CRA Sessions
CRA Sessions
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Charles River Associates’ podcast, CRA Sessions Podcast, covers issues relating to antitrust and competition, intellectual property, ESG and sustainability, management consulting, and more across a wide array of industries. CRA is a leading global consulting firm that offers economic, financial, and strategic expertise to major law firms, corporations, accounting firms, and governments around the world.
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The podcast covers a variety of topics including antitrust and competition, intellectual property, ESG and sustainability, labor and employment issues, and innovative technologies in different sectors. Episodes include discussions on the reliability of the Western US electric system, the ethical considerations of AI in life sciences, and practical applications of AI in human resources.
CRA Sessions is the official podcast of Charles River Associates, a leading global consulting firm. Each episode features experts from across our multidisciplinary practices discussing current trends, emerging topics, casework insights, and industry news. With deep expertise in economic, financial, and strategic consulting, CRA brings rigorous analysis and proven experience to help clients navigate their most complex challenges. Tune in for thought-provoking conversations that blend cutting-edge research with practical perspectives.
In the CRA Sessions podcast series Always on: Reliability in focus, CRA VP and host Andrew Dressel talks with Dr. Michael Wara, a leading authority on wildfire and energy policy. Dr. Wara is the Director of the Climate and Energy Policy Program at the Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment and the Senior Director of Policy and Sustainability Accelerator at the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability.
Together they discuss one of the most pressing challenges facing the energy sector today: the growing threat of utility-caused wildfires and the sweeping changes required to mitigate them.
The conversation dives into critical topics such as aging infrastructure, wildfire mitigation plans, the trade-offs between reliability and safety, and why solving this issue demands a whole-of-society approach and not just utility action.
Listeners will gain insight into the technologies, policies, and cultural shifts, shaping the future of grid resilience in an era of climate-driven challenges.
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