Big Swings Only - How to Stay Idealistic Without Being Naive: Varun Sharma
Varun Sharma has spent years working in green energy and hydrogen. So why is he now taking on defense and oil & gas clients? Kwame Christian welcomes Varun back to the show to unpack "pragmatic idealism": holding on to your ideals while staying honest about how power actually works. Drawing on a decade in Estonia on NATO's eastern edge, a father who served in the military, and his years in government, Varun explains why strength prevents conflict instead of inviting it, why doing nothing is still a choice with consequences, and why polarization is costing us the middle ground. Kwame also asks…
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