In this episode, Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Ben Freakley discusses his unique role at the McCain Institute and Arizona State University, where among other duties he employs the DC-based Decision Theater to help policy makers and students solve problems by fusing data with character-driven leadership.

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Episode 24: RET LTG Ben Freakley

Hear how to “Buy the Change You Want to See,” from Jane Mosbacher Morris, humanitarian and former State Department development specialist turned social entrepreneur.

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Episode 25: Jane Mosbacher Morris

Dr. Michael M. Crow is one of the leading innovators in American higher education. Having served as President of Arizona State University for almost 17 years, he has overseen a complete transformation of ASU into the New American University, while expanding its reach not just in Arizona, but to DC and around the world as well.

Recently, Dr. Crow joined In The Arena from the first floor of ASU’s Barrett & O'Connor Center to discuss why Arizona State University is gaining a foothold in Washington, DC and why he felt that Arizona State was the best school to house the McCain Institute. Dr. Crow also touches on the recent college admissions scandal and how he sees the future of higher education shaping up.

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Episode 26: Dr. Michael M. Crow

NATO’s head of public diplomacy, Ambassador Tacan Ildem, describes what “strategic anticipation” means for the Alliance at the 70-year mark, and shares insights you won’t hear anywhere else.

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Episode 27: Ambassador Tacan Ildem

Pakistan’s Ikram Sehgal, chairman of the Pathfinder Group, shares what has driven him to thrive and assist for decades in one of the world’s most complicated security environments.

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Episode 28: Ikram Sehgal

While at The Sedona Forum, The Gambia’s Modou Sowe shared his inspirational action plan for sustainable food security and youth employment. For more candid conversations on the “In The Arena” podcast, please subscribe on iTunes, Soundcloud or YouTube.

Episode 29: Modou Sowe

U.S. citizen Brian Tosko Bello is In The Arena to preserve civic culture and heritage in Cuba through digitization.  It may prove a model effort, or merely a noble one, either way it illustrates a challenge of our times.

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