
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

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.

Feb 25, 2025 • 13min
RANE's Forecast Trends for 2025
In this special episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE’s Executive Director of the Stratfor Center for Applied Geopolitics Rodger Baker and Senior Middle East and North Africa Analyst Ryan Bohl provide an overview of trends expected to shape the global risk landscape in 2025.
Access the overview of RANE's 2025 forecast here: https://go.ranenetwork.com/forecast-trends-2025-summary
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.

Feb 19, 2025 • 20min
Germany’s Pivotal Upcoming Election
In this episode of Essential Geopolitics, RANE's Europe Analyst Matteo Ilardo provides an overview of what we can expect from Germany’s upcoming election.
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.

Feb 14, 2025 • 17min
Preventing and Treating Norovirus
Dr. Fred Southwick, an infectious disease specialist from the University of Florida, shares his expertise on the highly contagious norovirus. He discusses its symptoms and the critical importance of proper hygiene, especially in high-risk environments like childcare and cruise ships. The conversation highlights essential management strategies, including hydration and isolation guidelines during an infection. They also touch on the controversial topic of gain-of-function research and its implications for public health, emphasizing the need for stringent controls to prevent future outbreaks.

Feb 7, 2025 • 12min
Increased Conflict in the DRC
RANE’s Sub-Saharan Africa Analyst Rémi Dodd explains the causes and implications of the recent escalation in fighting in the DRC.
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.

Feb 6, 2025 • 24min
The Implications of U.S.-Russia Talks on War with Ukraine PART II
RANE's Senior Middle East and North Africa Analyst Ryan Bohl and RANE's Eurasia Analyst Matthew Orr explain the likely direction and implications of ongoing U.S.-Russia negotiations.
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.

Feb 5, 2025 • 16min
The Implications of U.S.-Russia Talks on War with Ukraine PART I
RANE’s Senior Middle East and North Africa Analyst Ryan Bohl and RANE’s Eurasia Analyst Matthew Orr explain the likely direction and implications of ongoing U.S.-Russia negotiations.
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.

Feb 5, 2025 • 43min
The Rise of Sports Gambling Addictions
In this episode of RANE Insights, RANE Founder David Lawrence sits down with Dr. Sarah Church to discuss her practice’s approach to combatting gambling addiction and other related mental health disorders.
Dr. Church is a clinical psychologist with more than 20 years of experience in research, program development, and treatment of patients with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. She is an expert in Mentalization Based Therapy (MBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA), Community Reinforcement Approach and Family Therapy, (CRAFT), and Contingency Management.
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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