The Decision Advantage

In this episode of the RANE Insights series, Emily Donahue speaks with Paul Kirsch, CEO of 4THBIN. 4THBIN a leading e-recycling solution provider that provides certified data destruction support to today’s top industries by ensuring their e-waste is sustainably and legally recycled. 4THBIN is part of the RANE network of companies - the largest and fastest growing network of experts providing cost-effective access to risk intelligence and expertise across four main categories of interconnected risk. You can learn more at https://www.ranenetwork.com/. 

In this episode of the RANE Insight podcast series, RANE’s founder and Chief Collaborative Officer David Lawrence speaks with Jim Sisco, Founder and CEO of Enodo Global, a Social Risk Advisory Firm and Dr. Frederick S. Southwick, an infectious disease expert with the University of Florida.

As the United States began reopening - state - by - state - from the pandemic lockdown, the number and rate of infections increased. By June, several states had surpassed previous peak infections and they nation was experiencing 40 thousand new cases a day . By the end of the month, experts including Anthony Fauci, head of The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, warned the number of infections could rise to 100 thousand new cases a day.

How did we get here?

In this Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue speaks to Michael Monderer, Senior analyst for Global Economics. Donahue receives an update on the global economic impacts of Covid-19, and the near-term forecast for the global economic outlook given the COVID-19 pandemic. The United States is in the midst of a resurgence, some states are considering re-instituting lockdowns, and the economy is not looking strong. Subscribers to RANE Worldview can read comprehensive analysis and forecasting on this topic. To get started with your Worldview subscription, follow this link: https://www.ranenetwork.com/worldview-subscribe. 

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast, host Emily Donahue speaks with RANE's Middle East and North Africa Analyst, Ryan Bohl. Israel is planning to - formally - annex disputed areas of the West bank, which it has occupied - and settled - for decades. This despite the fact that international law deems such a move illegal. They discuss why this is happening now and which parts of the West Bank is Israel thinking about annexing, as well as international reactions and the likelihood of unrest. Subscribers of RANE Worldview can read Bohl's geopolitical forecasts and analysis of the region. Get your subscription started today at https://www.ranenetwork.com/worldview-subscribe. 

In part 2 of a two-part series on conspiracy theories, the conversation turns to how businesses can combat conspiracy theories and disinformation by planning ahead and making listening a priority.

Hosted by David Lawrence, the Founder and Chief Collaborative Officer from RANE, the Risk Assistance Network + Exchange, panelists, include:

David Broniatowski, Director of the Decision Making and Systems Architecture Laboratory, George Washington University. David conducts research in decision making under risk, group decision making, the design and analysis of complex systems, and how behaviors spread online. This research program draws upon a wide range of techniques including formal mathematical modeling, experimental design, automated text analysis and natural language processing, social and technical network analysis, and big data.

In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from Stratfor, a RANE company, host Emily Donahue speaks with Stratfor Middle East and North Africa Analyst, Ryan Bohl. Israel is planning to - formally - annex disputed areas of the West bank, which it has occupied - and settled - for decades. This despite the fact that international law deems such a move illegal. They discuss why this is happening now and which parts of the West Bank is Israel thinking about annexing, as well as international reactions and the likelihood of unrest. Subscribers to Stratfor Worldview can read Bohl's geopolitical forecasts and analysis of the region. Podcast listeners get a special rate. Go to stratfor.com/podcastoffer. 

In this Episode of the RANE Insights podcast series, RANE Founder and Chief Collaborative Officer, David Lawrence convenes a roundtable of experts to discuss the origin, virality and consistency of conspiracy theories.

As the COVID-19 virus has proliferated across the globe, so too has the spread of conspiracy theories purporting to explain the virus’ creation and purpose, ranging from theories about Bill Gates to the virus being a US bioweapon. Amid an environment filled with mistrust and uncertainty, the pandemic has provided a perfect breeding ground that enables niche conspiracies to circulate rapidly and even move into the mainstream, which is resulting in behavioral changes that are risking health and safety around the world. RANE experts share their insights on why conspiracy theories go viral amid a pandemic and how to formulate corporate responses that can stem the spread of disinformation. 

Robert Ludke | Senior Consultant, ENODO

Dr. Scott Shumate, Founder of Valutare

Matthew Siegel, CMO and Head of Global Client Group, Aperture Investors

In part 2 of a two-part series on conspiracy theories, the conversation turns to how businesses can combat conspiracy theories and disinformation by planning ahead and making listening a priority. Hosted by David Lawrence, the Founder and Chief Collaboartive Officer from RANE, the Risk Assistance Network + Exchange, panelists, include David Broniatowski, Director of the Decision Making and Systems Architecture Laboratory, George Washington University

Robert Ludke | Senior Consultant, ENODO Bob joined ENODO to provide strategic consultation across different topics and industries. Throughout his career, Bob has advised policymakers in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, taught at the U.S. International University in Nairobi, Kenya, provided counsel on strategy, reputation management, and public affairs to the largest companies in the world.

Dr. Scott Shumate, Founder of Valutare Valutare is a behavior psychology consulting firm which provides risk assessments of client personnel including insider threat and pre-hire screening. 

Matthew Siegel, CMO and Head of Global Client Group, Aperture Investors

In this Episode of the RANE Insights podcast series, RANE Founder and Chief Collaborative Officer, David Lawrence convenes a roundtable of experts to discuss the origin, virality and consistency of conspiracy theories.

As the COVID-19 virus has proliferated across the globe, so too has the spread of conspiracy theories purporting to explain the virus’ creation and purpose, ranging from theories about Bill Gates to the virus being a US bioweapon. Amid an environment filled with mistrust and uncertainty, the pandemic has provided a perfect breeding ground that enables niche conspiracies to circulate rapidly and even move into the mainstream, which is resulting in behavioral changes that are risking health and safety around the world. RANE experts will share their insights on why conspiracy theories go viral amid a pandemic and how to formulate corporate responses that can stem the spread of disinformation.

Guests: 
David Broniatowski, Director of the Decision Making and Systems Architecture Laboratory, George Washington University

Robert Ludke | Senior Consultant, ENODO

Dr. Scott Shumate, Founder of Valutare

Matthew Siegel, CMO and Head of Global Client Group, Aperture Investors

In this Episode of the RANE Insights podcast series, RANE Founder and Chief Collaborative Officer, David Lawrence convenes a roundtable of experts to discuss the origin, virality and consistency of conspiracy theories.

As the COVID-19 virus has proliferated across the globe, so too has the spread of conspiracy theories purporting to explain the virus’ creation and purpose, ranging from theories about Bill Gates to the virus being a US bioweapon. Amid an environment filled with mistrust and uncertainty, the pandemic has provided a perfect breeding ground that enables niche conspiracies to circulate rapidly and even move into the mainstream, which is resulting in behavioral changes that are risking health and safety around the world. RANE experts will share their insights on why conspiracy theories go viral amid a pandemic and how to formulate corporate responses that can stem the spread of disinformation.

Guests: 

Robert Ludke | Senior Consultant, ENODO

Dr. Scott Shumate, Founder of Valutare

Matthew Siegel, CMO and Head of Global Client Group, Aperture Investors.