Hardly Working with Brent Orrell
33 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago -Whether you are working hard or hardly working, join AEI Resident Fellow Brent Orrell as he explores national trends and public policies affecting the vitality of the American workforce and how to prepare yourself for success in our rapidly-changing economy. And whatever else happens, we promise it will take your mind off of your job.
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The Divided Brain: Perception, Social Life, and Interpersonal Neurobiology [REBROADCAST]
September 16, 2020 19:30 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBMost people know that the human brain is divided into two hemispheres: the left brain and the right brain. But what purpose does this division serve, and how does it influence perception, behavior, economics, and culture? In this rebroadcasted episode of “Hardly Working,” host Brent Orrell is joined by Dr. Iain McGilchrist, author of “The Master and His Emissary,” […] The post The Divided Brain: Perception, Social Life, and Interpersonal Neurobiology [REBROADCAST] appeared first on American...
Building a more inclusive STEM workforce
September 09, 2020 19:30 - 1 hour - 77 MBRecent research from the American Enterprise Institute found that women and racial and ethnic minorities feel unwelcome in STEM fields, unlike their white male counterparts. It is clear that more work needs to be done to ensure that STEM careers continue to attract and retain a diverse workforce. To discuss this and other findings of […] The post Building a more inclusive STEM workforce appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.
How statistical modeling can make it harder to understand the world
September 03, 2020 19:30 - 57 minutes - 53 MBWhile statistical models and probability scores can be useful for helping diagnose problems, they are not reliable information for predicting the future. Brent is joined in this episode by two eminent economists, John Kay, a fellow at St. Johns College, Oxford and the first dean of Oxford’s Said Business School, and Mervyn King, former Governor […] The post How statistical modeling can make it harder to understand the world appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.
Tamar Jacoby on the future of community colleges
August 26, 2020 19:30 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBBrent talks with Tamar Jacoby on the valuable and often overlooked role community colleges play for both four-year universities and local employeers The post Tamar Jacoby on the future of community colleges appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.
Future history: looking behind to shape what’s ahead
August 19, 2020 19:30 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBCan thinking through the arch of history assist modern thinkers in planning for the future? Or is the future uncertain and separate from the happenings of the past? Brent cohosts today’s episode with Albert Zambone, an Oxford University-trained historian of colonial America and the host of the Historically Thinking podcast. Together, Brent and Al interview […] The post Future history: looking behind to shape what’s ahead appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.
Once a criminal, not always a criminal: What we know about desistance
August 12, 2020 19:30 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBContrary to the popular assumption that people who engage in criminal activity at some point in their life will always be dangerous and criminally-oriented, the data show that the majority of people who leave prison will never become re-incarcerated. Brent talks to Shawn Bushway, a criminologist at the University of Albany and a Senior Policy […] The post Once a criminal, not always a criminal: What we know about desistance appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.
Worker without a boss: The new American gig economy
August 05, 2020 19:30 - 36 minutes - 33 MBHundreds of thousands of workers are no longer working standard office hours in a corporate setting, but instead work freelance and gig jobs that allow for greater flexibility in hours, job type, and location. Is the future of the American labor market in gig work, and how are workers faring in the new, gig economy? […] The post Worker without a boss: The new American gig economy appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.
How computers and the algorithms that drive them influence our life, work, and future
July 29, 2020 19:30 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBTechnology has been rapidly advancing, and along with it has come an increased reliance on artificial intelligence, algorithms, and other forms of computer programming. Can we trust these programs to uphold our values of inclusion, diversity, and fairness? Brent talks to Robert Elliot Smith, an artificial intelligence expert and author of “Rage Inside the Machine: […] The post How computers and the algorithms that drive them influence our life, work, and future appeared first on American En...
What does COVID-19 mean for the future of American cities?
July 22, 2020 19:30 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBNowhere was the economic shutdown caused by the spread of the coronavirus more apparent than in the nation’s the major cities that became the early epicenters of the pandemic. When cities reopen, will the people and businesses who left come back? This episode of Hardly Working is an interview Brent Orrell did with Bob Zadek […] The post What does COVID-19 mean for the future of American cities? appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.
Is STEM education and training working? And for whom?
July 15, 2020 19:30 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBPolicymakers and parents alike have been encouraging young people for decades to pursue STEM degrees and careers so they could become financially and socially successful. Does the data support the assumption that going into STEM fields leads to a good career? Brent talks to Dan Cox, a Research Fellow at AEI, and Kadeem Noray, a […] The post Is STEM education and training working? And for whom? appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.
Harry Holzer on racial disparities, crime, policing, and the COVID economy
July 08, 2020 19:30 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBIn the wake of George Floyd’s death at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer, people across the nation have been urgently calling for meaningful police reform and better treatment of minority groups by law enforcement. Brent talks to Harry Holzer, the LaFarge SJ Professor at the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University […] The post Harry Holzer on racial disparities, crime, policing, and the COVID economy appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.
Can computers improve reentry outcomes? How automated risk assessments save money and help offenders.
July 01, 2020 19:30 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBThe nation’s prison systems have many demands on their limited resources. To use those resources effectively, we need to connect individuals with the right intervention for their needs and risks. Automated risk-need-responsivity (RNR) assessments help take the guess-work out of prisoner transitions, improve efficiency, and increase the chances for success. Brent talks to Grant Duwe, Research […] The post Can computers improve reentry outcomes? How automated risk assessments save money and ...
Dilbert’s revenge: Did COVID-19 kill cubicle culture?
June 25, 2020 19:30 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBWhat started as working from home for a few weeks to flatten the curve of COVID-19, has instead turned into months of telecommuting with no end in sight. While working remotely has presented both benefits and challenges, many workers and employers are asking themselves, is this a permanent change in how we work? Brent talks […] The post Dilbert’s revenge: Did COVID-19 kill cubicle culture? appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.
What’s the next move on COVID?
June 17, 2020 19:30 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBThe past few months have brought an onslaught of new policies attempting to curb the spread of COVID-19, but were they the right decisions based upon the data we have about the virus? And what comes next? Brent talks to Lyman Stone, an adjunct fellow at AEI and a research fellow at the Institute for […] The post What’s the next move on COVID? appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.
Meet Your New Colleague: Artificial Intelligence
June 10, 2020 19:30 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBThe rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and machine learning in recent decades has had a ripple effect throughout the economy. As the economic landscape continues to change, we are once again asking ourselves about what the future of work looks like, and, when it comes to computers exactly who will be working for whom. Brent […] The post Meet Your New Colleague: Artificial Intelligence appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.
Building workforce and prosperity from the ground up
June 03, 2020 19:30 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBBrent talks with a panel of workforce experts about how Austin, TX has found success in getting people back to work where so many cities have struggled. The post Building workforce and prosperity from the ground up appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.
It will take a village to help youth navigate life post-COVID
May 27, 2020 19:30 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBMillions of youth are neither in school nor working, falling through the cracks of the various systems put in place to help them transition into adulthood. The spread of COVID-19 will become another barrier in these young people’s lives as they pursue economic independence. On this episode, Brent talks to Anne Kim, author of “Abandoned: […] The post It will take a village to help youth navigate life post-COVID appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.
The limits of science: How our obsession with data interferes with our pursuit of knowledge
May 20, 2020 20:00 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBBrent and Michael Blastland discuss the advantages and risks of our scientific and technological dependance in the COVID-19 age The post The limits of science: How our obsession with data interferes with our pursuit of knowledge appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.
Is There a Better Way to Solve Poverty?
May 13, 2020 20:00 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBBrent talks to Mauricio Miller about the success working with low-income families to develop generational change has in lifting people out of poverty The post Is There a Better Way to Solve Poverty? appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.
The building blocks of the federal workforce system
May 06, 2020 20:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBAEI's Brent Orrell and Mason Bishop discuss the value of many government workforce development programs and how to find a more effective solution The post The building blocks of the federal workforce system appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.
COVID-19: Another barrier to employment for low-skilled workers?
April 29, 2020 19:30 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBGoodwill CEO and former HUD Secretary Steve Preston talks with Brent about how to provide disadvantaged workers with the skills needed in the modern economy The post COVID-19: Another barrier to employment for low-skilled workers? appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.
Finding purpose behind bars (with Chris Wilson)
April 22, 2020 20:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBChris Wilson joins Brent to discuss how goal-setting gave his life purpose in prison, and how those same goals allowed him to give back once out of prison. The post Finding purpose behind bars (with Chris Wilson) appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.
Will technological advances transform work?
April 15, 2020 20:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBComputer technology and robotics are transforming the global economy in ways still not fully known. What implications does this have for the US workforce? The post Will technological advances transform work? appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.
What, if anything, works in prisoner reentry?
April 01, 2020 20:00 - 37 minutes - 36.8 MBEvery year, 600,000 Americans are released from prison, and nearly two-thirds of them will be rearrested for new crimes within three years. Many attempts at reducing criminal recidivism have yielded disappointing results, leading researchers and policymakers to ask “what works” in improving the odds of a successful return to society? Brent Orrell is joined by […] The post What, if anything, works in prisoner reentry? appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.
The Centuries Long Pursuit of “The Good Life”
March 18, 2020 20:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBWhat is "the good life"? How do we know when (or if) we've found it? Guest Ryan Hanley believes we should look to the past to know the way forward. The post The Centuries Long Pursuit of “The Good Life” appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.
Workforce of tomorrow: How early child care shapes adult employment
March 04, 2020 21:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBTomorrow's workforce is formed in today's... child care? That's the case AEI's Katharine Stevens makes to Brent Orrell in today's Hardly Working episode. The post Workforce of tomorrow: How early child care shapes adult employment appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.
The family advantage
February 19, 2020 21:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBThe family is where most children develop vital life skills. As family stucture has changed, so have kids' outcomes. Brent and guests discuss these impacts. The post The family advantage appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.
The Family Advantage
February 19, 2020 21:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBThe family is where most children develop vital life skills. As family stucture has changed, so have kids' outcomes. Brent and guests discuss these impacts. The post The Family Advantage appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.
Is success a sequence? How choices affect outcomes
February 05, 2020 21:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBThe Success Sequence promises a reduced poverty risk for those who follow it. Brent Orrell, Ian Rowe, and Isabell Sawhill discuss if and how to do just that The post Is success a sequence? How choices affect outcomes appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.
The divided brain: Perception, social life, and interpersonal neurobiology
January 15, 2020 21:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBThe brain is a complex organ not yet fully understood. Brent talks with Dr. Iain McGilchrist about how it's structure impacts our work and social lives. The post The divided brain: Perception, social life, and interpersonal neurobiology appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.
The Divided Brain: perception, social life, and interpersonal neurobiology
January 15, 2020 21:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBThe brain is a complex organ not yet fully understood. Brent talks with Dr. Iain McGilchrist about how it's structure impacts our work and social lives. The post The Divided Brain: perception, social life, and interpersonal neurobiology appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.
Why ‘Hardly Working’?
January 13, 2020 21:00 - 4 minutes - 4.28 MBDoes the world really need another podcast? Host Brent Orrell believes we do, and shares what his new podcast is and how Hardly Working will benefit you. The post Why ‘Hardly Working’? appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.
Welcome to ‘Hardly Working’
January 08, 2020 21:00 - 2 minutes - 1.87 MBJoin AEI Scholar Brent Orrell on the newest addition to the AEI Podcast Network: Hardly Working. Brent discusses the changing American workforce and how you can be prepared to succeed in it. The post Welcome to ‘Hardly Working’ appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.