Podcast: Economics & Beyond

Peace is the Result of Diplomacy, Never of War
Columbia University’s renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs talks about the lessons he has learned from consulting with governments around the world, about how global problems, such as the war in Ukraine, will only be solved via efforts to understand the other side, never through force.
We Are Entering a New Economic World

Investing in Compassion
The tradition of abandoning our elderly populations needs to end. Sarita Mohanty talks with Rob Johnson about her work at the SCAN Foundation, and the critical importance of combating “ageism” to strengthening our society. Learn more: https://www.thescanfoundation.org/

How We Are Going to Live Together Is Up for Grabs
Anand Giridharadas, writer and author of the book, Winners Take All, discusses the multiple crises we are currently facing, how they could provide an impetus for real change, and how US and global elites are failing to live up to the challenge.