Bedrosian Book Club Podcast: "The Myth of Independence"
The authors advocate that through legislation over the years, Congress has set up the Federal Reserve to bear the brunt of blame during times of financial crisis. This blend of political science, history, and economics was a hit for our panel.
Our American Discourse, Ep. 33: How to Take Risks, Make the World a Better Place, and Get Paid
In this episode, Gary Painter walks us through some examples of new “outcome-based” payment systems to encourage innovative risk-taking to solve wicked problems in public policy.
Our American Discourse, Ep. 11: Transit-Oriented Development
People are moving back into the cities, and cities are once again building the things that people want. But where should they go? In this episode, we define, describe, and debate “transit-oriented development” with Seva Rodnyansky.
Our American Discourse, Ep. 7: Citizens Can't Get No Satisfaction
Americans are fed up. The government is not living up to their expectations. Trust is deteriorating every year. In this episode, we question these perceptions -- and the solutions they imply -- with Gregg Van Ryzin.
Our American Discourse, Ep. 5: The Art of Leadership in Precarious Times
Negativity, disrespect, and divisiveness seem to be the order of the day. Is good leadership dead? In this episode, we get a more realistic take on leadership from the contrarian guru Rob Asghar.