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Welcome to Stories and Strategies, the world’s most listened to Public Relations podcast feed, according to Podchaser, Goodpods, and data from Rephonic.

This feed brings together two complementary podcasts exploring the role, responsibility, and future of public relations from a global perspective.


Stories and Strategies with Curzon Public Relations is the flagship show, co hosted by Doug Downs and Farzana Baduel. Released every Tuesday, this 20 minute weekly podcast delivers bold ideas, sharp insights, and honest conversations about public relations, strategic communications, and marketing. From earned media and brand storytelling to AI and behavioural science, the show goes beyond surface commentary to focus on what truly shapes modern communications.


Also included in this feed is The Week UnSpun, a weekly live analysis of global news headlines through a public relations lens. Co hosted by Doug Downs, Farzana Baduel, and David Gallagher of Folgate Advisors, The Week UnSpun streams live every Friday at 10 a.m. Eastern / 3 p.m. UK time, with the audio edition released later the same day.


Follow now and join a worldwide community shaping the future of communications, one story and one headline at a time.

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  • Is Silence Still Strategic When the World’s on Fire?

    Is Silence Still Strategic When the World’s on Fire?
    Jan 30 2026

    When the streets erupt, the headlines explode, and public pressure hits boiling point… can business leaders still afford to say nothing?

    In this episode tackle the growing tension between corporate responsibility and political risk. From a CEO letter in Minnesota addressing immigration-fueled violence to Keir Starmer’s high-stakes diplomacy in China, we ask: when the world demands clarity, is strategic ambiguity still a safe PR move?

    Listen For

    2:08 What is safety in numbers for corporate protest
    5:03 Is strategic ambiguity a smart way to stay neutral
    7:12 What is the Business and Democracy Commission
    9:48 How do leaders speak when policy moves faster than people
    12:09 Can the UK and EU trade with China and India without angering the US

    The Week Unspun is a weekly livestream every Friday at 10am ET/3pm BT. Check it out on our YouTube Channel or via this LinkedIn channel

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    14 min
  • How Personal Branding is Changing… and What You Need to Do Now

    How Personal Branding is Changing… and What You Need to Do Now
    Jan 27 2026

    Personal branding is changing in real time. The first impression is no longer a handshake or a conversation. It is a clip you did not choose, a post someone else shared, a comment you left, or a quote that gets passed around without context.

    What actually builds trust across today’s platforms? It’s the different channels and how they shape different versions of you. Consistency matters more than polish. Algorithms and AI search now “interpret” your reputation.

    Today you need to build a personal brand that holds up when you’re not in the room.

    Listen For

    :22 What if people meet your story before they meet you?
    4:00 How does media reshape your message?
    5:23 How do you stay consistent across platforms?
    8:40 How do algorithms impact your brand?
    14:34 Why does personal branding really matter?


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    17 min
  • The Mark Carney Mic Drop in Davos

    The Mark Carney Mic Drop in Davos
    Jan 23 2026

    Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stood up in Davos and didn’t waste words. He gave a speech that cut through the noise.

    The room stood. The world noticed.

    He said, “If you're not at the table, you're on the menu.”

    People replayed that line like it was a lifeline.

    This episode of The Week Unspun comes straight from the snowy peaks of Davos, but the questions are sharp and wide-reaching.

    Can speeches still move people to action?

    Can we trust the Edelman Trust Barometer, or has its credibility fractured like the world it measures?

    And as the World Economic Forum eyes cities like Detroit and Dublin, what happens when the name “Davos” no longer fits the map?

    Listen For

    :51 What made Mark Carney’s Davos speech go viral?
    6:54 Why do some PR pros hate the Edelman Trust Barometer?
    9:38 Are we living in a “retreater” era of trust and communication?
    12:40 Should Davos be moved to Detroit or Dublin?
    18:15 Is short-form, flashy content reshaping public opinion?

    The Week Unspun is a weekly livestream every Friday at 10am ET/3pm BT. Check it out on our YouTube Channel or via this LinkedIn channel

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    26 min
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