This week, John sits down with author and urbanist Bruce Katz to discuss how struggling cities are using Opportunity Zones to bring new energy, collaboration, and capital to local revitalization initiatives. They also discuss how Covid-19 could

The Deep Dive with John Lettieri: Part II with Sam Hammond on industrial policy, the supersonic renaissance, and the quest for a class-conscious conservatism

Aug 6th, 2020 1h 15m

The Deep Dive is back this week with Part II of a wide-ranging conversation with the Niskanen Center’s Sam Hammond. In this episode, John and Sam explore the growing ascendancy of so-called “economic patriotism” among conservative policymakers

The Deep Dive with John Lettieri: Sam Hammond’s Vision for a Dynamic Free Market Welfare State (Part 1)

Jul 30th, 2020 43m 46s

This week features Part 1 of a two-part discussion with Samuel Hammond, Director of Poverty and Welfare Policy at the Niskanen Center. John and Sam discuss how free markets can be paired with more robust systems of social insurance to produce a

WTH is going on with the chaos in American cities? Sen. Tim Scott on the politicization of violence and racial unrest (What the Hell)

Jul 27th, 2020 35m 1s

Following the killing of George Floyd and subsequent protests, Sen. Tim Scott introduced the JUSTICE Act, which aimed to address police abuses and systemic issues affecting at risk communities. Despite Republicans’ offer to allow votes on as ma

‘The Deep Dive with John Lettieri’: Jim Tankersley on the untold story of America’s middle class

Jul 23rd, 2020 1h 5m

John sits down this week with New York Times economics reporter Jim Tankersley to discuss his new book, “The Riches of This Land: The Untold, True Story of America’s Middle Class.” They discuss what inspired Jim to write the book, the memorable

Robert Doar and Ian Rowe on police reform and race in America (Banter)

Jul 20th, 2020 38m 50s

In The Wall Street Journal last month, AEI resident fellow Ian Rowe wrote that the great danger of the moment is that “the next generation of Americans—black and white—might grow up believing that the entire destiny of one race rests in the han

Meet Your New Colleague: Artificial Intelligence (Hardly Working)

Jul 13th, 2020 49m 50s

The 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 w

‘The Deep Dive with John Lettieri’: Lyman Stone’s thoughts on demography, democracy, and dynamism

Jul 9th, 2020 1h 1m

This week, John sits down with AEI Adjunct Fellow Lyman Stone. They discuss Lyman’s thoughts on what policymakers can do to make it easier to raise a family in the United States, the role of immigration in fostering a dynamic economy, the i

Explain to Shane: Global internet governance with David Gross and Dustin Loup

Jul 7th, 2020 24m 54s

What is “internetgovernance?” Why does it need to be coordinated internationally? And who getsto participate in these discussions? On this episode, Shane speaks with two leading experts on international internet policy. Ambassador David G

Abolishing the SAT won’t help minorities. Neither will abolishing the police (Are You Kidding Me?)

Jul 6th, 2020 20m 14s

The University of California’s recent announcement to drop standardized tests from its undergraduate admissions process has raised questions about the racial bias associated with standardized tests. Do the ACT and SAT put minority students at a

The Deep Dive with John Lettieri: What Adam Ozimek thinks about remote work, regional divergence, and the crisis facing American small businesses

Jul 2nd, 2020 1h 5m

In Episode 2, John Lettieri sits down with Dr. Adam Ozimek, chief economist at the online talent platform Upwork. They discuss how the COVID-19 crisis could permanently influence the future of remote work, and how being an economist and small b

Explain to Shane: The American semiconductor industry and its global competition with John Neuffer

Jun 25th, 2020 20m 22s

Shane talks to guest John Neuffer about the vital role of semiconductors and the challenges the industry faces.The post Explain to Shane: The American semiconductor industry and its global competition with John Neuffer appeared first on Americ

The Deep Dive with John Lettieri: Scott Winship on Social Capital, and Why Race and Place Matter in Achieving the American Dream

Jun 25th, 2020 1h 40m

John Lettieri hosts The Deep Dive, a new AEI podcast on economic issues. Scott Winship joins to discuss the roles of race and geography in life outcomes.The post The Deep Dive with John Lettieri: Scott Winship on Social Capital, and Why Race a

Explain to Shane: The making of global telecommunications policy with Grace Koh and Patricia Paoletta (Part 2)

Jun 23rd, 2020 25m 22s

Shane and her telecom panel return to discuss China's influence on global telecom policy and what the US must do to support free communications worldwide.The post Explain to Shane: The making of global telecommunications policy with Grace Koh

COVID-19 Coverage: What’s the Next Move on COVID? (Hardly Working)

Jun 22nd, 2020 44m 58s

The 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

NEW AEI PODCAST: The Deep Dive (with John Lettieri)

Jun 22nd, 2020 1m 12s

Welcome to The Deep Dive, a podcast with host John Lettieri, co-founder of the Economic Innovation Group. Each Thursday, we feature long-form conversations with some of the country’s most influential experts, economists, journalists, and busine

What comes after the coronavirus lockdowns? (Banter)

Jun 18th, 2020 38m 18s

Lockdowns don't work, argues Lyman Stone. Instead, to really crush the curve of coronavirus infections, we need contact tracing.The post What comes after the coronavirus lockdowns? (Banter) appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI

Explain to Shane: The making of global telecommunications policy with Grace Koh and Tricia Paoletta (Part 1)

Jun 16th, 2020 20m 19s

Shane talks with two experts in the realm of international telecommunications about the importance of and challenges to developing global telecom standards.The post Explain to Shane: The making of global telecommunications policy with Grace Ko

How Innovation Works (Political Economy)

Jun 15th, 2020 58m 16s

Is American innovation plateauing? How can we encourage moreof it, both through public policy and culture? Should we be concerned thatChina’s innovative capacities will overtake us? And what really motivatesinnovators to innovate, anyway? Ma

WTH Is Going On In The World? Secretary of State Pompeo on China, Iran, Venezuela and Partisan Politics at Home (What the Hell)

Jun 11th, 2020 34m 51s

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo joined Dany and Marc to explain the administration’s strategies toward China, Iran, and Venezuela.The post WTH Is Going On In The World? Secretary of State Pompeo on China, Iran, Venezuela and Partisan Politics a

The Shifting Politics of Charter Schooling (The Report Card)

Jun 8th, 2020 49m 19s

For years, the charter school sector enjoyed bipartisan support, counting among its advocates Presidents Clinton and Obama, as well as Presidents Bush and Trump. Yet, in 2020, nearly all democratic presidential candidates advertised their oppos

It will take a village to help youth navigate life post-COVID (Hardly Working)

Jun 4th, 2020 39m 48s

Millions 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

Explain to Shane: Coronavirus, 5G, and Restoring Internet Freedom at the Federal Communications Commission with Joel Thayer

Jun 2nd, 2020 32m 20s

Shane and telecom lawyer Joel Thayer take a look at the debates and controversies surrounding recent policy decisions by the FCC, to include COVID-19 and 5GThe post Explain to Shane: Coronavirus, 5G, and Restoring Internet Freedom at the Feder

Eli Dourado: How to make America innovate again (Political Economy)

Jun 1st, 2020 27m 21s

Eli Dourado explores why Americans became less future-oriented over the past several decades and suggests ways that the US can begin to re-prioritize innovation going forward.The post Eli Dourado: How to make America innovate again (Political

What Will It Take to Get Back to School? (The Report Card)

May 28th, 2020 28m 50s

To say that the coronavirus pandemic is one of the most significant disruptions our education system has ever faced is hardly an understatement. Back in March, without a warning, 50 million students were shut out of school buildings and asked t