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 Join this community of curious minds. Through in-depth conversations with preeminent thought leaders, authors, activists, community and business leaders, industry experts and academics, listeners get an "insiders" perspective about trends impacting our communities, families and individual lives. Born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, raised in Chicago, Illinois, USA, and currently residing in Dallas, Texas, USA, Brian has a unique perspective on current global events and public policy. His Puerto Rican, Polish and American heritage allow him to see issues through several cultural prisms. His professional training in journalism, public relations and marketing along with a natural curiosity inspire his probing questions that reveal deep insights from his guests.© 2024 Economie Sciences sociales
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    • S3E11: A Conversation About Misinformation, Disinformation and Propaganda with Peter Pomerantsev

      S3E11: A Conversation About Misinformation, Disinformation and Propaganda with Peter Pomerantsev
      Feb 3 2026
      In an age where misinformation spreads faster than truth — and reality itself feels increasingly hard to define — how do information wars actually work? In this episode, Brian is joined by Peter Pomerantsev, one of the world's leading thinkers on propaganda, disinformation, and political warfare. Peter is a journalist, author, and Senior Fellow at the SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University where he co-directs the Arena Initiative. His work explores how modern power operates through narratives, identity, and emotional manipulation rather than facts alone. We discuss how authoritarian regimes — and increasingly, decentralized digital ecosystems — use disinformation not to persuade, but to confuse, exhaust, and fragment societies. Drawing on Peter's books Nothing Is True and Everything Is Possible, This Is Not Propaganda, and How to Win an Information War, this conversation traces the evolution of propaganda from Cold War radio operations to today's algorithm-driven reality distortion. We also explore the unsettling ethical dilemma facing democracies today: Can open societies defend truth without resorting to the same manipulative tactics used against them? In this conversation, we cover: How modern disinformation targets identity and belonging — not belief Why confusion and cynicism are often the real goals of propaganda Lessons from WWII "black propaganda" and their relevance today The limits of fact-checking and media literacy What actually works to defend democratic reality at scale This is a wide-ranging discussion about power, psychology, technology, and the future of truth itself — and why the battle over information may be the defining conflict of our time. 🔔 Subscribe for more long-form conversations with leading thinkers, journalists, and experts shaping our understanding of the world. Find more episodes like this at http://www.brianjmatos.com/ and subscribe to Brian's YouTube channel ( / @brianjmatospodcast ( / @brianjmatospodcast ) ) for show clips and exclusive content. Question for Brian? Email: info@brianjmatos.com (mailto:info@brianjmatos.com) or DM on Twitter @BrianJMatos (https://twitter.com/brianjmatos?lang=en (https://twitter.com/brianjmatos?lang=en)) ) (https://twitter.com/brianjmatos?lang=en))
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      1 h et 15 min
    • S3E10: Cold War Espionage, Declining Empires and Geopolitical Analysis w/ Prof. Alfred W. McCoy

      S3E10: Cold War Espionage, Declining Empires and Geopolitical Analysis w/ Prof. Alfred W. McCoy
      Jan 20 2026
      Brian is joined by Professor Alfred W. McCoy, one of the world's foremost historians of empire, intelligence, and covert power, for a wide-ranging conversation that reframes how we understand the Cold War, the rise and fall of imperial powers — and the world we're living in today. Prof. McCoy, a Yale Ph.D., is the Fred Harvey Harrington Professor of History at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and author of several widely cited books on geopolitics, empire, and intelligence, tracing the role of covert operations, narcotics economies, and surveillance systems in the exercise of American global power. Rather than focusing on the familiar story of Washington versus Moscow, nuclear standoffs, and summit diplomacy, Professor McCoy takes us inside the global Cold War: a shadow conflict fought through espionage, proxy wars, coups, and covert operations across Asia, Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, and Europe. Drawing from his latest book, Cold War on Five Continents, he explains how intelligence agencies became tools of empire, how local actors shaped global outcomes, and why many of today's geopolitical crises are direct legacies of this era. The discussion includes an analysis of current, global geopolitical trends as well as the economics, technologies and demographic factors driving them. This is a conversation about how empires rise and fall, the importance of covert power in shaping the world we live in, and what history teaches us as we enter a new period of great-power competition in the 21st century. If you're interested in geopolitics, intelligence, history, empire, or the deeper forces shaping today's global order, this episode will challenge your assumptions and expand your perspective. 📘 Professor McCoy's latest book: Cold War on Five Continents: A Global History of Empire and Espionage 👉 https://www.haymarketbooks.org/books/2631-cold-war-on-five-continents 🔔 Subscribe for more long-form conversations with leading thinkers, journalists, and experts shaping our understanding of the world. Find more episodes like this at http://www.brianjmatos.com/ and subscribe to Brian's YouTube channel ( / @brianjmatospodcast ( / @brianjmatospodcast ) ) for show clips and exclusive content. Question for Brian? Email: info@brianjmatos.com (mailto:info@brianjmatos.com) or DM on Twitter @BrianJMatos (https://twitter.com/brianjmatos?lang=en (https://twitter.com/brianjmatos?lang=en)) ) (https://twitter.com/brianjmatos?lang=en)) #ColdWar #Geopolitics #Intelligence #Empire #HistoryPodcast #GlobalPolitics #CIA #USForeignPolicy #BrianJMatosPodcast
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      1 h et 25 min
    • S3E9: Supporting Parents and Employers in the Modern Economy w/ Amit Singh Kalley

      S3E9: Supporting Parents and Employers in the Modern Economy w/ Amit Singh Kalley
      Dec 9 2025
      How do you grow a company without burning out the parents who make it run—including you? In this episode, Brian sits down with Amit Singh Kalley, founder of For Working Parents, to map a practical, humane path to high performance. Amit shares his journey from being an educator to becoming an entrepreneur focused on helping working parents navigate the complexities of parenting in a digital age. He discusses the challenges of screen time, the importance of workplace flexibility, and the evolving roles of parents in modern society. Amit emphasizes the need for empathy and understanding in both parenting and leadership, advocating for a more inclusive approach to support parents in the workplace. About Amit Singh Kalley Founder of For Working Parents, Amit helps leaders design day-to-day systems—policies, norms, and manager skills—that let parents thrive at work without stepping back at home. Follow on Instagram , TikTok , and LinkedIn What we cover What even strong leaders miss about working parents Screen time & the digital maze: realistic guardrails vs. blanket bans Flexibility that drives outcomes (not chaos) for small and mid-size teams Equitable parental leave for mothers and fathers—and why it pays back Manager behaviors that create safety without lowering the bar Coaching frameworks for founders balancing growth and family The quiet revolution: more involved fathers and evolving cultural norms Why it matters Healthy, parent-friendly cultures boost retention, productivity, and loyalty. Done right, these practices aren't "perks"—they're operating systems for sustainable growth. Key takeaways • The digital world demands intentional, age-appropriate boundaries. • Workplace flexibility—done well—is a competitive advantage. • Equitable leave policies normalize involvement for all parents. • Investing in employees returns measurable productivity and loyalty. • Coaching helps leaders protect focus and model balance. • Cultural perceptions of parenting roles are shifting in a positive direction. Connect & Subscribe If you enjoyed this conversation, please follow/subscribe, rate the show, and share it with a colleague who tracks trade, supply chains, or macro policy. Find more episodes like this at http://www.brianjmatos.com/ and subscribe to Brian's YouTube channel ( / @brianjmatospodcast ) for show clips and exclusive content. Question for Brian? Email: info@brianjmatos.com (mailto:info@brianjmatos.com) or DM on Twitter @BrianJMatos (https://twitter.com/brianjmatos?lang=en)
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      59 min
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