The TrustMakers connects listeners with experts around the globe on what it takes to build and maintain trust in today’s society.
Brand strategist and creator Eugene Healy joins Jo Burford, Head of Creators for EMEA at Edelman, to explore how brands can build trust in an era of fragmented attention.
Michael Barbaro, journalist and host of The Daily, joins Richard Edelman, President and CEO of Edelman, to discuss trust in media at a time of growing insularity and audience fragmentation.
Ben Curtis, Global Brand Vice President of Rexona, joins Richard Edelman, President and CEO of Edelman, to explore how sports can serve as a powerful force for connection in an increasingly divided world.
Louise McEwen, CMO of McLaren Racing, joins Edelman’s Jackie Cooper at Cannes Lions to discuss how her brand builds emotional connection with fans, drives cultural relevance, and balances heritage with innovation.
Dr. Shania Bhopa, health expert and creator, discusses how health information now moves through culture, community and technology as much as through formal healthcare systems.
Dr. Megan Ranney, Dean of Yale School of Public Health, joins Justin Blake, Executive Director of the Edelman Trust Institute, to explore how trust shapes the way people navigate health information, advice and care.
Lisa Gibbs, CEO of the Pulitzer Center, joins Justin Blake, Executive Director of the Edelman Trust Institute, to discuss how journalism can earn back trust in a fractured information environment.
Fiorenza Lipparini, Director General of Milano & Partners, which led the transformation of Milan for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games explores what it takes to build trust while hosting a global event.
Sean Tindale, Head of Brand at LEGO Education, joins to explore how LEGO Education is approaching AI through a filmed social experiment with kids.
Sandra Sucher, Professor of Management Practice at Harvard Business School, and David Bersoff, Head of Research at the Edelman Trust Institute, join Justin Blake, Executive Director of the Edelman Trust Institute, to discuss their recent article from HBR.org
Raj Kumar joins Justin Blake for a recap of their time at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos.
Max Klymenko, Creator of “Career Ladder,” joins Edelman Trust Institute Executive Director Justin Blake at the World Economic Forum in Davos to discuss how trust is formed in the creator economy.
Stephen Kehoe, EVP and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, PepsiCo, joins from the World Economic Forum in Davos for a conversation on trust, leadership, and global responsibility.
Emmy Award–winning storyteller, corporate CMO and The Longest Table movement co-founder Maryam Banikarim joins Edelman’s Jackie Cooper to discuss why trust is increasingly built at the hyperlocal level.
Andrew Ng, founder of Coursera and Deeplearning.AI, joins Edelman CEO Richard Edelman to discuss what it will take to build trust in artificial intelligence at scale.
Digital creator Stewart Reynolds – aka “Brittlestar” – joins Edelman’s Jackie Cooper to explore how creators build trust in an era of constant reinvention.
World Economic Forum’s Daniel Dobrygowski joins Edelman’s Sat Dayal to discuss the global trust gaps highlighted in the new Edelman Trust Barometer Flash Poll on AI.
Technology analyst Benedict Evans joins Edelman’s Sat Dayal to discuss the findings from the new Edelman Trust Barometer Flash Poll on AI.
Drawing from his new book, “The Seven Rules of Trust,” Jimmy shares lessons on transparency, neutrality, and purpose.
Katie Williams, US Chief Marketing Officer at Haleon, joins Edelman’s Jackie Cooper to explore how trust in health is evolving as consumers take more control of their well-being.
Tom Wilson, Chair, President and CEO of Allstate, joins Edelman’s Richard Edelman to look at how trust in America is shifting from national institutions to local communities.
Zach Gottlieb, founder of Talk With Zach, joins Edelman’s Amanda Edelman to explore how Gen Z is redefining conversations around mental health, social connection, and trust.
Rachel Janfaza, writer and founder of The Up and Up, joins Edelman’s Amanda Edelman to unpack how Gen Z is reshaping politics, culture, and the workplace.
Kelsey Russell, media literacy influencer and host of Kronikled, discusses Gen Z’s news consumption habits, what she values in brand partnerships, and why many people believe journalists purposely mislead them.
