Teneo Insights Podcast

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Teneo Insights is a podcast that provides analysis on the of-the-moment issues that matter most to CEOs and their businesses. Each episode, moderated by Teneo’s Kevin Kajiwara, Co-President of Teneo Political Risk Advisory, features experts across business, politics, academia and media who discuss with Kevin the most pressing hot button issues and how they will impact financial markets, geopolitics and the business world.

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October 21, 202650 min

The 2026 Midterms: Congress, Policy and the Road Ahead

With the 2026 U.S. midterm elections approaching, the balance of power in Congress remains uncertain, with significant implications for Washington and corporate America. In this episode , host Kevin Kajiwara is joined by Trey Gowdy, former U.S. Representative (R-SC), and Joe Kennedy III, former U.S. Representative (D-MA) and U.S. Special Envoy to Northern Ireland for Economic Affairs, to assess the electoral landscape and what could follow. They discuss the outlook for the House and Senate, the lame-duck session and how a new Congress could reshape oversight, investigations and the broader operating environment for business.

October 6, 202656 min

AI at the Heart of Business: Balancing Opportunity, Cost and Risk

As AI moves from experimentation to the heart of the enterprise, its transformative potential is colliding with new economic, operational and political realities. In this episode, host Kevin Kajiwara is joined by Shayan Mohanty , Chief Data and AI Officer at Thoughtworks, and Sparky Zivin , Global Head of Teneo Research, to explore the next phase of AI adoption. They discuss how companies can capture AI’s rapidly expanding potential while balancing its costs, managing the risks and building trust throughout the enterprise.

September 8, 202635 min

25 Years after 9/11: Reflections on Leadership and Resilience

In a special edition of Teneo Insights, Kevin Kajiwara is joined by Bill Bratton , Executive Chairman of Risk Advisory at Teneo and former New York City Police Commissioner, to reflect on how 9/11 reshaped the city, our communities, and the relationship between law enforcement, government and corporate America. Bratton explores the importance of collaboration, information-sharing and institutional resilience and considers what the lessons of the past 25 years can teach leaders confronting a new generation of risk.

July 30, 2026

The Iran Conflict: Assessing the Next Phase

The conflict between the U.S. and Iran is entering a new phase, with global concerns on regional escalation. In this timely conversation, Kevin Kajiwara is joined by General Frank McKenzie, former CENTCOM Commander and Teneo Senior Advisor, and Emily Stromquist, Teneo Managing Director, to assess the latest military, geopolitical and economic outlooks. They examine the strategic choices facing Washington and Tehran, how the conflict is reshaping the regional security landscape and what the next phase of the crisis could mean for global markets and business.

July 28, 202639 min

The 2026 Midterms: Setting the Stage

With the 2026 U.S. midterm elections fast approaching, the outlook for control of Congress is coming into sharper focus—and so are the implications for business. In this episode of Teneo Insights, Kevin Kajiwara is joined by Nate Tamarin , Head of Teneo’s Washington, D.C. office, and Rory Cooper , Teneo Senior Managing Director, to examine the state of the race and what it reveals about the political landscape taking shape in Washington. They discuss how the election could influence the balance of power, the governing agenda and the operating environment for companies as business leaders prepare for the next phase of the administration.

June 23, 202634 min

From the Shadows to the Boardroom: A Former MI6 Chief on Today’s Geopolitical Risks

As conflict in the Middle East, Russia’s war in Ukraine and growing strategic competition between the U.S. and China continue to reshape the global landscape, business leaders are confronting a more volatile and fragmented operating environment. In this episode of Teneo Insights, Kevin Kajiwara is joined by Sir Richard Moore, former Chief of MI6 and Teneo Senior Advisor, to examine how shifting geopolitical dynamics, emerging technologies and evolving security threats are changing the way governments and companies assess risk. They explore how these trends are redefining the relationship between geopolitics, national security and business, and what leaders should be watching as the global risk landscape continues to evolve.

March 18, 202639 min

From Shockwaves to Shifts: Navigating the New Energy Market Reality

As conflict in the Middle East roils global energy markets and raises fresh concerns about supply shocks, a historic disruption is forcing leaders to confront just how fragile the system remains. In this episode of Teneo Insights, Kevin Kajiwara is joined by Dan Gabaldon , Teneo Vice Chair of Management Consulting and Head of Energy, and Emily Stromquist , Teneo Managing Director, to unpack the geopolitical and economic implications of the war with Iran and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz—triggering the largest oil supply disruption in history. Together, they explore how this crisis fits into the broader, already complex energy transition shaped by geopolitics, policy, climate and market forces and what to watch as industry leaders convene for CERAWeek.

March 3, 202654 min

Middle East Conflict: Operation Epic Fury and the Implications for Global Markets and Companies

The U.S. – Israeli military operation in Iran has triggered a volatile period of uncertainly with far-reaching geopolitical and economic implications. In this special edition of Teneo Insights, our team provides in-depth perspective and context on the latest developments in the fast-evolving conflict, examining the leadership transition in Tehran, the risks of policy fragmentation and miscalculation, and the evolving alignment between Washington, Jerusalem and key Gulf states. It also explores how other global actors are positioning themselves, and what these developments mean for global financial markets and corporations in the days and weeks ahead. Kevin Kajiwara is joined by a panel of experts including Morgan Muir and Ambassador Dennis Ross from Teneo’s strategic partner WestExec Advisors as well as geopolitical and energy markets specialist Emily Stromquist.

February 2, 202645 min

AI in 2026: From Promise to Pressure

As AI cements its place at the center of corporate strategy, how should leaders translate ambition into results? In this episode of Teneo Insights, host Kevin Kajiwara is joined by Ryan Cox , Teneo’s Global Head of AI, and Sparky Zivin , Global Head of Teneo Research, to examine how companies are translating AI ambition into measurable value and why the path to returns is proving slower and more uneven than many investors anticipate. They explore how AI is reshaping operating models and the workforce, what it means to treat AI as critical infrastructure in an increasingly fragmented geopolitical environment, and how executives should think about risk, resilience and long-term competitiveness as the AI divide between leaders and laggards becomes more pronounced.

January 7, 20261 hr 4 min

Venezuela and the Global Outlook for 2026

With Venezuela thrust into crisis after the abrupt removal of Nicolás Maduro, what comes next and what does it signal about the world in 2026? In this episode of the Teneo Insights Series, host Kevin Kajiwara is joined by Teneo Managing Directors Nicholas Watson , Carsten Nickel and Emily Stromquist , alongside Nick Zimmerman , Senior Advisor at WestExec Advisors and former White House National Security Council Director for Brazil and Southern Cone Affairs, to assess how the operating environment is evolving and what to watch across the government, military, opposition and interested international parties. The conversation then widens beyond Venezuela to consider how geopolitics and a fragmented trade environment are reshaping great-power competition, straining Europe’s strategic position and raising the stakes for democracies and corporate leaders navigating uncertainty in the year ahead.