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When funding disappears, lives are at risk. Dr. Samantha Nutt of War Child USA & War Child Canada joins Robert Safian to share how sweeping USAID cuts threaten life-saving work in conflict zones — and why local leaders and American generosity still give her hope. 📺: youtu.be/coMWWU-RCDc?si…

.Yahoo's still here — but it’s not the same Yahoo you remember. CEO Jim Lanzone joins Robert Safian to talk reinvention, AI-powered search, fantasy sports vs. gambling, and what he’s bringing from his time at Tinder to one of the internet’s OG brands. Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/2cecPx…

Is there such a thing as a cost-effective Super Bowl ad? Yahoo CEO Jim Lanzone joins Robert Safian to break down how they scored a major brand win — without a major budget. Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/2cecPx…

What does it look like to scale a billion-dollar company *and* give back? Canva co-founder & COO Cliff Obrecht shares why he and Melanie Perkins are donating $100M to causes they believe in — starting with community-led efforts in Malawi. Watch: youtu.be/Usd60e34CE8

Right now, AI feels big, fast, and a little overwhelming, but that won’t last. Canva co-founder & COO Cliff Obrecht tells Robert Safian why AI will feel a lot more normal in five years, and how Canva is keeping its values front and center through the shift: youtu.be/Usd60e34CE8



When emergency alerts failed during a wildfire, John Clarke Mills built Watch Duty. On the Rapid Response podcast with Robert Safian, our founder shares how we became a trusted lifeline for millions—and why we’re now launching flood alerts to close the gap no one else is filling.


When wildfires tore through LA in January, one app became a lifeline. Watch Duty founder & CEO John Clarke Mills joins Robert Safian to share how a small nonprofit became the go-to for real-time fire updates — saving lives and earning trust. Watch: youtu.be/Z9wl2mXK2-E

How does Watch Duty deliver real-time wildfire updates that save lives? Founder & CEO John Clarke Mills joins Robert Safian to share how volunteers, first responders & team members power the platform. youtu.be/Z9wl2mXK2-E

Who do you trust more: the news, or your AI chatbot? Harvard Business Review's Adi Ignatius joins Robert Safian to unpack why more people are turning to Google and AI over traditional media — and what it means for journalism, leadership, and truth. Watch: youtu.be/nLMICL4ZZeI

After 16 years leading Harvard Business Review, Adi Ignatius joins Robert Safian to share what he’s learned — and why modern leadership goes far beyond profits. Watch: youtu.be/nLMICL4ZZeI

.Golden State Valkyries President Jess Smith joins Robert Safian to share how the WNBA’s newest team is making waves — from Caitlin-mania to smashing season ticket records — and the business lessons behind it all. Watch: youtu.be/Ird0_YOY6MM?si…

There’s room for everyone at the table — and in the stands. Jess Smith of the Golden State Valkyries joins Robert Safian to share why women’s sports aren’t competing — they’re rising together. From record-breaking fans to setting a new standard for expansion. Watch: youtu.be/Ird0_YOY6MM?fe…

Colbert canceled. Trump sues The Wall Street Journal. Congress pulls $1B+ from PBS & NPR. Axios' Sara Fischer joins Robert Safian to cut through the noise and explain what’s really at stake. Watch: youtu.be/vArZmyahNvA?fe…

What’s really going on at CBS? From late-night shakeups to billion-dollar funding cuts, the media landscape is shifting fast. Axios's Sara Fischer joins Robert Safian to break it all down — no conspiracies, just facts. Watch: youtu.be/vArZmyahNvA?fe…


AI is changing the internet — Cloudflare is fighting back. CEO Matthew Prince 🌥 joins Robert Safian to share how new tech is blocking AI companies from scraping the web without consent — a major shift for publishers, creators & the future of content. Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/4z7Ej9…

Are we entering a new era for creators? Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince 🌥 joins Robert Safian to explain how blocking AI scraping could help creators get paid — and reshape the future of online content. Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/4z7Ej9…

What happens when the government runs like a business? Frank Konkel of GovExec joins Robert Safian to unpack how the Trump Admin reshaped government contracts for speed and power — and why the GSA became ground zero. Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=y8VBqJ…