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Join Cornell University's most celebrated scholars and industry experts for candid conversations that enlighten and challenge. From finance and tech to arts and culture, the Cornell Keynotes podcast hosted by eCornell delivers timely discussions on trending topics and current events.

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  • English

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  • Yesterday · 1 hr 4 min

    Press Freedom on the Brink: A Blueprint for Saving Local Journalism

    As local news outlets vanish into "news deserts," a coalition of Cornell Law School's First Amendment Clinic, the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, and PublicSource is stepping in to provide independent journalists with free legal support, training, and resources—creating a potential national model for sustaining local journalism and protecting press freedom.

  • September 2 · 54 min

    Labor Peace at Risk: Why Mediators Matter in Polarized Times

    This Cornell ILR keynote panel, moderated by Dean Alex Colvin, examines the critical role of labor mediation and the risks posed by cuts to the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service in an increasingly polarized labor relations landscape.

  • August 24 · 48 min

    From Founder to CEO: Mastering Leadership Transitions in High-Growth Startups

    Cornell lecturer and serial entrepreneur Brad Treat draws on his experience building SightSpeed (acquired by Logitech) and advising 200+ startups to offer founders practical frameworks for transitioning into effective CEOs—emphasizing emotional intelligence, strategic communication, and adaptive leadership as essential skills for navigating growth, stakeholder trust, and organizational change.

  • July 23 · 52 min

    Hospitality Fluency: Service Winners and Whiffs in the Age of AI

    As AI increasingly automates work, our panelists argue that human skills like listening, empathy, and judgment—formalized through a "Hospitality Fluency" framework—become the true competitive differentiator that leaders must deliberately protect and cultivate rather than delegate to machines.

  • June 29 · 27 min

    Burnout to Balance: Rebuilding Engagement at Work

    Learn how to manage workplace burnout and how to set boundaries and practice self-compassion. You'll also learn how to implement organizational solutions that help create healthier work environments for you and your teams.

  • May 21 · 40 min

    Women in Healthcare Leadership: Navigating Power With Purpose

    Leadership experts Beta Mannix and Sunita Sah discuss strategies for women to navigate the challenges of healthcare leadership, covering everything from building influence and negotiating effectively to developing authentic leadership skills and professional networks.

  • May 1 · 35 min

    Urban Congestion Pricing and Its Impact on Public Health

    Is congestion pricing actually working? Cornell researchers conducted the first causal evaluation of NYC's congestion pricing program launched in January 2025. They observed substantial pollution reductions within Manhattan's toll zone and spillover benefits citywide, offering crucial insights for other U.S. cities considering similar policies to improve air quality and address environmental inequities.

  • April 20 · 46 min

    Paths to a Clean Energy Future: From Innovation to Implementation

    Cornell experts Lindsay Anderson and Tobias Hanrath are joined by Kasparas Spokas from the Clean Air Task Force to discuss how achieving a clean energy future requires moving beyond renewables and electrification alone to embrace integrated solutions including thermal systems, demand flexibility, streamlined permitting, and strategic university-industry partnerships.

  • April 7 · 43 min

    Advocacy and the Rule of Law: Democracy’s Next Chapter

    Join Cornell Brooks School experts Jared Carter and Thomas O'Toole as they discuss how American democracy faces serious institutional threats from voting rights challenges to political polarization, while exploring how civic engagement can help navigate this critical moment and potentially reshape the nation's legal and political landscape.

  • March 3 · 51 min

    The New Immigration Regime: Restrictions, Outcomes, and What’s Next

    Join experts from Cornell Law's Migration and Human Rights Program as they examine the Trump administration's extensive 2025 immigration restrictions—including mass deportations, visa limitations, asylum restrictions, and enforcement operations—while outlining the program's advocacy efforts and ways for individuals to support immigrants.

  • February 13 · 43 min

    AI in Finance: A Partner, Not a Replacement

    AI in finance is about human-AI partnership rather than replacement, exploring practical strategies for effectively integrating AI tools while maintaining essential human judgment in financial decision-making.

  • January 16 · 1 hr 12 min

    Did COVID Expose Our Biggest Weakness?

    Princeton Professor Frances Lee examines how American institutions failed during COVID-19, from ignoring pre-existing pandemic plans to implementing policies that protected the privileged while exposing essential workers, and explores what these failures mean for future crisis management.

  • January 5 · 49 min

    What Does the Future of Hospitality Look Like?

    Peter Karpinski and Douglas Miller share proven strategies for navigating today's hospitality industry transformed by AI, shifting consumer behaviors, and new revenue opportunities.

  • Dec 19, 2025 · 54 min

    Should We Dim the Sun? Exploring Climate Intervention Science

    Three Cornell University experts separate fact from fiction about geoengineering and climate intervention strategies like stratospheric aerosol injection. They discuss the science, misconceptions, and ethical considerations surrounding these emerging approaches to address climate change.

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