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The Political Risk Brief

The Political Risk Brief

By: Baron
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Baron guides clients through the most challenging political terrain. The firm has advised members of the Fortune 10, several of America’s largest privately-held businesses, and the U.S. Department of Defense. Located in Washington, D.C., Baron’s team of strategists and analysts draws on vast experience at the nexus of politics and business.Copyright 2025 Baron Economics Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Info Drone Wars
    May 22 2025

    The first 100 days of Trump’s second term have unfolded within a radically reshaped information environment. In this episode, the Baron team discusses the key Super Influencers shaping the Trump White House, explores what they reveal about the Administration’s agenda, and looks ahead to the next 100 days.

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    34 mins
  • Earthquake
    Feb 18 2025

    President Trump’s return to the White House already has sent shockwaves through “permanent Washington.” The changes underway constitute the greatest political reform effort attempted in decades. Amid this upheaval and uncertainty, business leaders must navigate unfamiliar challenges and deploy unconventional solutions. This episode of the Political Risk Brief examines the early 20th-century precedent to this revival in American populism. The Baron team then describes the firm’s specific approach to managing risk as the current “Revolution in Political Affairs” attempts to overthrow the old order.

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    39 mins
  • Boom: America’s Big Bang Election
    Nov 15 2024

    Election 2024 already has reshaped the American political landscape. The Baron team details the “four great betrayals” that produced the most remarkable presidential campaign in decades. Now, once and future President Donald J. Trump leads a fractious coalition on the Right, and the business community must navigate an unfamiliar and changing competitive environment.

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    47 mins
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