In this episode of Economics and Beyond, Rob Johnson and John Fullerton discuss his new book, Regenerative Economics which explores flaws in traditional economic thinking, and the need for a new framework that views the economy as a living system. They discuss the contradictions in financial theory, the role of chaos and stability, and the importance of se ... Show More
Jan 2025
Fred Block: Beyond Industrialism - Building Communities That Work for People
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Fred Block, Research Professor of Sociology at UC Davis, joins Rob Johnson to discuss his latest book, <a href='https://cup.columbia.edu/book/the-habitation-society/9781788217507'>The Habitation Society</a>, which ... Show More
1h 11m
Nov 2024
Lincoln Mitchell: Fear and Fascism: How America Reached a Political Breaking Point
<p>Rob Johnson hosts Lincoln Mitchell, Political Science Professor at Columbia University, in a compelling conversation about the increasingly powerful fascist movement in the US. Mitchell outlines the elements of fascism present in the MAGA movement, including its dependence on ... Show More
1h 6m
Dec 2023
How to Reveal the Many Sides of Elon Musk: The Art of the Interview
Leaders are grappling with a critical moment, with wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, a U.S. presidential election and disruptive changes from artificial intelligence. That was the theme throughout the DealBook Summit, which featured conversations with heads of state, chief exe ... Show More
28m 40s
Aug 2023
A Quantum Leap Into the Next Generation of Computing
Rajeeb Hazra, President & Chief Executive Officer at Quantinuum, discusses commercializing quantum technology. Frank Holmes, Executive Chairman at Hive Digital Technologies, talks macro issues facing the crypto industry. Managing Director of China Beige Book International Shehzad ... Show More
36m 34s
Mar 2022
Economic Cycles, Investing in Education, and Working Through Grief — with Ray Dalio
Ray Dalio, founder and co-chief investment officer of Bridgewater Associates, joins Scott to discuss his latest book, “Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order: Why Nations Succeed and Fail.” Ray also shares his thoughts on where political leaders should focus their a ... Show More
52m 30s
Sep 2020
Why It’s Important to Have Diversity Roles in Leadership
John Rogers, the co-CEO, CIO and chairman of Ariel Investments, founded the first African American-owned money management firm in the U.S. Rogers explains why the country’s wealth gap has continued to widen, and offers solutions for driving economic justice, including a diverse t ... Show More
20m 14s
May 2024
Nisreen Elsaim talks about the interconnection between Climate Change, Armed Conflict and Migration
<p>Nisreen Elsaim, Climate and Youth Activist and Richard von Weizsäcker Fellow talks about the complex interconnection between Climate Change, armed conflict and involuntary migration and how better governance, fresh ideas of younger generations and more global responsibility by ... Show More
45m 10s