2026 PoDCASTS
RiskMasters (57:00) | Operational Resilience, Risk Management, Crisis Decision-Making | May 27
Most organisations believe strong risk reporting indicates strong operational resilience. In this segment with Julien Haye, Bruce McIndoe challenges that assumption. Drawing on his experience in enterprise risk management (ERM), crisis management, and business continuity planning (BCP), he explains why reporting and monitoring provide visibility but do not determine whether an organisation can continue to operate under disruption. The discussion explores how operational resilience depends on the ability to interpret emerging signals, connect information across functions, and act before conditions escalate.
World Lens (30:00) | Ep: 53 - The Drone Arms Race | May 11
Join the World Trade Center Institute as we examine some of the most interesting stories in the news through a global business lens in less than 30 minutes. We're reaching deep into our network of more than 3,500 companies and hundreds of nonprofits, academic institutions, and government agencies to bring you expert analysis.
What happens when climate ambition collides with high borrowing costs, Middle East conflict, and a fragmenting global order? Bruce McIndoe, president of McIndoe Risk Advisory, joins Michelle Evans to break down why fossil fuels are still thriving, how China quietly crossed a clean energy milestone, and what businesses should actually be doing to build energy resilience in a world where there is no longer one rule book.
World Lens (21:00) | Ep: 51 - Green Dreams, High Rates:The Capital Crisis | Apr 13
What happens when climate ambition collides with high borrowing costs, Middle East conflict, and a fragmenting global order? Bruce McIndoe, president of McIndoe Risk Advisory, joins Michelle Evans to break down why fossil fuels are still thriving, how China quietly crossed a clean energy milestone, and what businesses should actually be doing to build energy resilience in a world where there is no longer one rule book.
AlertMedia (28:00) | Introducing the FUTURE Operations Center Model | Apr 1
In this podcast with Peter Steinfeld, SVP, Safety Solutions at AlertMedia, experienced risk advisor, Bruce McIndoe, explains how organizations can break down silos, improve coordination, and build more effective risk operations that support better decision-making. Many organizations have strong risk functions, but when disruption hits, siloed teams continue to operate without a unified model. Bruce McIndoe, a global risk advisor with decades of experience, explains why this gap makes it harder to respond quickly and effectively when it matters most. He outlines how organizations can move toward a joint, multidisciplinary model by leveraging shared data and stronger coordination to help teams detect threats earlier, act faster, and protect business outcomes.
World Lens (34:00) | Ep: 49 - Watch Ships, Not Speeches: Navigating the Iran Conflict| Mar 16
The conflict in Iran has moved far beyond a bilateral standoff — and its ripple effects are already hitting supply chains, gas prices, and global trade alliances. In this episode, host Michelle Evans sits down with WTCI board member and President of McIndoe Risk Advisory, Bruce McIndoe, to break down what's really at stake. From the double-chokepoint crisis blocking both the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab-el-Mandeb to the GCC's escalation ladder, stagflation risk, and the emergence of a "coalition of the hesitant," Bruce offers a clear-eyed framework for understanding what business leaders should actually be watching. His verdict? Ignore the rhetoric. Track the tankers.
World Lens (26:00) | Ep: 47 - China’s Managed Meltdown: GDP Targets vs. Economic Reality | Feb 16
While Beijing celebrates hitting a 5% GDP growth target, the view from the ground tells a story of systemic fracture. In this episode, Michelle Evans sits down with risk advisory expert Bruce McIndoe to go beyond the headlines and examine the "new normal" for the world’s second-largest economy. Whether you are a global investor or a business leader, this episode offers a sobering look at how China is preparing for a future defined by a shrinking workforce and a "brain drain" of its most educated talent.
World Lens (39:00) | Ep: 45 - Venezuela Operation | Jan 19
Join the World Trade Center Institute as we examine some of the most interesting stories in the news through a global business lens in less than 30 minutes. We're reaching deep into our network of more than 3,500 companies and hundreds of nonprofits, academic institutions, and government agencies to bring you expert analysis.
WTCI board member Bruce McIndoe breaks down the January 3rd U.S. military operation in Caracas that captured President Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela Operation: Unpacking the U.S. Intervention and Its Global Ripple Effects. We examine the tactical execution, Venezuela's oil reserves and economic recovery challenges, the choice of leadership transition, and what this precedent means for international relations—from Latin American partnerships to NATO dynamics and the emerging global order.
2025 PODCASTS
World Lens (31:00) | Ep: 43 - G20 Summit Insights | Dec 8
Join the World Trade Center Institute as we examine some of the most interesting stories in the news through a global business lens in less than 30 minutes. We're reaching deep into our network of more than 3,500 companies and hundreds of nonprofits, academic institutions, and government agencies to bring you expert analysis.
When the U.S. boycotted the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, it wasn't just a diplomatic snub—it was a transfer of influence. In this episode, Michelle Evans and Bruce McIndoe break down how Trump's absence has handed the Global South the opportunity to shape the global agenda, why South African President Ramaphosa's refusal to hand the gavel to a junior diplomat signals a new era of middle-power assertiveness, and what it means when BRICS expands. From debt restructuring promises to de-dollarization strategies, this conversation explores whether we're witnessing a temporary power vacuum or the emergence of parallel governance structures.
World Lens (34:00) | Ep: 41 - The Great Climate Retreat | Nov 11
With Europe pulling back and the US preparing to exit the Paris Agreement for a second time, COP30 meets in Brazil as global climate goals face a serious reality check. Michelle Evans and Bruce McIndoe examine who's actually leading on climate now that usual powerhouses are stepping away, and what happens as the 1.5°C target moves out of reach. We'll explore how AI's massive energy appetite conflicts with climate commitments, why the insurance crisis is reshaping coastal markets, and whether we're witnessing a temporary setback or a permanent shift in how the world approaches climate action.
World Lens (28:00) | Ep: 39 - High-Stakes Race for AI Supremacy | Oct 30
In this Season 3 opener of The World Lens, Michelle and Bruce explore the high-stakes global competition for AI supremacy and the tiny chips that power it all. From U.S. export bans to China’s counterstrategies, from “chip diplomacy” to rare earth dominance, they explore how semiconductors have become the new currency of power. As the U.S. and China vie for control of the AI future, the conversation delves into what’s truly at stake: economic might, national security, and the global talent race that could determine who leads the next tech revolution.
World Lens (32:00) | Ep: 38 - Season 2 Wrap Up: Iran, TikTok, Tariffs, and More | June 26
Join us for an update on all the topics we visited across season two - Tariffs, TikTok Ban (or not), Canada Annexation, de-dollarization, and more!
Security Thought Leadership (47:34) | Ep: 31 | May 26
The 31st episode of "Security Thought Leadership: in conversation with Martin Gill". In this discussion you will witness Bruce lamenting the use of words such as ‘security’, convergence’ and ‘Enterprise Security Risk Management (ESRM)’, he does not consider any of them to be fit for purpose and poses alternatives. AI will revolutionise practice and there are routes to managing the risks, and he articulates some ideas. And the importance of security culture is debated.
At the end of the interview Bruce reflects on the three questions we ask all our guests:
1. Which book has most influenced you?
2. Which person has most influenced you?
3. What is the priority issue the sector needs to focus on to change for the better?
World Lens (25:00) | Ep: 36 - India, Pakistan, and Modern Warfare | May 22
Join the World Trade Center Institute as we examine some of the most interesting stories in the news through a global business lens in less than 30 minutes. We're reaching deep into our network of more than 3,500 companies and hundreds of nonprofits, academic institutions, and government agencies to bring you expert analysis.
The recent fighting between India and Pakistan is just the latest in a long conflict. Not only are geopolitical issues flaring, this conflict was a showcase of modern technological parity on both sides. What does it tell us about war when both sides are roughly equivalent and using the same modern systems? Bruce McIndoe breaks it down, and offers a peak into the ceasefire discussions.
World Lens (21:00) | Ep: 34 - I'd buy that for a... Peso? | April 22
Recent market volatility has more people asking - is it time for de-dollarization? The US Dollar has enjoyed a privileged position since the end of World War II. Is that all about to change? Bruce and Michelle talk through what's happening with the dollar and why.
Continuity Insights Facility Resilience Podcast (11.02) | April 15
Break the Silos, Build Resilience.!
The Continuity Insights Management Conference, taking place from April 28-30 in the Woodlands, TX is an exciting opportunity for business resilience and continuity professionals to hear insights on industry trends, see product innovations, connect with peers, and more. To learn more about the experts speaking at the show in 2025, The CIMC Speaker Series highlights some of the sessions attendees can expect from the show this year. In this podcast hosted by Jenifer Goetz, Bruce talks how to unify operational risk, BC, cybersecurity, and more using the Team-of-Teams approach.
World Lens (31:00) | Ep: 31 - Bad Vibes, Good Data? | Mar 27
Join the World Trade Center Institute as we examine some of the most interesting stories in the news through a global business lens in less than 30 minutes. We're reaching deep into our network of more than 3,500 companies and hundreds of nonprofits, academic institutions, and government agencies to bring you expert analysis.
Ask around how people are doing and you might hear that, "the vibes are bad." But unemployment numbers are down, the job market is competitive! Can both things be true at the same time? Michelle and Bruce chat about why, even when we're doing well, things feel just so off right now.
World Lens (32:51) | Ep: 29 - Risky Business | Jan 30
Bruce McIndoe is not just the co-host of this podcast, he's a renowned professional that advises businesses on how to avoid risk. Bruce takes us inside his company, McIndoe Risk Advisory, and details why he's the go-to for what's happening in the world.
World Lens (24:32) | Ep: 28 - Manifest Destiny? | Jan 16
President Elect Donald Trump is making news already. Could Greenland be the next state? Can the US retake control of the Panama Canal? We're talking (potential) US territories today - is any of this possible, and why is Greenland such a big deal?