Rittener Reflections
Episodes
38 conversations at the intersection of global trade, policy, leadership, and commerce.
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EP:31 Geo‑Strategy: Survival in a Geopolitical World
Jeff Rittener sits down with national‑security strategist Jennette Chu for a two‑part conversation on geo‑strategy; the discipline of connecting geopolitical…
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EP30: Airbnb and Me. Tales of a New Airbnb Owner/Host
In this solo episode, Jeff records from inside his own Airbnb condo on Main Street in Fuquay‑Varina, North Carolina, to…
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EP29: When Europe Stopped Following Washington – Export Controls in Europe: An Insider View
Europe’s export control system is evolving quickly, creating new challenges for global companies operating across borders. In this episode, Jeff…
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EP28: Part Two: Riding It with Confidence
With clarity on the forces shaping the profession, this second episode turns to what it takes to ride the rollercoaster…
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EP28: Part One: The New Rollercoaster Moment
Cross‑border trade is being reshaped by geopolitical tension, new regulatory demands, and rising expectations inside global companies. In this opening…
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EP27: Know Your Data: Trade’s New AI Reality
Trade has become a strategic driver of the bottom line, and the team’s leading it are being asked to move…
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EP26: Trustworthy AI for a Fragile Supply Chain
In this episode, Jeff sits down with Baz Khuti, CEO of Sustain360, to explore what trustworthy AI really looks like…
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25: Tariffs, Refunds, and Uncertainty
This episode examines the Supreme Court’s decision striking down the IEEPA‑based tariffs and the confusion it created for importers. Jeff…
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24: Super Bowl LX – An Unforgettable Day at Levi’s
I captured five live moments from Super Bowl LX with my daughter as we moved through the day at Levi’s…
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23: Intentional Leadership in Global Trade
2025 kept global trade on its heels. 2026 demands a different posture — one built on intentionality, clarity, and smart…
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21: Part 2 People in Portugal
Portugal has become one of the world’s most talked‑about destinations — and after spending time there, I understand why. Last…
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22: 2025, the Year of the Unexpected
The final episode of Rittener Reflections for 2025. When I launched this podcast back in January, I opened with five…