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The Stakeholder Podcast

Ed Freeman
Stakeholder Theory
Stakeholder Capitalism
E4E
Corporate Governance
Ethics In Business
Disruptive Innovation
Tattoo Culture
Robotics
Patient Advocacy
Healthcare Inequities
Artificial Intelligence
Torc Robotics
Autonomous Vehicles
Corporate Social Responsibility
Molecular Diagnostics
Covid-19
Innovation
Organizational Change
Data Science
Business Education

The Stakeholder Podcast aims to take stakeholder thinking to a broader audience. It's hosted by Ed Freeman, professor of business administration and "father" of stakeholder thinking and will feature a variety of guests. Stakeholder thinking about business means that every business creates (and sometimes destroys) value for customers, suppliers, employees, communities and financiers. Successful sta... more

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Latest Episodes

Featuring Dr. Jesse Taylor, Retired Professor of Philosophy at Appalachian State University. (Recorded 12/16/25)

Featuring Abby Fifer Mandell, Director of the Galant Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Senior Lecturer of Commerce at the McIntyre School at University of Virginia (Recorded 12/10/25)

Featuring Dr. Anna-Katrin Heydenreich, a Specialist in diversity and inclusion and climate psychology and a Lecturer at University of St. Gallen in Switzerland. (Recorded 11/13/25)

Featuring Doug Thomas, Henry McWane Professor of Business Administration and Academic Director of the Sands Institute for Lifelong Learning at the Darden School, University of Virginia. (Recorded 8/25/26)

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Dr. Anna-Katrin Heydenreich
Lecturer and specialist in DEI at the University of St. Gallen
University of St. Gallen
Episode: Dr. Anna-Katrin Heydenreich
Doug Thomas
Henry McWane Professor of Business Administration, Academic Director of the Sands Institute for Lifelong Learning
University of Virginia
Episode: Doug Thomas
Feli Oikonomopoulou
Founder and CEO of WealthMeUp, focused on financial inclusion and stakeholder theory.
WealthMeUp
Episode: Feli Oikonomopoulou
Joanna Reddick
Doctoral student in Management with a focus on stakeholder theory
University of Georgia
Episode: Joanna Reddick
Judith Walls
Professor of Sustainability Management at the University of St. Gallen
University of St. Gallen
Episode: Judith Walls
Ganesh Iyer
President and CEO of Etnyre International
Etnyre International
Episode: Ganesh Iyer
Jack Dwyer
Co-founder and CEO of Vyra, an environmental education and skills platform.
Vyra
Episode: Jack Dwyer
Christine Scheef
Assistant Professor of Management with a focus on family business
University of St. Gallen
Episode: Christine Scheef
Dr. Rachel Brooks
Head of curriculum development for sustainability and responsibility, lecturer at University of St. Gallen
University of St. Gallen
Episode: Rachel Brooks

Host

Ed Freeman
Host of discussions on stakeholder capitalism and business ethics, with a focus on creating win-win solutions in business.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
  • Substantive Discussions!

    Freeman goes deep into a range of experts and topics on the business ethics world. He probes the substance underlying the theories and practices that lead to the changing marketplace and world. Worth the time!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jalunnnnn
    United States3 years ago
  • Fantastic Podcast

    Truly appreciate..

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MaoliangBU
    Canada5 years ago

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Dr. Anna-Katrin Heydenreich
Q: How has the backlash against diversity initiatives impacted students?
It has enhanced their interest in the topic, sparking lively discussions about arguments for and against diversity.
Dr. Anna-Katrin Heydenreich
Q: What is climate psychology?
It examines humanity as the cause of the climate crisis and identifies psychological preconditions for effective action.
Doug Thomas
Q: How did the supply chain crisis during COVID play out?
COVID highlighted the fragility of global supply chains because of previous decisions that prioritized efficiency over resilience, leading to significant disruptions.
Doug Thomas
Q: How has this whole idea of supply chain emerged as a big issue now?
Supply chains were recognized as strategic by businesses in the late 90s, driven in part by the internet and globalization changes like China's accession to the WTO.
Doug Thomas
Q: Did you always want to be a business school professor? What's your journey been like to get here?
I started with aspirations of being a professional athlete or rock star, but eventually moved towards operations research and solving optimization problems, leading me to academia.

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Focused on stakeholder thinking, this series brings together a range of experts to explore how businesses can create value for all of their stakeholders. With discussions that often blend theory and practice, the content underscores the importance of sustainable business practices, corporate social responsibility, and innovative approaches to traditional models. Episodes feature leaders from various industries, providing insights into the intersection of business ethics and stakeholder dynamics. Notably, the host, an influential figure in the field, personalizes these discussions with his extensive expertise, making complex themes accessible to a broader audience who are interested in ethics and accountability in business.

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1. Dr. Anna-Katrin Heydenreich
2. Doug Thomas
3. Feli Oikonomopoulou
4. Joanna Reddick
5. Judith Walls
6. Ganesh Iyer
7. Jack Dwyer
8. Christine Scheef

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