Best The Progress Network With Zachary Karabell And Emma Varvaloucas Podcasts (2023)

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S5. Ep. 9: Climate Capital and a Green Tech Future with Jigar Shah 54:28

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Will the green transition happen, and how far do we have to go? Jigar Shah, the director of the Loan Programs Office in the US Department of Energy, shares his insights into the current landscape, future potential, and challenges for the successful commercial deployment of critical clean energy technologies. What Could Go Right? is produced by The …

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S5. Ep. 8: Progress Check: Politics and AI, Homeless Vets, and STDs with Zachary Karabell and Emma Varvaloucas 51:36

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How much of a threat is AI to elections with new disclosure rules from big platforms in place? What's going on with infant mortality trends? And why can't we test for more illnesses at home? Zachary Karabell and Emma Varvaloucas are back to discuss the latest news stories we might have missed. What Could Go Right? is produced by The Progress Networ…

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S5. Ep. 7: Change Is the Operative Force of History with Drew Gilpin Faust 59:07

20d ago59:07

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What are the dangers of not acknowledging what has gotten better? How do we understand the marks history leaves on individuals? And what does a former president of Harvard think of higher education in the US today? We hear from historian, civil rights activist, and the first woman president of Harvard, Drew Gilpin Faust, about how her story and how…

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S5. Ep. 6: Not Too Late for the Climate with Rebecca Solnit and Thelma Young Lutunatabua 1:01:20

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Is climate discourse doomerism based on the right facts and frameworks? Are we not giving the potential of change enough credence? And where does the climate movement go from here? Today, we hear from the authors of "Not Too Late," Rebecca Solnit and Thelma Young Lutunatabua, whose climate activism is deliberately removed from despair. What Could G…

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S5. Ep. 5: Progress Check: Climate Dads, Cell Phone Bans, and Asteroid Sampling with Zachary Karabell and Emma Varvaloucas 42:36

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Who is going to work these days and who is staying home? How should schools handle cell phones on their grounds, and what is the UK doing about them in particular? And what did NASA scientists find in their latest asteroid sample? Zachary Karabell and Emma Varvaloucas are back to discuss the latest news stories we might have missed. What Could Go R…

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S5. Ep. 4: Navigating Israel-Palestine with Ian Bremmer 50:56

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Will there be peace in the Middle East, or will the current conflict escalate? How can we understand the situation with moral nuance? And how do we parse information in the "fog of war"? On today's episode, we talk with Ian Bremmer, foreign affairs analyst and president and founder of Eurasia Group, to examine the complicated crisis of Israel-Pales…

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S5. Ep. 3: The Great Awokening's Great Mistakes with Yascha Mounk 1:09:06

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Are identity politics getting in the way of real progress? How did these marginal academic ideas go mainstream? And is it possible to make progress without diminishing the progress we have already made? Yascha Mounk, contributing editor at The Atlantic, host of The Good Fight podcast, and author of "The Identity Trap," offers his ideas on the pitfa…

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S5. Ep. 2: A System Under Stress: Lincoln and Today with Steve Inskeep 1:00:23

2M ago1:00:23

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What does it take to create great compromise? Can Abraham Lincoln's method of talking to people with opposing views work today? And is it possible to find hope through looking at history? Steve Inskeep, host of Morning Edition and Up Next on NPR, and author of Differ We Must: How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America, joins the show to break down …

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S5. Ep. 1: Progress Check: Catching Up on the News with Zachary Karabell and Emma Varvaloucas 50:00

2M ago50:00

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Is mental health worsening across generations? Has criminal justice reform actually worked? And are we ready for the first mass produced humanoid robots? "What Could Go Right?" hosts Zachary Karabell, founder of The Progress Network, and Emma Varvaloucas, executive director of The Progress Network, take a look at the progress that has been made sin…

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"What Could Go Right?" Season 5 2:09

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Negative news can be overwhelming, but it's important to question whether it accurately reflects our world. Join "What Could Go Right?" to hear positive stories from various experts and challenge the negative narrative. Let's strive for a more balanced view of what's happening today. Whether you need a change of perspective or change of heart, chec…

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Introducing What’s Your Problem: Building a Plane to Help Save the World 28:48

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A new season of What Could Go Right is just around the corner, and in the meantime, we wanted to share an episode of a podcast that we think you’ll really like – What’s Your Problem. What’s Your Problem is a show from our friends at Pushkin Industries all about technology and business. Entrepreneurs and engineers talk about the future they’re tryin…

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Introducing Smart People Podcast: Lessons From the World’s Longest Scientific Study of Happiness 57:52

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While we prepare for the launch of What Could Go Right’s fifth season this fall, we wanted to share another show we think listeners will enjoy – Smart People Podcast. Smart People Podcast is a biweekly interview show from our friend’s at Glassbox Media. It features today’s most well respected thought leaders and the host, Chris Stemp, and his co-ho…

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Introducing Ones and Tooze: Could Green Hydrogen Revolutionize the Energy Sector? 36:09

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What Could Go Right returns for season 5 this fall, but in the meantime we’re excited to share an episode of Ones and Tooze this week. Ones and Tooze is a weekly economics podcast from Foreign Policy hosted by FP deputy editor Cameron Abadi and FP columnist, economic historian and author Adam Tooze. In this episode, Cameron and Adam take a look at …

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S4. Ep. 19: A Look Back and A Look Forward with Zachary Karabell and Emma Varvaloucas 49:57

5M ago49:57

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Is the US economy okay or even positive? Are we making any progress on climate change? What's going on with global inequality? As we close out this season of "What Could Go Right?" hosts Zachary Karabell and Emma Varvaloucas look back at the predictions that started the year and check in with the current news of the day. What Could Go Right? is pro…

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S4. Ep. 18: Renovating Our House with Danielle Allen 57:24

6M ago57:24

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Is change possible? Can democracy be renovated to serve the constituency better? And what does this mean for the 2024 election? Political theorist at Harvard University and founder and president of Partners in Democracy, Danielle Allen, joins us to talk about how democracy is (or isn't) addressing our most urgent concerns. Plus, LGBTQ support skyro…

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S4. Ep. 17: A Better World with James Pethokoukis 59:04

6M ago59:04

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Did anyone "win" the debt ceiling debate? Where is the economy headed, long-term? And what breakthroughs can be used to build a better world? James Pethokoukis, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where he specializes in US economic policy, joins us to share his perspective on a brighter future. Plus, bacteria-fighting AI and trac…

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S4. Ep. 16: What We Talk About When We Talk About Science with Sara Walker 51:25

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What's the nature of the universe? What is life? And what do we talk about when we talk about science? We're joined by Professor Sara Walker, an astrobiologist and theoretical physicist with research interests in the origins of life, artificial life, and detection of life on other worlds, to see how the way we think about the world informs the rest…

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S4. Ep. 15: How to Be Optimistic About America with John Avlon 58:24

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What road is hyperpartisanship taking us down? Can we learn from our history? And is the current state of American politics worse than ever before? Today, we talk with CNN's senior political analyst and author of "Lincoln and the Fight for Peace," John Avlon, to discuss how the past can inform our understanding of and response to current political …

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S4. Ep. 14: Ukraine's Counteroffensive with Tim Mak 53:50

7M ago53:50

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What is the human side of war? Investigative journalist Tim Mak joins us from Kyiv to share an update on Ukraine's spring counteroffensive, what life is like in a war-torn country, and what he has learned about resilience and mental health covering his first war. Plus, electric vehicles' growth is explosive, and a battery breakthrough that could ma…

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S4. Ep. 13: Demon Drugs and Moral Panics with Maia Szalavitz 52:51

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Is drug use always harmful? How does empathy play a role in addiction? Could it be more beneficial to approach drug use as a public health issue rather than a criminal one? In this episode, we speak with Maia Szalavitz, an award-winning journalist and author, about the potential benefits of harm reduction for addiction treatment and addressing larg…

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S4. Ep. 12: Artificial Unintelligence with Baratunde Thurston 56:13

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Is technology moving us forward or backward? What is the human cost of progress? And is artificial intelligence making people more divided, or can it help us find common ground? Comedian, commentator, and author Baratunde Thurston joins us to talk about how technology and humanity are sometimes at odds and sometimes companions. What Could Go Right?…

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S4. Ep. 11: Challenging the Consensus on China with Jessica Chen Weiss 50:43

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Is China the US's perennial enemy? How do the complexities of China's political landscape affect global affairs? And is conflict over Taiwan inevitable? In today's episode, we explore these questions with Jessica Chen Weiss, a Cornell professor and author specializing in Chinese foreign policy and nationalism. Plus, we learn about Uzbekistan's chan…

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S4. Ep. 10: Demanding More: Politics in Sub-Saharan Africa with Ebenezer Obadare 53:37

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Are the tides shifting in Africa? What direction is the continent's progress toward good governance headed? And how should we understand competing international interests and investment there? Ebenezer Obadare, a Douglas Dillon senior fellow for Africa studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins us to examine Nigeria's contentious election a…

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S4. Ep. 9: The Boys Are Not All Right with Richard Reeves 1:03:37

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Is the struggle of boys and men a partisan issue? And how have recent economic and social changes influenced the classroom, the workplace, and the family? Brookings Institution scholar Richard V. Reeves joins us to tackle the complex crisis of boyhood and manhood. Plus, we look at the US's renewable power industry and discuss Malaysia's death penal…

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S4. Ep. 8: The Globalization Myth with Shannon O'Neil 56:39

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How have regional dynamics shifted in an increasingly globalizing world? And what is going on in Latin America and Mexico, and how will it affect the United States? Today we talk with Shannon O'Neil, vice president, deputy director of studies, and senior fellow for Latin America Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, as well as the author of …

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S4. Ep. 7: How to Create Positive Change with Danielle Moodie and Wajahat Ali 1:02:59

8M ago1:02:59

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How does change actually occur? And what are the best tactics for bringing large coalitions together? Hosts of Democracy-ish, Danielle Moodie and Wajahat Ali, discuss the balance between angry revolution and individual hope, and what ultimately gets people on board with a movement. Plus, we take a look at the World Happiness Report and the college …

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S4. Ep. 6: Entangled with Isaac Saul 1:04:36

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Are we as divided as we think we are? Is it possible to move out of our political and news silos? And is there a way to re-establish trust in the media? Isaac Saul, the founder of Tangle News, shares his effort to offer truly bipartisan journalism. Plus, what's going on with Silicon Valley Bank, fentanyl test strips, and declassified Covid informat…

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S4. Ep. 5: Bootstrapping the American Dream with Alissa Quart 1:00:50

9M ago1:00:50

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Has the American Dream changed? Is a side hustle the answer to income inequality? And is self-reliance the all-important north star we have been led to believe it is? Today, author, journalist, and Executive Director of the Economic Hardship Reporting Project, Alissa Quart, asserts that at the heart of our distress is a misplaced belief in our inde…

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S4. Ep. 4: Government Secrecy with Matthew J. Connelly 1:03:20

9M ago1:03:20

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What's with Biden's, Trump's, and Pence's classified documents? Why is everything secret in the first place? And what is this costing democracy? Matthew J. Connelly, professor of international and global history at Columbia University, principal investigator at History Lab, and author of the book "The Declassification Engine," looks at the conseque…

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S4. Ep. 3: Living Up to America's Promises with Peniel E. Joseph 1:04:23

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Are we actually a "United" States? Has the US lived up to the promise of inclusivity, freedom, equality, and opportunity for everyone? And where can we go from here? Peniel E. Joseph, professor at the LBJ School of Public Affairs and the history department in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Texas at Austin, joins us to ask these qu…

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S4. Ep. 2: Moral Ambition with Rutger Bregman 52:04

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What incentivizes human behavior? How many of our problems come from a lack of cash? And how does shame work as a motivator? Join us and Rutger Bregman, author of “Humankind” and “Utopia for Realists,” to talk about balancing a critical eye with the conviction that the world can be improved upon. Plus, we look at the new billions being spent to fig…

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S4. Ep. 1: Good Indicators: A Bird's Eye View of 2023 with Zachary Karabell and Emma Varvaloucas 47:13

10M ago47:13

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What's going on with "the economy"? Is now the best time to be in love in all of human history? Should we be worried about the global state of democracy? "What Could Go Right?" hosts Zachary Karabell, founder of The Progress Network, and Emma Varvaloucas, executive director of The Progress Network, take a look at the world as it currently is and as…

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"What Could Go Right?" Season 4 1:11

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Whether you need a pick-me-up or are already an optimist looking for smart, new solutions to old problems, a new season of "What Could Go Right?" starts February 15th, wherever you listen to podcasts. What Could Go Right? is produced by The Progress Network and The Podglomerate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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S3. Ep. 12: Misinformation, Climate Momentum, and Negative Headlines with Bina Venkataraman 53:08

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Is there a shift in momentum around the climate crisis? Will we ever hit our environmental goals? How has gatekeeping and bias informed our news? Plus, we talk with Editor-at-Large for The Boston Globe and former Senior Advisor for Climate Change Innovation in the Obama White House, Bina Venkataraman. What Could Go Right? is produced by The Progres…

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S3. Ep. 11: The Modern Muslim World, Social Media's Positive Effects, and Gay Marriage in America with Mustafa Akyol 53:49

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Are we in an ebb of liberalism worldwide, or are recent events like the protests in Iran a sign of pushback? What would a "John Locke" movement for Islam look like? We’re joined by Mustafa Akyol, senior fellow at the Cato Institute’s Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity, whose work examines the intersection of religion, culture, and government.…

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S3. Ep. 10: The Fix for Crypto, Healthcare, and Equal Opportunity with Avik Roy 55:34

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What does crypto mean for the future of banking? Why isn’t there an “Uber” for healthcare? Is negative economic growth necessarily bad? Today we’re joined by Avik Roy, President of the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity, to explore these questions. Plus, Sierra Leone pushes for change, Congress passes a “Bombshell” bill, and the 8 billion…

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S3. Ep. 9: Moving Away from Toxicity: Recapping the Midterms with Steve Clemons 54:44

1y ago54:44

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Are Americans truly done with "angertainment" and toxic politicians? Is democracy safe? Where does the United States go from here? Founding Editor at Large of Semafor and former Editor at Large of “The Hill” and “The Atlantic” Steve Clemons joins us to react to the midterm results and analyze their impact. What Could Go Right? is produced by The Pr…

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S3. Ep. 8: Democracy on the Ballot, Climate Change, and Salary Transparency 49:54

1y ago49:54

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Will the COP27 conference strengthen action against global warming? Is democracy really on the ballot? And as crime remains a concern for many Americans, what's really going on? Join Zachary Karabell and Emma Varvaloucas as they examine what's happening today. What Could Go Right? is produced by The Progress Network and The Podglomerate. Learn more…

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S3. Ep. 7: World Energy, Student Loans, and Iran with Reza Aslan 55:46

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Is the world’s energy situation as bad as we think? What’s going on with student debt relief? And why aren’t we paying more attention to Iran? We’re joined by Reza Aslan, leading expert in world religions, writer, and professor, to talk about the current, and former, Iranian struggles for freedom. What Could Go Right? is produced by The Progress Ne…

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S3. Ep. 6: Midterms, Gerrymandering, Bias, and Conspiracy with Sharon McMahon 54:17

1y ago54:17

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Social media sensation and former high school government and law teacher Sharon McMahon joins us to discuss the need for a better understanding of how the government works. Plus, what to expect for the midterms, the latest on gerrymandering, and an encouraging trend in US military mental health programs. What Could Go Right? is produced by The Prog…

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S3. Ep. 5: Space News, Hearing Aids, and a Changing Tomorrow with Jason Feifer 53:16

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How is NASA propelling us into the future? Who is next to legalize same-sex marriage? Plus, we hear from the editor-in-chief of Entrepreneur magazine, Jason Feifer, about how to embrace change without waiting for a crisis to push us forward. What Could Go Right? is produced by The Progress Network and The Podglomerate. Learn more about your ad choi…

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S3. Ep. 4: Pardons, Guaranteed Income, and "Superabundance" with Gale L. Pooley and Marian L. Tupy 57:56

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Has anything changed since #metoo started? When is Indigenous Peoples Day? What's the deal with guaranteed income? Plus, maybe the world is doing better than we thought. Authors of the book "Superabundance," Gale L. Pooley and Marian L. Tupy, argue that we are capable of more progress the more the world's population grows. What Could Go Right? is p…

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S3. Ep. 3: Why Is Violent Crime Rising? with Jennifer Doleac 47:04

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Is Italy returning to fascism? Are we closer to a cure for cancer? And why is the violent crime rate climbing in the US? Economist Jennifer Doleac talks us though her research on the economics of crime and discrimination. What Could Go Right? is produced by The Progress Network and The Podglomerate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone…

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S3. Ep. 2: Legalizing Marijuana, Electric Cars, and What’s Going on with California? with Sen. Robert Hertzberg 52:56

1y ago52:56

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How has the experiment to legalize marijuana gone? Do schoolchildren need more sleep? Why is California suddenly doing all the things? Plus, bans to usher in a future of electric cars, bail reform, and tackling homelessness with Senate Majority Leader Emeritus Robert Hertzberg. What Could Go Right? is produced by The Progress Network and The Podglo…

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S3. Ep. 1: Vaccine Equity and Bipartisan Reality with Rep. Eric Swalwell and Gov. Jeff Colyer 59:30

1y ago59:30

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What's the impact of the new malaria vaccine with "world-changing" potential? Was there a lack of scrutiny over the worldwide Covid vaccine rollouts? Is there an update on the UN's Sustainable Development Goals? Plus, we talk with Congressman Eric Swalwell and Jeff Colyer, former Governor of Kansas, about the process, practicalities, and hope for a…

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We're back to discussing the central issues of our era, including sustainability, polarization, work, the economy, and making a case for a brighter future. Join us every week as we look at what's happening worldwide, talk with a diverse panel of experts, and ask the question: what could go right? What Could Go Right? is produced by The Progress Net…

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S2. Ep. 13: The New Space Race with Ché Bolden 1:12:59

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Will space travel and exploration be left to the 'billionaire boys club'? Executive Director of the Inter Astra group and 26-year Marine Corps veteran Ché Bolden shares with us his views on the future of space. What Could Go Right? is produced by The Progress Network and The Podglomerate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic…

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S2. Ep. 12: Facing America's Biggest Challenges with Victoria Pratt & Lauren Leader 1:09:22

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After a string of heartbreaking news in the United States, are we doomed to fear, anger, and a descent into gridlocked politics? Today, Judge Victoria Pratt, an advocate for reforming the criminal justice system, and Lauren Leader, the cofounder and CEO of All In Together, discuss America's biggest challenges and how each have enacted change in lar…

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S2. Ep. 11: The Interfaith Imperative with Eboo Patel 1:06:16

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How can we live with people who are different from us? Eboo Patel, founder and president of Interfaith America and former faith adviser to President Barack Obama, believes that interfaith living is essential to our collective well-being in an ethnically, racially, and ideologically diverse democracy. And in the United States, we actually do it quit…

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S2. Ep. 10: Wisdom for Smart Tech with Ayesha Khanna 1:08:48

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Web3 is seen by many as the future of the internet. Others understand the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) as the first step to a robot takeover. Where's the balance between these two reactions? This week, AI expert, CEO of ADDO AI, and a member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on Media, Entertainment, and Culture Ayesha Khan…

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