In this week’s episode, Farzana Baduel, Doug Downs, and David Gallagher unpack three themes shaping politics, power, and communications.

— Greenland — When security language collides with sovereignty, the real risk is losing narrative authorship. If Greenland’s voice isn’t the loudest and most consistent, others will define what it “needs,” what it “wants,” and what it “agrees to.”

— Minnesota’s ICE Flashpoint — After a second ICE-related shooting, the fight isn’t just about events on the ground — it’s about legitimacy, escalation, and who the public trusts when force enters the frame. The strongest signal isn’t dominance. It’s restraint people can see.

— Davos — As leaders and brands return to the World Economic Forum (Jan 19–23), influence isn’t just visibility — it’s strategy. Joined by Davos insider Joanna Gordon, we unpack how “two Davoses” operate, what people get wrong, and who gets to define responsibility in 2026.

💡 Produced by Emily Page and Solomon Ibeh
The Week Unspun is a co-production of Curzon PR, Stories & Strategies, and Folgate Advisors.

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