
RANE Podcast Series
This podcast series offers risk intelligence and analysis from RANE Network. RANE is a risk intelligence company that provides business professionals with access to critical insights, analysis, and support, enabling them to better anticipate, monitor, and respond to emerging risks and threats. In the RANE podcast series, risk management experts and thought leaders share best practices for managing business risk, geopolitical risk, physical and cyber security risks, compliance risk, and other key risks and threats that organizations face today. These podcasts empower businesses, governments, and individuals to confidently navigate an increasingly complex international environment. At RANE, we believe shared risks require shared solutions and invite you to listen in.
Latest episodes

Apr 16, 2025 • 49min
Unpacking the Private Credit Markets
In this episode of RANE Insights, RANE Founder David Lawrence sits down with Jim Nadler, President, CEO, and Co-Founder of Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) to discuss private credit markets.
You can read more about Jim Nadler and his work here:
https://www.kbra.com/company/overview
RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

Apr 3, 2025 • 57min
Navigating the Intersection of Technology, Regulations and the Common Good
In this episode of RANE Insights, RANE Founder David Lawrence sits down with Richard Daynard to discuss best practices when adopting new technologies and navigating associated regulations.
Richard has dedicated much of his professional life to the forefront of an international movement to establish legal responsibility of the tobacco industry for tobacco induced death, disease, and disability. He is president of Northeastern University’s School of Law’s Public Health Advocacy Institute, chairs its Tobacco Products Liability Project and helped initiate the university’s new Center for Public Health Litigation. He teaches in the areas of public health law, strategic litigation and interdisciplinary studies, and has lectured about legal issues in the control of tobacco and obesity in 54 countries as well as chaired 25 national and international conferences on these subjects.
RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

Apr 2, 2025 • 11min
South Sudan’s Evolving Political and Security Outlook
In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Global Security Analyst Hellen Muzungu provides insight into the current political crisis in South Sudan.
RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

Mar 26, 2025 • 49min
Detoxing from Dopamine
In this episode of RANE Insights, RANE Founder David Lawrence sits down with Dr. Mark Gold for a continuation of their multi-part discussion on the relationship between addiction and enterprise risk.
Dr. Gold is an author, inventor, and mentor who has had over 1,000 peer-reviewed publications since beginning his academic career at the University of Florida College of Medicine and Yale University School of Medicine in the 1970s. He is best known for developing the pioneering translational laboratory to human research methods of discovery for addiction and psychiatry
Find more content from Dr. Gold here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/mark-s-gold-md
RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

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Mar 19, 2025 • 41min
The United States’ Evolving Relationship with Russia
The podcast dives into Europe's shifting defense policies against a backdrop of geopolitical tensions. It highlights the influence of far-right parties on national security and EU cohesion, especially regarding Ukraine. A focus on U.S. foreign policy shifts reveals the evolving dynamics with NATO and Russia. The discussion emphasizes the necessity of a cooperative approach to European security, all while navigating the complexities of global alliances. Listeners are encouraged to engage with additional insights on risk intelligence.

Mar 10, 2025 • 51min
Rethinking the Integration of Human Capital and Technology
In this episode of RANE Insights, RANE Founder David Lawrence sits down with Mukul Pandya to discuss insights he’s gained from working in investigative journalism.
Mukul edits and manages Knowledge at Wharton, the online research and business analysis journal of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Over the years Knowledge at Wharton has evolved into a network of online business journals, including a global edition in English and others in Spanish, Portuguese and Chinese. In addition, in March 2011 Knowledge at Wharton launched a portal in English and Spanish for high school students.
Check out Mukul’s recent article: https://www.stroke.org/en/stroke-connection/stroke-onward/how-ai-helped-me
RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

Mar 8, 2025 • 15min
The Outlook for Emerging Markets
In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE's Global Economy Analyst Markus Jaeger explores the implications of Trump’s tariffs on emerging markets.
RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

Mar 6, 2025 • 18min
How will Vietnam be affected by the U.S.’ evolving trade policy?
In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE's Asia-Pacific Analyst Nate Fischler explores the implications of the Trump administration's potential reciprocal tariffs on Vietnam.
RANE is a global risk intelligence company that delivers risk and security professionals access to critical insights, analysis and support to ensure business continuity and resilience for our clients. For more information about RANE's risk management solutions, visit www.ranenetwork.com.

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Feb 25, 2025 • 13min
RANE's Forecast Trends for 2025
Geopolitical shifts leading up to 2025 could be significant, especially with a new U.S. administration. Tensions in the Middle East and Eastern Europe are evolving amid recent conflicts, raising concerns about European security. Meanwhile, China's economy faces challenges from U.S. trade tensions, affecting global trade dynamics. Additionally, global responsibility trends could reshape strategies in various regions, while efforts to revitalize American manufacturing are gaining attention.

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Feb 19, 2025 • 20min
Germany’s Pivotal Upcoming Election
Germany's upcoming election is poised to reshape its political landscape. The discussion highlights economic stagnation, surging energy costs, and the rising far-right. Analysts delve into the CDU's pro-business agenda and immigration reforms in response to changing voter concerns. The dynamics among major parties like AFD, SPD, and the Greens create potential coalition scenarios, raising questions about their impact on migration, climate policy, and economic reforms. The stakes are high as Germany navigates its pivotal moment.