This week’s episode of What’s at Stake examines the future of farming and ranching through a burgeoning and innovative technology: virtual fencing. Penta Partner Andrea Christianson, Nofence Director of Global Market Development John Smout, and Monument Advocacy Principal John Weber discuss how virtual fencing—sitting at the intersection of agriculture, technology, and public policy—is changing herd and livestock management for American farmers through the use of GPS-powered collars.

Their conversation covered:

• How virtual fencing works and the benefits it brings
• The role of public policy in accelerating the growth and adoption of this technology
• What the future of agriculture could look like with a new generation of farmers

You can learn more about Nofence by visiting https://www.nofence.no/en-us/

In this week’s episode of What’s at Stake, Business Roundtable president and COO Kristen Silverberg shares her insights on the opportunities and challenges facing American businesses as they navigate a rapidly shifting policy landscape, both at home and abroad. Ambassador Silverberg shared with Bryan and Ylan the importance of corporate executives maintaining a long-term vision for success that can withstand geopolitical turbulence.

The conversation with Penta hosts Bryan DeAngelis and Ylan Mui covered:

• The two-way street: How Business Roundtable helps members understand Washington while educating policymakers about the business impacts of their decisions
• How businesses have taken proactive steps to prepare for trade uncertainty
• Tax reform’s role in driving business growth and innovation
• Workforce initiatives creating opportunities for those without four- or two-year degrees

You can learn more about Business Roundtable at https://www.businessroundtable.org/

This week’s episode of What’s 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.

Click here, for the Liz Kelly Nelson piece entitled "From 'Trad News' to AI: The evolving journalism landscape," referenced in the episode.