what the current polls reveal about the state of the electorate and the “persuadable vote,” down-ballot implications of Harris entering the race, the playbook for both parties following the Democratic National Convention, and implications for businesses as they scenario plan during the 14 weeks until Election Day.

Teneo Insights | Election 2024 This episode is part of Teneo’s ongoing series of conversations around the business implications of the 2024 U.S. presidential election.

Tune in for an insightful discussion on the forces driving Europe’s political change and what to expect in the critical months ahead. Teneo’s Antonio Barroso and Stéphane Dupuis join our host Kevin Kajiwara for a deep dive into the upcoming snap elections in France; the latest polls; key issues shaping the race; how the recent European parliamentary elections provide a lens into Europe’s political climate; a preview of the UK’s elections; and the broader implications for businesses navigating Europe’s evolving political environment.

For decades, companies have supported the LGBTQ+ community – and continue to do so. Sarah Kate Ellis, President and CEO of GLAAD and Faten Alqaseer, Senior Managing Director and Co-Head of DE&I Advisory at Teneo delve into the evolving landscape of LGBTQ+ rights amid growing anti-LGBTQ+ activity and increasing political polarization; how organizations like GLAAD can assist companies during Pride month and a consequential election year; the concept of quiet diplomacy; GLAAD’s advocacy efforts and the importance of LGBTQ+ engagement to corporate America.

Tune in for an insightful discussion as Elizabeth Economy, Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University and former Senior Foreign Advisor to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo (2021-2023), and our host Kevin Kajiwara unravel the layers of complexity surrounding the consequential geopolitical relationship between the U.S. and China. This newly released episode dissects China’s domestic and foreign policy priorities; the anticipation leading up to the U.S. presidential election; internal perceptions of Chinese leadership and policymaking; trade tensions; and ramifications for global businesses.

Listen now to the latest on the evolving situation in the Middle East following Iran’s retaliatory attack on Israel, including the strategic calculus from both parties; potential paths to de-escalation; the increasing risk profile in the region; and implications for the global security landscape and businesses worldwide. In this special edition episode, our host Kevin Kajiwara gleans insights from Middle East diplomat and policy expert Ambassador Dennis Ross, Senior Advisor at Teneo’s partner firm WestExec Advisors and Distinguished Fellow at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy.

Serving for over 37 years in the military, culminating his career with six consecutive commands as a general officer, General David Petraeus holds a war record RUSI calls unrivalled by any other living officer of his rank. In this newly released episode, General Petraeus, who also served as Director of the CIA during the first Obama Administration, joins our host Kevin Kajiwara to delve into the current state of global affairs, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and Ukraine, the evolution of warfare, China’s geopolitical goals and the key themes of his co-authored book, Conflict: The Evolution of Warfare From 1945 to Ukraine.

An increasing and compounding set of global challenges have underscored the need for business leaders to meticulously adapt to the evolving geopolitical and economic environment. In this newly aired episode, Brian Moynihan, Chair of the Board and CEO of Bank of America, joins our host Kevin Kajiwara to delve into the anticipated trends and risks within the banking industry and broader business environment for 2024; how the shifting world order affects global businesses and his lessons in leadership during periods of uncertainty and volatility.

A succession of global challenges has emphasized the necessity of thoughtful consideration regarding how businesses adjust to the evolving geopolitical and economic landscape. In this newly aired episode, Rana Foroohar, global business columnist and associate editor at the Financial Times and global economic analyst at CNN, joins our host Kevin Kajiwara to explore the turbulent geopolitical landscape, how it impacts global businesses, the current macroeconomic outlook and the vulnerabilities of globalization which have paved the way for the emergence of economic localization.