Lee Carter joins CNN to talk about the lowest approval rating among independents for President Trump’s handling of the economy.
Lee Carter on CNN News Central: Low approval ratings among Independents

Lee Carter joins CNN to talk about the lowest approval rating among independents for President Trump’s handling of the economy.
In this episode, Michael Maslansky, Lee Carter, and special guest Michelle Mahony from Daggerwing, dive into the evolving role of language in business, with a special focus on internal communications and DEI.
Lee Carter joins CNN News Central’s Kate Bolduan to talk about how Republicans are communicating optimistically about the tariffs and the market chaos. Is their messaging working?
Watch as Lee Carter joins anchor John Berman and Democratic strategist Matt Bennett on CNN News Central for a lively conversation on some of the administration’s latest moves around key issues like immigration, deportation, and the economy.
With companies grappling to find a balance between adhering to their DEI commitments and navigating external pressures from political entities and advocacy groups, Michael and Lee dive deep into how companies can effectively communicate and implement these changes. Tune in to this week’s episode to hear firsthand of how businesses can continue to champion DEI amidst a rapidly shifting landscape.
In this episode, Michael Maslansky and Lee Carter tackle a pressing question for businesses and trade groups: Should they publicly speak out on tariffs, or is silence the smarter move?
Welcome back to a new season of HearSay! In this episode, CEO Michael Maslansky and President and Partner, Lee Carter delve into the complexities of communication strategies under the Trump administration. With public trust at an all-time low, companies must redefine their messaging to connect authentically with audiences, avoid becoming targets of political and social backlash, and stay aligned with national narratives. Listen here!
In this piece, CEO Michael Maslansky, outlines the five steps companies can use to frame their DEI efforts in ways that have broad support and allow them to continue to work toward many of the goals they seek to achieve.
Our President and Partner, Lee Carter, introduces the Navigating the Political Environment Playbook – a comprehensive framework designed to help organizations manage and respond to political and regulatory risks.
In the season finale of HearSay, we discuss the language moments that defined politics, culture, and business in 2024 and what they might mean for 2025.