World Lens by WTCI
Join the World Trade Center Institute and our network of more than 3,500 companies and hundreds of nonprofits, academic institutions, and government agencies every other week for unique insights straight from the experts. Host Michelle Evans is joined by a rotating crop of guests to discuss what’s happening. One week you might learn about the latest elections around the globe, and another might take you inside the succession planning of a small business.
Episodes
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 longer one rule book.
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 compliance. From sustainable aviati...
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 order.
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), and why the Howard Street Tunnel proj...
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 conflicts with climate commitments, why t...
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 conversation delves into what’s truly at stak...
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/register-for-2025-women-spanning-the-globe...
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.
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