{"podcast":{"title":"TrustTalk - It's all about Trust","slug":"trusttalk-it-s-all-about-trust-7064551","podcast_index_feed_id":7064551,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6273143/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/trusttalk-it-s-all-about-trust--6273143","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8566ef017c6401f246446e159c13e3d2.jpg","author":"Severin","episode_count":143,"summary":"Trust is the invisible force that shapes our world, and at TrustTalk, we're committed to exploring its many dimensions. Join us as we engage with thought leaders from all walks of life to discuss the role of trust in every aspect of our world. From personal relationships to business, technology, society, and beyond, we explore the wonders of this essential human emotion. It's a journey you won't want to miss.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T14:19:50.372300+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trusttalk-it-s-all-about-trust-7064551"},"episode":{"title":"When Participation Builds Trust","slug":"when-participation-builds-trust","published_at":"2026-01-22T06:00:14+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trusttalk-it-s-all-about-trust-7064551/when-participation-builds-trust","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trusttalk-it-s-all-about-trust-7064551","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-participation-builds-trust--69541882","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69541882/874380ea_2771_4f22_a01a_97dcd82be2dc.mp3","summary":"Trust is often talked about as if it were bad weather, something that just happens to us, beyond anyone’s control. But what if trust doesn’t disappear by accident, and what if its erosion has very concrete causes? In this episode, Ruben Beijl, co-author of Time for Trust (Tijd voor Vertrouwen), discusses how trust is built through participation and erodes when participation is only symbolic. Drawing on his work with citizens’ assemblies, Ruben explains why people do not lose trust because they disagree with outcomes, but because their voices ultimately do not matter. He shows why disagreement can coexist with trust, while being ignored cannot, and why psychological safety is essential if people are expected to speak openly and honestly. The conversation also explores why timing is crucial, why informing citizens is not the same as involving them, and why handing over real responsibility is often the hardest step for institutions. Ruben argues that trust grows when governments are willing to create genuine space for influence, even when that means giving up control and accepting uncertainty. This episode offers a clear, practice-based look at trust as something shaped by everyday choices and institutional behavior, rather than by intentions alone.","meta_description":"Trust is often talked about as if it were bad weather, something that just happens to us, beyond anyone’s control. But what if trust doesn’t disappear by…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1227,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/trusttalk-it-s-all-about-trust-7064551/episodes/when-participation-builds-trust/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trusttalk-it-s-all-about-trust-7064551/when-participation-builds-trust.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}