The "Winging It" podcast is an engaging audio series hosted by seasoned experts from The Blue Owl Group. Everyone's got a story about "winging it" - those uncharted, universal moments we all face – when there’s no playbook, no mentor on speed dial, just your instincts and sheer determination to guide you. On Winging It, we’ll talk to top policymakers, civil society leaders, and tech trailblazers who've been there — and lived to tell the tale. At a time when technology, global democracies, an ...
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Inside the D.C. Influence Machine: Brody Mullins on The Wolves of K Street
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41:41In this illuminating episode of Winging It, we sit down with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Brody Mullins, co-author of the "The Wolves of K Street: The Secret History of How Big Money Took Over Big Government." Mullins, a veteran Wall Street Journal reporter who has spent decades covering the intersection of money and politics, pulls back the c…
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News in the Digital Age: Assessing Tech's Impact on Journalism and the World with Cecilia Kang
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51:41Join the Blue Owl Group as we welcome award-winning technology journalist Cecilia Kang to "Winging It." As a seasoned New York Times technology correspondent and bestselling author, Cecilia shares her journey from hometown Seattle to Seoul to Washington, DC and her personal trek into journalism. The conversation also explores the evolution of the t…
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David McWilliams on Trade Wars, Tariffs, and European Sovereignty
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40:55In this episode of "Winging It," the Blue Owl Group's Senior Advisor Ian Plunkett sits down with renowned Irish economist David McWilliams to unpack the complex forces reshaping global trade. From the resurgence of tariffs to Europe's quest for economic sovereignty, McWilliams offers his characteristically incisive analysis on how traditional econo…
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Innovación Sin Fronteras: AI and Open Data Policy in Latin America
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53:06Join Blue Owl Group Senior Advisors Andrea Barenque and Carlos Cortes as they explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, social media, and open data across Latin America. In this thought-provoking episode, Andrea and Carlos discuss how emerging technologies are reshaping business, governance, and society throughout the region. Whether you…
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Digital Pioneer: Larry Irving's Journey from Queens to the Internet Hall of Fame
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1:00:34Please join us for an insightful conversation with Larry Irving, a transformative figure in American telecommunications policy and 2019 inductee to the Internet Hall of Fame. We explore Larry’s remarkable career path from Capitol Hill staffer to head of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) during the Clinton Adminis…
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The Open Internet Guardian: Mozilla's Linda Griffin on Human-centered Tech Policy in the Age of AI
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37:36Join us as we sit down with Linda Griffin, Head of Global Public Policy at Mozilla. Linda shares her remarkable journey from an upbringing on the west coast of Ireland to becoming a leading voice in global tech policy. We explore her career arc, Mozilla's groundbreaking efforts to champion the open Internet, and her current work at the forefront of…
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Bluesky at the Crossroads: Trust, Tech, and Building Tomorrow's Social Web
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52:27Aaron Rodericks, Bluesky Social's Head of Trust and Safety, joins Blue Owl Group Senior Advisor Ian Plunkett to discuss how the emerging social platform approaches platform governance. From algorithmic transparency to decentralized content policies, Rodericks shares insights on harnessing technology and building trust-centric systems from day one. …
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From Political Risk to AI Revolution: A Conversation with Ian Bremmer
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27:34Join us for an illuminating conversation with Ian Bremmer, founder of Eurasia Group and one of today's most influential political scientists. Bremmer shares his unconventional journey from the housing projects of Chelsea, Massachusetts to becoming a leading voice in geopolitical analysis. He offers fresh insights on artificial intelligence's impact…
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Digital Down Under: Australia's eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman-Grant’s Vision for Online Safety
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51:51Join us for an in-depth conversation with Julie Inman-Grant, Australia's eSafety Commissioner. From pioneering work at the world's first online safety regulator to implementing groundbreaking laws targeting cyberbullying and image abuse, Inman-Grant shares how Australia is impacting online safety approaches worldwide. We learn of her unique journey…
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The "Winging It" podcast from the Blue Owl Group delves into technology policy and innovation, featuring diverse voices from their global network of Blue Owls. Each episode includes engaging discussions with innovators, policymakers, and public policy professionals, offering unique insights and a global perspective on the intersections of technolog…
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