The Canary Group Podcast.

Join our hosts, Kate LaVail and Michael Vieira, as they combat the tyranny of conventional wisdom. They examine real and perceived tensions across the globe to understand the deeper connections and drivers shaping the future.

Relying on research, analysis and expertise, including incredible guest subject matter experts, they are on a mission to illuminate the agents and connections, conditions and perceptions impacting our world for the better and worse.

Episode 5: Energy Security. Who turned out all the lights?
Kate LaVail Kate LaVail

Episode 5: Energy Security. Who turned out all the lights?

It’s no secret that finding and keeping resources has been the central driver for most, if not all, wars, and exploits. More specifically, the hunt for power in all shapes and forms is what fuels the political, cultural, and economic worlds we live in. Oil and gas, hydro, wind, solar, nuclear, and more- each has benefits, but also costs. Join us as Michael and Kate discuss energy scarcity, the balance between traditional and green energy, and where everyone stands as we move into an era of greater energy insecurity.

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EPISODE 3: Turkey will not be ignored, Michael!
Kate LaVail Kate LaVail

EPISODE 3: Turkey will not be ignored, Michael!

A gambler. A volatile ex-girlfriend. A weight. There are so many ways to describe this singular nation that sits at the intersection of east and west, always playing by its own rules. Join Michael and Kate as they explore the colorful history of the former Ottoman Empire, embracing tradition and evolution, secularism and deep religious faith, and allyship with the EU and Asia simultaneously. This critical nation is one to watch. You will come away with a better understanding of what makes it tick, its likely future influence, and why it matters.

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