Sustaining Capitalism
183 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWhat are the biggest issues facing the American economy and how can they be solved? The Committee for Economic Development presents policy solutions to economic and educational problems here in America. Tune in to hear industry experts making capitalism sustainable.
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American LNG and Global Energy Security
April 27, 2023 12:50 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MBThis podcast, with a leading industry executive, discusses how US oil and gas companies, particularly in the independent sector, are expanding exploration and production activities to respond to both increasing energy needs at home and energy security for our allies, particularly in response to the invasion of Ukraine. It also discusses environmental benefits of increased use of liquefied natural gas (LNG), steps US companies are taking to reduce methane emissions, and efforts necessary to ...
Solving Workforce Shortages in Health Care
March 28, 2023 13:01 - 28 minutes - 38.6 MBWhat can be done to address shortages in the health care workforce? In this episode of Sustaining Capitalism, we are joined by Cecilia McKenney, SVP and Chief Human Resources Officer at Quest Diagnostics, to discuss workforce challenges facing the health care industry following the pandemic. Tune in to find out: How did the pandemic strain the health care workforce? How can employers better reengage and retain their workers? What are ways that health care providers can become more eff...
College Enrollment Trends
March 07, 2023 13:49 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MBIn this podcast, Dr. Doug Shapiro, Executive Director of the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, discusses college enrollment trends. The country's undergraduate student body dropped by nearly 1.4 million students during the pandemic and the enrollment decline continues. Dr. Shapiro provides insights from the research center's data on enrollment patterns across institutions of higher education. To learn more about the work of the National Student Clearinghouse, see https://n...
Ukraine: One Year In
February 28, 2023 17:25 - 21 minutes - 29.8 MBOne year in, the Russian invasion has brought far-reaching geopolitical changes, with shocks to global energy and food markets, higher inflation, and economic disruption. The human cost of the war has been incalculable as well. Join us for this timely podcast featuring an assessment of where the war stands now; how the West has responded to it; assessments of the effectiveness of sanctions on Russia, European energy security, and the nuclear threat; the future direction of US policy; and som...
Rural Broadband Deployments
February 21, 2023 17:05 - 22 minutes - 31.4 MBThe Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, a bipartisan infrastructure law passed in 2021, has the potential to extend broadband access to Americans previously unserved or underserved by our broadband infrastructure. As CED has previously highlighted, broadband is essential to American economic and civic life. Michael Romano of NTCA - The Rural Broadband Association joins us to discuss how the funding from the infrastructure law can be unlocked and used effectively.
Regulation: When Agencies Overstep
February 14, 2023 14:56 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MBRegulatory agencies often overstep their boundaries, with serious consequences both to the entities they regulate and the economy as a whole. This podcast will consider some recent examples of agencies exceeding their authority and offer a perspective on "smart regulation" in which Congress should speak with clear language and agencies stay within the mandate Congress has given them and consider the perspective of those who will be subject to the regulations.
Asia and the US: A tipping point?
January 31, 2023 15:02 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MBAs 2023 begins, there are many issues on the agenda for the US and Asia, ranging from the Taiwan Strait to Japan's new defense posture to economic challenges facing the region. Nirmal Ghosh, Washington correspondent of Singapore's Straits Times and veteran observer of US-Asia relations, shares his insights with us for a pivotal year.
Are Maritime Supply Chains Improving as the Holidays Approach?
December 13, 2022 14:17 - 27 minutes - 37.1 MBEarlier this year, supply chains on both sea and land were severely strained. As the holidays approach, have things improved? Former Federal Maritime Commissioner Rob Quartel shares his thoughts on this and other global shipping issues. The podcast will also discuss the new Ocean Shipping Reform Act and other issues relating to the large volume of US and international commerce that arrives by ship.
Packaging: A Key to Climate Sustainability
November 08, 2022 18:55 - 20 minutes - 27.9 MBIn this podcast, the CEO of Novolex discusses the connection between packaging and climate sustainability, including innovative recycling of plastics, the unintended consequences of bans on types of packaging, and Novolex’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Travel's Role in Economic Recovery
November 01, 2022 13:37 - 20 minutes - 28.5 MBTravel is an essential part of the US economy, generating $1.9 trillion in economic output and supporting 9.5 million jobs. Travel recovery is essential for economic recovery. Join Jamie Mageau of US Travel as she discusses the latest post-pandemic travel trends.
Highlights from Leadership in Challenging Times
October 28, 2022 16:23 - 41 minutes - 57.7 MBThe CED discussion series, Leadership in Challenging Times, interviews business leaders about the unprecedented challenges facing the nation and how they are helping chart a path forward for both their companies and communities in which they operate. Listen as CEOS from Rite Aid, McDonald's Corporation, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Pfizer Inc., Edward Jones, and PayPal, share with Dr. Lori Esposito Murray their perspectives on how a company’s purpose can drive innovation, the key to successfu...
Tom McInerney: Employer Child Care Supports for Working Families
September 28, 2022 13:01 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MBAccess to quality child care is a key determinant in workforce participation of parents, particularly mothers. This podcast series will feature interviews with employers who offer child care supports that enable employees with child care responsibilities to work.
Teresa McDade: Employer Child Care Supports for Working Families
September 27, 2022 13:07 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MBAccess to quality child care is a key determinant in workforce participation of parents, particularly mothers. This podcast series will feature interviews with employers who offer child care supports that enable employees with child care responsibilities to work.
Fred Arcuri: Employer Child Care Supports for Working Families
September 19, 2022 13:06 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBAccess to quality child care is a key determinant in workforce participation of parents, particularly mothers. This podcast series will feature interviews with employers who offer child care supports that enable employees with child care responsibilities to work.
Mike Petters: Employer Child Care Supports for Working Families
September 12, 2022 13:00 - 28 minutes - 38.6 MBAccess to quality child care is a key determinant in workforce participation of parents, particularly mothers. This podcast series will feature interviews with employers who offer child care supports that enable employees with child care responsibilities to work.
Leadership in Challenging Times: A Conversation with Marc Casper
September 06, 2022 13:15 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MB2022 Honorees “I think the things where if I took lessons learned: those governments that defined what they were trying to accomplish, but not defined the solution, but actually just articulated what goal they were trying to solve…they actually unlocked a level of creativity that I think made a huge difference,” So says Marc Casper, Chairman, President, and CEO of Thermo Fisher Scientific, in this interview with Dr. Lori Esposito Murray, President of the Committee for Economic Development,...
Leadership in Challenging Times: A Conversation with Chris Kempczinski
August 30, 2022 12:56 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MB2022 Honorees On leading during COVID-19: “…as you would imagine, in a system like ours, where you have not just the company people, but you have a network of suppliers, you have a network of franchisees, you get bombarded with a lot of questions that come in from everybody around the world. And one of the things that I tried to do in the very beginning was to just outline some principles of how we were going to look at it. So I don't have all the answers…But I am going to outline for ever...
Leadership in Challenging Times: A Conversation with Dan Schulman
August 23, 2022 13:07 - 23 minutes - 31.7 MB2022 Honorees "Before the pandemic, before the economic crisis, we already had too many people that were isolated and outside the financial system… As businesses, the first thing we can do is make sure our own employees have a sense of financial security. We should measure that. We should control that completely. That will make a big difference.” So says Dan Schulman, President and CEO of PayPal, in this interview with Dr. Lori Esposito Murray, President of the Committee for Economic Devel...
Leadership in Challenging Times: A Conversation with Heyward Donigan
August 02, 2022 14:39 - 16 minutes - 22.7 MBhttps://www.conference-board.org/events/CED-Distinguished-Leadership-Awards-Dinner “We were so motivated by the fact that...we could be a part of saving the world...it was energizing and it was inspirational for our teams—to be able to partner with the government and the private sector, pharmaceutical companies, and testing companies—to do something this meaningful, and this transformational, and literally save American lives in the process.” That according to Heyward Donigan, President a...
Leadership in Challenging Times: A Conversation with Dr. Albert Bourla
July 26, 2022 14:42 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MB2022 Distinguished Honorees “Nothing of what was accomplished would have been accomplished without partnerships. In our case, we had to partner with BioNTech…But, we also had to partner with the FDA, and the CDC. […] Without their active collaboration—without [our] active sensing of the way that they worked as well—we wouldn't be able to achieve what we achieved.” So says Dr. Albert Bourla, Chairman and CEO, Pfizer, Inc. in this interview with Dr. Lori Esposito Murray, President of the Co...
Leadership in Challenging Times: A Conversation with Penny Pennington, Managing Partner of Edward Jones
July 19, 2022 14:54 - 25 minutes - 35 MB“We look back to history to know that the times of tumult will pass, but we also have to move through them in really productive ways…to put things in historical perspective, but also to put things into perspective by helping people take a long-term view.” That’s according to Penny Pennington, Managing Partner of Edward Jones, in an interview with Dr. Lori Esposito Murray of the Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of The Conference Board (CED). This CED discussion ...
Rural Education in America – A Conversation with the National Rural Teacher of the Year
June 28, 2022 12:55 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MBOn average, rural schools serve 344 students, which is smaller compared to those in towns, suburbs, or cities, and have fewer specialized staff and services relative to schools in other locales. According to 2013 data from the High School Longitudinal Study, 76% of urban and 79% of suburban students went to some form of college compared to 71% of rural students. Yet rural families seem more involved at school than families in other locales despite the longer average travel times involved i...
Rural Development - Lessons From the West
June 06, 2022 18:18 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MBDuring the pandemic, rural America faced special challenges but also bright opportunities as more Americans moved to rural areas. What lessons can we learn from the last two years in promoting sustainable development in rural America? Don Albrecht, Director of the Western Rural Development Center at Utah State, joins us with insights on this important issue, focusing on healthcare, broadband, employment opportunities, and what states can do to promote rural development in the post-pandemic...
Rx for the Rural Healthcare Workforce and Access to Care
May 31, 2022 17:23 - 28 minutes - 39 MBRural healthcare faces unique challenges. Patients need to travel further to access care and attracting talent to more remote areas can be difficult. Issues that existed before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic have grown as the healthcare workforce struggles to regain job losses over the past two years and more facilities close their doors. In a new episode of Sustaining Capitalism, Tom Morris, Associate Administrator for Rural Health Policy in the Health Resources and Services Administr...
The Impact of AI on the Labor Market: What Do We Know So Far?
April 27, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 34.9 MBThe rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) technology has led to widespread speculation that it may soon radically transform the labor market. As the world emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, to what extent will AI replace human workers? And how can AI augment uniquely human capabilities? In a new podcast, John Gardner, Vice President of Public Policy at the Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of The Conference Board (CED), interviews Marguerita Lane, an econom...
Prospects for Easing the Supply Chain Crisis
April 06, 2022 14:03 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MBMany businesses continue to face difficulties in their supply chains, both domestic and international. In a new episode of Sustaining Capitalism, Bob Costello, Chief Economist, American Trucking Associations, sits down for a conversation with John Gardner, Vice President, Public Policy at the Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of The Conference Board. Costello shares his thoughts about how trucking is responding to the crisis, how supply chain issues may...
CED’s Shareholder vs. Stakeholder Capitalism with Janet Foutty
April 01, 2022 13:20 - 20 minutes - 28 MBCED’s Shareholder Versus Stakeholder Capitalism podcast series consists of compelling conversation with CEOs about whether there is a shift towards stakeholder capitalism underway and the implications of the debate on the CEOs’ leadership roles within their companies and in society. The podcast series continues the roundtable discussions launched by The Conference Board for sitting C-suite executives to discuss the practical significance of the shift from a shareholder to stakeholder focus...
Skilling America’s Tech Talent of the Future
March 21, 2022 13:45 - 27 minutes - 38.3 MBTo remain competitive on the global stage, the US needs to foster more tech talent in the workplace. How can policymakers and business leaders bring people from all backgrounds into the tech field? In a new podcast, CED Senior Economist Jessica Nicholson interviews Jim McKelvey. He is the Co-Founder and Director of Square, Founder of Invisibly, and Founder and President of the nonprofit LaunchCode, an organization that offers free tech education and job placement opportunities. Together,...
The Future of Education: Where Is It, and What Does It Look Like?
March 16, 2022 13:36 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MBMuch has been written about the impact of technology, especially as it relates to teaching and learning during the pandemic, whether at the early grade school levels or for ongoing training in the workplace. How must our higher education system transform to keep up with workplace demand in our knowledge-driven economy that is based on a foundation of equitable access, including the role of credentials and employer hiring practices? Join Cindy Cisneros, Vice President of Education Progra...
Immigration: Supply and Demand in Labor Markets
March 02, 2022 16:37 - 23 minutes - 32.2 MBIs immigration the solution to the US Labor Market’s problems? As we know, The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a sharp drop in international migration to the United States under several different work visa programs. At the same time, the US labor market has shown signs of tightening—the unemployment rate is low, wages are rising, and job openings are plentiful. Wouldn’t it be natural that the decline in the number of new foreign workers entering the US labor force has resulted in better outc...
Tax Policy and the Budget Problem
February 24, 2022 18:35 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MBEveryone wants the budget problem to just go away. More realistically, everyone wants someone else to pay to solve the budget problem. But we are running out of time to think more seriously. Has insufficient tax revenue contributed to our budget problem? Will we need to increase taxes to slow our runaway budget deficits and public debt? What tax tools are available? How can we increase taxes without harming the economy? We will talk to a tax expert to answer these questions.
Why Debt Matters
February 09, 2022 10:33 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MBTraditional standards of responsible federal fiscal behavior have been blown away by two black-swan events—the housing and financial crisis of 2008 and thereafter, and the coronavirus pandemic that emerged in 2020. Because there has been no cataclysm since, some commentators have leapt to the conclusion that “debt doesn’t matter.” But an alternative view is that it does, and that climbing debt exposes the economy more and more to gradual erosion of prosperity and world leadership, and even to...
What Is Scotland's Post-Brexit Future?
December 17, 2021 15:15 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBBrexit reignited the Scottish nationalist fire. In this podcast, Ilaria Maselli and Elizabeth Crofoot discuss scenarios for Scottish independence from the UK: what steps would be necessary and what it would mean for businesses. They explore 3 scenarios: 1) independence and EU membership, 2) the Divided United Kingdom with further devolution of powers to Edinburgh, and 3) Status quo skirmish. You can also read our full report at: tcb.org/topics/brexit/scotlands-post-brexit-future
CED’s Shareholder vs. Stakeholder Capitalism Series with Dr. Joel Myers of AccuWeather
December 13, 2021 08:00 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MBCED’s Shareholder Versus Stakeholder Capitalism podcast series consists of compelling conversation with CEOs about whether there is a shift towards stakeholder capitalism underway and the implications of the debate on the CEOs’ leadership roles within their companies and in society. The podcast series continues the roundtable discussions launched by The Conference Board for sitting C-suite executives to discuss the practical significance of the shift from a shareholder to stakeholder focus. ...
US Labor Markets and Policy Implications: Focus on November 2021 Jobs Report
December 10, 2021 08:00 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MBEconomists from the Committee for Economic Development (CED) and The Conference Board Labor Markets Institute join forces to break down the monthly US Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report and reveal the relevant policy implications for the future workforce.
How Has the Gig Economy Changed During COVID-19?
December 07, 2021 19:36 - 46 minutes - 63.8 MBAs COVID-19 approaches its third year, entrepreneurism and gig work are on the rise. The percentage of self-employed US workers is approximately 6 percent, the highest level in nearly a decade, and the rate of new business formation by self-employed individuals is 50 percent higher than pre-pandemic levels. For a look at the factors behind this surge—and what the future of gig work holds—tune in to a new episode of the Sustaining Capitalism podcast from the Committee for Economic Development...
CED’s Shareholder vs. Stakeholder Capitalism Series with Thomas McInerney, President & CEO of Genworth Financial
November 15, 2021 20:12 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MBCED’s Shareholder Versus Stakeholder Capitalism podcast series consists of compelling conversation with CEOs about whether there is a shift towards stakeholder capitalism underway and the implications of the debate on the CEOs’ leadership roles within their companies and in society. The podcast series continues the roundtable discussions launched by The Conference Board for sitting C-suite executives to discuss the practical significance of the shift from a shareholder to stakeholder focus. ...
Dr. Nan Travers on the Credential As You Go Initiative
November 08, 2021 05:00 - 42 minutes - 58.3 MBAlthough the majority of employers today still use a college degree as a gold standard of evidence for competencies to successfully fulfill a job position, leaders of a new initiative and movement called Credential As You Go are suggesting a bigger role for higher education that would help serve students more fairly and effectively through an incremental approach and keep up with the dynamic demand for talent in the workplace. This approach could also help employers understand the over 700,0...
CED’s Shareholder vs. Stakeholder Capitalism Series with Lisa Ingram, President, CEO & Chair of White Castle
November 01, 2021 07:00 - 23 minutes - 42.9 MBCED’s Shareholder Versus Stakeholder Capitalism podcast series consists of compelling conversation with CEOs about whether there is a shift towards stakeholder capitalism underway and the implications of the debate on the CEOs’ leadership roles within their companies and in society. The podcast series continues the roundtable discussions launched by The Conference Board for sitting C-suite executives to discuss the practical significance of the shift from a shareholder to stakeholder focus. ...
CED’s Shareholder vs. Stakeholder Capitalism Series with Byron Boston, CEO and Co-CIO of Dynex Capital, Inc
October 25, 2021 07:00 - 22 minutes - 40.5 MBCED’s Shareholder Versus Stakeholder Capitalism podcast series consists of compelling conversation with CEOs about whether there is a shift towards stakeholder capitalism underway and the implications of the debate on the CEOs’ leadership roles within their companies and in society. The podcast series continues the roundtable discussions launched by The Conference Board for sitting C-suite executives to discuss the practical significance of the shift from a shareholder to stakeholder focus. ...
CED’s Shareholder vs. Stakeholder Capitalism Series with Mike Swinford, CEO of Numotion
October 18, 2021 07:00 - 20 minutes - 36.9 MBCED’s Shareholder Versus Stakeholder Capitalism podcast series consists of compelling conversation with CEOs about whether there is a shift towards stakeholder capitalism underway and the implications of the debate on the CEOs’ leadership roles within their companies and in society. The podcast series continues the roundtable discussions launched by The Conference Board for sitting C-suite executives to discuss the practical significance of the shift from a shareholder to stakeholder focus. ...
US Labor Markets and Policy Implications: Focus on September 2021 Jobs Report
October 12, 2021 18:49 - 18 minutes - 33.3 MBEconomists from the Committee for Economic Development (CED) and The Conference Board Labor Markets Institute join forces to break down the monthly US Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report and reveal the relevant policy implications for the future workforce.
CED’s Shareholder Vs Stakeholder Capitalism Series with Ramon Benet, the former Chief Executive Officer of Instrumentation Laboratory
October 11, 2021 19:20 - 23 minutes - 43.2 MBCED’s Shareholder Versus Stakeholder Capitalism podcast series consists of compelling conversation with CEOs about whether there is a shift towards stakeholder capitalism underway and the implications of the debate on the CEOs’ leadership roles within their companies and in society. The podcast series continues the roundtable discussions launched by The Conference Board for sitting C-suite executives to discuss the practical significance of the shift from a shareholder to stakeholder focus. ...
CED's Shareholder Vs Stakeholder Capitalism Series with Peter Hahn, President & CEO, University of Michigan Health – West
October 04, 2021 15:13 - 13 minutes - 25.1 MBCED’s Shareholder Versus Stakeholder Capitalism podcast series consists of compelling conversation with CEOs about whether there is a shift towards stakeholder capitalism underway and the implications of the debate on the CEOs’ leadership roles within their companies and in society. The podcast series continues the roundtable discussions launched by The Conference Board for sitting C-suite executives to discuss the practical significance of the shift from a shareholder to stakeholder focus. ...
CED’s Shareholder vs. Stakeholder Capitalism Series with Reece Kurtenbach of Daktronics, Inc.
September 27, 2021 17:14 - 15 minutes - 28.8 MBCED’s Shareholder Versus Stakeholder Capitalism podcast series consists of compelling conversation with CEOs about whether there is a shift towards stakeholder capitalism underway and the implications of the debate on the CEOs’ leadership roles within their companies and in society. The podcast series continues the roundtable discussions launched by The Conference Board for sitting C-suite executives to discuss the practical significance of the shift from a shareholder to stakeholder focus. ...
CED’s Shareholder vs Stakeholder Capitalism Series with Tamara Lundgren of Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc.
September 21, 2021 17:24 - 20 minutes - 38.3 MBCED’s Shareholder Versus Stakeholder Capitalism podcast series consists of compelling conversation with CEOs about whether there is a shift towards stakeholder capitalism underway and the implications of the debate on the CEOs’ leadership roles within their companies and in society. The podcast series continues the roundtable discussions launched by The Conference Board for sitting C-suite executives to discuss the practical significance of the shift from a shareholder to stakeholder focus. ...
CED’s Shareholder vs Stakeholder Capitalism Series with Bob Moritz of PwC
September 13, 2021 17:22 - 26 minutes - 47.6 MBCED’s Shareholder Versus Stakeholder podcast series consists of compelling conversation with CEOs about whether there is a shift towards stakeholder capitalism underway and the implications of the debate on the CEOs’ leadership roles within their companies and in society. The podcast series continues the roundtable discussions launched by The Conference Board for sitting C-suite executives to discuss the practical significance of the shift from a shareholder to stakeholder focus. In this d...
CED's Shareholder vs Stakeholder Capitalism Series with Ravi Saligram of Newell Brands
September 07, 2021 15:14 - 31 minutes - 57.5 MBCED’s Shareholder Versus Stakeholder podcast series consists of compelling conversation with CEOs about whether there is a shift towards stakeholder capitalism underway and the implications of the debate on the CEOs’ leadership roles within their companies and in society. The podcast series continues the roundtable discussions launched by The Conference Board for sitting C-suite executives to discuss the practical significance of the shift from a shareholder to stakeholder focus. In this d...
Superintendent Dr. David Miyashiro and Chief Innovation and Engagement Officer Ed Hidalgo on Preparing Kids for the World of Work
August 31, 2021 15:05 - 28 minutes - 52 MBThe preparation of K-12 students for postsecondary success is a topic of serious concern for the U.S. education system as well as for employers as it relates to a future talent pool. Joining us from the Cajon Valley Union School District in California are Superintendent Dr. David Miyashiro and Chief Innovation and Engagement Officer Ed Hidalgo to discuss the World of Work, an innovative and unique program initiative for students that has been underway in their schools for the past 5 years, ...
CED's Shareholder vs Stakeholder Capitalism Series with Beth Brooke of EY
August 30, 2021 18:52 - 30 minutes - 56 MBCED’s Shareholder Versus Stakeholder podcast series consists of compelling conversation with CEOs about whether there is a shift towards stakeholder capitalism underway and the implications of the debate on the CEOs’ leadership roles within their companies and in society. The podcast series continues the roundtable discussions launched by The Conference Board for sitting C-suite executives to discuss the practical significance of the shift from a shareholder to stakeholder focus. In this d...