Oct 26, 202628 min
Fresh from the ICA Trade Event in Istanbul, we look back on two days of lively discussions, valuable connections and a positive atmosphere across the cotton industry. With over 700 delegates from 44 countries, the event...
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The Thing About Cotton
Hosted by The International Cotton Association · business · EN
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Who hosts The Thing About Cotton?
The Thing About Cotton is hosted by The International Cotton Association. The show has published 12 episodes to date.
What has The Thing About Cotton covered recently?
Recent episodes include "16: Istanbul 2026: Resilience, Relationships and the Future of Cotton" (26 October 2026, 28 minutes), "15: Cotton's Moment: The Truth About Cotton, Separating Myth from Reality" (6 October 2026, 41 minutes), and "14: Cotton's Moment: An opportunity in an era of expensive oil?" (18 June 2026, 31 minutes).
How often does The Thing About Cotton publish?
The Thing About Cotton publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 33 minutes across 12 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Thing About Cotton?
Booking probability for The Thing About Cotton is 17%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Thing About Cotton requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Thing About Cotton's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch The Thing About Cotton?
The strongest fits for The Thing About Cotton are Other Crop Farming and Fabric Mills. The Thing About Cotton has a business audience.
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The International Cotton Association hosts The Thing About Cotton, a business podcast with 12 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 6, 202641 min
In honour of World Cotton Day 2026, this episode asks what happens when bad statistics go viral? This is where cotton has found itself over many years of misquoted and misrepresented data. On this episode we stress-test...
Jun 18, 202631 minIn a world increasingly shaped by geopolitical uncertainty, supply chain disruption, changing trade policies, and questions around resilience and traceability, some in the industry are beginning to ask whether cotton’s...
- Apr 28, 202620 min
In this episode of The Thing About Cotton, we explore what it really takes to make regenerative cotton production a reality: from global policy frameworks to the lived experiences of farmers on the ground. As the...
Episode #12
12: Pierre Chehab, 2026 ICA President
Feb 27, 202627 minRepresenting three generations in the cotton trade, Pierre engages us with some very interesting thoughts on the evolution of the cotton trade during his career. Both his continued passion for cotton and his...
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- Aug 26, 202547 minS0
Today, we’re diving into the fascinating world of fashion, textiles, and sustainability with someone who’s seen it all — from the design studio to the factory floor, and now all the way to the global stage.<br> <br> Our...
Episode #10
Alison Ward, CEO of CottonConnect
Jul 2, 202549 minS0This episode looks at the transformative role of cotton in global livelihoods, particularly focusing on women's empowerment in agriculture. It explores the challenges faced by women in cotton farming, the impact of...
- Jun 5, 202536 minS0
In this informative episode, hosts Eimear McDonagh and Camille Cluzel interview Antonia Prescott, Managing Director and Editor at Cotton Outlook - the premier trade journal for the global cotton industry. Antonia shares...
- Apr 28, 202530 minS0
In this episode, hosts Eimear McDonagh and Camille Cluzel interview Eric Trachtenberg, Executive Director of the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC). From its economic importance to its impact on livelihoods...
- Feb 26, 202534 minS0
Sustainability stories from Pakistan<br> <br> In this episode of The Thing About Cotton, our hosts – Eimear McDonagh & Camille Cluzel - explore how sustainability in Pakistan's cotton industry is being driven by...
Dec 10, 202432 minS0This episode introduces the second of our series on farming practices and looks at the world’s biggest exporter, Brazil. Fabiana Furlan has been working in the cotton business for over 14 years. She joined Scheffer in...
- Nov 5, 202437 minS0
In this episode, Joe Nicosia, Executive Vice President Louis Dreyfus Company and current Chairman of National Cotton Council, shares his insights on the crucial role of merchants in the ever-evolving cotton...
- Sep 17, 202440 minS0
Featuring Jennifer Ilkiw as she discusses her role as President of ICE Futures U.S., where the benchmark price of cotton is formed every day, and her 20+ year career in global derivatives and commodity markets. Tune in...
- Sep 3, 202438 minS0
This episode introduces the first of our series on farming practices. These practices vary by region and country and are heavily influenced by climate, water availability and soil type, amongst other interesting...
- Jul 23, 202438 minS0
In our inaugural episode, we welcome Kim Hanna, President of the International Cotton Association, to discuss the ICA’s role in the cotton industry, as well as her own remarkable journey to becoming the ICA’s first...
- Jul 23, 202434 minS0
This week, we are joined by Eva Bille, a director a Hill and Knowlton specializing in European sustainability practices, to investigate the shifting EU political landscape and its impact on the cotton industry. Eva's...
The Thing About Cotton
The Thing About Cotton: Coming Soon!
May 28, 20243 minS0NEW EPISODES EVERY FEW WEEKS, SUBSCRIBE TO LISTEN<br> <br> Brought to you by the International Cotton Association (ICA), join various hosts from the ICA’s Women in Cotton initiative and their guests as they explore the...
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Kim Hanna
family nurse practitioner, Tennessee Tech Nursing Department
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Dr. Keshav R. Kranthi
International Cotton Advisory Committee
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Tacko Ndiaye
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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Alison Ward
CottonConnect
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