Episodes
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Michael Barbaro, journalist and host of The Daily, joins Richard Edelman, President and CEO of Edelman, to discuss trust in media at a time of growing insularity and audience fragmentation. Recorded at the 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, the conversation explores how journalism can build trust through transparent storytelling, why local and personal relationships shape what people believe, and what media organizations and brands can learn from the rise of creator-driven content.
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Ben Curtis, Global Brand Vice President of Rexona, joins Richard Edelman, President and CEO of Edelman, to explore how sports can serve as a powerful force for connection in an increasingly divided world. As the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off, they discuss the role of global sporting events in bringing people together across differences, why brands have an opportunity to act as trust brokers, and how Rexona is building relevance through new media and community-based campaigns. Ben also shares his perspective on creator-driven marketing, and the growing influence of AI and earned media in building trust.
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Louise McEwen, CMO of McLaren Racing, joins Edelmanâs Jackie Cooper at Cannes Lions to discuss how her brand builds emotional connection with fans, drives cultural relevance, and balances heritage with innovation. She reflects on the importance of instilling trust through inclusive experiences and a fan-first mindset, while always honoring the brand's racing legacy.
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Dr. Shania Bhopa, health expert and creator, joins Sat Dayal, Managing Director of Technology at Edelman UK, to discuss how health information now moves through culture, community and technology as much as through formal healthcare systems. They explore why audiences trust creators, how AI is changing patient behavior, and why health literacy, human connection and critical thinking will be essential to the future of trusted health communication.
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Dr. Megan Ranney, Dean of Yale School of Public Health, joins Justin Blake, Executive Director of the Edelman Trust Institute, to explore how trust shapes the way people navigate health information, advice and care. Drawing on insights from the 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer Special Report: Trust and Health, they discuss information overload, the growing role of trusted messengers, and how community-rooted communication can help public health better serve people and earn trust.
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Lisa Gibbs, CEO of the Pulitzer Center, joins Justin Blake, Executive Director of the Edelman Trust Institute, to discuss how journalism can earn back trust in a fractured information environment. They explore the impact of AI, echo chambers and the decline of local news, and look at how transparency, media literacy ,and deeper audience engagement can help journalism build understanding and bridge divides.
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Fiorenza Lipparini, Director General of Milano & Partners, which led the transformation of Milan for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games, joins Amanda Edelman, General Manager of Chicago and Head of Edelmanâs U.S. Travel and Tourism portfolio, to explore what it takes to build trust while hosting a global event. They discuss how Milan balanced international visibility with local impact, and how honest communication, cultural programming and community-first planning helped turn the Olympic Games into a source of pride for residents.
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Sean Tindale, Head of Brand at LEGO Education, joins Amanda Edelman, General Manager of Chicago & COO of the Gen Z Lab at Edelman, to explore how LEGO Education is approaching AI through a filmed social experiment with kids. They discuss the critical importance of brand trust, the path to AI literacy, and how companies can step into polarizing topics with authenticity and long-term accountability.
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Sandra Sucher, Professor of Management Practice at Harvard Business School, and David Bersoff, Head of Research at the Edelman Trust Institute, join Justin Blake, Executive Director of the Edelman Trust Institute, to discuss their recent article from HBR.org on what it takes for leaders to build stakeholder trust amid heightened uncertainty. The conversation examines why stakeholders increasingly look to business for stability, how transparency and shared sacrifice can reduce anxiety, and why trust brokering has become an essential leadership skill.
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A.G. Sulzberger, Publisher of The New York Times, joins Richard Edelman at Cannes Lions for a conversation on the role of journalism in rebuilding trust. They discuss the global rise of misinformation, the decline of local news, and why independent reporting remains essential to democracy. A.G. reflects on how The Times is adapting to new âŠ
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Raj Kumar, President and Editor-in-Chief of Devex, joins Justin Blake, Executive Director of the Edelman Trust Institute, for a recap of their time at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos. Raj and Justin discuss the state of trust in NGOs, shifts in development finance, the impact of misinformation, and how AI could reshape the capacity to deliver in underserved communities.
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Max Klymenko, Creator of âCareer Ladder,â joins Edelman Trust Institute Executive Director Justin Blake at the World Economic Forum in Davos to discuss how trust is formed in the creator economy. Max offers his perspective on findings from the 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer, shares stories behind his YouTube success, and talks about the responsibility creators face in addressing misinformation and bridging divides in an insular world.
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Stephen Kehoe, EVP and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, PepsiCo, joins Justin Blake, Executive Director of the Edelman Trust Institute, at the World Economic Forum in Davos for a conversation on trust, leadership, and global responsibility. Drawing on findings from the 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer, they discuss why trust is increasingly earned locally, how multinational companies balance global scale with local credibility, and what it means for business to broker trust amid economic pressure, misinformation, and geopolitical uncertainty.
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Emmy Awardâwinning storyteller, corporate CMO and The Longest Table movement co-founder Maryam Banikarim joins Edelmanâs Jackie Cooper to discuss why trust is increasingly built at the hyperlocal level. They explore how real-world connection, participation, and shared purpose are helping communities rebuild trust, what leaders can learn from grassroots movements, and why grace, vulnerability, and human connection matter more than control in todayâs divided world.
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Andrew Ng, founder of Coursera and Deeplearning.AI, joins Edelman CEO Richard Edelman to discuss what it will take to build trust in artificial intelligence at scale. They explore how AI is moving from experimentation to everyday use, why media narratives and sensational headlines have led to public fear and misunderstanding of AI, and how leaders can ensure AI innovation delivers real value for stakeholders.
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Digital creator Stewart Reynolds â aka âBrittlestarâ â joins Edelmanâs Jackie Cooper to explore how creators build trust in an era of constant reinvention. They discuss why humor and authenticity outperform traditional advertising, how creators over the age of 50 are redefining influence, and what brands can learn from the deep audience trust that powers âŠ
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World Economic Forumâs Daniel Dobrygowski joins Edelmanâs Sat Dayal to discuss the global trust gaps highlighted in the new Edelman Trust Barometer Flash Poll on AI. They look at what past technology shifts can teach us about building trust in AI today, why cultural experiences shape enthusiasm and skepticism, and how leaders can help people âŠ
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Technology analyst Benedict Evans joins Edelmanâs Sat Dayal to discuss the findings from the new Edelman Trust Barometer Flash Poll on AI. They explore why optimism and adoption are higher in China and Brazil than in developed markets, how AI is reshaping the workplace, and what companies can do to build trust and make the âŠ
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Jimmy Wales, founder of Wikipedia and the Wikimedia Foundation, joins Edelman’s Richard Edelman to discuss how one of the world’s most visited platforms has maintained trust in an era of misinformation, polarization, and AI-generated content. Drawing from his new book, “The Seven Rules of Trust,” Jimmy shares lessons on transparency, neutrality, and purpose.
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Katie Williams, US Chief Marketing Officer at Haleon, joins Edelmanâs Jackie Cooper to explore how trust in health is evolving as consumers take more control of their well-being. Katie shares how Haleon is meeting people where they are â across social platforms, AI-enabled tools, and new health journeys like GLP-1 use â while staying rooted âŠ
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