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History in the Making: The War in UkraineWhat about Ukraine's domestic defense production? A chat with Ukraine's head of the Defense Procurement Agency (DPA)There's alot of talk about Western military support to Ukraine, but what about Ukraine's own capabilities?To discuss that, I had on the show Arsen Zhumadilov, the head of the Defense Procurement Agency. Arsen discussed some critical developments in Ukraine's ability to defend itself - with a particular focus on drones - while focusing on how the process works in terms of getting Ukrainian-produced military equipment from the producers to the appropriate brigade at the front. We also talked about the latest procurement innovation in the DOT-Chain Defense, which serves almost as an Amazon marketplace f...2025-06-0530 minHistory in the Making: The War in UkraineWe've hit the inflection point: Trump has to make a decision on Ukraine. So now what happens?We've hit an inflection point in the so-called ceasefire talks: What will Trump do? "Walk away" as he has threatened, continue to provide some support to Ukraine, or even "arm Ukraine to the teeth" as he and others in his team have likewise threatened. Now that he has expressed some level of anger towards Putin just in the last few weeks, should we be more optimistic? Tune in to find out.We will know soon enough, but I figured it was time to give an overview of where we are, what I expect to happen, and where...2025-05-2958 minHistory in the Making: The War in UkraineHeroic battles and horrific Russian war crimes - What happened in the first month of the war as Ukrainians defended Kyiv Part 2This is Part 2 of my interview with Svit, where we dive into exactly what happened in Bucha and Irpin—and uncover the real story behind the Ghost of Kyiv.If you haven’t already, make sure to listen to Part 1, where we explore the critical battles just north of Kyiv that helped save the city—and the country—during those pivotal early hours and days of the invasion.You can find more information about the live tour here - https://capitaltourskiev.com/ or on IG here - https://www.instagram.com/capital_tours_kiev/ Please...2025-05-2228 minHistory in the Making: The War in UkraineHeroic battles and horrific Russian war crimes - What happened in the first month of the war as Ukrainians defended Kyiv Part 1Hostomel, Moschun, Bucha, Irpin - these suburbs just a few kilometers northwest of Kyiv have become known around the world given what happened there in the first month of the war. From the heroic battles defending Kyiv from the Russian invaders to the unspeakable war crimes the Russians committed, hear it all from a man dedicating his life to informing the world of these victories and atrocities, and in doing so winning this information war against Russian propaganda. I had the pleasure of joining Svit's tour and would highly recommend to anyone in or visiting Kyiv to t...2025-05-1548 minHistory in the Making: The War in UkraineA conversation with a Bucha survivor - from life under Russian occupation to living in EuropeFrom Bucha to the Hague - hear the inspiring story of Yana Rudenko, a survivor of the Russian occupation in Bucha in February/March 2022, who then fled Ukraine and settled in The Hague, Netherlands. Understand what it's like to live under Russian occupation, no contact with the outside world, no internet or phone connection, no power, 24-hour martial law and the constant uncertainty over your personal future. Hear her story of resilience and dedication to remember what Ukraine is fighting for. Yana Rudenko resides in The Netherlands where she is a co-founder of the DroneAid Co...2025-05-0846 minHistory in the Making: The War in UkraineHe's back! A conversation with Marijn Markus about all things Ukraine, and much moreDrones, Europe stepping up, Trump, ceasefire talks, George Orwell, why Trust is stranger than Fiction, the information war, the importance of the internet...we talked about nearly everything under the sun. My favorite quote - "Pacificism is a privilege" by a Bucha survivor commenting on the peaceniks in the West simply calling for "peace" at any cost in Ukraine. Enjoy the show with one of Ukraine's most ardent and consistent supporters in Europe. Note: This was recorded on Tuesday, April 23 so some events have developed since then, though the remarks made are still relevant....2025-05-0142 minHistory in the Making: The War in UkraineThe latest from the front - a conversation with a military expertWhat is the outlook for Russia's current offensive?Can the front be stabilized in the coming months?And if US support is stopped, what happens with Starlink and air defense? Will European support be adequate? Ukraine's own drones? In this episode, Pavlo Narozhnyi - a renowned Ukrainian military expert - shared stories from the frontlines in the war, while also describing where the war is today and his vision of how the war develops in the coming months. Filled with detailed intel from the front, plus the broader picture of both Ukraine and Russia's capabilities a...2025-04-2440 minHistory in the Making: The War in UkraineNorway has $1.8 trillion in its Wealth Fund - will it give some to Ukraine?Will Norway tap its massive Sovereign Wealth Fund and provide Ukraine what's needed to win the war?Norway has enjoyed both higher volumes and prices of gas exports to Europe once Russia stopped sending gas to Europe in 2022. And as a founding NATO member with a border with Russia, Norway not only has the financial capacity to help Ukraine win the war, but also the political and security motivation to do so as well. With an isolationist US in the west and a threatening Russia in the east, look to Norway to help drive Europe's defense in...2025-04-1053 minHistory in the Making: The War in UkraineHe signed up to be a Storm Trooper at the frontAngel, soldier of the Ukraine Foreign Legion. Rest of his profile is unavailable in order to protect his and his family's identity.Storm troopers fulfill what are assuredly the most dangerous and difficult tasks of anybody in the military. And the survival rate is not good. What do they do exactly? What does a day look like for them? How do people become storm troopers?This week we took a break from geopolitics, Trump, mineral deals, and ceasefire talks to return to the battlefield. We had back on the show Angel (revealing only h...2025-04-0446 minHistory in the Making: The War in UkraineA conversation with Dr. Radchenko on the ongoing talksPlease note that this episode was recorded on Saturday March 22, before ceasefire talks in Saudi ArabiaAs we enter talks between the US, Russia, and Ukraine (potentially among others), its worth stepping back and understanding the historical approach to talks by the Kremlin as well as the White House. What are some of the major continuities in foreign policy between the Soviet Union and Putin's Russia?What impact will that have on the ongoing talks? Are we moving towards a "spheres of influence" world like Yalta set up?What is China's role in...2025-03-2732 minHistory in the Making: The War in UkraineWhat happens to NATO, Europe, and Ukraine? A conversation with the Former Deputy Allied Commander of NATOPlease note that this was recorded on Tuesday evening, March 18 Kyiv time, so events could have developed significantly by the time of publication. Is NATO dead?Will Russia honor the ceasefire and work towards peace? Is Putin playing Trump? Can Europe protect Ukraine without the US?These are the questions of the day and the answers will define the next generation.General Sir Richard Shirreff, Former Deputy Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, provided his answer to these questions, and more. Listen in to hear more about what to expect in th...2025-03-2034 min
Irish NFL ShowMark McNamee Interview - From playing GAA in Dublin to the NFL CombineJust months ago Mark McNamee was playimng as goalkeeper for Ballyboden, dreaming of giving the NFL a go. After a long process, he is now in Florida training for the IPP pro-day after a strong showing at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. Shane caught up with him.Our friends at QuinnBet have great odds on Bulgaria v Republic of Ireland, amazing Acca Bonuses, Acca Insurance & many other daily specials. Find out more at QuinnBet.com/promotions or use the LINK provided. Remember its 18+ T&Cs Apply - Always Gamble Responsibly.2025-03-1814 minHistory in the Making: The War in UkraineNow that Trump blew up the international order, will Europe save Ukraine?Considering Trump's hostility towards Ukraine and Europe, and consistent concessions to Russia, we've reached an extremely worrying point in the war. Where do talks go from here? Has Europe gotten the message that they must take care of their own security? Will Europe step up to protect Ukraine? Has the US done permanent damage to its standing in the world and in its relations with Europe?Listen in to hear from a long-time Ukraine expert, Peter Dickinson, as he shares his insights into the future of the Western order and Ukraine. Peter Dickinson, UkraineAlert Editor a...2025-03-1338 min
Pro Football Ireland : The Irish NFL PodcastNFL IPP Special: Ross Bolger, Mark McNamee & Aaron Sexton on life in the USIt's been a whirlwind few weeks for Ireland's hopefuls in the NFL's IPP program for 2025. Michael chats with Ross Bolger, Mark McNamee and Aaron Sexton on life in the US so far - and what is to come over the next few weeks.2025-03-1043 minHistory in the Making: The War in UkraineWhat the hell just happened in the Oval office and where are things going now?So what happens now? Trump now has suspended aid to up the ante in the talks over the rare earth mineral deal. How will Zelenskyi respond and where will things go?This was recorded on Tuesday morning Kyiv time March 4th so hope its not out of date by the time of publication hopefully by Thursday/Friday. I remain still cautiously optimistic - the incentives remain for both sides to sign this minerals deal and proceed to the next step in negotiations, where finally the US can put the pressure on Russia and demand concessions.2025-03-0629 minHistory in the Making: The War in UkraineAs talks are set to begin, yes we should be concerned, but don't panic (yet)Formal talks are now imminent, and US rhetoric in the lead-up to that has unfortunately caused alot of worry, and justifiably so. But it is only a start in what will be a long process. In this episode, I provided my quick view on how we should interpret what has transpired over the past week, including at the Munich Security Conference.And yes, I remain cautiously optimistic. To learn more, visit: https://ubn.network/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/au...2025-02-2031 min
Kerre Woodham Mornings PodcastLachlan McNamee: Lecturer of Politics at Monash University on the situation between New Zealand and the Cook IslandsCook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says he's aware there's strong interest in the outcomes of his China visit, and will share details in the coming days. Foreign Minister Winston Peters has expressed concern the Cook Islands didn't properly consult New Zealand on its proposed agreements with China. Brown says he's engaged in critical discussions over the past days, opening the door to such collaboration as expanding marine research, and improving climate resilience. He says every conversation is guided by what's best for the Cook Islands. Dr Lachlan McNamee, Lecturer of Politi...2025-02-1411 minHistory in the Making: The War in UkraineCan Trump's policy of "Peace Through Strength" work?Now that we know who the US president is and more about US policy towards Russia, I brought back on the show again my professor from graduate school, John Harper. Last time we spoke late in 2024, we didn't know who would be in the White House, much less what the US policy towards the war would be this year. Now we do know, so what know? What does history tell us as we enter this inflection point in the new Cold War? Can Trump end the war this year, as promised?Professor John Harper is an expert...2025-02-1341 minHistory in the Making: The War in UkraineReasons to get optimistic about Trump's policy on the war - a chat with a DC insider“Jake Sullivan used to give the bully (Putin) his lunch money. We’re not going to do that” - Mike Waltz, US National Security AdvisorComforting words shared on my latest podcast!Good to have a former Green Beret instead of a lawyer driving US foreign policy.I had the pleasure of sitting down with Steven Moore, a DC insider fresh off of trips to DC and Davos, where he’s gained a solid understanding of Trump’s developing policy towards Russia and Ukraine.In Moore’s belief, he’s increasingly optimistic abo...2025-02-0644 minHistory in the Making: The War in UkraineHow do Russians support this war? A deep dive into Russian political culture with an expertApproaching the 4th year of this war, polls have consistently shown that an overwhelming majority of Russians still support the war. How do Russians stay supportive of the war despite everything – not only the unending atrocities inflicted on Ukrainians but also the extreme level of Russian casualties? What is it about the Kremlin’s ideology that convinces tens and tens of millions to continue to support this horrible war?To answer these questions and more, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. James Pearce to discuss the foundations of Russian political culture. Dr. Pearce share...2025-01-3047 minHistory in the Making: The War in UkraineEnough about Trump - What about Europe and its policy towards Ukraine? Part 2And in the 2nd part of this episode, we will dive into the question: Who is set to emerge as the new leader of Europe? My guest and I have some ideas...I had the pleasure of interviewing my former colleague and Europe political and economic expert, Martin Belchev, to discuss Europe's future and its policy towards Ukraine security future in this Trump era?Europe couldn't be weaker than it is is at the moment. Weak economies across most of the primary countries while political crises are flourishing. A leaderless Europe in political disarray now...2025-01-2330 minHistory in the Making: The War in UkraineEnough about Trump - What about Europe and its policy towards Ukraine? Part 1We've heard enough about Trump, but what about Europe and its policy towards Ukraine? And what about Europe's own security future in this Trump era?Europe couldn't be weaker than it is is at the moment. Weak economies across most of the primary countries while political crises are flourishing. A leaderless Europe in political disarray now faces an aggressive Russia trying to destroy the Western order while across the Atlantic the new US president seems eager to sever existing political and security ties to Europe. Where is Europe going and how will it impact Ukraine?2025-01-1634 minHistory in the Making: The War in UkraineUkraine is Not a Part of Russia; It's a Part of Western CivilizationDid you know Kyiv is nearly 1,000 years older than Moscow?Did you know Ukrainian is far older than the Russian language?Did you know Russians can’t understand Ukrainian?Did you know Russia even stole its name “Russia” from Ukraine?In this episode, I greatly enjoyed speaking with Igor Osypenko, the director of OLOS-Foundation, which is devoted to the development and popularization of Ukrainian culture and history. We did our best to dispel the endless myths Moscow has created to justify its imperial expansion into Ukraine. Learn about Ukraine’s distinct history, language, and culture...2025-01-0953 minHistory in the Making: The War in UkraineA Christmas Special: Stories from a Soldier of the Foreign LegionThis one is a bit of a Christmas special, recorded right before the holidays and touches on a number of remarkable – perhaps mystical – moments of a soldier at war. Listen to the story of Angel (his call sign, not revealing his real name to protect his and his family’s identity), a soldier who joined the Ukraine foreign legion at the outset of the full-scale invasion in February 2022. He had a dream and felt a calling to come fight for Ukraine. We unfortunately could not finish the entire interview, with so many more fascinating stories, as our time got...2025-01-0238 minHistory in the Making: The War in UkraineJust Released after 2.5 Years as a POW - The Story of Gennady Kharchenko2.5 years as a POW under Russian captivity. Daily beatings and humiliation. A bombing of his barracks by Russians while in captivity. And even met Steven Seagal, who challenged a Ukrainian POW to a fight...only to then back down...And now that Gennady has been released, you'll be amazed to hear what he's going to do next. Gennady Kharchenko, Soldier of Azov Battalion. Born in Zaporizhzhya, Ukraine, Gennady joined the military as a volunteer in 2014 to stop Russia's initial invasion of this current war. Gennady fought in the Azovstal complex and was then taken into R...2024-12-1240 minHistory in the Making: The War in UkraineThe other war in Ukraine - fighting corruption: a conversation with an anti-corruption expertWhat is the corruption situation like in Ukraine and what does the future look like? Will Ukraine be successful in reducing corruption in the coming years and become more like a Western nation?In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Oleksandra Keudel, who is a renowned expert in politics and governance, about the corruption environment in Ukraine historically and where things stand today. Ukraine of course has a major problem with corruption, but is in fact one of the more transparent countries in the world. The ongoing fight with corruption has s...2024-12-0532 minHistory in the Making: The War in UkraineChildren and the WarThe psychological damage to children has been one of the most underreported stories of this horrific war here in Ukraine. How are children coping, especially those who have lost parents and other family members?In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Oksana Lebedeva, the founder of the NGO Gen.Ukrainian, which is devoted to the mental rehabilitation of children and adolescents who have experienced psychological trauma as a result of war, such as loss of parents, captivity, or forced displacement. Oksana spoke about the children her organization works with, the trauma they have faced...2024-11-2823 minHistory in the Making: The War in UkraineIn honor of the millions of victims of the Ukrainian famine (Holodomor) of 1932-33: A discussion with an expertDid you know Russia starved to death at least 4 million Ukrainians in a single year?The Ukrainian man-made famine of 1932-33, known as the Holodomor in Ukrainian, is recognized by most Western nations as an act of genocide conducted by Moscow on the Ukrainian people. In light of the annual commemoration of the Holodomor on November 23, 2024 (always the 4th Saturday of November), I spoke w Tetiana Soproniuk, a PhD candidate at the Nizhyn Mykola Gogol State University in Ukraine. Her research is focused on the public sentiments of the Ukrainian population of the 1920s and 1930s...2024-11-2147 minHistory in the Making: The War in UkraineUS Elections and Ukraine: what will happen and why we should careWho's going to win the US elections, and what will the impact be on Ukraine? Could we be moving towards peace in 2025? And ultimately why do we in the West need to even care about supporting Ukraine?To answer these questions, I did something a little bit different in this episode and had my old co-worker and friend Martin Belchev, Practice Leader at FrontierView, interview me on the the outlook for the US elections, what the policy towards Ukraine would be from either a Harris or Trump presidency, and why the West needs to wake up to...2024-10-311h 01History in the Making: The War in UkraineOne man's fight against Kremlin disinformation - the story of Marijn MarkusFor those of you who support Ukraine on social media – and LinkedIn specifically – many of you may have wondered: Who is Marijn Markus? Marijn is one of the most consistent and outspoken supporters of Ukraine for years now – but he’s not Ukrainian, isn’t from the military, doesn’t work directly for a government, and has no formal academic background in Eastern Europe or international relations… So how has he become one of the most ardent and listened to voices about the war on social media? Listen in to find out!And hear mo...2024-10-2437 minHistory in the Making: The War in UkraineCan the Cold War past tell us where the war is going? A conversation with an historian Part 2How and when will the war in Ukraine end? Can history teach us any lessons where this war is going? This is Part 2 of my interview with Professor Harper is an expert on US Foreign Policy and the Cold War, having written 4 books related to the Cold War and teaches a course at SAIS titled American Foreign Policy Since World War II. Originally from the US, he lives and teaches in Bologna, Italy.To learn more, visit: https://ubn.network/ Listen to more episodes on M...2024-10-1731 minHistory in the Making: The War in UkraineCan the Cold War past tell us where the war is going? A conversation with an historian Part 1How and when will the war in Ukraine end? Can history teach us any lessons where this war is going? The clear answer to all of this is that we indeed can find useful analogies in the Cold War to understand where this current war is going and predict its future. US foreign policy towards Moscow during the Cold War proves to be highly instructive to understand how current US foreign policy will develop.To dive into this and understand the future of this war by looking at the past, I had the pleasure of s...2024-10-1026 minHistory in the Making: The War in UkraineThe untold story of tens of thousands of children kidnapped and traumatized by RussiaIn this episode, I had the pleasure to speak with Jane Alieva, arguably one of the busiest women in Ukraine who has devoted her life to helping the tens of thousands of children traumatized by Russia. Jane runs and/or is a part of 3 different charity groups currently, all committed to helping kidnapped children and other victims of Russia's war.Listen in to hear what is unfortunately a highly underreported story regarding the untold tens of thousands of children Russia has kidnapped and who remain apart from their families. And hear the inspiring work Jane and her...2024-09-2642 minHistory in the Making: The War in UkraineAn Enemy of the State in Russia, But a Real Patriot in UkraineToday I spoke with Roman Sulzhyk, a real Ukrainian patriot who has embraced his life's mission and decided to come back home to Ukraine to help rebuild his country. Roman has been a part of Ukraine's independence movement from the first Orange Revolution in 2004, to the Maidan in 2014, to the war today. He has a fascinating perspective, having seen this whole independence drive of the past 20 years.Roman worked hard and was able to get out of Ukraine in the 1990s and create a successful career abroad. After years of working in finance the US and UK...2024-09-1950 minHistory in the Making: The War in UkraineA Ukrainian soldier who survived a Russian POW Camp: The Story of Bogdan Zarytsky Part 2What's it like to be a Ukrainian prisoner of war held in Russian captivity? How do you survive the torture and beatings? This is Part 2 of my interview with Bogdan Zarytsky, a Ukrainian soldier who was taken as a POW into Russian captivity. In this episode, Bogdan tells us about the end of his time at the camp in Olenivka, transfer to a detention center where conditions were dramatically worse, and then finally his liberation. Hear more about how POWs are treated by the Russians, about Bogdan's life since his release, and what freedom means to...2024-09-1241 minHistory in the Making: The War in UkraineA Ukrainian soldier who survived a Russian POW Camp: The Story of Bogdan Zarytsky Part 1What's it like to be a Ukrainian prisoner of war held in Russian captivity? How do you survive the torture and beatings? This the story of Bogdan Zarytsky, a soldier of the Azov Battalion. In this first part of our interview, we discuss Bogdan's life as a soldier before the full-scale invasion in February 2022, then fighting in Mariupol and the Azovstal complex upon Russia's full-scale invasion, and finally his captivity in Russia's POW camp in Olenivka. Hear how Bogdan survived it all: the deaths of his fellow soldiers, the beatings, the starvation, the extreme weight los...2024-09-0526 minHistory in the Making: The War in UkraineThe story of a volunteer who decided to go to the frontWhat would inspire a young Ukrainian man to leave his civilian life, voluntarily sign up for the military, and start training in order to be sent to the front? What do his friends and family think about his choice? How would you feel just days away from joining the Ukrainian military amid this extremely bloody war with Russia?To understand what it's like, hear the story of Andriy Nedilko, a 28-year old normal guy living in Kyiv who felt compelled to leave his civilian life, leave his girlfriend and family and friends, sign up for the military...2024-08-2233 minHistory in the Making: The War in UkraineThe energy situation, mobilization, & the labor market: A chat with Ukrenergo's HR DirectorYou think your job is hard? Imagine being the HR director of one of the most important companies in a country that has been at war for more than 2 years, is managing a labor market struggling from an outflow of refugees and loss of men to mobilization, and all while trying to recover after a 30% drop in GDP. Your company's task includes the transmission of electricity from generation to distribution networks, as well as the operational and technological control of the Ukrainian Power System, which has been a daily target of Russia for the past 2.5 years.I...2024-08-0859 minHistory in the Making: The War in UkraineInvesting in Ukraine: The Need for Transparency and Strong Government RelationsIn this episode, my guest Kateryna Odarchenko, government relations specialist and head of political consultancy SIC Group, discussed some of the top investment challenges in Ukraine, including the need for strong government relations teams, the importance of transparency, the recent passage of the Lobbying Law in Ukraine, the evolving Ukrainian business culture, and much more. Kateryna has nine years of experience in democracy building and democracy campaign management. She is the author of 500+ publications about transparent public administration, campaign management, good governance, and civil society development. She is also the author of the "Election Game" handbook for po...2024-08-0143 minHistory in the Making: The War in UkraineWhat it's like to be the wife of a Ukrainian soldier, held prisoner by Russia? Part 2This is the second part of the episode of what is it like to be the wife of a Ukrainian soldier captured by the Russians and beaten and tortured as a prisoner of war? This is the story of Natalia Zarytska, the founder of "Women of Steel", an NGO dedicated to saving the soldiers who fought in Mariupol and at Azovstal in 2022. Despite being told her husband was dead multiple times, scared for her own life and the life of her child, and even harassed and threatened by Russians, Natalia never gave up hope on her husband a...2024-07-2525 minHistory in the Making: The War in UkraineWhat it's like to be the wife of a Ukrainian soldier, held prisoner by Russia? Part 1What is it like to be the wife of a Ukrainian soldier captured by the Russians and beaten and tortured as a prisoner of war? This is the story of Natalia Zarytska, the founder of "Women of Steel", an NGO dedicated to saving the soldiers who fought in Mariupol and at Azovstal in 2022. Despite being told her husband was dead multiple times, scared for her own life and the life of her child, and even harassed and threatened by Russians, Natalia never gave up hope on her husband and successfully fought for his release from Russian captivity. B...2024-07-1836 minHistory in the Making: The War in UkraineStories from the Front, Predictions for the FutureIn this episode, Pavlo Narozhnyi - Founder of Reactive Post, an NGO that provides support to soldiers on the front lines - shared stories from the frontlines in the war, while also describing where the war is today and his vision of how the war develops in the coming year(s). Filled with anecdotes from soldiers' experiences, plus the broader picture of both Ukraine and Russia's capabilities and vulnerabilities on land, in the sea, and in the air, Pavlo brings greater clarity to the war in his engaging, serious, but light-hearted fashion. Pavlo founded his non-government organization...2024-07-0449 minHistory in the Making: The War in UkraineShow Introduction: Who I am and What the podcast is AboutIn this introductory episode of the podcast, I introduce myself - my personal, academic, and professional background - what the podcast will be about, and why I have moved to Ukraine to start a business. In short, I have been passionate about this region my entire life and have studied and worked on it my entire academic and professional career. For this reason, I have moved to Ukraine to make whatever small contribution I can make to help the country recover. In this podcast series, I will do my be...2024-06-1315 min
Breakfast Leadership ShowThoughtful Thursdays: Rebuilding in the Midst of Conflict: Insights on Investing in Ukraine from UBN Network Co-Founder Mark McNameeMark recently moved to Kyiv and co-founded the Ukraine Business Network (UBN), a platform that provides research to industry leaders. The goal is to aid foreign investors operating in the country and ultimately contribute to the nation’s reconstruction.
Through panels, reports, and surveys, UBN gives businesses insight into their opportunities in Ukraine during times of war. It works with 4,000+ companies across sectors, including the World Bank Group, UN, Coca-Cola, Radisson, McDonald’s, and the Wall Street Journal.
An expert analyst on Ukraine and CIS countries, Mark has spent 15 years tracking the region's political, economic, soci...2024-06-1321 min
21st Century EntrepreneurshipMark McNamee: Can Resilience Drive Growth in Crisis?Mark McNamee is a seasoned political and economic analyst specializing in Eastern Europe, and our conversation revolved around his firsthand experiences and strategic insights amidst the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. Mark shared an impactful story from a recent meeting disrupted by an unexpected air raid in Kyiv, illustrating the daily realities of living and working in a conflict zone. He explained, "We were very surprised, because typically we would get some sort of air raid notification...But we were all surprised, and we're kind of wondering, was it actually a bomb?" This moment encapsulates the unexpected challenges faced by...2024-05-2830 min
Strap on your BootsZero to CEO: Building a Business in a War Zone with Mark McNameeIn this gripping episode of Zero to CEO, I delve into the remarkable journey of Mark McNamee, a daring entrepreneur who relocated to Kyiv, Ukraine, to establish the Ukraine Business Network. Against the backdrop of a war zone, Mark’s story unfolds as he navigates the challenges of starting a business without knowing the local language and with no initial income. Join us as we explore the essential skills needed to thrive in such demanding conditions, including adaptability, networking, and managing expectations. Mark also discusses his strategic approach to finding a niche in the market, the political and business im...2024-05-2717 min
Super Entrepreneurs PodcastUkraine Unveiled: Insider Insights on Foreign Investment for EntrepreneursIn this episode of the Super Entrepreneurs Podcast, host Shahid Durrani sits down with Mark McNamee, the founder of Ukraine Business Network. Mark shares his audacious decision to start a business in the midst of conflict in Ukraine and his goal to aid foreign investors in navigating the complexities of the country's business landscape. From facing bombings during client meetings to overcoming geopolitical challenges, Mark sheds light on the unique obstacles and opportunities he encounters in Ukraine. Join us as we delve into Mark's journey, exploring the intersection of entrepreneurship, geopolitics, and innovation in a region undergoing profound transformation.2024-05-1525 min
The Triathlon Brick SessionDavid McNamee & the TranscordillerasIn today's episode Mark finally gets David McNamee on the podcast to chat about his inclusion to race the new T100 series. To break the ice Mark starts this inteveiw with a short Scottish quiz (play at home). After 10 years in Spain has David lost some of his Scottishness? In addition, Mark and Caroline discuss the Transcordilleras 8 stage garvel race in Colombia which they both undertook last week. Enjoy!2024-02-261h 37
The Slavic ConnexionThere's No Business Like War Business: Prigozhin, Putin, and Weakening PartnershipsOn this episode, Mark McNamee, political, economic, and intelligence analyst, talks with host Nick about a range of topics pertaining to Russia's War in Ukraine: from the late Prizoghin's mutiny to China's and Russia's relationship rooted largely in an anti-Western agenda and what this means for the continuing conflict. Thanks for listening!
PRODUCER'S NOTE: This episode was recorded on September 15th, 2023 via Zoom.
If you have questions, comments, or would like to be a guest on the show, please email slavxradio@utexas.edu and we will be in touch!
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War in Ukraine: Update from Kyiv137. ANALYSIS: Mark McNamee on Ukraine’s economic opportunities and challengesMark McNamee, Europe Director at Frontier View, discusses the economic opportunities and challenges in Ukraine, the mood in Kyiv, the on-going counteroffensive, and political and economic pressures in Russia.
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The Road to NowArtificial Intelligence w/ Roger McNameeRoger McNamee has spent decades helping American tech companies secure financing. In the last few years, however, he’s become well-known for helping American citizens secure themselves against tech companies. After helping convince Mark Zuckerberg to retain control over Facebook, Roger documented social media’s role in amplifying social division in his 2019 New York Times Best Seller Zucked: Waking Up to the Facebook Catastrophe. Recently he’s turned his attention to AI, and he has a warning for us: don’t believe the hype. In this conversation Roger joins Bob and Ben to discuss Artificial Intelligence, why he says...2023-07-1750 min
First Move with Julia ChatterleyFeature interview: Elevation Partners Cofounder Roger McNamee"Journalism does not need Twitter. It cannot win a fight with Elon Musk on Musk's home turf." That's what tech investor (and former advisor to Mark Zuckerberg) Roger McNamee wrote in his latest op-ed about Musk's turbulent Twitter takeover. He joins Julia to discuss.
Also on today's show: Benjamin Netanyahu is sworn in as Israeli PM for the sixth time and will lead the country's likely most right-wing government ever.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...2022-12-2938 min
8th PeriodEPISODE 52 EXTRAVAGANZA - S1E52Celebrating passing the 50 Episode mark with lists of 52 things & A word game.2022-03-2540 min
Sovereign Debt with Jill DauchyEpisode 12: Mark McNamee on the ongoing Russian war on UkraineMark McNamee, Director of Europe at FrontierView, joins "Sovereign Debt" to talk about the Russian war on Ukraine, how we got here and where are we going, its lasting impact on global coordination and the role of China. 2022-03-2150 min
I Love Football Coaches ShowEp. 21 Being Intentional About Your Program CultureGlen McNamee is the Head Coach at Central Dauphin High School. He's on the show to talk about his philosophy regarding culture. Coach breaks his program down into three categories, then breaks those categories down into three sub categories. We dig deep into each one of those segments.2022-03-1932 min
Stay Tuned with PreetFacebook & Unheeded Advice (with Roger McNamee and Joyce Vance)In this special episode of the CAFE Insider podcast recorded on November 16, Joyce speaks with prominent technology investor Roger McNamee. CAFE Insider is usually behind the paywall, but we’re taking it down for this episode due to popular demand. The conversation centers around the threat Facebook poses to democracy, and what happened when McNamee confronted Mark Zuckerberg following the 2016 election. They also discuss McNamee’s mentorship of Zuckerberg, how that relationship fell apart after Facebook changed its business model to maximize profit, and what can still be done to protect the public from explo...2021-12-221h 03
CAFE InsiderCAFE Insider 11/17: Facebook & Unheeded Advice (with Joyce Vance and Roger McNamee)In this special episode from the CAFE Insider podcast, Joyce asks prominent technology investor Roger McNamee about the threat Facebook poses to democracy, and what happened when he confronted Mark Zuckerberg following the 2016 election.They discuss McNamee’s mentorship of Zuckerberg, how that relationship fell apart after Facebook changed its business model to maximize profit, and what can still be done to protect the public from exploitative technologies. They also dig into McNamee’s vision for a regulatory agency in the mold of the Food and Drug Administration to monitor technology and social media, and why McNamee consi...2021-11-1756 minCAFE InsiderCAFE Insider 11/17: Facebook & Unheeded Advice (with Joyce Vance and Roger McNamee)In this special episode from the CAFE Insider podcast, Joyce asks prominent technology investor Roger McNamee about the threat Facebook poses to democracy, and what happened when he confronted Mark Zuckerberg following the 2016 election.They discuss McNamee’s mentorship of Zuckerberg, how that relationship fell apart after Facebook changed its business model to maximize profit, and what can still be done to protect the public from exploitative technologies. They also dig into McNamee’s vision for a regulatory agency in the mold of the Food and Drug Administration to monitor technology and social media, and why McNamee consi...2021-11-1756 minStay Tuned with PreetCAFE Insider 11/17: Facebook & Unheeded Advice (with Joyce Vance and Roger McNamee)In this sample from the CAFE Insider podcast, Joyce asks prominent technology investor Roger McNamee about the threat Facebook poses to democracy, and what happened when he confronted Mark Zuckerberg following the 2016 election.In the full episode, they discuss McNamee’s mentorship of Zuckerberg, how that relationship fell apart after Facebook changed its business model to maximize profit, and what can still be done to protect the public from exploitative technologies. They also dig into McNamee’s vision for a regulatory agency in the mold of the Food and Drug Administration to monitor technology and social media, and...2021-11-1712 min
iGen PoliticsRoger McNameeJill and Victor are joined by business maven and founding partner of Elevation Partners, Roger McNamee, for a look at his experiences at Facebook, working with Mark Zuckerberg, and how social media networks challenge our rights and democratic values. Can we protect the vulnerable from their algorithms? And what needs to be done to get them working for everyone?
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The StorytellersGrace Sammon and “The Storytellers:” Awakening a Love for Historical Fiction with Libby McNameeLibby McNamee is an author, lawyer, and US Army Veteran. Her second novel, Dolley Madison and the War of 1812 published in August on the 207th anniversary of the burning of Washington City. Her first, Susanna’s Midnight Ride: The Girl Who Won the Revolutionary War was named #1 in Juvenile Fiction by the Independent Publisher Book Awards and Pinnacle Book Awards, and Finalist in Historical Fiction by the Best Book Awards. The Virginia General Assembly created “Susanna Bolling Day” to be held December 5th each year based upon Libby’s research. A native of Boston, Libby graduated from Georgetown University and Cath...2021-10-2625 min
Berkeley TalksRoger McNamee on his quest to stop FacebookLongtime venture capitalist Roger McNamee discusses how he, an early Facebook investor and former adviser to Mark Zuckerberg, came to realize the damage caused by the social media giant and others like it, and how he's committed to try to stop them. Listen to the episode and read the transcript on Berkeley News. (Photo by Alessio Jacona via Flickr) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-07-3059 min
Communication and Media Studies (Audio)Facebook Privacy and Creating Better Tech Policy with Roger McNameeWith Amazon's Alexa spying on her owners, a massive data breach masterminded by Cambridge Analytica, and evidence of election interference promulgated by Facebook, tech policy has never had more significant implications for our society and democracy. Roger McNamee—noted tech venture capitalist, early mentor to Mark Zuckerberg, and Facebook investor—talks with Henry Brady, Dean of the Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley, about how he came to realize the serious damage that Facebook and other social media giants are doing and how he has committed to try to stop them. Series: "Public Policy and Society" [Public Affairs] [Huma...2021-03-0559 min
Communication and Media Studies (Video)Facebook Privacy and Creating Better Tech Policy with Roger McNameeWith Amazon's Alexa spying on her owners, a massive data breach masterminded by Cambridge Analytica, and evidence of election interference promulgated by Facebook, tech policy has never had more significant implications for our society and democracy. Roger McNamee—noted tech venture capitalist, early mentor to Mark Zuckerberg, and Facebook investor—talks with Henry Brady, Dean of the Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley, about how he came to realize the serious damage that Facebook and other social media giants are doing and how he has committed to try to stop them. Series: "UC Public Policy Channel" [Public Affairs] [Huma...2021-03-0559 min
Teacher Resources (Video)Facebook Privacy and Creating Better Tech Policy with Roger McNameeWith Amazon's Alexa spying on her owners, a massive data breach masterminded by Cambridge Analytica, and evidence of election interference promulgated by Facebook, tech policy has never had more significant implications for our society and democracy. Roger McNamee—noted tech venture capitalist, early mentor to Mark Zuckerberg, and Facebook investor—talks with Henry Brady, Dean of the Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley, about how he came to realize the serious damage that Facebook and other social media giants are doing and how he has committed to try to stop them. Series: "Public Policy and Society" [Public Affairs] [Huma...2021-03-0559 min
UC Berkeley (Video)Facebook Privacy and Creating Better Tech Policy with Roger McNameeWith Amazon's Alexa spying on her owners, a massive data breach masterminded by Cambridge Analytica, and evidence of election interference promulgated by Facebook, tech policy has never had more significant implications for our society and democracy. Roger McNamee—noted tech venture capitalist, early mentor to Mark Zuckerberg, and Facebook investor—talks with Henry Brady, Dean of the Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley, about how he came to realize the serious damage that Facebook and other social media giants are doing and how he has committed to try to stop them. Series: "Public Policy and Society" [Public Affairs] [Huma...2021-03-0559 min
Public Policy and Society (Video)Facebook Privacy and Creating Better Tech Policy with Roger McNameeWith Amazon's Alexa spying on her owners, a massive data breach masterminded by Cambridge Analytica, and evidence of election interference promulgated by Facebook, tech policy has never had more significant implications for our society and democracy. Roger McNamee—noted tech venture capitalist, early mentor to Mark Zuckerberg, and Facebook investor—talks with Henry Brady, Dean of the Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley, about how he came to realize the serious damage that Facebook and other social media giants are doing and how he has committed to try to stop them. Series: "Public Policy and Society" [Public Affairs] [Huma...2021-03-0559 minUC Berkeley (Audio)Facebook Privacy and Creating Better Tech Policy with Roger McNameeWith Amazon's Alexa spying on her owners, a massive data breach masterminded by Cambridge Analytica, and evidence of election interference promulgated by Facebook, tech policy has never had more significant implications for our society and democracy. Roger McNamee—noted tech venture capitalist, early mentor to Mark Zuckerberg, and Facebook investor—talks with Henry Brady, Dean of the Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley, about how he came to realize the serious damage that Facebook and other social media giants are doing and how he has committed to try to stop them. Series: "Public Policy and Society" [Public Affairs] [Huma...2021-03-0559 min
The InPublishing PodcastPaul McNameeCiar Byrne talks to Paul McNamee, editor of The Big Issue, about his early career “going where the work was”, why the triumvirate of editor, deputy editor and art director is so central to a magazine’s success, how he works to make the title “challenging and provocative” but not a “pity purchase”, his 20 ft rule for assessing front covers, some of the great guest editors he’s had (Armando Iannucci, Floella Benjamin and Mark Millar), the buzz he got coordinating Mark Hamill (aka Luke Skywalker) interviewing The Kinks' Ray and Dave Davies, the existential threat Covid posed to their street-sal...2020-12-0954 min
Beyond the Page: The Best of the Sun Valley Writers’ ConferenceRoger McNamee on the Incompatibility of Social Media and DemocracyJoin us for a conversation with ROGER MCNAMEE, the noted tech venture capitalist, early mentor to Mark Zuckerberg, and Facebook investor, who went from being a founding supporter of the world’s biggest and most profitable social media company to becoming one of its most influential critics. There is nothing the charismatic McNamee won’t discuss about Facebook's business model and practices, including his own adventures at the birth of Big Tech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-11-0545 min
The Road to NowThe Facebook Catastrophe w/ Roger McNameeIn 2006, Roger McNamee played a crucial role in convincing Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg not to sell his company to Yahoo!. A couple of years later, he helped bring Sheryl Sandberg in as Facebook’s COO. Yet despite this personal connection, and his role as an early investor in the company, Roger now believes that Facebook has become a threat to democracy. In this episode, Bob and Ben talk with Roger about his book Zucked: Waking Up to the Facebook Catastrophe, the role Facebook has played in spreading disinformation, and the steps he believes we should take to regain control ov...2020-08-101h 11
The Infotagion Podcast with Damian Collins MPEpisode 17: Roger McNamee and Adam SatarianoIs it possible to safely moderate internet platforms like Facebook? Mark Zuckerberg’s former mentor turned biggest critic, Roger McNamee, thinks not. The author of Zucked joins Damian Collins MP to discuss reforming Section 230, Joe Biden’s campaign on political ads and continuing internal dissent at the company. The New York Times’ Adam Satariano discusses the evolving influence of tech platforms over the years and the culture war on journalism. Dr Charles Kriel reports that a publication peddling hard right theories “The Epoch Times” is being pushed through letterboxes in West Sussex.2020-06-1950 min
What'd You Miss This WeekWhy Roger McNamee Thinks AI Won't Succeed on FacebookLarry Ivory, the chairman of the National Black Chamber of Commerce, joined to talk about public policy changes that can be made to close the racial wealth gap and enable minority businesses. Roger McNamee, the managing director of Elevation Partners and an early investor in Facebook, came on to talk about Mark Zuckerberg's decision to leave controversial posts by President Trump about the protests on the platform. Catherine Mann, global chief economist at Citi and the former chief economist at the OECD, offered an outlook ahead of the jobs report. Then ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck joined the day of...2020-06-0629 min
FALTER RadioEx-Facebook-Investor Roger McNamee im Gespräch – #241Der US-Amerikaner und Tech-Investor Roger McNamee war einer der frühen Berater von Facebook-Gründer Mark Zuckerberg. 2016 wandte er sich gegen ihn. Die Propaganda, die den US-Wahlkampf auf dem sozialen Netzwerk beeinflusste, hatte ihn misstrauisch gemacht. Seitdem ist McNamee Aktivist und warnt vor der Macht Facebooks.Im Gespräch mit FALTER-Autorin Anna Goldenberg erklärt er (in englischer Sprache), warum er Facebooks Algorithmen für gefährlich hält und was er dem "Überwachungskapitalismus" entgegensetzen will. McNamee kam Ende September, knapp vor den österreichischen Nationalratswahlen, auf Einladung des Vienna Humanities Festival sowie der Medientage nach Wien.Lesen S...2019-10-1140 min
Working Capital ConversationsRoger McNamee: 'Waking Up to the Facebook Catastrophe’What happened to Facebook?Particularly in the post-2016 political campaign, the realities of data, personas and manipulation have come out into the open, from the front pages to Congressional hearings. As policymakers consider regulating companies like Facebook and Google around issues ranging from speech to monopolies, companies and consumers are thinking in new ways about the business of data privacy.The Facebook story, of course, is instructive.Among other areas, it’s a story about business models and incentives and what can happen to a company when the two don’t align with a st...2019-09-1628 min
Modern Wisdom#093 - Roger McNamee - Is Facebook Zucked?Roger McNamee is a businessman, investor, musician and founding partner of the venture capital firm Elevation Partners.Roger has had a front seat to the biggest developments in Silicon Valley for the last 30 years and this culminated with his time as an early investor and key advisor to Mark Zuckerberg at Facebook.Over the last few years he became concerned with the direction that Facebook and Big Tech was taking and now spends his time educating the general public on the dangers of Surveillance Capitalism, data privacy, technology addiction and much more.Extra...2019-08-121h 26
The Art of ExcellenceRoger McNamee: Tech investor, musician, activistRoger McNamee has been a successful Silicon Valley investor for thirty five years. He co-founded Silver Lake and Elevation Partners, two very successful private equity funds. He also plays bass and guitar in the bands Moonalice and Doobie Decibel System. He holds a BA from Yale and an MBA from Dartmouth’s Tuck School. He has written 4 books, the latest one titled Zucked: Waking up to the Facebook Catastrophe. Some interesting insights from this episode: Roger had a very unusual approach to tech investing which allowed him to be highly successful. Learn why he started...2019-06-2546 min
The James Altucher Show458 - Roger McNamee: Who’s Really in Control of Your Mind? These Are The Secret Ways You're Being ManipulatedHe's back! Roger McNamee is a Silicon Valley veteran who's mentored everyone from Steve Jobs to Bill Gates to Mark Zuckerberg. And more. But he's not here to talk about their success. He's here to talk about the ways their success is crippling our freedom. And how to change that. Before it's too late (also, I should say, I'm never a fan of "doom and gloom" marketing. This is not that. This is education. And knowledge. Which equals power.) This episode is the start of a privacy revolution. And you'll be glad to look back one day and say, "I...2019-05-3047 min
The Bob & Kevin ShowEp. 035 - Facebook in 5 years and Sam Harris "The Trouble with Facebook" recap with guest Roger McNameeShow Notes Galore for this Episode! We started things off sharing our thoughts about a Sam Harris podcast episode where special guest Roger McNamee discussed his book "Zucked: Waking Up to the Facebook Catastrophe" You can catch that episode in full here: https://samharris.org/podcasts/152-trouble-facebook/
We also discussed what facebook might look like in the next five years. That conversation was sparked by this article: https://www.wired.com/story/facebook-mark-zuckerberg-15-months-of-fresh-hell/
We also had some discussion around youTube and Twitter regarding content and responsibilities sparked by a tweet from one of our fa...2019-04-1900 min
Words MatterWords Matter Library: Zucked by Roger McNameeThe New York Times bestseller about a noted tech venture capitalist, early mentor to Mark Zuckerberg, and Facebook investor, who wakes up to the serious damage Facebook is doing to our society – and sets out to try to stop it. This week we add ZUCKED by Roger McNamee to the Words Matter Library. It’s a story that begins with a series of rude awakenings. First there is the author’s dawning realization that the platform is being manipulated by some very bad actors. Then there is the even more unsettling realization that Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg...2019-04-1258 min
DSR's Words MatterWords Matter Library: Zucked by Roger McNameeThe New York Times bestseller about a noted tech venture capitalist, early mentor to Mark Zuckerberg, and Facebook investor, who wakes up to the serious damage Facebook is doing to our society – and sets out to try to stop it. This week we add ZUCKED by Roger McNamee to the Words Matter Library. It’s a story that begins with a series of rude awakenings. First there is the author’s dawning realization that the platform is being manipulated by some very bad actors. Then there is the even more unsettling realization that Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg...2019-04-121h 00
Inside PRInside PR 538 – Roger McNamee is ZuckedThis week, we take a deep dive into Roger McNamee‘s Zucked. McNamee, an early investor in Facebook and an erstwhile advisor to Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg has provided us with an insightful consideration of how Facebook and social media have changed over time. It is an account that throws light on questions of responsibility and accountability. And while it pulls no punches, it also presents a vision of what might be done to create a healthier relationship between the giant entities that dominate search, social and tech.
This should be a a must-read for anyone wh...2019-04-0223 min
Inside PRRoger McNamee is Zucked – IPR 538
This week, we take a deep dive into Roger McNamee‘s Zucked. McNamee, an early investor in Facebook and an erstwhile advisor to Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg has provided us with an insightful consideration of how Facebook and social media have changed over time. It is an account that throws light on questions of responsibility and accountability. And while it pulls no punches, it also presents a vision of what might be done to create a healthier relationship between the giant entities that dominate search, social and tech.
This should be a a must-read for anyone wh...2019-04-0223 minInside PRRoger McNamee is Zucked – IPR 538This week, we take a deep dive into Roger McNamee's Zucked. McNamee, an early investor in Facebook and an erstwhile advisor to Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg has provided us with an insightful consideration of how Facebook and social media have changed over time.2019-04-0223 min
Inside PRRoger McNamee is ZuckedThis week, we take a deep dive into Roger McNamee's Zucked. McNamee, an early investor in Facebook and an erstwhile advisor to Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg has provided us with an insightful consideration of how Facebook and social media have changed over time. It is an account that throws light on questions of responsibility and accountability. And while it pulls no punches, it also presents a vision of what might be done to create a healthier relationship between the giant entities that dominate search, social and tech. This should be a a must-read for a...2019-04-0223 min
Opinion Has ItFacing Up to Facebook | Roger McNameeAccording to Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook’s co-founder and CEO, his creation was supposed “to make the world more open and connected.” After massive privacy breaches and the proliferation of misinformation and hate speech, that mission lies in ruins. Roger McNamee, an early investor in the platform, joins our podcast to discuss what went wrong.*NB at 14:47: It was Michael Cohen's Rockefeller Center office that was raided by the FBI in April 2018. Paul Manafort's home was searched in August 2017. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-03-2630 min
Team HumanEp. 124 "Don't Know Much About History" - Live from the Greene Space with Roger McNameePlaying for Team Human today: musician, investor, reformer, and the author of Zucked: Waking up to the Facebook Catastrophe, Roger McNamee.Roger will be talking about his mentorship of Mark Zuckerberg and what went wrong. Was it naive idealism? The imperatives of growth-driven capitalism? Greed? Rushkoff and McNamee look at how things have derailed and what must be done to reclaim the driver’s seat for technologies run amok.“There are no rules today.” McNamee warns of online surveillance and the increasing power of behavioral modification. We’ve gone from being exploited as “the product” to becoming...2019-03-201h 21Communication and Media Studies (Audio)Zucked with Roger McNamee - Helen EdisonNoted tech venture capitalist Roger McNamee, an early mentor to Mark Zuckerberg, woke up to the serious damage Facebook and other social media outlets are doing to our society and set out to try to stop it. McNamee is in conversation with Jeff Light, publisher and editor of The San Diego Union-Tribune. Series: "Helen Edison Lecture Series" [Humanities] [Show ID: 34249]2019-03-0751 minCommunication and Media Studies (Video)Zucked with Roger McNamee - Helen EdisonNoted tech venture capitalist Roger McNamee, an early mentor to Mark Zuckerberg, woke up to the serious damage Facebook and other social media outlets are doing to our society and set out to try to stop it. McNamee is in conversation with Jeff Light, publisher and editor of The San Diego Union-Tribune. Series: "Helen Edison Lecture Series" [Humanities] [Show ID: 34249]2019-03-0751 min
Kickass NewsRoger McNamee Says Facebook Undermines DemocracyRoger McNamee was a mentor to a young Mark Zuckerberg and an early investor in Facebook, but now he warns that the social media platform has become a threat to democracy, privacy, competition, and even public health. He talks about when he noticed the first signs that not all was well at Facebook and what happened when he brought his concerns to his old friend. He discusses the role that Facebook played in the 2016 election, how its algorithms are actually designed to polarize and spread disinformation, and how Russian trolls and companies like Cambridge Analytica were able to exploit those...2019-03-0550 min
Kickass NewsRoger McNamee Says Facebook Undermines DemocracyRoger McNamee was a mentor to a young Mark Zuckerberg and an early investor in Facebook, but now he warns that the social media platform has become a threat to democracy, privacy, competition, and even public health. He talks about when he noticed the first signs that not all was well at Facebook and what happened when he brought his concerns to his old friend. He discusses the role that Facebook played in the 2016 election, how its algorithms are actually designed to polarize and spread disinformation, and how Russian trolls and companies like Cambridge Analytica were able to exploit those...2019-03-0549 min
Kickass NewsRoger McNamee Says Facebook Undermines DemocracyRoger McNamee was a mentor to a young Mark Zuckerberg and an early investor in Facebook, but now he warns that the social media platform has become a threat to democracy, privacy, competition, and even public health. He talks about when he noticed the first signs that not all was well at Facebook and what happened when he brought his concerns to his old friend. He discusses the role that Facebook played in the 2016 election, how its algorithms are actually designed to polarize and spread disinformation, and how Russian trolls and companies like Cambridge Analytica were able to exploit those...2019-03-0547 min
In Deep with Angie Coiro: InterviewsVenture Capitalist Roger McNamee on Waking Up to the Facebook CatastropheShow #231 | Guest: Roger McNamee | Show Summary: The warnings are coming from inside the house. Mark Zuckerberg, Sheryl Sandberg, and Roger McNamee are denizens of the same enchanted world: Silicon Valley's inner circle. And they used to all be on the same page, each playing their part growing Facebook into an internet phenomenon— until it hit unprecedented reach and influence. Then they weren't on the same page any more. McNamee was an early and enthusiastic adopter of Facebook, as both a musician and an investor. But he grew disenchanted as he watched the negatives pile up: privacy issues. Screen addiction. Disinformation an...2019-02-2400 minThe James Altucher Show435 - Roger McNamee: Every Tech Billionaire's MentorRoger McNamee was Steve Jobs' mentor. And Bill Gates. And Mark Zuckerberg. Why is Roger so valuable to these people? What does he know that we don't? What did he have to offer the world's future billionaire visionaries? I also wanted to hear stories. What is Steve Jobs like? And Mark Zuckerberg? "When I met Mark he was different from everybody. But in a kind of cool, interesting way. I mean a little creepy too. But you have to keep in mind, tech entrepreneurs aren't like you and me." They're obsessed. And focussed. And sometimes equally underdeveloped as they are...2019-02-1450 min
Decoder with Nilay PatelRecode Decode: "Zucked" author Roger McNameeElevation Partners founding partner Roger McNamee talks with Recode’s Kara Swisher about his new book, Zucked: Waking Up to the Facebook Catastrophe.In this episode: Transitioning from tech optimist to critic; the 1990 crash and rebound; starting Silver Lake Partners; McNamee’s health crisis and struggles with office politics; “then Bono calls up”; meeting and mentoring the 22-year-old CEO of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg; recruiting Sheryl Sandberg to be COO; the Beacon disaster and clashing with Sandberg; the suspicious early warning signs in 2016; speaking out against Facebook and the cost of becoming an activist; why McNamee wrote Zucked; trying t...2019-02-111h 14
Fortt KnoxIs Facebook Really That Bad? Roger McNamee and Antonio Garcia MartinezFacebook is worth almost a half trillion dollars. It has more than 2 billion users who log in at least once a month. It has a famous CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, hailed in Silicon Valley as a Bill Gates for the Internet age – the suburban Harvard kid who dropped out of Harvard to start a company and change the world.
Facebook also has problems. Its once non-controversial mission of connecting the world has taken a dark turn. Connecting the world to what, exactly? After the Cambridge Analytica scandal, and controversies over how Facebook gave partners access to user data, there’s a questi...2019-02-0930 min