As we approach the 20th anniversary of 9/11/2001, we are reposting one of our earliest and most important episodes to date, an interview with Karen Hughes, former White House Counselor to the President for President George W. Bush. In this inte

Episode 11: Roundtable Discussion: How to Handle a Whistleblower Complaint

Aug 23rd, 2021 30m 16s

In this episode of Inside the War Room, join hosts Jordan Strauss, Michael Estevez, and Sherine Ebadi as they discuss how organizations should manage a whistleblower complaint. Our experts will give you a better understanding of the ways whistl

Episode 10: Roundtable Discussion: How to Handle a Media Leak

Aug 9th, 2021 16m 11s

In this episode of Inside the War Room, join hosts Jordan Strauss, Michael Estevez, and Sherine Ebadi as they discuss how organizations should handle a media leak. Our experts give you the high-level playbook on how to avoid leaks in the first

Episode 9: Misinformation and Disinformation in Today’s Business and Media Landscape

Jul 26th, 2021 14m 42s

In this episode of Inside the War Room, join hosts Jordan Strauss, Michael Estevez and Sherine Ebadi as they discuss the issue of misinformation and disinformation in today’s business and media landscape. This conversation dives into BCW and Kr

Episode 8: Roundtable Discussion: Ransomware Attacks

Jul 12th, 2021 20m 41s

In this episode of Inside the War Room, join hosts Jordan Strauss, Michael Estevez and special guest Tim Gallagher as they discuss best practices for responding to, and preparing for, a potential ransomware attack. These include important consi

Episode 7: Roundtable Discussion: Return to Office

Jun 21st, 2021 18m 9s

In this episode of Inside the War Room, join hosts Jordan Strauss, Michael Estevez and Sherine Ebadi as they discuss potential blind spots organizations may face as they navigate the return-to-office landscape. This conversation dives into best

Episode 6: Former Superintendent-in-Chief of Boston Police Department Daniel Linksey on the Boston Marathon Bombing

May 31st, 2021 33m 16s

Daniel Linskey, Former Superintendent-in-Chief of the Boston Police Department, discusses the department’s response to the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.Through his harrowing account of this dreadful day, Linskey examines the in-depth training t

Episode 5: Defense Attorney Abbe Lowell on Defending Representative Gary Condit

May 10th, 2021 58m 57s

Abbe Lowell, Co-Chair of Regulatory Defense and Investigations at Winston & Strawn, discusses representing former U.S. Representative Gary Condit, who was wrongfully implicated in the 2001 disappearance of a Capitol Hill intern. Lowell shares h

Episode 4: Mandeville Films Co-Owner Todd Lieberman on COVID-19’s Impact on the Film Industry

Apr 26th, 2021 47m 31s

Todd Lieberman, co-owner of Mandeville Films and producer of movies including 2017’s “Beauty and the Beast,” “The Proposal,” “The Fighter,” “The Muppets,” and “Beverly Hills Chihuahua,” explores the realities of the film industry and its overal

Episode 3: Former US Secretary of Veterans Affairs David Shulkin on Crisis Leadership and the VA “Wait Time” Issue

Apr 6th, 2021 54m 43s

David Shulkin, Former Secretary of the United States Veterans Affairs (U.S. VA), discusses his response to the VA “wait time” crisis after his appointment by President Obama – where many U.S. veterans could not access urgently needed healthcare

Episode 2: Karen Hughes, Former Counselor to the President for President George W. Bush, on the United States’ Response to the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks

Mar 23rd, 2021 52m 4s

Karen Hughes, former White House Counselor to the President for President George W. Bush, discusses leading the nation’s communications response during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack, providing a behind-the-scenes look at the events of

Episode 0: Meet the Inside the War Room Hosts

Mar 8th, 2021 41m 40s

Welcome to Inside the War Room: Case Studies in Crisis. In this introductory episode, meet your hosts: Sherine Ebadi, Michael Estevez and Jordan Strauss, leaders in crisis management, business intelligence and investigations. Listen as each hos

Episode 1: Johnson & Johnson Chief Financial Officer, Joseph Wolk, on Reallocating Resources to Create a COVID-19 Vaccine

Mar 8th, 2021 58m 34s

Joseph Wolk, Chief Financial Officer of Johnson & Johnson, discusses key aspects of the company’s strategic shift toward developing a COVID-19 vaccine. From the moment Johnson & Johnson executives learned of the virus, to the ultimate decision