Crisis, Consequence, and Response to MN: Inside Communications Presented by Half Street Group

Crisis, Consequence, and Response to MN: Inside Communications Presented by Half Street Group

Author: Bill Bartholomew January 27, 2026 Duration: 34:43
Send us Fan Mail In the aftermath of the killing of two American citizens in Minneapolis and amid heightened resistance to federal immigration enforcement actions, many organizations are facing pressure to respond — publicly, internally, or both. Mike Raia, founder and president of Half Street Group, joins the show to offer guidance on how organizations can navigate moments of crisis and political sensitivity, including: When speaking out helps — and when it backfiresThe risks of silence vers...

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