Best Stephanie Vance Podcasts (2025)

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The Human Side of AI: Empathy, Insights, and Innovation with Idil Miriam Cakim 40:09

5d ago40:09

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How can we balance the power of AI with the human touch? In this episode of The Curiosity Current: A Market Research Podcast, hosts Stephanie Vance and Matt Mahan are joined by Idil Miriam Cakim, Founder and CEO of Iris Flex, a pioneering thought leadership research firm. Together, they explore how AI is reshaping the research landscape, discussing…

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Ep116. Do Russia's Domestic Politics make it a Disorderer? 54:34

5d ago54:34

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FIRSTLY, PLS JOIN THE SUBSTACK TO COME TO OUR LIVE SHOW NOW OPEN TO ALL DISORDER LISTENERS Wednesday MAY 14, 17:30 AT RUSI. You can sign up here: https://my.rusi.org/events/disorder-podcast-live-ordering-the-global-financial-disorder.html NOW TO THIS EPISODE: As Russia seeks a maximalist deal to secure its gains in Ukraine via negotiations with the…

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Ep115. Is the American Dream Dead? 46:55

10d ago46:55

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For a special edition of the podcast, we hear a conversation between Jason and Andrew Keen on his KeenOn podcast. They discuss: is the American Dream Dead? Can you truly reinvent yourself in the US compared to Europe? And is there still hope for America going forward? Producer: George McDonagh Executive Producer: Neil Fearn Subscribe to our Substac…

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Ep114. Trump’s True Goals and Trench Warfare in the Courts 1:00:12

12d ago1:00:12

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JOIN OUR SUBSTACK TO COME TO THE DISORDER LIVE SHOW MAY 14, 17:30 AT RUSI. INFO IN THE LINKS BELOW NOW TO THIS EPISODE: Alex and Jason take listener questions that explore the chaotic political landscape shaped by Trump. Our brilliant Mega Orderers have asked about: What are Trump’s true goals and how aligned are they with Russia; where is this goi…

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#2508 - The death, impact, and legacy of Pope Francis 1:18:21

17d ago1:18:21

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Heidi, Daniel, and David reflect on the papacy of Poe Francis, end talk about the next steps that will be happening in the Vatican following his death this past Monday. Then they look ahead to the future of the Church, and discuss how we each can take up the legacy of Francis into the heart of the 21st century. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis…

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Moving Brands Beyond the Friend Zone: Doug Zarkin on Building Emotional Customer Connections 24:48

19d ago24:48

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In this episode of The Curiosity Current, hosts Stephanie Vance and Matt Mahan welcome Doug Zarkin, Chief Brand Officer at Modern Performance and Recovery Brands and author of "Moving Your Brand Out of the Friend Zone. Doug Zarkin is the Chief Brand Officer at Modern Performance and Recovery Brands, where he specializes in creating meaningful consu…

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Ep113. What’s America Without Allies? With Kori Schake 40:58

19d ago40:58

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As Trump’s trade war heats up and his anti-NATO rhetoric continues, America’s allies are having to face a new reality: the global superpower can no longer be relied upon. As core allies like the EU, UK and Canada recalibrate, what does that mean for America? And what does that mean for America’s traditional European allies who rely on the U.S. for …

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Ep112. Tariffs and The Divergence of US and Europe 1:03:59

26d ago1:03:59

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Europe and the US are increasingly having differing approaches to everything from free trade to free speech to combatting disinformation to defence to the role of the judiciary. What does that mean for Global Order? Or rather – in our mad mad mad mad world – what does this mean for the extent of Global Disorder? In this episode, hosts Alexandra Hal…

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Storytelling, Service & AI: Tanya Pinto's Journey 39:46

26d ago39:46

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In this episode of The Curiosity Current, hosts Matt and Stephanie sit down with Tanya Pinto, Principal UX Researcher at Microsoft focused on Copilot AI, to explore the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and human insight. Through the lens of both her corporate work and humanitarian efforts as founder of Baal Dan Charities, Tanya…

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#2507 - Tariffs, preaching on creation, and an interview with Stephanie Clary about Laudato Si' 1:19:56

29d ago1:19:56

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Heidi, Daniel, and David look at the negative effects of a fabricated trade war on global commerce, and then they explore how pastors can use their positions to help raise awareness about climate change. Then Heidi interviews Stephanie Clary, of NCR's EarthBeat, about the 10th anniversary of Laudato Si'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega…

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Ep111. Crypto Corruption: Trump 2.0 with Frank Vogl 1:04:59

1M ago1:04:59

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Corruption, corruption, everywhere corruption. And no attempt to stop it in sight. As Trump and his cronies get rich from cypto, dismantle government, and propose their companies fulfilled outsourced contracts, the meta analysis of the new administration appears plain and simple: The tariffs, the strategic crypto fund, meme coin, it is all just cor…

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Ep110. Ransomware in our age of Disorder with RUSI’s Jamie MacColl 45:34

1M ago45:34

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On 3 June 2024, Synnovis, a provider of pathology services to the NHS in London, detected the first stages of a ransomware attack. The ransomware quickly spread through Synnovis’ networks, encrypting systems and stealing sensitive data. Not for the first time, a ransomware attack had become a matter of life and death.     The attack, which was late…

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#2506 - Illegal deportations, survey of women in ministry, and an interview with Meghan Clark 1:36:45

1M ago1:36:45

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Heidi, Daniel, and David look at the recent actions of the Trump administration to violate civil rights and judicial oversight, and discuss a recent survey of women in the San Diego Diocese. Then Heidi interviews theologian Meghan J. Clark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Ep109. Sir Bill Browder, Stephanie Baker, and Jason LIVE from the Frontline Club 1:13:40

1M ago1:13:40

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Can Britain and the EU step up to Trump's bullying and order the disorder via increasing sanctions and possibly confiscating currently frozen Russian assets and using them to fund Ukrainian defence? This is certainly the question of the day and we at Disorder tackle it via our first live show recorded on March 21 at the famous Frontline Club in Lon…

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The Keys to the Future: AI and Data Analytics with Saket Kumar of Citi 45:04

2M ago45:04

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How do AI and data shape the world? And, how can you be the sculptor? In the latest episode of The Curiosity Current: A Market Research Podcast, hosts Stephanie Vance and Matt Mahan welcome Saket Kumar, Vice President of Consumer Analytics at Citi, to explore the true power of deep data analytics and AI in the enhancement of customer experience. Th…

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Ep108. (Part 2) How to Combat Extreme Ideas with Julia Ebner 53:52

2M ago53:52

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This is the second part of a two-part interview with Julia Ebner -- the princess of extremist infiltration, the queen of counter radicalization, and author of Going Mainstream: Why Extreme Ideas are Spreading, and What We Can Do About It. Please listen to Part 1 before coming to this episode. In this conversation, Julia and Jason focus on how extre…

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Ep107. (Part 1) The Hidden Logic of Extremist Conspiracy Theories with Julia Ebner 46:34

2M ago46:34

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Extremist ideologies and the conspiracy vehicles that carry them are now heard throughout mainstream social and political discourse. Whether it’s Trump parroting falsehoods about migrants eating dogs and cats or Robert F. Kennedy Jr. parroting debunked claims about how vaccines cause autism, extreme viewpoints cloaked in conspiracy theories are now…

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#2505 - Threats to the Department of Education and Georgetown Law School, and an interview with Rev. Angela Denker 1:17:45

2M ago1:17:45

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Heidi, Daniel, and David look at the recent attacks on education, both generally and specifically, by the Trump administration, and Heidi interviews Rev. Angela Denker about Christian nationalism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Sandburg Media

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Ep106. Europe’s Role In the Battle For an Orderly World - Disorder LIVE SHOW 54:49

2M ago54:49

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In this special episode of Disorder, you can hear some of the highlights from our first ever live show event at RUSI. To start things off, Jason Pack was joined on stage by his fellow co-hosts, Alex Hall Hall, Jane Kinninmont and Arthur Snell. The panel discussed how they experience Disorder in their own lives, as well as what they perceive makes t…

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Mastering the Language of Data for Impact with Karen Kraft from Johnsonville 43:16

2M ago43:16

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Collecting data is one thing; creating impact with it is an art that needs to be mastered. In the latest episode of The Curiosity Current, hosts Stephanie Vance and Matt Mahan welcome Karen Kraft, Associate Director of Consumer Insights at Johnsonville, to share her secrets behind the art and science of turning data into impact. From mastering the …

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Ep105. Neoliberalism: The Ultimate Disorderer? With George Monbiot 55:40

2M ago55:40

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Forget Christianity, Judaism, New Age Spirituality, and Buddhism, a new type of religion drives 21st century Western thought. It goes by the shadowy name of Neoliberalism: the commodification of everything; Markets and the private sector ascendent; The deliberate attempt to reduce – especially through privatisation and austerity – state power, regu…

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Ep104. Trump and Putin - the Bromance reignited: with Sir Bill Browder 54:41

2M ago54:41

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When it comes to Russia, Trump’s America appears on the verge of a major foreign policy U-turn. A couple of weeks ago, Trump called Zelenskyy a dictator and lyingly claimed that Ukraine had started the war. Then there was the February 28 ‘Oval Office Ambush’ heard round the world. Don’t forget that after years of isolating and sanctioning Russia ov…

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#2504 - The Pope's health, potential cuts to Medicaid, and an interview with Shannon Evans on Lent 1:19:49

2M ago1:19:49

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Daniel, Heidi, and David look at the GOP's recent attacks on Medicaid, and join their prayers with the world on behalf of the health of Pope Francis. Heidi interviews NCR's Shannon Evans about lenten spirituality Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Sandburg Media

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Ep103 Navigating Political Backlash and Keir Starmer's Mega Ordering Opportunity 53:35

2M ago53:35

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Today, Jason and Alexandra answer some probing listener questions. They discuss the role of the UK in global politics, and the implications of Brexit. Dissect the challenges of maintaining progressive values amidst backlash, and the potential for Keir Starmer's leadership in navigating the UK's future relationship with the EU. They finish by talkin…

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Inclusive Marketing and the Future of Research: A Conversation with Tina Tonielli of Haleon 39:31

2M ago39:31

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In this episode of The Curiosity Current: A Market Research Podcast, hosts Stephanie and Matt are joined by Tina Tonielli, North America Lead for Consumer and Business Insights at Haleon, a global leader in consumer health, specializing in innovative solutions that prioritize everyday well-being. Tina discusses her journey from brand management to …

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Ep102 An All-American constitutional crisis? 1:03:21

2M ago1:03:21

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Description: As Trump and his cronies attempt to tear down all the checks and balances which have traditionally governed how the Executive relates to other branches of American governance, especially over the issue of impoundment, will the Courts or Congress genuinely stand up? If they don’t, or are unable to, is America facing a genuine constituti…

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Francis Effect presents: The Four Theologians 1:11:48

3M ago1:11:48

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In this special episode of The Francis Effect, co-host Heidi Schlumpf moderates a roundtable of four theologians: Dr. Bryan Massingale and Dr. Cristina Traina, both of Fordham University in New York, and Dr. Hille Haker and Dr. Miguel Diaz, both of Loyola University Chicago. The guests react to the first month of the second term of President Donald…

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Ep101 Munich Security Conference 2025 – What does it mean for European Security? 42:09

3M ago42:09

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In Munich last weekend, J.D. Vance shocked Europe with his speech castigating Europeans as having the ‘wrong values’ and not being ‘democratic’. Meanwhile, Trump and co. are doing the very democratic thing by being in Saudi Arabia and negotiating with Putin over Ukraine behind Zelenskyy’s back – possibly presaging ‘a deal’ that will be struck exclu…

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#2503 - The attack on USAID, J.D. Vance's armchair theology, and an interview with Charlene Howard of Pax Christi 1:20:14

3M ago1:20:14

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Heidi, Daniel, and David look at the effects the recent attacks on USAID have had on charities and NGOs - especially in the Catholic world. Then they look at the recent comments made by Vice-President J.D. Vance as he weighs in on theological issues. Finally, Heidi welcomes Charlene Howard, the new Executive Director of Pax Christi USA, for a conve…

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Redefining Market Research: Insights from Leonard Murphy on Innovation and AI 41:56

3M ago41:56

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In this episode of The Curiosity Current: A Market Research Podcast, hosts Stephanie and Matt are joined by Lenny Murphy, a trailblazer in market research and a thought leader in leveraging technology for transformative business impact. Known for his work with GreenBook and Gen2 Advisors, Lenny discusses his unconventional entry into the industry, …

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Ep100. Britain's Military: A Tool for Global Ordering? 50:33

3M ago50:33

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With a major war raging in Europe, a seemingly more expansionist Trump in the Whitehouse, and China’s long held desire to invade Taiwan, is Britain prepared militarily? It’s hard to tell. The current Labour government is still refusing to set out in detail its plans for Defence, including when it might increase spending to 2.5% of GDP. Instead, we …

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The Curiosity Current: A Market Research Podcast 1:04

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Ep.99 The New Age of Political Influence 42:42

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We’re entering a new age of political influence, where money generates attention, and attention generates influence. In this meta-verse, old fashion regulations about lobbying and advertising are no longer suffiecnet and people like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg rule the roost. So, what can be done? To find out, Jane Kinninmont is joined by returni…

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Ep.98 Disorder Emergency cast – Tariffs, Impoundment, Gaza, AID Freeze, and plane crash 55:46

3M ago55:46

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Disorder is a podcast where we hate being right. Totally hate it. Jason truly loves being wrong. But fudge and fiddlesticks. Seems he is right again. The thing with neo-populists is that they don’t so much have policy agendas and goals, they just seek to disorder the universe by say – proposing to fire in a haphazard way 2 million U.S. government e…

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#2502 - Trump 2.0, the Oscars nominations, and an interview with Thomas Reese, SJ 1:17:10

3M ago1:17:10

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Heidi, Daniel, and David look at the first week of the second Trump administration, and what listeners can do for self-care and mutual aid. Next, we take a lighter view and look at the various vilms nominated for the 2025 Academy Awards. Finally, Heidi interviews Fr. Thomas Reese, SJ, about his life in Catholic journalism, Learn more about your ad …

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Ep97. Does Diplomatic Secrecy actually Work? And What’s Next for Centre-Left Politics? 45:16

3M ago45:16

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In this episode, Jason and Alex tackle some probing listener questions. They return to a theme from previous episodes (especially the previous episode with Marcel Dirsus): whether today’s autocratic regimes (China, Russia, Iran) are actually as strong as they appear or might be weaker than we imagine. In response to multiple listen questions on thi…

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Ep96. Saved by God to Make American Great Again 1:04:30

3M ago1:04:30

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During his second inaugural speech, Trump declared January 20th, 2025 as Liberation Day. His indoor inauguration kept the hoi polloi of the MAGA world literally out in the cold. Inside, the Rotunda was filled with billionaires and family members. Trump’s speech screamed performative sound and fury. "For many years, a radical and corrupt establishme…

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Ep95. Fox News, Elon, and Neo-populists: Engines of Deliberate Disorder? 49:22

4M ago49:22

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In 2022, Nina Jankowicz was appointed to a brand new role within the US Government – Executive Director of the DHS's Disinformation Governance Board, tasked with tackling disinformation. Within weeks, she was the target of a mass disinformation campaign – driven primarily by Fox News – that put her life, family and career at risk. In today’s episod…

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Ep94. Gaza Ceasefire: What’s Next? 57:52

4M ago57:52

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A tentative ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas has been announced by the US and Qatar. The deal would see a phased release of Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and an end to Israeli bombardments. If the first round of conditions are met, the cease fire should continue and culminate in further negotiations for additional sw…

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#2501 - The new Trump administration, Cardinal Robert McElroy becomes new Archbishop of Washington, and an interview with Dylan Corbett 1:18:25

4M ago1:18:25

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Heidi, Dan, and David think about how Catholics might prepare themselves for the violence against the vulnerable being promised by the incoming Trump administration, and they look at the work and ministry of Cardinal Robert McElroy with some measure of hope for the Church speaking out in favor of the "least of these." Then Heidi interviews Dylan Co…

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Ep93. Africa in the Age of Disorder 52:02

4M ago52:02

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In 2024, the Disorder podcast looked a lot at Ukraine, Syria, Israel-Palestine, India, Bangledesh, and even north Africa… but we didn’t devote sufficient time to sub-saharan Africa. So what does Africa look like in the Age of Disorder? To find out, Jason is joined this week by Professor Clionadh Raleigh. Cliona created Armed Conflict Location & Eve…

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