Our memories may be a bit foggy about what brought on the Great Recession of 2008, the worst American economic crisis since the Great Depression. Even George W. Bush, then president, asked his Treasury Secretary, Hank Paulson, to explain to him what went on and how it occurred. In his book, “2008: What Really Happened: …
Our guest today suggests that globalization as we know it may be over, closing the books on a significant chapter in modern economic history and an interconnected world order. Industrial policies dismissed as obsolete for decades are being embraced once again by governments worldwide. Could that be the reason that geopolitical tensions are rising? Jamie …
As if our healthcare delivery system doesn’t have enough problems, wherever it is located, but often those concerns pale in comparison to the needs of folks who live a distance from metropolitan centers. Hospitals are closing at an unhealthy clip in rural areas and the types of care within others is limited by the availability …
Americans consume a disproportionate amount of the illegal, and deadly, drugs in the world. Our guest on this podcast is well equipped to provide a nuanced response to why that is. The story of the fentanyl crisis is heartbreaking and should disturb each of us. The toll of death and destruction left in its wake …
While we may attend games at stadiums, the way in which these cavernous facilities are erected, located, financed and owned is serious business. They represent the epicenter of many cities and have over the years reflected the cultural changes going on in our society. They have also hosted a range of activities beyond the sporting …
Bad customer experiences are costing businesses more than ever, according to new research by experience management company Qualtrics. Its work projects global losses of $3.7 trillion annually–a staggering 19 percent increase from last year’s $3.1 trillion projection. You don’t need to see the macro picture when daily you suffer the frustrating indignities of calls …
While on many issues–reproductive rights, gay marriage, increasing the minimum wage, pushing back on price gouging, more support for day care–polls show overwhelming support for more progressive leaning, or Democratic, positions, the party lost the 2024 presidential election. And while the final popular vote tally was about a point and a half difference and Democrats …
Once the party of the working class, the Democratic Party is now the home of highly educated citizens with progressive social views who prefer credentialed experts to make policy decisions, while Republicans have become the populist champions of white voters who increasingly distrust scientists, journalists, universities, Hollywood, and even corporations. The result of this new …
When you experience grief, the world can feel overwhelming. It can be difficult to imagine a future. You feel lost and hopeless. This can happen because of the death of a parent, partner, sibling, child or even a longtime companion. Or it can occur because of the death of a relationship, marriage or even a …
We have been talking about returning manufacturing jobs to the Rust Belt of the Midwest and the once vibrant manufacturing hubs of the Northeast for a long time. Almost since much manufacturing moved offshore about 50 years ago, leaving behind empty husks of buildings, environmental damage and broken lives. Yet doing so is easier said …