Global Law and Business

At Harris Bricken, we keep close tabs on what is happening around the world, and we know that our friends and clients do, as well. We are happy to provide this podcast series: Global Law and Business, hosted by international attorneys Fred Rocafort and Jonathan Bench, where we look at the world by talking with business leaders, innovators, service providers, manufacturers, and government leaders around the globe. In Episode #100, we are joined by Gary O'Sullivan, Irish lawyer and partner at SOS Legal LLP. We discuss: Gary's travels through Latin America The services provided by SOS Legal Why Ireland is experiencing an inflow of people, after historically being a country of emigrants The strong Chinese flavor of Ireland's immigrant investor program Why Ireland is attractive for companies looking for an European Union entry point Issues of concern for the Irish Recommendations Gary Visit Ireland, in particular Cork, the west coast, and the Wild Atlantic Way Doing Good Better: Effective Altruism and How You Can Make a Difference, by William MacAskill William MacAskill's interview on The Tim Ferriss Show (#120) The Future of the Professions: How Technology Will Transform the Work of Human Experts, by Daniel Susskind and Richard Susskind Intermission Jonathan Manchester United Legends to Create World's First Soccer Dao, by Andrew Asmakov (Decrypt)

At Harris Bricken, we keep close tabs on what is happening around the world, and we know that our friends and clients do, as well. We are happy to provide this podcast series: Global Law and Business, hosted by international attorneys Fred Rocafort and Jonathan Bench, where we look at the world by talking with business leaders, innovators, service providers, manufacturers, and government leaders around the globe. In Episode #99, we are joined by Jack Hedge, the Executive Director of Utah Inland Port Authority. We discuss: Jack's international trade logistics background at the Port of Tacoma and Port of L.A. The scale of L.A.'s port compared to all other U.S. ports The reasons for the global increase in shipping costs per container The current state of international shipping companies and their impact on global trade The need for pragmatic and helpful government regulations in dealing with international carriers The current state of global energy consumption The smart technologies that will change port infrastructures around the world What an inland port does Utah's unique geographical situation and how it is helping to alleviate pressure on coastal ports Recommendations from: Jonathan Manchester United Legends Create World's First Soccer DAO (Decrypt) Fred Sam Harris' Making Sense Podcast - Ask Me Anything #19 We'll see you next time for another exciting and informative episode when we sit down with Gary O'Sullivan, Irish lawyer and partner at SOS Legal.

At Harris Bricken, we keep close tabs on what is happening around the world, and we know that our friends and clients do, as well. We are happy to provide this podcast series: Global Law and Business, hosted by international attorneys Fred Rocafort and Jonathan Bench, where we look at the world by talking with business leaders, innovators, service providers, manufacturers, and government leaders around the globe. In Episode #98, we are joined by Dr. Jerry Chidester, board-certified plastic surgeon. We discuss: Jerry's formative years growing up in Saudi Arabia on a hospital compound during the Persian Gulf War. Reasons people come to him as a physician and surgeon. Medical necessity vs. beauty standards. Contemporary visions of beauty becoming a multicultural and multiracial blend. Trends in the plastic surgery world, including non-invasive or minimally-invasive procedures, rapid recovery, and substitutions for traditional surgeries. Building his medical practice with social media and becoming a thought leader and influencer within the plastic/cosmetic surgeon community. How social media influencers have impacted the plastic surgery industry, including providing additional educational opportunities for potential patients. International rhinoplasty experts in Colombia, Turkey, Italy, Australia, and Asia. Changing cultural acceptance standards in conservative countries like Saudi Arabia. Recommendations from: Jerry Blinkist Book of Boba Fett (Disney+) Jonathan Manchester United Legends to Create World's First Soccer DAO (Decrypt) Fred Canadian Men's National Team on Twitter

At Harris Bricken, we keep close tabs on what is happening around the world, and we know that our friends and clients do, as well. We are happy to provide this podcast series: Global Law and Business, hosted by international attorneys Fred Rocafort and Jonathan Bench, where we look at the world by talking with business leaders, innovators, service providers, manufacturers, and government leaders around the globe. In Episode #97, we are joined by Jack Rhysider, host of the Darknet Diaries podcast. We discuss: Jack's background as an information security professional The passion for podcasts that led to Darknet Diaries How the proliferation of electronic devices both facilitates and compromises security Hackers The need for legal upgrades to better address cyber threats Listening, and watching recommendations from: Jack Sandworm: A New Era of Cyberwar and the Hunt for the Kremlin's Most Dangerous Hackers, by Andy Greenberg Countdown to Zero Day: Stuxnet and the Launch of the World's First Digital Weapon, by Kim Zetter This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends: The Cyberweapons Arms Race, by Nicole Perlroth Black Duck Eggs (Darknet Diaries) Project Raven (Darknet Diaries) Jonathan Alula Adventures Fred MDMA Could Help Cure PTSD (VICE News) We'll see you next week for another exciting and informative episode when we sit down with Jerry Chidester, board-certified plastic surgeon!

At Harris Bricken, we keep close tabs on what is happening around the world, and we know that our friends and clients do, as well. We are happy to provide this podcast series: Global Law and Business, hosted by international attorneys Fred Rocafort and Jonathan Bench, where we look at the world by talking with business leaders, innovators, service providers, manufacturers, and government leaders around the globe. In Episode #96, we are joined by Dami Adepoju, Director of Development, West Africa at Marriott International. We discuss: Dami's path from Brooklyn to Lagos. The aspirational nature of contemporary Nigerians. West Africa's diversity. The challenges behind hotel development in the region. COVID-19 impact's on business activities. An insider's take on happening Lagos. Listening, and watching recommendations from: Dami Visit Nigeria (ideally during Detty December) Butter Honey Pig Bread, by Francesca Ekwuyasi Jonathan "Web3 is the future, or a scam, or both" (Vox), by Peter Kafka Fred Heresy Financial (YouTube)

At Harris Bricken, we keep close tabs on what is happening around the world, and we know that our friends and clients do, as well. We are happy to provide this podcast series: Global Law and Business, hosted by international attorneys Fred Rocafort and Jonathan Bench, where we look at the world by talking with business leaders, innovators, service providers, manufacturers, and government leaders around the globe. In Episode #95, we are joined by Ryan Ansin, Co-Founder of Revolutionary Clinics. We discuss: The evolution of the cannabis industry Why it's harder to succeed in the cannabis space than in any other Ryan's efforts to help cannabis companies source ethically Why entrepreneurship can be a “poison” How Ryan's interest in social justice dovetails with his business activities Listening, and watching recommendations from: Ryan Tuxedo Park, by Jennet Conant Robinhood Snacks The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less, by Barry Schwartz The Art of Learning: An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance, by Joshua Waitzkin Jonathan “You will have a digital avatar sooner than you think,” by Jennifer Alsever (Utah Business) “NFT Community Dismayed By RTFKT Sale To Nike, While Noting Pre-Sale Shady Behavior” (Snobette) Fred “Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and copyright,” by Andres Guadamuz (WIPO Magazine) Psychedelics Law Blog

In Episode #94, we are joined by Rodolphe Ruffié, Senior Associate at Clifford Chance. We discuss: High-stakes cross-border disputes, including WTO disputes and award enforcement proceedings. Public international law vs. private international law. Companies suing countries. E-sports and space law. China investing in Australian mining companies with African operations. How mining law is both technical and political in nature. Western Australia's isolation and unique identity. Rodolphe's travels from his French roots to the U.S., Western Australia, and New Zealand. Listening, and watching recommendations from: Rodolphe Final Fantasy – Remake of Final Fantasy VII on Playstation 4 and 5  Jonathan "Meet Bethany and Seth Mandel, the D.C. power couple out to popularize ‘Big Family'," by Jennifer Graham, Deseret News Fred "What Are We Doing?," by Jonathan Malesic, Notre Dame Magazine

In Episode #93, we are joined by Dan McLeod and Mark Plum, directors at East West Associates. We discuss: Dan and Mark's experiences in an emerging Asia. Changing dynamics regarding manufacturing in China. Evolving views on Section 301 tariffs. COVID-19's impact on those doing business in or with China. The keys to a smooth transition out of China. Southeast Asia's China competitors. The pros and cons of Mexico sourcing. Listening, and watching recommendations from: Mark Plum Keep an eye out for China's 2022 20th Party Congress Dan McLeod IP Protection "Made in China 2025" Jonathan Zeihan on Geopolitics  Fred CUHK webinars

In Episode #92, we are joined by Aman Thakker, Senior Programs Manager at Indiaspora, a nonprofit organization of global Indian origin leaders committed to inspiring the diaspora to be a force for good by providing a platform to collaborate, build community engagement, and catalyze social change. We discuss: Indialogue, which is Aman's newsletter covering India's current economic and political developments. Aman growing up in India, leaving India, and then returning to India through his academic focus. What it is like to work at a think tank, especially having honest discussions behind closed doors on how to educate the public on difficult issues. Cooperation between U.S. and India in defense matters. Cooperation between Indian and U.S. states. India's overall scorecard over the last 20 years, including limitations like corruption, India's religious vs. secular split, and insufficient reforms. India's relationship with China and Russia. Listening, and watching recommendations from: Aman War and Peace in Modern India: A Strategic History of the Nehru Years by Srinath Raghavan The Fateful Triangle by Tanvi Madan  The Palace of Illusions by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni Jonathan The Deep Dish Podcast Fred Indialogue Newsletter by Aman Thakker  House of Secrets: The Brari Deaths (Netflix)

In Episode #91, we are joined by Gregor McQueen, Founder and CEO of McQueen Associates. This episode was recorded at the end of October 2021. Events since then are not addressed in this podcast. We discuss: What geopolitical risk means. The difference between black swans and gray rhinos. How McQueen Associates helps clients manage geopolitical risks. Thought leaders in geopolitical risk management. Diversification from China through the risk management lens. Pandemics and risk. Risks on the horizon. Listening, and watching recommendations from: Gregor My wish: Help me stop pandemics (TED Talk), by Dr. Larry Brilliant The Long Game: China's Grand Strategy to Displace American Order, by Rush Doshi China Law Blog In particular, 'Who Owns "Your" Overseas Factory and Why It Really Matters,' by Dan Harris "Shelter Manufacturing in Mexico: Back by Popular Demand," by Adrián Cisneros Aguilar '"Mexico Is the New China" and Manufacturers Are Moving There,' by Dan Harris Jonathan Nouri app Fred The Taiwan Gazette In particular, 'Thinking Outside the Pot: The Relationship Between Taiwan and the Steam Rice Cooker,' by Qin Xian Yu (translated by Hon Yee Tong and edited by Sabrina Chung)

In Episode #90, we are joined by Karim Anjarwalla, Managing Partner at Anjarwalla & Khanna. We discuss: Karim's work as an international business lawyer in Kenya, where he was recently recognized as the Kenyan Lawyer of the Year One transaction that was significant enough to move the Kenyan currency against the USD Kenya as the most open sub-Saharan economy to foreign investors The activities of private equity funds like Helios, African Best, DPI, and many others that are focused solely on African investments The attractiveness of Nairobi vs. Johannesburg The African Growth and Opportunities Act The Africa Continental Free Trade Area Nairobi, Lagos, Cairo, and Johannesburg as hubs for fintech and agritech How the new generation of successful African entrepreneurs approach their wealth and social responsibility to solve deep-seated social problems in Africa How African lawyers are perceived by their clients as trusted advisors beyond legal skills The vast difference in the regulatory experience of civil servants How investors and businesses should not make the mistake of treating Africa as one market Listening, and watching recommendations from: Karim Tanzania Nobel Prize for Literature (Abdul Razak Gurna) Theelephant.info Visit Bofa Beach Kilifi Jonathan Grantchester (Amazon Prime / BBC / PBS) Fred The Triumph and Terror of Wang Huning by N.S. Lyons, Palladium (Oct. 11, 2021)

In Episode #89, we are joined by Akshat Divatia, an immigration attorney at Harris Bricken. We discuss: How Akshat's experience as an immigrant and time abroad impact the way he helps clients through the U.S. immigration process An overview of the U.S. immigration system's types of visas The U.S. immigration system vs. other countries The worldwide talent pool impacting the U.S.'s ability to compete worldwide Changes to U.S. immigration policy from the Biden Administration Global immigration trends and immigrant flows Akshat's experiences living in Argentina and Spain Recommendations from: Akshat Libby app for audiobooks The Culture Map by Erin Meyer Fred Chief MAKOi's Youtube channel on living a seafarer's life Jonathan Weighing the Pros and Cons of Doing Business in Xi Jinping's China by Gregor McQueen (Directorship) We'll see you next week for another exciting and informative episode when we sit down with Karim Anjarwalla, Managing Partner at Anjarwalla & Khanna!

In Episode #88, we are joined by Federico A. de Jesús, Principal at FDJ Solutions. We discuss: Federico's early days in Puerto Rico and American University in Washington, DC Working for Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi and the Obama Administration An insider's take on CODELs (congressional delegations) A critical look at US policy toward Latin America Why Federico decided to start his own consulting firm Recommendations from: Federico Building professional relationships Collaborate and communicate with people on the other side of the aisle Fred Spitting Image on YouTube

At Harris Bricken, we keep close tabs on what is happening around the world, and we know that our friends and clients do, as well. We are happy to provide this podcast series: Global Law and Business, hosted by international attorneys Fred Rocafort and Jonathan Bench, where we look at the world by talking with business leaders, innovators, service providers, manufacturers, and government leaders around the world. In Episode #87, Jonathan and Fred look back at the podcast's second year and look ahead at 2022. Some of the highlights: Covid's impact, especially on developing nations with reduced healthcare infrastructure compared to developing nations; China perils and promise; Cannabis development in the U.S. and internationally; Blockchain and cryptocurrencies; An appeal for guest and topic recommendations; and The most downloaded episodes of 2021 Episode 65 – Natalie O'Regan (Cannabis in Ireland) Episode 64 – Simon Igelman (Technology in Law & International Trade) Episode 67 – Enrique Martinez (Crypto and Blockchain) We look forward to your continued listenership in 2022!

In Episode #86, we are joined by Eli Neal, principal at 4 Corners Financial Forensics. We discuss: How IRS 280E impacts cannabis business valuations, especially retail marijuana shops. What factors are key in determining cannabis business value, whether you are using the income, market, or asset approach. What do you do when your business partners do not keep good financial records and how to recreate financial statements from receipts and bank statements (if there are any). How Eli developed clientele in his mid-20s when competing with larger accounting firms. The bet way for business owners to avoid a valuation fight (hint: the shotgun approach generally works best with one joint appraisal rather than competing appraisals) Listening, and watching recommendations from: Eli Think about Universal Basic Income (UBI) as a possibility Jonathan An open letter to businesses about diversity, Utah Business, by Roy Banks We'll see you next week for another exciting and informative episode when we sit down with Federico A. de Jesús, Principal at FDJ Solutions!

In Episode #85, we are joined by Associate Professor Elena Sychenko, from Saint Petersburg State University in Russia. We discuss: The origins of Elena's interests in human and labor rights. Why it's important to not just win cases, but also reconstruct systems. Elena's thoughts on Sicily, where she spent time studying at the University of Catania. The challenging and terrifying experience of working on a report on forced labor in Pakistan. Educating Russian law students on Chinese law. The broader Russia-China relationship. Basics of the Russian legal system. Listening, and watching recommendations from: Elena American Factory (Netflix) The Dream of the Celt by Mario Vargas Llosa Fred Squid Game (Netflix) We'll see you next week for another exciting and informative episode when we sit down with Eli Neal, principal at 4 Corners Financial Forensics!

In Episode #84, we are joined by Weston Konishi, President of the Sake Brewers Association of North America (SBANA). We discuss: How a long stint in Japan led to a passion for sake Weston's work with the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation The U.S.-Japan relationship Fumio Kishida's ascension to Japan's premiership How craft beer paved the way for sake in America SBANA's mission What the future holds for the U.S. sake industry Listening, and watching recommendations from: Weston Sake Recs: Narutotai Ginjo Nama Genshu Sake Dassai 45 Dassai Junmai Daiginjo Domestic sake brewers Kampai! For the Love of Sake (Amazon Prime) The Birth of Saké (Amazon Prime) Jonathan "A ninja with a sword assailed a U.S. Army special operations unit in California," NPR, by Bill Chappell Fred Searching For Sugar Man (Amazon Prime) We'll see you next week for another exciting and informative episode when we sit down with Elena Sychenko, from Saint Petersburg State University in Russia!

In Episode #83, we are joined by Sital Kalantry, Professor of Law at Seattle University, author, and attorney. We discuss: The hierarchy of India's court system, from state courts to high courts to the Indian Supreme Court with 34 sitting judges The recent appointment of three female judges to the Indian Supreme Court (but a significant disparity remains) India's first female chief justice Indian litigation vs. arbitration Judicial appointments and the significant turnover compared to the U.S. Supreme Court The increase of more women CEOs in Indian and its legal profession (higher percentages than the U.S.) Where India still has room for improvement Listening, and watching recommendations from: Sital Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity by Katherine Boo Gully Boy on Amazon Prime Jonathan WomanStats Country Notes (Council on Foundations) Fred The Americans on FX We'll see you next week for another exciting and informative episode when we sit down with Weston Konishi, Former Director of Partnerships and Development at U.S.-Japan Council!

In Episode #82, we are joined by Robert Lamb, a Harris Bricken international attorney. We discuss: Current challenges with international supply chains The components of supply chain finance, including the various types of letters of credit Rob's insights into China's developments since it joined the WTO The diminishing skill of thinking deeply Listening, and watching recommendations from: Robert The Immortality Key: Uncovering the Secret History of the Religion with No Name by Brian C. Muraresku The Birth of Tragedy by Friedrich Nietzsche Beyond Good and Evil by Friedrich Nietzsche The Marriage of Heaven and Hell by William Blake Jonathan Dilbert by Scott Adams The Far Side by Gary Larson XKCD Comics Fred "The "Lost Outlying Island" of the Tachen Diaspora" by Kai-yang Huang We'll see you next week for another exciting and informative episode when we sit down with Sital Kalantry to discuss India's fascinating Supreme Court!

In Episode #81, we are joined by David Sargsyan, partner at Ameria. We discuss: Armenia's economy today, including its emergence as a tech hub. The synergies between China and Armenia. An overview of Armenian culture. The role played by diaspora Armenians in the country. What prompted David to attend Notre Dame Law School (Fred's alma mater!). The path ahead for Armenian law firms. Listening, and watching recommendations from: David AmCham Armenia Men Without Women, by Haruki Murakami  Jonathan "Societies that treat women badly are poorer and less stable" (The Economist) Fred The Jaded Cynic, newsletter by Roberto De Vido We'll see you next week for another exciting and informative episode when we sit down with Sital Kalantry to discuss India's fascinating Supreme Court!

In Episode #80, we are joined by Gregory Schaffer, author of Emerging Powers and the World Trading System. We discuss: Greg's career path, from an early interest in history and foreign affairs to being a regular visitor at the WTO in Geneva. How the development of international trade law capacities helped make Brazil, China, and India supporters of the international trade system established at the behest of the United States. Was China's accession to the WTO cause or effect? What consitutes international trade law capacity? What role do lawyers play? The U.S.'s paradoxical shift from shaper of the international trade system to revisionist power that undermines said system. Emerging powers in the international trade law sphere. The economic Cold War between China and the United States. Listening, and watching recommendations from: Greg Country Driving and Oracle Bones, by Peter Hessler  Jonathan Emerging Powers and the World Trading System: The Past and Future of International Economic Law, by Gregory Shaffer  "'Reversing Gears': China Increasingly Rejects English, and the World," The New York Times, by Li Yuan Fred "How the Bobos Broke America," The Atlantic, by David Brooks River Town, by Peter Hessler We'll see you next week for another exciting and informative episode when we sit down with David Sargsyan to learn more about Armenia.

In Episode #79, we are joined by Marco Algorta, Public Relations Manager at Khiron Life Sciences and a cannabis activist in Uruguay. We discuss: Why Marco is less bullish about Uruguay's cannabis sector than he was a few years ago. Uruguay's strengths and weaknesses as a cannabis actor. What Uruguay needs to do to get its canna mojo back. Uruguay's broader political and economic environment. Colombia and other countries to watch in Latam when it comes to cannabis. Marco's experience setting up CannaPur and selling it to Khiron. What makes canna startups thrive (or fail). Regional differences in Marco's native Brazil. Uruguay's outsized role in world football/soccer. Listening, and watching recommendations from: Marco Don Quijote de la Mancha, by Miguel de Cervantes  Jonathan Five Kingdoms, by Brandon Mull Fred Red Roulette: An Insider's Story of Wealth, Power, Corruption, and Vengeance in Today's China, by Desmond Shum We'll see you next week for another exciting and informative episode when we sit down with Gregory Schaffer, author of Emerging Powers and the World Trading System.

In Episode #78, we are joined by Mareo McCracken, Chief Customer Officer/CRO at Movemedical. We discuss: Mareo's voracious reading habits What's different between and what's consistent across sales environments around the world How Mareo's company, MoveMedical, "solves" the medical device industry Dealing with rejection Mareo's upcoming book, Really Care for Them: How Everyone Can Use the Power of Caring to Earn Trust, Grow Sales, and Increase Income. No Matter What You Sell or Who You Sell It To Listening, and watching recommendations from: Mareo Sell Different by Lee Sales The Big Leap – Gay Hendricks Conscious Luck – Gay Hendricks  Jonathan My Road to Cancellation by Joel Peterson    Fred Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror on Netflix We'll see you next week for another exciting and informative episode when we sit down with Marco Algorta, Public Relations Manager at Khiron Life Sciences and a cannabis activist in Uruguay.

In Episode #77, we are joined by Jayesh Kothari, associate partner at DSK Legal's Mumbai office. We discuss: Why foreign companies should consider investing in India The role of democracy in making India an attractive business destination India's steps to speed up dispute resolution, particularly arbitration Preferred and up-and-coming destinations for foreign investment The impact of COVID-19 on the Indian economy Listening, and watching recommendations from: Jayesh You Can Win by Shiv Khera Coffee Can Investing: The Low Risk Road to Stupendous Wealth by Saurabh Mukherjea Fred The Internet Country by Aaryaman Vir and Rahul Sanghi We'll see you next week for another exciting and informative episode when we sit down with Mareo McCracken, Chief Customer Officer/CRO at Movemedical, to talk about international sales.

In Episode #76, we are joined by Andrew Hupert, professor at Hult International Business School. We discuss: The China where anything was possible, but nothing was easy Why there is no going back to "normal" when it comes to China How manufacturing destinations like Vietnam, Thailand and Mexico compare (or don't) to China China's increasing influence in Latin America How neglect of domestic infrastructure complicates U.S. foreign policy Listening, and watching recommendations from: Andrew Globalism 2.0, podcast hosted by Andrew Hupert Mexico News Daily MexicoNOW  Vietnamnet The Business Times - Singapore Jonathan Honest Movie Trailers on YouTube Fred Meth, Vanilla and ‘Gulags': How China Has Overtaken the South Pacific One Island at a Time, Politico, by Susanna Luthi We'll see you next week for another exciting and informative episode when we sit down with Jayesh Kothari, associate partner at DSK Legal's Mumbai office to discuss India.

In Episode #75, we are joined by Ilya Umanskiy, director of the Current Consulting Group. We discuss: Ilya's path from Moscow to New York City to Hong Kong Case study: Managing a high net-worth family's reputational risks Lessons from the Afghanistan withdrawal How long stints in Hong Kong help Ilya design solutions in a culturally sensitive way The importance of mentorship How universities are letting youth down Listening, and watching recommendations from: Ilya Upstream: The Quest to Solve Problems Before They Happen by Dan Heath Normal Accidents: Living with High-Risk Technologies by Charles Perrow Jonathan SupChina Newsletter  Fred Sky News on YouTube We'll see you next week for another exciting and informative episode when we sit down with Andrew Hupert, professor at Hult International Business School, to discuss his experiences in China, Vietnam, and Mexico, and more!

In Episode #74, we are joined by Luis Martínez, the Director of the Southeast Energy, Climate and Clean Energy Program at Natural Resources Defense Council. We discuss: How Luis' desire to be the next Jacques Costeau led to a career in environmental law Luis' time at the Puerto Rico Environmental Quality Board and his advocacy in support of Vieques cleanup efforts The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, which Luis helped design Shifting political winds on climate policy How the devastation wreaked by Hurricane Maria sparked a conversation on energy resiliency in Puerto Rico Listening, and watching recommendations from: Luis Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer Ted Lasso on Apple TV+ Jonathan Darknet Diaries podcast Fred Making Sense podcast with Sam Harris - Episode #258 - The Fall of Afghanistan: A Conversation with Peter Bergen We'll see you next week for another exciting and informative episode when we sit down with Ilya Umanskiy, director of the Current Consulting Group, to discuss risk management, asset protection, and related topics.

In Episode #73, we are joined by Attorney-Advisor at the U.S. Department of State, Niels Von Deuten. We discuss: The role of State Department lawyers How the Department's legal office, aka "L", is organized The difference between L and the legal attaches posted at U.S. missions abroad Niels' diverse assignments, from representing the Department on employment matters, to supporting the bureaus in charge of African and Near Eastern affairs Clerking for both trial and appeals judges Listening, and watching recommendations from: Niels A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine Jonathan Foreign Policy's Africa Brief Fred CIA's Former Counterterrorism Chief for the Region: Afghanistan Not an Intelligence Failure. It's Much Worse Cocaine Cowboys: The Kings of Miami on Netflix We'll see you next week for another exciting and informative episode when we sit down with Luis Martínez, the director of the Southeast energy, climate, and clean energy program at Natural Resources Defense Council.

In Episode #72, we are joined by Kelly Sullivan, the current head track and field coach at Seattle University and former Team USA coach. We discuss: Kelly's experiences mentoring 23 Division III All-American athletes Coaching at the World Track and Field Championships and the Olympic Festival Preparing athletes for competition beyond colleges and universities Traveling extensively overseas and engaging with coaches and athletes from around the world Whether elite athletes are "born with" innate excellence inside them Listening, and watching recommendations from: Kelly Stillness Is the Key by Ryan Holiday Daring Greatly by Brené Brown Chasing Excellence by Pat Melgares Jonathan All Round Champion on BYU TV Fred Sam Harris' Making Sense Podcast - Episode #256 - A Contagion of Bad Ideas We'll see you next week for another exciting and informative episode when we sit down with Niels Von Deuten, Attorney-Advisor at the U.S. Department of State.

In Episode #71, we are joined by Taiwanese cannabis lawyer Zoe Lee, of Better Call Zoe fame. We discuss: Zoe's path to becoming Taiwan's best-known cannabis lawyer, and what her docket looks like. The legal status of cannabis and CBD in Taiwan. Zoe's inspirations for her podcast, In the Weeds. Legalization efforts in Taiwan and Zoe's prediction on when legalization will come about. The incongruity between Taiwan's progressive ethos and the country's restrictive cannabis laws. Zoe's foray into politics with the Green Party Taiwan, and the views on cannabis of Taiwan's mainstream parties. Listening, and watching recommendations from: Zoe Zoe's podcast, In the Weeds The Taiwan Take podcast

In Episode #70, we are joined by Robert Fatton Jr., the Julia A. Cooper Professor of Government and Foreign Affairs in the Department of Politics at the University of Virginia and one of the foremost experts on Haiti. We discuss: Prof. Fatton's path from Port-au-Prince to Charlottesville Our guest's experience as a sportscaster during Haiti's 1974 World Cup appearance and how he became a Real Madrid fan Why the Haitian Revolution is a fundamental event in world history, which shapes Haiti to this day The 1915-1934 U.S. occupation of Haiti The mysteries surrounding the recent assassination of President Jovenel Moïse Haiti's challenges ahead Listening, and watching recommendations from: Robert The Black Jacobins: Toussaint L'Ouverture and the San Domingo Revolution by C. L. R. James Avengers of the New World by Laurent Dubois Exterminate All the Brutes, a documentary series by acclaimed filmmaker Raoul Peck Rhum Barbancourt Jonathan Ban on transgender athletes in girls sports stalls in Utah Senate committee, Deseret News Fred The Side of Haiti You've Never Seen Barbancourt over ice cream (H/T Joe Callahan) We'll see you next week for another exciting and informative episode when we sit down with Zoe Lee, Taiwan's pioneering cannabis lawyer!

In Episode #69, we are joined by Andrew Peaple, editor at The Wire China, and co-founder and presenter of the Asia Matters podcast. We discuss: Andrew's journalism career, including a 16-year stint at The Wall Street Journal. The JET Program and why it represents a soft power triumph for Japan. How journalism has been impacted by the growth of the public relations industry, as well as the emergence of social media. Asia Matters, and how it was partly motivated by existing gaps in non-China Asia coverage. The importance of understanding how Asians are interacting with each other - not just DC thinktank perspectives. The culture shock of returning to the UK after many years abroad. Brexit and Britain's importation of the American culture wars. What it means if someone in the UK compares you to Marmite. Listening, and watching recommendations from: Andrew In Our Time (BBC podcast) Invisible China, by Scott Rozelle and Natalie Hell  Fred Asia Matters, of course! We'll see you next week for another exciting and informative episode when we sit down with Robert Fatton Jr., one of the foremost experts on Haiti.

In Episode #68, we are joined by Sam White, serial entrepreneur and CEO at Freedom Services Group, a UK-based insurance agency. We discuss: How Sam's first job at a car insurance brokerage led to starting her own international insurance group focused on women. Data bias against women in insurance and medical science, including male drug testing, seatbelts designed for the male torso, financial services, and insurance policy coverage language focused more on golf clubs than baby equipment and handbags. Insurance liability limits across oceans. Australia's win-win business environment compared to the U.S. and U.K.'s win-lose environment. Listening, and watching recommendations from: Sam Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado Pérez Everything is F*cked: A Book About Hope by Mark Manson The Chimp Paradox: The Acclaimed Mind Management Programme to Help You Achieve Success, Confidence and Happiness by Steve Peters Fred Corridos, POLITICO Canadian focused newsletter Jonathan Agatha Christie's Ordeal By Innocence stream on Amazon Agatha Christie's The Pale Horse stream on Amazon Agatha Christie's The ABC Murders stream on Amazon We'll see you next week for another exciting and informative episode when we sit down with Andrew Peaple from Asia Matters Podcast!

In Episode #67, we are joined by Enrique Martinez, CEO and founder of WebCapitalists Corp., a cryptocurrency and blockchain consulting company. We discuss: Why an aerospace engineer became an early adopter of Bitcoin. The Byzantine Generals Problem and what it tells us about blockchain. How Hurricane Maria and the devastation it brought about in his native Puerto Rico made Enrique a more vocal technologist for crypto. Blockchain's applications to fields as varied as healthcare and art sales. Enrique's work with retired athletes looking to earn revenue by tokenizing their collectibles. Why ticket scalpers need to be beware of blockchain. Criticisms of crypto. Listening, and watching recommendations from: Enrique Bitcoin White Paper by Satoshi Nakamoto The Bitcoin Standard: The Decentralized Alternative to Central Banking by Saifedean Ammous Stay up to date with Wyoming's cryptocurrency Stay up to date with Miami's cryptocurrency  Bitcoin.org Stay up to date with Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey Fred Global Law and Business Episode 47 – James Cooper (Intellectual Property and Blockchain) The China History Podcast Jonathan "The secret economics of a VIP party," The Economist, by Ashley Mears We'll see you next week for another exciting and informative episode when we sit down with Sam White to discuss the insurance world, the differing work styles across the Anglosphere, and more!

In Episode #66, we are joined by Chris Campbell, in-house attorney for Baker Hughes and Tales of The Tribunal podcast host. We discuss: The evolution of Chris's podcast, Tales of The Tribunal Risotto, wine, and sunshine - or how Chris ended up in Italy A lawyer's perspective on the oil and gas industry The pros and cons of working as in-house counsel Chris's education in China and experience working on China-related matters Up-and-coming fields of law Recommendations from Tales of the Tribunal Listening, and watching recommendations from: Chris Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don't Know by Malcolm Gladwell High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America (Netflix) Fred Revisionist History by Malcom Gladwell Andrew Smith (guest host) "Advancing sustainable development with FDI: Why policy must be reset," Hinrich Foundation, by Simon J. Evenett and Johannes Fritz We'll see you next week for another exciting and informative episode when we sit down with Enrique Martinez to discuss global cryptocurrency markets!

In Episode #65, we are joined by Natalie O'Regan, a cannabis activist in Ireland. We discuss: The state of cannabis legislation in Ireland. Natalie's research on drug policy. The "hamster wheel" of stigma in the context of drugs. Society's need for labeling and its connection to cannabis laws. Ireland's road ahead toward cannabis legalization. Listening, and watching recommendations from: Natalie Chasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs by Johann Hari Drug Use for Grown-Ups: Chasing Liberty in the Land of Fear by Carl Hart Fred Screen your calls before you answer them DarkHorse Podcast with hosts Bret Weinstein and Dr. Heather Heying Jonathan 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials on YouTube 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics We'll see you next week for another exciting and informative episode when we sit down with Chris Campbell to discuss his The Tales of the Tribunal Podcast, and much more!

In Episode #64, we are joined by Simon Igelman, an international business associate at Garfinkle Biderman LLP, a Canadian-based law firm. We discuss: Simon's background in technology and how he created his website Trade Law Report that pulls the most up to date online chatter about international trade from around the web, including Twitter. Balancing artificial intelligence (AI) advances and legal concerns. The process of becoming a lawyer in Canada, including articling. International trade in Canada and how it varies from but is largely intertwined with the United States. Covid-19's impact on timber prices in the United States and Canada. Listening, and watching recommendations from: Simon Trade Law Report World Trade Law: Text, Materials and Commentary by Simon Lester, Bryan Mercurio, Arwel Davies All the Shah's Men: An American Coup and the Roots of Middle East Terror by Stephen Kinzer Fred "How Academic Freedom Ends" by Timothy McLaughlin, The Atlantic Jonathan "Why is Lumber So Expensive? And when will things get back to normal?" by Ben Sprague, Substack We'll see you next week for another exciting and informative episode when we sit down with Natalie O'Regan to discuss cannabis in Ireland.

In Episode #63, we are joined by Alberto Villarreal, Managing Director at Nepanoa Transformation Advisory. We discuss: An inside look at international consulting firms. Latin America (LatAm) as a marketplace and for back office or company operations. LatAm's talented labor force and affinity for Western-style work culture. Concerns for a company looking at utilizing LatAm, including security and costs. Why companies with strong culture generally have an easier time establishing themselves in LatAm. Advice for people considering a consulting career and pursuing an MBA at the University of Chicago. Listening, and watching recommendations from: Alberto Follow the U.S.-Mexico Foundation Piece of advice, "Don't be afraid to work internationally." Adrián The Cheat Code: Going Off Script to Get More and Go Faster by Brian Wong La Ingenieria de la Exportacion, by Nicola Minervini Jonathan The Spy Who Came In from the Cold by John le Carré We'll see you next week for another exciting and informative episode when we sit down with Simon Igelman, as we discuss technology in law and international trade.

In Episode #62, we are joined by Azhelle Wade, The Toy Coach. We discuss: How a passion for working with children led to a career in toy design and development. The importance of market research for aspiring toymakers. Legal concerns for toymakers, including intellectual property and testing. Toys as a case study in the importance of protecting molds when manufacturing overseas. What toy entrepreneurs doing business in China can expect. The difficulties of reshoring toy production. Salsa, bachata, and the joy of dancing across language barriers. Listening, and watching recommendations from: Azhelle Online Marketing Made Easy, podcast by Amy Porterfield The Toy Coach Podcast The Toy Coach Instagram Toy Creators Academy Fred Dunkirk Jonathan "Manufacturing costs are rising," by Jared Van Orden, Utah Business We'll see you next week for another exciting and informative episode when we sit down with Alberto Villarreal, as we discuss business expansion and barriers in Latin America.

In Episode #61, we are joined by Andrew House, partner and co-leader of the national security team at Fasken. We discuss: Andrew's career trajectory, from criminal defense work in Halifax to Canada's national security establishment in Ottawa. The challenges of working in post-conflict Kosovo. Foreign investment reviews in Canada, and the outsized role of America's concerns. Why legal knowledge is beneficial when working in government relations. The shifting tides of Canada's COVID experience, and why the pandemic constitutes a healthy wake-up call on Canada's industrial base. Canada's challenges in its relationship with China. Key differences between Canadian and U.S. officialdoms. Listening, and watching recommendations from: Andrew The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich, by William L. Shirer Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln, by Doris Kearns Goodwin The Comey Rule, on Showtime Fred "Gargantuanisation," by John Lanchester, London Review of Books Jonathan Why Does the C.I.A. Need Puppets?, on Sway, New York Times podcast We'll see you next week for another exciting and informative episode when we sit down with Azhelle Wade, AKA The Toy Coach!

In Episode #60, we are joined by Hector Correa, of Smart Strikes Consulting. We discuss: Hector's jump from computer science to consulting. How a focus on tech solutions might distract from deeper inefficiencies. The advantages Mexico presents to foreign companies. Misconceptions concerning safety issues in Mexico. Mexico's creative industries. Listening, and watching recommendations from: Hector Are Your Lights On? by Gerald Weinberg US-Mexico Business Association (AEM) Fred "The origin of COVID: Did people or nature open Pandora's box at Wuhan?," Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, by Nicholas Wade Jonathan Disunited Nations: Succeeding in a World Where No One Gets Along by Peter Zeihan We'll see you next week for another exciting and informative episode when we sit down with Andrew House to discuss his experience working in Canada's national security establishment (and more).

In Episode #59, we are joined by Joe McCall, managing partner at Byrne & McCall, an Irish accountancy firm. We discuss: Brexit's impact on Ireland, including efforts by companies to diversify from the large UK market. What makes Ireland attractive to companies setting up HQ or R&D facilities. Which US industries are heading to Ireland. An Irish counterpoint to US-led efforts to establish a global minimum tax rate. Why Ireland is heading into another Celtic Tiger era. How the Emerald Isle has weathered the COVID storm. Listening, and watching recommendations from: Joe Ireland and the EU Post Brexit, by Ray Bassett Brexit: The Movie Fred "Bridging the Gulf: why Greece is making new friends in the Middle East," The Times We'll see you next week for another exciting and informative episode when we sit down with Hector Correa to talk about Mexico.

In Episode #58, we are joined by Dr. Elizabeth Freund Larus, chairman of the University of Mary Washington's Political Science and International Affairs Department and author of Politics and Society in Contemporary China. We discuss: China relations at a time when we know the country "won't morph into a more liberal polity." The pragmatic origins of Dr. Larus' interest in China. Taiwan's foreign relations, and why America wants other countries to recognize Taipei (even if it doesn't officially do so itself). The Belt and Road Initiative's impact on Central and Eastern Europe, and why China and Russia don't see eye to eye on the subject. Why Dr. Larus expects China to get "stronger and stronger" … till demographics get in the way. Advice for those interested in foreign affairs, including unexpected paths such as hospitality. Listening, and watching recommendations from: Dr. Larus Her Politics and Society in Contemporary China Jonathan China 2021 Trends White Paper (China Skinny) Fred @relevantorgans We'll see you next week for another exciting and informative episode when we sit down with Joe McCall to discuss what's happening in the Emerald Isle!

In Episode #57, we are joined by Moses Wanki Park, a barrister and international arbitration attorney at Hong Kong's Liberty Chambers. We discuss: How Moses' service as an officer in the Korean Navy helped instill discipline and the ability to work under pressure. South Korean views of North Korea. Why Moses chose to study and work in Hong Kong. Wigs! How there is no such thing as a typical day at work for Moses. Some representative matters handled by Moses. What's happening in Korea these days, including its handling of the pandemic. The relationship between barristers and solicitors in Hong Kong. Listening, and watching recommendations from: Moses Billions (Netflix) Jonathan "China's Digital Currency Threatens America's Financial Dominance," The Federalist, by Helen Raleigh Fred "Is America Living in a 9/10 Moment," The Dispatch, by David French We'll see you next week for another exciting and informative episode when we sit down with Elizabeth Larus to discuss China, the Belt and Road Initiative, Taiwan, and more!

In Episode #56, we are joined by Katarzyna Kuźma, a partner at Polish law firm DZP. We discuss: Katarzyna's multinational career path, which includes studies in Germany and several years working in Barcelona. Who are Katarzyna's client, and in which kind of matters does she represent them? Overseas expansion by Polish firms. The all-encompassing impact of EU law on Poland. Poland's resilient economy and its post-COVID prospects. China's growing influence in Central and Eastern Europe. Listening, and watching recommendations from: Katarzyna Berta Isla, by Javier Marías Blackout, by Marc Elsberg Olga Tokarczuk's work Jonathan "Navigating PPE Transactions During a Global Pandemic," International Law Quarterly, by Peter Quinter and Tucker Thoni Fred Simon Malinowski's Canna Law Blog articles on New York

In Episode #55, we are joined by Eduardo Diaz Rivera, Founder of Alta Real Estate Fund. We discuss: Eduardo's background in finance and investment banking with UBS and Credit Suisse. The investment banking community in Latin America compared to the U.S. and E.U. Opportunities for Mexico and greater Central America and South America. Political trends in Latin America and their potential effect on the business environment. Mexican cannabis legalization. Listening, and watching recommendations from: Eduardo Skin in the Game: Hidden Asymmetries in Daily Life, by Nassim Nicholas Taleb El Enigma Spinoza, by Irvin D. Yalom Visit Mexico! Jonathan The China Paradox Seminar Series, hosted by World Trade Center Utah Fred Indonesia, Spain mark 500 years since circumnavigation by Magellan-Elcano (The Jakarta Post)

In Episode #54, we are joined by Nadège Rolland, Senior Fellow for Political and Security Affairs at the National Bureau of Asian Research. We discuss: How the June 1989 Tiananmen Square protests helped spark Nadège's interest in China. Working in the French national security establishment, and how it differs from its U.S. counterpart. The March 2021 Anchorage meeting between Secretary of State Blinken and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang. China-Europe relations, and the tensions between European countries' values and their economic interests. Why China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) should be of concern to the rest of the world. The prospect of partial decoupling and the emergence of a subsystem where China is dominant. Listening, and watching recommendations from: Nadège Eat the Buddha: Life and Death in a Tibetan Town, by Barbara Demick Jonathan Indialogue, by Aman Thakker Fred The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann (Netflix)

In Episode #53, we are joined by Ryan Hurley, general counsel at Copperstate Farms. We discuss: What's happening in Arizona following the approval of Proposition 207, which legalizes adult-use cannabis. The sea change in Arizonans' views on cannabis in recent years. Copperstate Farms, the largest medical cannabis grower in the Southwest. The intersection between cannabis and environmental issues, including renewable energy. What adult-use legalization in Mexico will mean to the cannabis industries in Arizona and the rest of North America. The overall economic climate in Arizona and why it's an attractive destination for those taking advantage of the remote work revolution. Harris Bricken's new Phoenix office. Listening, and watching recommendations from: Ryan: King of the Hill (whose main character has some strong views on cannabis!) Fred: The Fall Of Hong Kong: China's Strategic Plan To Conquer Hong Kong And Purge It Of Its People, by Ching Cheong (MEMRI)

In Episode #52, we are joined by Esko Cate, a Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC)-based international transactional lawyer with Vietnam International Law Firm (VILAF). We discuss: Life in Vietnam during this time of great dynamism in the country Vietnam's legal market and law firm culture The impact of U.S.-China tensions on Vietnam Contemporary Vietnamese attitudes toward Americans Vietnam's lauded response to COVID-19 Differences between HCMC and Hanoi The role of Overseas Vietnamese (Viet Kieu) in Vietnam's renaissance Listening, and watching recommendations from: Esko: Vietnam travel and Vietnamese food Jonathan: The Queen's Gambit (Netflix) Fred: Indigo Traveler Bald and Bankrupt

In Episode #51, we are joined by Kristina Koehler-Coluccia, Shanghai-based head of business advisory services with Woodburn Accountants and Advisors. We discuss: What is happening on the ground in China with foreign companies leaving or diversifying, retrenching, and enhancing their China presence. How to build a solid business network when seeking to enter the China market, including lawyers, accountants, headhunters, payroll companies, media agencies, PR professionals, logistics, and warehousing. China best business norms and practices, including why email never took off in China the way it has in the West. Why foreign companies fail in China. Why education and producing good content is key for your China strategy. Listening, and watching recommendations from: Kristina: Wealth Without Borders Podcast by Howard Whiteson Mosaic of China Podcast by Oscar Fuchs Jonathan: The Once-Classified Tale of Juanita Moody (Smithsonian Magazine) Fred: The White Tiger (Netflix)

In Episode #50, we are joined by Lisa Delpy Neirotti, Sport Management Professor & Director of Sport Management Degree programs at The George Washington University School of Business. We discuss: Lisa's career as a scholar of the Olympic Games (attended 19 consecutive Games) and 5 World Cups The crucial and interconnected relationships among athletes, spectators, sponsors, and host countries in producing mega-events Systemic cheating in professional sports Career paths for those interested in sport management and sport marketing NCAA athletes benefiting financially from their name, image, and likeness Covid's impact on the world of sport, comparing MLS, NFL, and NBA seasons and the impact on the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games Advice for parents with children who are interested in becoming collegiate and professional athletes Listening, and watching recommendations from: Lisa: The Ultimate Guide to Sports Marketing by Stedman Graham, Lisa Delpy Neirotti, and Joe Jeff Goldblatt Front Office Sports Sportico Sports Business Journal Jonathan: New Tokyo Olympic Chief Says Games Without Spectators Not the Plan (Nikkei Asia) Park City, Utah for Powder Snowboarding Fred: The Death of Stalin (Netflix)