

RANE Podcast Series
RANE Network
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.
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Dec 18, 2020 • 30min
RANE Insights on Security with Brian Lynch: The Cyber Threat Landscape
As recent nation-state hacks of SolarWinds and other businesses demonstrate, cybersecurity will remain a major consideration and geopolitical storyline for businesses going forward. But this kind of action isn’t new. It just keeps transforming. In this episode, Brian speaks with Matt Bogaard, founder of the Bogaard Group, a security and risk advisory firm, about 5 topics businesses need to focus on when it comes to security.
Individuals and organizations turn to RANE, for risk intelligence that cuts through the hype to focus on what they need to know, what to expect, and what to do. Whether they are physical, digital or complicated risks, our teams help yours manage risk with critical insights and expertise to manage better outcomes. Join us today at ranetwork.com.

Dec 17, 2020 • 30min
RANE Insights on Security with Brian Lynch: The Cyber Threat Landscape
As recent nation-state hacks of SolarWinds and other businesses demonstrate, cybersecurity will remain a major consideration and geopolitical storyline for businesses going forward. But this kind of action isn’t new. It just keeps transforming. In this episode, Brian Lynch speaks with Matt Bogaard, founder of the Bogaard Group, a security and risk advisory firm, about 5 topics businesses need to focus on when it comes to security.
Individuals and organizations turn to RANE, for risk intelligence that cuts through the noise to focus on what they need to know, what to expect, and what to do. Whether they are physical, digital or complicated risks, our teams help yours manage risk with critical insights and expertise to manage better outcomes. Join us today at ranenetwork.com.

Dec 16, 2020 • 10min
Essential Geopolitics: National Sovereignty or Competition
In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue speaks to Adrianio Bosoni, RANE's senior European analyst. The European Commission and the U.K. government have agreed to continue their free trade negotiations for an unspecified period, even if both admit there are still significant disagreements over issues such as Britain’s future alignment with single market rules, the governance of a trade deal and fishing rights. Bosoni says, obstacles to an agreement remain, among them whether sovereignty (UK) or competition (EU) will prevail.
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Dec 16, 2020 • 6min
Essential Geopolitics: Supply Chain Cyber Attacks
In this Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue speaks with Senior Global Security analyst, Ben West about how nation-state actors can throw geopolitics into turmoil. A recent cyber breach of US federal agencies, through two major cyber security companies, including SolarWinds is an all too familiar example.
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Dec 16, 2020 • 26min
RANE Insights on COVID-19: The Vaccine Cometh. What You Need to Know
The United States has begun distributing vaccines to front line workers and those most at risk, such as seniors. This, as the the number of cases remains out of control in almost every corner of the nation. In this podcast, RANE Founder David Lawrence, Dr. Bill Lang and Dr Fred Southwick discuss the vaccine rollout, why it’s critically important to stay vigilant, keep masks on, avoid crowds and how long it might take to achieve herd immunity.
Fred Southwick is an infectious disease specialist at the University of Florida College of Medicine. Bill Lang is an expert in public health responses to biological incidents, including pandemics.
Individuals and organizations turn to RANE, for risk intelligence that cuts through the hype to focus on what they need to know, what to expect, and what to do. You can get critical information on the COVID vaccine direct to your inbox with RANE's COVID Newsletter. Track key virus developments with news, analysis, and commentary to help you formulate your own policies, procedures, and plans. Sign up at ranenetwork.com

Dec 15, 2020 • 9min
Essential Geopolitics: A 2021 Economic Reawakening?
In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, host Emily Donahue speaks with RANE's Senior Global Economic analyst, Michael Monderer. When the coronavirus pandemic hit at the beginning of 2020, a global recession followed. With a COVID-19 vaccine underway, is a recovery a sure thing? Tune in to find out.

Dec 15, 2020 • 26min
RANE Insights on COVID-19: The Vaccine Cometh. Now What?
The United States has begun distributing vaccines to front line workers and those most at risk, such as seniors. This, as the the number of cases remains out of control in almost every corner of the nation. In this podcast, RANE Founder David Lawrence, Dr. Bill Lang and Dr Fred Southwick discuss the vaccine rollout, why it’s critically important to stay vigilant, keep masks on, avoid crowds and how long it might take to achieve herd immunity.
Fred Southwick is an infectious disease specialist at the University of Florida College of Medicine. Bill Lang is an expert in public health responses to biological incidents, including pandemics.
Individuals and organizations turn to RANE, for risk intelligence that cuts through the hype to focus on what they need to know, what to expect, and what to do. You can get critical information on the COVID vaccine direct to your inbox with RANE's COVID Newsletter. Track key virus developments with news, analysis, and commentary to help you formulate your own policies, procedures, and plans. Sign up today at ranenetwork.com.

Dec 10, 2020 • 8min
Essential Geopolitics: A 2021 Nuclear Crisis with Iran?
In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue chats with Senior Global analyst, Matthew Bey about a new bill in Iran. Iran's parliament recently passed a new bill requiring the country to increase its nuclear activity. This as President-elect Joe Biden appears ready continue a hard line stance against Iran’s nuclear ambitions while taking a new look at the JCPOA.

Dec 8, 2020 • 8min
Essential Geopolitics: China vs. Australia
In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue speaks to RANE's Asia Pacific analyst, Evan Reese. It is no secret that the relationship between China and Australia seems to get tenser with each passing month. What's behind China's pressure tactics and how long can Australia resist? Learn more about all RANE has to offer on Geopolitical Intelligence here: https://www.ranenetwork.com/rane-worldview.

Dec 5, 2020 • 33min
RANE Insights on Covid 19: A Looming Peak and a Coming Vaccine
The United States is poised for its worst COVID peak since the pandemic began. In this podcast, RANE Founder David Lawrence, Dr. Bill Lang and Dr Fred Southwick discuss illness and hospitalization rates, details of the vaccine distribution plan and how to stay safe if you are not in the first group to receive the vaccine.
Fred Southwick is an infectious disease specialist at the University of Florida College of Medicine. Bill Lang is an expert in public health responses to biological incidents, including pandemics.
Individuals and organizations turn to RANE, for risk intelligence that cuts through the hype to focus on what they need to know, what to expect, and what to do. If you like what you heard today and would like to learn more, visit ranenetwork.com/join.


