Join host Brian Hart for a dynamic conversation with an all-star panel: Kerry Healey, former Massachusetts Lt. Governor and Executive Chair of the Forward Party and Shana Sissel, President & CEO of Banrion Capital and a leading voice in alternative investments. Together, they’ll tackle the challenges facing higher education amid turbulent times, the economic ripple effects of the Trump administration’s protectionist policies and tariffs, and whether a moderate movement can rise above tribalism to bridge America’s divide. Off The Record with Brian Hart is your monthly shot of unfiltered business talk—barstool debates with boardroom stakes. Hosted by award-winning PR strategist Brian Hart, this 1-hour livestream and podcast brings execs, entrepreneurs, journalists, and experts to break down headlines, trends, and leadership curveballs, unscripted and unredacted. Catch it live the third Thursday of every month at 2pm ET on YouTube, LinkedIn, or X, with podcasts on PodBean, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. No echo-chamber fluff here—just diverse takes, candid vibes, and raw discussion to jolt your workday. Tune in, share a zinger, or grab the replay for business talk with edge. Subscribe now: https://otrwbrianhart.podbean.com

In this episode, host Brian Hart is joined by comms industry titans Keisha Brewer, President & CEO of The PR Alliance, SRW Chairman & Co-Founder Charlie Stone, and Annie Scranton, CEO & Founder of Pace Public Relations. The panel will break down some of the most pressing media and communications storylines including comms and creative agency staffing shifts in the face of surging AI adoption, sweeping changes at cable news giants as podcasting and alternative media gain market share, and the fast-approaching deadline for the so-called TikTok ban. Off The Record with Brian Hart delivers unfiltered insights on breaking stories, trends, and leadership topics across the business landscape. Join award-winning public relations strategist Brian Hart and a rotating panel for candid conversations that go beyond the headlines. Listen and subscribe on PodBean or wherever you get your podcasts: https://otrwbrianhart.podbean.com/

In this episode, host Brian Hart is joined by Fintech Feminists author Nicole Casperson, Turnqey Labs Founder and CEO Tyrone Ross, and Sarah Evans, Partner and Head of PR at Zen Media, for an in-depth discussion on the latest wave of tech layoffs, DeepSeek's impact on the AI race, mounting cybersecurity concerns across sectors, and other major tech headlines of the week. Off The Record with Brian Hart delivers unfiltered insights on breaking stories, trends, and leadership topics across the business landscape. Join award-winning public relations strategist Brian Hart and a rotating panel for candid conversations that go beyond the headlines.