The Penta Podcast Channel

This weeks episode of Whats at Stake dives into the evolving world of new media and the rise of independent, online journalists. Penta Group Managing Directors Ylan Mui and Megan Whittemore talk to Mosheh Oinounou, an award-winning executive producer and founder of Mo News, about the impact of the creator economy on journalism, audience trust, and the way we consume information.

Their conversation covered:

• Why authenticity, transparency, and engagement are the new currency of media
• How traditional journalism values can thrive in a creator-driven ecosystem
• The origin story behind Mo News and how it became a go-to source of news on Instagram with over 500,000 followers
• What brands and policymakers need to know when working with digital news influencers

You can follow Mo News online at https://www.mo.news/, on Instagram at @mosheh and on the Mo News podcast.

This week’s episode of What’s at Stake tackles the mounting pressure on corporate America as President Donald Trump’s tariffs rattle the markets and stoke fears of a global economic slowdown. Penta CEO Matt McDonald joins hosts Bryan DeAngelis and Ylan Mui to discuss the response from the business community and frameworks for determining when and how to engage publicly.

Their conversation covered:

• Whether tariffs are a tool for negotiation or an end result
• The importance of "signposting" to determine next steps
• The impact of the markets on White House and corporate decision-making

This week's episode of What's at Stake delves into the creation and consumption of media amid the rapid advancement of AI. Sally Shin, venture partner at Comcast Ventures, joins Penta hosts Ylan Mui and Andrea Christianson, to discuss the impact of this convergence on journalism and our daily lives.

Their conversation covered:

• Guardrails to protect intellectual property and the accuracy of AI-generated content
• Partnerships between publishers and AI companies
• Opportunities to leverage AI within news organizations
• The revolution that voice technologies and no-code tools could bring to content creation

This week's episode of What's at Stake explores the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency as the industry gears up for a transformative 2025 amid strong support from both the Trump administration and Capitol Hill. Ron Hammond, senior director of government relations and institutional engagement at the Blockchain Association, joins Penta hosts Ylan Mui and Bryan DeAngelis to discuss the vibeshift in Washington and the industry's policy priorities. 

Their conversation covered:

• Policymakers' evolving perceptions of cryptocurrency
• Challenges and opportunities for stablecoin legislation
• Crypto interest from institutional investors 
• Building consensus across the crypto universe

This week's episode of What's at Stake crosses the Atlantic to discuss the impact of President Trump's tariffs with Penta's experts in Europe. Rory O’Donnell, a partner in the Brussels office, and Stuart Harbinson, a senior adviser who has represented Hong Kong to the World Trade Organization, joined Penta managing director Ylan Mui to examine the motivations behind the tariffs and the implications of global retaliation.

Their conversation covered:

• EU and Chinese perspective on trade tensions
• Potential economic consequences for consumers and businesses
• How the private sector can best navigate these turbulent times
• The potential end game for tariffs