Welcome to Clarity, a podcast powered by the Thomson Reuters Institute. In each episode, we dive deep into a single question from decision-makers and thought leaders from legal, corporate, tax, accounting & audit, and government communities. Grounding the conversation in the Institute’s research and practice leads’ domain expertise, in each episode, we sit down with a special guest or panel of experts from our community of partners, clients, and key leaders in each industry we serve.
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The Hearing is a legal podcast from Thomson Reuters. Listen to insightful discussions with lawyers, legal experts, and other interesting people connected to the legal industry. We delve into anything and everything – trailblazers in the law, the latest insights on legal innovation and trends, and how the profession is evolving. With hosts based in the UK and the US, we cover issues around the globe. Our current hosts: Becky Annison – Trained at a London law firm before moving in-house. Spent ...
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Hosted by Bennett Mason, Boardroom Conversations features candid conversations with leading company directors. We'll speak about their journey to the boardroom, lessons they've learned and strategies for success. Whether you're a seasoned director or starting your governance career, this podcast will give you valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of the modern boardroom.
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What do today’s law firms need to do to meet their strategic objectives?
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In the latest episode of Clarity, the Thomson Reuters Institute’s Becky Halat, Senior Manager of Client Services, and Eve Starks, Senior Consultant, delve into critical insights from the latest Stellar Performance research and discuss how cultural alignment is a strong driver for the measurable success of law firms.…
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EP. 181 – Judith Resnik (Impermissible Punishments)
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Professor Judith Resnik and host Teneé Frazier discuss Judith's book 'Impermissible Punishments: How Prison Became a Problem for Democracy' – which explores the complex relationship between punishment, democracy, and social justice. Judith, a Professor of Law at Yale Law School, delves into the historical evolution of prisons in the UK, US, and Eur…
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How do we encourage confidence in the court considering the current geopolitical climate?
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In this episode of the Thomson Reuters Institute (TRI) Clarity podcast, Judge Mark D. Pfeiffer of the Missouri Court of Appeals, speaks with TRI’s Rabihah Butler about how partisan perceptions, inconsistent sentencing, limited accessibility, and the acceleration of social media and the 24-hour news cycles erode public confidence in courts, reshapin…
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How do we encourage confidence in the court considering the current geopolitical climate?
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In this episode of the Thomson Reuters Institute (TRI) Clarity podcast, Judge Mark D. Pfeiffer of the Missouri Court of Appeals, speaks with TRI’s Rabihah Butler about how partisan perceptions, inconsistent sentencing, limited accessibility, and the acceleration of social media and the 24-hour news cycles can erode public confidence in courts, resh…
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Courting Change: Justice Today, Justice Tomorrow
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The latest episode of our Clarity on Tech podcast continues our limited series Courting Change with two U.S. district court judges — Maritza Braswell of Colorado and Allison Goddard of the Southern District of California, exploring the impact of AI on the justice system and on access to justice. The pair share their experiences and insights on the …
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How are business leaders transforming their organizations and client relationships through strategic AI adoptions?
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In this kick-off episode of the third season of the Thomson Reuters Institute’s (TRI) Clarity podcast, Mike Abbott, Head of the Thomson Reuters Institute, sits down with Thomson Reuters’ Legal, Corporates, and Tax segment presidents — Raghu Ramanathan, Laura Clayton McDonald, and Elizabeth Beastrom, respectively — to explore how business leaders ar…
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EP. 180 – Vicki Nash (Oxford Internet Institute)
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In this episode we continue exploring children's online safety and cross the Atlantic to unpack the UK's Online Safety Act (OSA). Vicki Nash, Director of the Oxford Internet Institute, joins host Yasmin Sheikh to discuss the rationale of OSA and how it aims to protect children from illegal and harmful content online. Vicki talks about the difficult…
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EP. 179 – Jenna Leventoff (American Civil Liberties Union)
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Societies are grappling with how to help keep children safe while navigating online spaces, including through legislation such as the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) in the US. In this episode, Jenna Leventoff, Senior Policy Counsel at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), joins host Janelle Wrigley to talk about KOSA and America’s First Amendme…
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EP. 178 – Paul Powlesland (Lawyers for Nature)
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What if rivers, forests, and even individual trees had their own legal rights? In this thought-provoking episode, host Becky Annison speaks with Paul Powlesland – barrister, founder of Lawyers for Nature, and leading advocate for the legal rights of nature – about a revolutionary movement transforming our relationship with the natural world. Paul e…
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Courting Change: The intersection of AI efficiency with fairness and accuracy
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In our latest Clarity on Tech podcast, Judge Maritza Braswell and Judge Xavier Rodriguez explore how they view key rules of civil procedure and evidence in an AI world. As courts continue to grapple with exploding data volumes and AI technologies bring a new innovative element to the conversation, what will be the impact of AI-driven efficiency on …
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Courting Change: AI’s impact on society and the evolving legal landscape
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In our latest Clarity on Tech podcast, Judge Maritza Braswell and Judge Scott Schlegel discuss the far-reaching impact of AI on society and the legal system, exploring its potential to increase access to justice while also considering the ethical and practical challenges that come with it. Drawing on their experiences in trial and appellate courts …
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Creating practical AI policies for federal agencies
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The latest episode of our Clarity on Tech podcast explores the critical need for dedicated AI policies in federal agencies, featuring a discussion with Grace Cheng from Thomson Reuters Practical Law, around why AI policymaking in government agencies requires fundamentally different approaches than typical IT standards because of the unique ethical …
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EP. 177 – Luke Shaefer (The Injustice of Place)
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Join host Teneé Frazier as she sits down with Professor Luke Shaefer, an expert on poverty and social welfare policy, for an in-depth look at the complexities of living in poverty in the US. They discuss the realities faced by those surviving on minimal resources, and what legal professionals and global listeners can glean from these powerful narra…
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Tax reform unpacked: What does the One Big Beautiful Bill Act means for you?
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In this episode of the Thomson Reuters Institute (TRI) Clarity podcast, Nadya Britton, TRI Content Lead for tax, and Shaun Hunley, Executive Editor of Thomson Reuters Checkpoint, break down the newly signed One Big Beautiful Bill Act and discuss how you could be impacted. Delivering a clear, insightful look at the most important tax provisions incl…
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What are the ways organizations should approach AI adoption to maximize its value?
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In this episode of the Thomson Reuters Institute Clarity podcast, Mike Abbott, Head of the Thomson Reuters Institute, speaks with Steve Hasker, President and CEO of Thomson Reuters, about the recently released third annual Future of Professionals report, which looks at the impact AI is having on professional work and how legal firms, tax, audit & a…
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Join host Yasmin Sheikh as she interviews British lawyer, writer and broadcaster Mark Stephens for this thought-provoking episode. Mark shares his journey from representing artists in intellectual property cases to advocating for freedom of speech and human rights. He discusses his impactful work addressing global issues, such as decriminalising ho…
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How are tax firms harnessing technology to gain efficiency and growth?
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In this episode of the Thomson Reuters Institute (TRI) Clarity podcast, Nadya Britton, Enterprise Content Manager of Tax, Accounting, Audit, and Trade at TRI, speaks with Allen Stahl, Director of Strategic Tax & Accounting Technology at Thomson Reuters. Together, they explore the central theme of this year’s recent 2025 State of Tax Professionals R…
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Courting Change: AI & the future of trial courts
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In our latest Clarity on Tech podcast, Judge Maritza Braswell and Judge Pamela Gates explore how AI currently is being integrated into trial courts and the potential future applications for it. The judges discuss the promising uses of AI for administrative tasks and improving access to justice, while also addressing concerns about overreliance, the…
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How can technology and strategic approaches help businesses navigate the impact of tariffs?
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In the latest Clarity podcast, Thomson Reuters’ Will Strickland and Jenifer Fernandez are joined by trade expert Ryan Bialas, Director of Global Trade Compliance for Thermo Fisher Scientific, to explore how technology tools and innovative strategies are helping businesses mitigate the impacts of tariffs and how trade professionals can navigate chan…
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How can technology and strategic approaches help businesses navigate the impact of tariffs?
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In the latest Clarity podcast, Thomson Reuters’ Will Strickland and Jenifer Fernandez are joined by trade expert Ryan Bialas, Director of Global Trade Compliance for Thermo Fisher Scientific, to explore how technology tools and innovative strategies are helping businesses mitigate the impacts of tariffs and how trade professionals can navigate chan…
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EP. 175 – Kara Richardson Whitely (The Gorgeous Agency)
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Legislative efforts in the US are starting to recognize that people can face discrimination and bias in the workplace based on the size of their bodies. In this episode, host Janelle Wrigley speaks with Kara Richardson Whitely, author of ‘Gorge: My Journey Up Kilimanjaro at 300 Pounds’ and founder of The Gorgeous Agency (https://thegorgeousagency.c…
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How are courts navigating staffing, operations & technology?
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In the latest Clarity podcast, Rabihah Butler, Enterprise Content Manager for Risk, Fraud, Government & Courts for Thomson Reuters Institute (TRI), speaks with David Slayton, Executive Officer and Clerk of Court for the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, and Andrea Miller, Senior Research Associate at the National Center for State Courts (NCSC).…
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Clarity on Tech: A practical guide to agentic AI in tax, audit and accounting
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AI agents may be arriving at tax, audit & accounting firms sooner than you'd expect. In the premiere episode of our new Clarity on Tech podcast series, we’re exploring the world of agentic AI in tax, audit & accounting. What is it? How is it different from generative AI? And will there be an AI agent doing my tax research in the near future? In thi…
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How is AI going to impact the future of courts and the justice system?
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The current state of AI is not the first time that the nation’s court system has had to deal with new technologies; however, the rapid pace of AI evolution, coupled with a caseload that never seems to lighten makes the current era one of definite change in the courts. Ragunath (Raghu) Ramanathan, President of Legal Professionals at Thomson Reuters,…
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