https://simplecast.com The Archbridge Podcast Conversations with a wide variety of scholars, writers, and community leaders interested in exploring the American Dream, human flourishing, and everything in between. A product of the Archbridge Institute, we strive to bring listeners the best insights from both inside and outside the policy world on the barriers holding back personal achievement and how they can be lifted so each person has the opportunity to live a better, richer, and fuller life. 2025 The Archbridge Podcast en-us Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:00:00 +0000 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 15:50:58 +0000 https://the-archbridge-podcast.simplecast.com The Archbridge Podcast https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/7dd08024-9339-4049-9c4b-2712227ef417/b10dada4-7fb5-431a-bf39-8bd530fbbae9/3000x3000/815-ai-podcast-v2.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://the-archbridge-podcast.simplecast.com episodic Conversations with a wide variety of scholars, writers, and community leaders interested in exploring the American Dream, human flourishing, and everything in between. A product of the Archbridge Institute, we strive to bring listeners the best insights from both inside and outside the policy world on the barriers holding back personal achievement and how they can be lifted so each person has the opportunity to live a better, richer, and fuller life. Gonzalo Schwarz false https://feeds.simplecast.com/U96BY5wm human flourishing, eudaimonia, income inequality, american dream, economic mobility, upward mobility, poverty, progress, achievement, social mobility, flourishing Archbridge Institute 8db09a0e-b0b1-4ed3-886a-3a24c6fb8fa5 The Economics of Flourishing: On Agency About the Series 

At the Archbridge Institute, we define the "economics of flourishing" as the study of how markets, people, organizations, and institutions support the economic foundations of social mobility and human flourishing. 

About the Experts 

Dr. Clay Routledge is Vice President of Research and Director of the Human Flourishing Lab at the Archbridge Institute. 

 

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]]> Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:00:00 +0000 Clay Routledge, Gonzalo Schwarz https://the-archbridge-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-economics-of-flourishing-on-agency-0D_yL2cd About the Series 

At the Archbridge Institute, we define the "economics of flourishing" as the study of how markets, people, organizations, and institutions support the economic foundations of social mobility and human flourishing. 

About the Experts 

Dr. Clay Routledge is Vice President of Research and Director of the Human Flourishing Lab at the Archbridge Institute. 

 

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]]> The Economics of Flourishing: On Agency Clay Routledge, Gonzalo Schwarz 00:46:03 In the seventh episode of our Economics of Flourishing series, Archbridge CEO Gonzalo Schwarz is joined by Dr. Clay Routledge, the institute's Vice President of Research and Director of the Human Flourishing Lab, to discuss individual agency. They talk about the concept of "existential agency" and the need for an outward, action-oriented view of well-being to overcome barriers to human flourishing. They also discuss agency's role in helping people achieve upward mobility by seeking to fulfill their human potential. In the seventh episode of our Economics of Flourishing series, Archbridge CEO Gonzalo Schwarz is joined by Dr. Clay Routledge, the institute's Vice President of Research and Director of the Human Flourishing Lab, to discuss individual agency. They talk about the concept of "existential agency" and the need for an outward, action-oriented view of well-being to overcome barriers to human flourishing. They also discuss agency's role in helping people achieve upward mobility by seeking to fulfill their human potential. false full 7 4 f9bab7be-3b18-42be-aa69-b850f92190fa The Economics of Flourishing: On Social Capital About the Series 

At the Archbridge Institute, we define the "economics of flourishing" as the study of how markets, people, organizations, and institutions support the economic foundations of social mobility and human flourishing. 

About the Experts 

Dr. Justin Callais is the chief economist at the Archbridge Institute and an assistant professor of economics at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He is the lead researcher for the institute's Social Mobility in the 50 States project.

Dr. Alicia Plemmons is an assistant professor in the Department of General Business at West Virginia University.

Elizabeth McGuigan is a senior vice president at Philanthropy Roundtable. 

 

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Social Mobility in the 50 States

]]> Wed, 30 Oct 2024 17:31:33 +0000 Alicia Plemmons, Elizabeth McGuigan, Gonzalo Schwarz, Justin Callais https://the-archbridge-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-economics-of-flourishing-on-social-capital-tILZkQSk About the Series 

At the Archbridge Institute, we define the "economics of flourishing" as the study of how markets, people, organizations, and institutions support the economic foundations of social mobility and human flourishing. 

About the Experts 

Dr. Justin Callais is the chief economist at the Archbridge Institute and an assistant professor of economics at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He is the lead researcher for the institute's Social Mobility in the 50 States project.

Dr. Alicia Plemmons is an assistant professor in the Department of General Business at West Virginia University.

Elizabeth McGuigan is a senior vice president at Philanthropy Roundtable. 

 

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Social Mobility in the 50 States

]]> The Economics of Flourishing: On Social Capital Alicia Plemmons, Elizabeth McGuigan, Gonzalo Schwarz, Justin Callais 00:29:07 In the sixth episode of our Economics of Flourishing series, Archbridge CEO Gonzalo Schwarz is joined by two scholars and a philanthropy practitioner to talk about the importance of social capital for human flourishing. Speaking with Dr. Justin Callais, Dr. Alicia Plemmons, and Elizabeth McGuigan, he delves into the theory of social capital, the latest research, and its effects on social mobility. Other topics include the roles of nonprofit organizations, bottom-up community solutions, economic freedom, and charity regulations on building social capital. They also discuss how these measurements are used in the Archbridge Institute's "Social Mobility in the 50 States" report. In the sixth episode of our Economics of Flourishing series, Archbridge CEO Gonzalo Schwarz is joined by two scholars and a philanthropy practitioner to talk about the importance of social capital for human flourishing. Speaking with Dr. Justin Callais, Dr. Alicia Plemmons, and Elizabeth McGuigan, he delves into the theory of social capital, the latest research, and its effects on social mobility. Other topics include the roles of nonprofit organizations, bottom-up community solutions, economic freedom, and charity regulations on building social capital. They also discuss how these measurements are used in the Archbridge Institute's "Social Mobility in the 50 States" report. false full 6 4 2c44ea25-bae1-4bc2-aeb8-d2af749ae057 The Economics of Flourishing: On Education and Early Childhood About the Series 

At the Archbridge Institute, we define the "economics of flourishing" as the study of how markets, people, organizations, and institutions support the economic foundations of social mobility and human flourishing. 

About the Experts 

Dr. Katharine Stevens is the founder and president of the Center on Child and Family Policy. 

Dr. Preston Cooper is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where his work focuses on higher education policy and reform. 

Dr. Justin Callais is the chief economist at the Archbridge Institute and an assistant professor of economics at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He is the lead researcher for the institute's Social Mobility in the 50 States project.

 

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Social Mobility in the 50 States

]]> Fri, 27 Sep 2024 11:00:00 +0000 Katharine Stevens, Preston Cooper, Justin Callais, Gonzalo Schwarz https://the-archbridge-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-economics-of-flourishing-on-education-and-early-childhood-pMAcbxYA About the Series 

At the Archbridge Institute, we define the "economics of flourishing" as the study of how markets, people, organizations, and institutions support the economic foundations of social mobility and human flourishing. 

About the Experts 

Dr. Katharine Stevens is the founder and president of the Center on Child and Family Policy. 

Dr. Preston Cooper is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where his work focuses on higher education policy and reform. 

Dr. Justin Callais is the chief economist at the Archbridge Institute and an assistant professor of economics at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He is the lead researcher for the institute's Social Mobility in the 50 States project.

 

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Social Mobility in the 50 States

]]> The Economics of Flourishing: On Education and Early Childhood Katharine Stevens, Preston Cooper, Justin Callais, Gonzalo Schwarz 00:29:45 In the fifth episode of our Economics of Flourishing series, Archbridge CEO Gonzalo Schwarz is joined by three experts, Dr. Katharine Stevens, Dr. Preston Cooper, and Dr. Justin Callais, to discuss the importance of education, parent stability, and skills development for human flourishing. From early childhood interventions to the return on investment from colleges and universities, they explore how education relates to social mobility. They also discuss how these measurements are used in the Archbridge Institute's "Social Mobility in the 50 States" report. In the fifth episode of our Economics of Flourishing series, Archbridge CEO Gonzalo Schwarz is joined by three experts, Dr. Katharine Stevens, Dr. Preston Cooper, and Dr. Justin Callais, to discuss the importance of education, parent stability, and skills development for human flourishing. From early childhood interventions to the return on investment from colleges and universities, they explore how education relates to social mobility. They also discuss how these measurements are used in the Archbridge Institute's "Social Mobility in the 50 States" report. false full 5 4 dac7e67f-39fb-4e7f-a054-875a74e7fee3 The Economics of Flourishing: On Institutions and the Rule of Law About the Series

At the Archbridge Institute, we define the "economics of flourishing" as the study of how markets, people, organizations, and institutions support the economic foundations of social mobility and human flourishing. 

 

About the Experts 

Dr. Vincent Geloso is an assistant professor of economics at George Mason University. As an economic historian, he specializes in the historical measurement of living standards and inequality, public economics, and political economy. 

Dr. Justin Callais is the chief economist at the Archbridge Institute and an assistant professor of economics at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He is the lead researcher for the institute's Social Mobility in the 50 States project. 

Vittorio Nastasi is the director of criminal justice policy at Reason Foundation.

 

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Social Mobility in the 50 States

Intergenerational Mobility, Social Capital, and Economic Freedom

Economic Mobility, the Rule of Law, and Property Rights Protection

]]> Thu, 26 Sep 2024 14:58:16 +0000 Vittorio Nastasi, Gonzalo Schwarz, Justin Callais, Vincent Geloso https://the-archbridge-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-economics-of-flourishing-on-institutions-and-the-rule-of-law-NG668_yp About the Series

At the Archbridge Institute, we define the "economics of flourishing" as the study of how markets, people, organizations, and institutions support the economic foundations of social mobility and human flourishing. 

 

About the Experts 

Dr. Vincent Geloso is an assistant professor of economics at George Mason University. As an economic historian, he specializes in the historical measurement of living standards and inequality, public economics, and political economy. 

Dr. Justin Callais is the chief economist at the Archbridge Institute and an assistant professor of economics at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He is the lead researcher for the institute's Social Mobility in the 50 States project. 

Vittorio Nastasi is the director of criminal justice policy at Reason Foundation.

 

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Social Mobility in the 50 States

Intergenerational Mobility, Social Capital, and Economic Freedom

Economic Mobility, the Rule of Law, and Property Rights Protection

]]> The Economics of Flourishing: On Institutions and the Rule of Law Vittorio Nastasi, Gonzalo Schwarz, Justin Callais, Vincent Geloso 00:29:40 In the fourth episode of our Economics of Flourishing series, Archbridge CEO Gonzalo Schwarz is joined by three scholars, Dr. Vincent Geloso, Dr. Justin Callais, and Vittorio Nastasi, to discuss the role of institutions and the rule of law in supporting social mobility. They examine the research linking economic mobility and the rule of law, as well as the impact of criminal justice policies and penalties on the poor. They also discuss how these measurements are used in the Archbridge Institute's "Social Mobility in the 50 States" report. In the fourth episode of our Economics of Flourishing series, Archbridge CEO Gonzalo Schwarz is joined by three scholars, Dr. Vincent Geloso, Dr. Justin Callais, and Vittorio Nastasi, to discuss the role of institutions and the rule of law in supporting social mobility. They examine the research linking economic mobility and the rule of law, as well as the impact of criminal justice policies and penalties on the poor. They also discuss how these measurements are used in the Archbridge Institute's "Social Mobility in the 50 States" report. false full 4 4 9aa06cf2-b1f9-4824-bf01-742f9d571f4f The Economics of Flourishing: On Entrepreneurship and Business Dynamism About the Series

At the Archbridge Institute, we define the "economics of flourishing" as the study of how markets, people, organizations, and institutions support the economic foundations of social mobility and human flourishing. 

 

About the Experts 

Dr. Justin Callais is a research fellow at the Archbridge Institute and an assistant professor of economics at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He is the lead researcher for the institute's Social Mobility in the 50 States project. 

Dr. Ufuk Akcigit is the Arnold C. Harberger Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago and one of the world’s leading experts on business dynamism. He recently partnered with Intuit Quickbooks to develop a Small Business Index. 

Dr. Noah Trudeau is a research fellow at the Archbridge Institute and an assistant professor of data analytics at Troy University. He is a co-author of the institute's annual State Occupational Licensing Index.

 

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Social Mobility in the 50 States

State Occupational Licensing Index

]]> Thu, 26 Sep 2024 14:46:22 +0000 Noah Trudeau, Ufuk Akcigit, Gonzalo Schwarz, Justin Callais https://the-archbridge-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-economics-of-flourishing-on-entrepreneurship-and-business-dynamism-nftWd5LZ About the Series

At the Archbridge Institute, we define the "economics of flourishing" as the study of how markets, people, organizations, and institutions support the economic foundations of social mobility and human flourishing. 

 

About the Experts 

Dr. Justin Callais is a research fellow at the Archbridge Institute and an assistant professor of economics at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He is the lead researcher for the institute's Social Mobility in the 50 States project. 

Dr. Ufuk Akcigit is the Arnold C. Harberger Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago and one of the world’s leading experts on business dynamism. He recently partnered with Intuit Quickbooks to develop a Small Business Index. 

Dr. Noah Trudeau is a research fellow at the Archbridge Institute and an assistant professor of data analytics at Troy University. He is a co-author of the institute's annual State Occupational Licensing Index.

 

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Social Mobility in the 50 States

State Occupational Licensing Index

]]> The Economics of Flourishing: On Entrepreneurship and Business Dynamism Noah Trudeau, Ufuk Akcigit, Gonzalo Schwarz, Justin Callais 00:43:50 In the third episode of our Economics of Flourishing series, Archbridge CEO Gonzalo Schwarz is joined by three great economists, Dr. Ufuk Akcigit, Dr. Noah Trudeau, and Dr. Justin Callais, to discuss entrepreneurship and business dynamism. They delve into how entrepreneurship affects social mobility and human flourishing, the current state of business dynamism in the United States, how occupational licensing affects entrepreneurship and mobility, and their latest research projects. They also discuss how these measurements are used in the Archbridge Institute's "Social Mobility in the 50 States" report. In the third episode of our Economics of Flourishing series, Archbridge CEO Gonzalo Schwarz is joined by three great economists, Dr. Ufuk Akcigit, Dr. Noah Trudeau, and Dr. Justin Callais, to discuss entrepreneurship and business dynamism. They delve into how entrepreneurship affects social mobility and human flourishing, the current state of business dynamism in the United States, how occupational licensing affects entrepreneurship and mobility, and their latest research projects. They also discuss how these measurements are used in the Archbridge Institute's "Social Mobility in the 50 States" report. false full 3 4 380f38b1-9c94-42d9-a943-0e02368224d2 The Parent Revolution with Corey DeAngelis Corey's book: The Parent Revolution: Rescuing Your Kids from the Radicals Ruining Our Schools

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]]> Tue, 25 Jun 2024 13:00:00 +0000 Corey DeAngelis, Justin Callais https://the-archbridge-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-parent-revolution-with-corey-deangelis-DfQ_oXVm Corey's book: The Parent Revolution: Rescuing Your Kids from the Radicals Ruining Our Schools

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]]> The Parent Revolution with Corey DeAngelis Corey DeAngelis, Justin Callais 01:04:10 In this episode of the Podcast, Profectus co-editor Justin Callais talks with Corey DeAngelis, author of the new book “The Parent Revolution: Rescuing Your Kids from the Radicals Ruining Our Schools.” They talk about school choice and how the pandemic unleashed a movement for education freedom. In this episode of the Podcast, Profectus co-editor Justin Callais talks with Corey DeAngelis, author of the new book “The Parent Revolution: Rescuing Your Kids from the Radicals Ruining Our Schools.” They talk about school choice and how the pandemic unleashed a movement for education freedom. school vouchers, economic mobility, pandemic education, education freedom, government, economics, education, school choice, private school, homeschooling, charter schools false full 12 2 9ce896af-ef08-4c18-9dea-aac4a53879b5 The Economics of Flourishing: Justin Callais on Social Mobility in the 50 States Episode Notes

About the Series

At the Archbridge Institute, we define the "economics of flourishing" as the study of how markets, people, organizations, and institutions support the economic foundations of social mobility and human flourishing.  

 

About the Experts

Dr. Justin Callais is the chief economist at the Archbridge Institute and the lead researcher for the institute's Social Mobility in the 50 States project. 

 

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Social Mobility in the 50 States

]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2024 20:40:00 +0000 Gonzalo Schwarz, Justin Callais https://the-archbridge-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-economics-of-flourishing-justin-callais-on-social-mobility-in-the-50-states-report-CpJh0liU Episode Notes

About the Series

At the Archbridge Institute, we define the "economics of flourishing" as the study of how markets, people, organizations, and institutions support the economic foundations of social mobility and human flourishing.  

 

About the Experts

Dr. Justin Callais is the chief economist at the Archbridge Institute and the lead researcher for the institute's Social Mobility in the 50 States project. 

 

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Social Mobility in the 50 States

]]> The Economics of Flourishing: Justin Callais on Social Mobility in the 50 States Gonzalo Schwarz, Justin Callais 00:41:45 In the second episode of our Economics of Flourishing series, host Gonzalo Schwarz is joined by Justin Callais to discuss the Archbridge Institute's "Social Mobility in the 50 States" report, which ranks all 50 states on their overall environment for upward mobility. They explore the four pillars of social mobility: Entrepreneurship, Rule of Law, Education and Skills Development, and Social Capital. Dr. Callais emphasizes the importance of taking a holistic approach to social mobility and highlights the need for policy solutions as well as individual agency. In the second episode of our Economics of Flourishing series, host Gonzalo Schwarz is joined by Justin Callais to discuss the Archbridge Institute's "Social Mobility in the 50 States" report, which ranks all 50 states on their overall environment for upward mobility. They explore the four pillars of social mobility: Entrepreneurship, Rule of Law, Education and Skills Development, and Social Capital. Dr. Callais emphasizes the importance of taking a holistic approach to social mobility and highlights the need for policy solutions as well as individual agency. false full 2 4 ac2f927b-53eb-4671-b0db-ff91c1b8ff6a The Economics of Flourishing: James Heckman & Rasmus Landerso on Skills Development About the Series

At the Archbridge Institute, we define the "economics of flourishing" as the study of how markets, people, organizations, and institutions support the economic foundations of social mobility and human flourishing.  

 

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Dr. James Heckman is the Henry Schultz Distinguished Service Professor in Economics and the College at the University of Chicago since 1973. He is the Director of the Center for the Economics of Human Development and also a Senior Fellow with the Archbridge Institute. He has devoted his professional life to understanding the origins of major social and economic problems related to inequality, social mobility, discrimination, skill formation and regulation, and to devising and evaluating alternative strategies for addressing those problems. In 2000, Dr. Heckman won the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel for his "for his development of theory and methods used in the analysis of individual or household behavior."  

Dr. Rasmus Landersø is a Research Professor at the Rockwool Foundation Research Unit in Denmark, where he studies labor economics, the economics of education, the economics of crime, and applied microeconometrics. His work covers both studies of intergenerational mobility, welfare policies and the role of the public sector, inequality, skill formation, and spillovers in criminal behavior.

 

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Social Mobility in the 50 States

]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2024 16:00:00 +0000 James Heckman, Rasmus Landerso, Gonzalo Schwarz https://the-archbridge-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/economics-of-flourishing-heckman-and-landerso-clG2UUt_ About the Series

At the Archbridge Institute, we define the "economics of flourishing" as the study of how markets, people, organizations, and institutions support the economic foundations of social mobility and human flourishing.  

 

About the Experts

Dr. James Heckman is the Henry Schultz Distinguished Service Professor in Economics and the College at the University of Chicago since 1973. He is the Director of the Center for the Economics of Human Development and also a Senior Fellow with the Archbridge Institute. He has devoted his professional life to understanding the origins of major social and economic problems related to inequality, social mobility, discrimination, skill formation and regulation, and to devising and evaluating alternative strategies for addressing those problems. In 2000, Dr. Heckman won the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel for his "for his development of theory and methods used in the analysis of individual or household behavior."  

Dr. Rasmus Landersø is a Research Professor at the Rockwool Foundation Research Unit in Denmark, where he studies labor economics, the economics of education, the economics of crime, and applied microeconometrics. His work covers both studies of intergenerational mobility, welfare policies and the role of the public sector, inequality, skill formation, and spillovers in criminal behavior.

 

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]]> The Economics of Flourishing: James Heckman & Rasmus Landerso on Skills Development James Heckman, Rasmus Landerso, Gonzalo Schwarz 01:13:32 In our first episode of the Economics of Flourishing series, Dr. James Heckman and Dr. Ramsus Landersø explore how various elements like markets, family structures, and educational systems contribute to social mobility and human development. They discuss the significant impact of parental engagement and the structure of family life on children's futures. Social mobility rates in Denmark and the United States are also compared, shedding light on the crucial role of parental quality and the process of sorting in educational success. The influence of neighborhood dynamics and housing choices is explored, along with why government programs might fall short in promoting true equality. Join us as we challenge conventional beliefs, advocate for open debates, and emphasize the importance of engaging with diverse viewpoints to foster a more understanding and tolerant society. Dr. Heckman and Dr. Landersø help us gain insights into how we can collectively enhance human flourishing through informed choices and robust community engagement. In our first episode of the Economics of Flourishing series, Dr. James Heckman and Dr. Ramsus Landersø explore how various elements like markets, family structures, and educational systems contribute to social mobility and human development. They discuss the significant impact of parental engagement and the structure of family life on children's futures. Social mobility rates in Denmark and the United States are also compared, shedding light on the crucial role of parental quality and the process of sorting in educational success. The influence of neighborhood dynamics and housing choices is explored, along with why government programs might fall short in promoting true equality. Join us as we challenge conventional beliefs, advocate for open debates, and emphasize the importance of engaging with diverse viewpoints to foster a more understanding and tolerant society. Dr. Heckman and Dr. Landersø help us gain insights into how we can collectively enhance human flourishing through informed choices and robust community engagement. false full 1 4 a10a3321-6d88-48da-a26f-07a17e3d3718 True Progress: Polarization | Episode 3: Finding Solutions Credits

 

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True Progress is a podcast documentary dedicated to investigating the forces that can move our society forward. Our first installment focuses on one of the biggest and most harmful barriers to progress today: polarization. Polarization is something we’ve all heard about and possibly even felt in our everyday relationships. With another presidential election on the horizon and polls showing America’s widening divides, it’s time to take a serious look at how our society became fractured and what we can do, as individuals and collectively, to heal. In conversations with experts, True Progress explores the causes of polarization, its effects on our society, and pathways to solutions. 

 

True Progress: Polarization is presented by Profectus Magazine. It is a product of the Archbridge Institute—a non-partisan, independent, 501(c)(3) public policy think tank—whose mission is to lift barriers to human flourishing. 

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True Progress is a podcast documentary dedicated to investigating the forces that can move our society forward. Our first installment focuses on one of the biggest and most harmful barriers to progress today: polarization. Polarization is something we’ve all heard about and possibly even felt in our everyday relationships. With another presidential election on the horizon and polls showing America’s widening divides, it’s time to take a serious look at how our society became fractured and what we can do, as individuals and collectively, to heal. In conversations with experts, True Progress explores the causes of polarization, its effects on our society, and pathways to solutions. 

 

True Progress: Polarization is presented by Profectus Magazine. It is a product of the Archbridge Institute—a non-partisan, independent, 501(c)(3) public policy think tank—whose mission is to lift barriers to human flourishing. 

]]> True Progress: Polarization | Episode 3: Finding Solutions Ilana Redstone, Ben Klutsey, Tony Woodlief, Clay Routledge, Dan Vallone 00:37:41 In the third and final episode of “True Progress: Polarization,” we look for hope. Our experts share paths forward to leave behind the division and hate separating us. To solve this problem, we must all find ways to keep our social fabric from unraveling. In the third and final episode of “True Progress: Polarization,” we look for hope. Our experts share paths forward to leave behind the division and hate separating us. To solve this problem, we must all find ways to keep our social fabric from unraveling. solutions, polarization, true progress, hope, progress false full 3 3 b9196b72-8370-465f-b130-9e384d70e094 True Progress: Polarization | Episode 2: Fracturing Society Credits

 

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True Progress is a podcast documentary dedicated to investigating the forces that can move our society forward. Our first installment focuses on one of the biggest and most harmful barriers to progress today: polarization. Polarization is something we’ve all heard about and possibly even felt in our everyday relationships. With another presidential election on the horizon and polls showing America’s widening divides, it’s time to take a serious look at how our society became fractured and what we can do, as individuals and collectively, to heal. In conversations with experts, True Progress explores the causes of polarization, its effects on our society, and pathways to solutions. 

 

True Progress: Polarization is presented by Profectus Magazine. It is a product of the Archbridge Institute—a non-partisan, independent, 501(c)(3) public policy think tank—whose mission is to lift barriers to human flourishing. 

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True Progress is a podcast documentary dedicated to investigating the forces that can move our society forward. Our first installment focuses on one of the biggest and most harmful barriers to progress today: polarization. Polarization is something we’ve all heard about and possibly even felt in our everyday relationships. With another presidential election on the horizon and polls showing America’s widening divides, it’s time to take a serious look at how our society became fractured and what we can do, as individuals and collectively, to heal. In conversations with experts, True Progress explores the causes of polarization, its effects on our society, and pathways to solutions. 

 

True Progress: Polarization is presented by Profectus Magazine. It is a product of the Archbridge Institute—a non-partisan, independent, 501(c)(3) public policy think tank—whose mission is to lift barriers to human flourishing. 

]]> True Progress: Polarization | Episode 2: Fracturing Society Tony Woodlief, Ben Klutsey, Clay Routledge, Ilana Redstone, Dan Vallone 00:33:36 In the second episode of “True Progress: Polarization,” we continue our exploration of the division affecting all of us. Our experts focus on understanding how polarization impacts our society and its structures. It’s not a pretty picture. In the second episode of “True Progress: Polarization,” we continue our exploration of the division affecting all of us. Our experts focus on understanding how polarization impacts our society and its structures. It’s not a pretty picture. polarization, true progress, progress false full 2 3 bf66b6f4-c933-4aa6-b800-1065b39dfa66 True Progress: Polarization | Episode 1: Defining Division Credits

 

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True Progress is a podcast documentary dedicated to investigating the forces that can move our society forward. Our first installment focuses on one of the biggest and most harmful barriers to progress today: polarization. Polarization is something we’ve all heard about and possibly even felt in our everyday relationships. With another presidential election on the horizon and polls showing America’s widening divides, it’s time to take a serious look at how our society became fractured and what we can do, as individuals and collectively, to heal. In conversations with experts, True Progress explores the causes of polarization, its effects on our society, and pathways to solutions. 

 

True Progress: Polarization is presented by Profectus Magazine. It is a product of the Archbridge Institute—a non-partisan, independent, 501(c)(3) public policy think tank—whose mission is to lift barriers to human flourishing. 

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True Progress is a podcast documentary dedicated to investigating the forces that can move our society forward. Our first installment focuses on one of the biggest and most harmful barriers to progress today: polarization. Polarization is something we’ve all heard about and possibly even felt in our everyday relationships. With another presidential election on the horizon and polls showing America’s widening divides, it’s time to take a serious look at how our society became fractured and what we can do, as individuals and collectively, to heal. In conversations with experts, True Progress explores the causes of polarization, its effects on our society, and pathways to solutions. 

 

True Progress: Polarization is presented by Profectus Magazine. It is a product of the Archbridge Institute—a non-partisan, independent, 501(c)(3) public policy think tank—whose mission is to lift barriers to human flourishing. 

]]> True Progress: Polarization | Episode 1: Defining Division Ben Klutsey, Ilana Redstone, Dan Vallone, Tony Woodlief, Clay Routledge 00:27:01 In the premiere episode of “True Progress: Polarization,” we delve into one of the biggest issues dividing Americans and the world today: polarization. Our experts try to define what polarization is and how we can best understand its impact. In the premiere episode of “True Progress: Polarization,” we delve into one of the biggest issues dividing Americans and the world today: polarization. Our experts try to define what polarization is and how we can best understand its impact. polarization, true progress, progress false full 1 3 f24d67a5-527a-4cdd-b473-8b8c5b912c53 Christmas and the Power of Nostalgia: A Holiday Cultural Convo Past Forward: How Nostalgia Can Help You Live a More Meaningful Life by Clay Routledge

Nostalgia in America: The Power of Looking Back to Move Forward

Nostalgia Can Be an Engine of Progress in Discourse Magazine by Clay Routledge

Nostalgia is the greatest gift this holiday season in the Los Angeles Daily News by Clay Routledge

]]> Thu, 21 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000 Kali Keller, Clay Routledge, Ben Wilterdink https://the-archbridge-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/christmas-and-the-power-of-nostalgia-a-holiday-cultural-convo-nfqC0qkF Past Forward: How Nostalgia Can Help You Live a More Meaningful Life by Clay Routledge

Nostalgia in America: The Power of Looking Back to Move Forward

Nostalgia Can Be an Engine of Progress in Discourse Magazine by Clay Routledge

Nostalgia is the greatest gift this holiday season in the Los Angeles Daily News by Clay Routledge

]]> Christmas and the Power of Nostalgia: A Holiday Cultural Convo Kali Keller, Clay Routledge, Ben Wilterdink 01:08:17 Just days before Christmas, Profectus editors Ben Wilterdink, Clay Routledge, and Kali Keller are back for another Profectus Cultural Convo. This time they discuss Clay's latest book Past Forward: How Nostalgia Can Help You Live a More Meaningful Life and make the case for their favorite Christmas movies. Just days before Christmas, Profectus editors Ben Wilterdink, Clay Routledge, and Kali Keller are back for another Profectus Cultural Convo. This time they discuss Clay's latest book Past Forward: How Nostalgia Can Help You Live a More Meaningful Life and make the case for their favorite Christmas movies. profectus, christmas, die hard, holiday season, new year, nostalgia, klaus, meaningful life, charlie brown, holidays, charlie brown christmas, progress, self improvement, profectus magazine false full 11 2 5f8a6a14-322d-4ef0-81ab-a66be595c98e The State of Men: Profectus Cultural Convo #3 Men are lost. Here’s a map out of the wilderness. by Christine Emba in The Washington Post

Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do about It by Richard V. Reeves

Is There Anything Good About Men?: How Cultures Flourish by Exploiting Men by Roy F. Baumeister

Previous Podcast on the Marriage Crisis with Kathryn Wilson

]]> Fri, 11 Aug 2023 08:00:00 +0000 Ben Wilterdink, Clay Routledge, Kali Keller https://the-archbridge-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-state-of-men-profectus-cultural-convo-3-TvMaX9mj Men are lost. Here’s a map out of the wilderness. by Christine Emba in The Washington Post

Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do about It by Richard V. Reeves

Is There Anything Good About Men?: How Cultures Flourish by Exploiting Men by Roy F. Baumeister

Previous Podcast on the Marriage Crisis with Kathryn Wilson

]]> The State of Men: Profectus Cultural Convo #3 Ben Wilterdink, Clay Routledge, Kali Keller 01:11:11 Profectus editors Ben Wilterdink, Clay Routledge, and Kali Keller are back for another Profectus Cultural Convo. This time they focus on the ongoing discussion about the struggles of men, navigating the tricky questions of single-sex spaces, and conclude by discussing some of the best best representations of men in popular culture. Profectus editors Ben Wilterdink, Clay Routledge, and Kali Keller are back for another Profectus Cultural Convo. This time they focus on the ongoing discussion about the struggles of men, navigating the tricky questions of single-sex spaces, and conclude by discussing some of the best best representations of men in popular culture. profectus, me too, masculinity, pop culture, single sex spaces, men and boys, men in pop culture, pence rule, the state of men, men, feminism, profectus magazine false full 10 2 8d4f95e5-7a75-4389-aaef-116dd5d1271e The Marriage Crisis with Kathryn Wilson Marriage Crisis Video 1: Introductions 

Marriage Crisis Video 2: Love is Unconditional, Relationships are Not

Marriage Crisis Video 3: The Velcro of Marriage in a World of Insecure Attachment

Marriage Crisis Video 4: The Loss of Inherited Wisdom in Marriage and Childrearing 

Marriage Crisis Video 5: Suitor-Father-Patriarch Lifelong Marriage as Developmental and Virtue Achievement

Richard Reeves' Latest book, Of Boys and Men

The American Institute for Boys and Men (Substack)

Men are lost. Here’s a map out of the wilderness. by Christine Emba in The Washington Post.

Profectus Podcast with Angela Rachidi on Family Affordability

The Human Flourishing Lab

Follow us on Twitter @Kathryn95620927, @clayroutledge, and @bgwilterdink

]]> Fri, 28 Jul 2023 17:00:00 +0000 Kathryn Wilson, Ben Wilterdink, Clay Routledge https://the-archbridge-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-marriage-crisis-with-kathryn-wilson-F1dBhDQh Marriage Crisis Video 1: Introductions 

Marriage Crisis Video 2: Love is Unconditional, Relationships are Not

Marriage Crisis Video 3: The Velcro of Marriage in a World of Insecure Attachment

Marriage Crisis Video 4: The Loss of Inherited Wisdom in Marriage and Childrearing 

Marriage Crisis Video 5: Suitor-Father-Patriarch Lifelong Marriage as Developmental and Virtue Achievement

Richard Reeves' Latest book, Of Boys and Men

The American Institute for Boys and Men (Substack)

Men are lost. Here’s a map out of the wilderness. by Christine Emba in The Washington Post.

Profectus Podcast with Angela Rachidi on Family Affordability

The Human Flourishing Lab

Follow us on Twitter @Kathryn95620927, @clayroutledge, and @bgwilterdink

]]> The Marriage Crisis with Kathryn Wilson Kathryn Wilson, Ben Wilterdink, Clay Routledge 01:13:19 In this episode of the Podcast, Profectus Co-editors Ben Wilterdink and Clay Routledge talk with with Kathryn Wilson. Kathryn is a practicing psychotherapist and has her master's in counseling, psychology, and biblical counseling. Along with her husband, Eamon, Roderick Hare, and Pastor Paul VanderKlay, Kathryn has been one of the regular conversation partners in a series of discussions on the marriage crisis. In this episode of the Podcast, Profectus Co-editors Ben Wilterdink and Clay Routledge talk with with Kathryn Wilson. Kathryn is a practicing psychotherapist and has her master's in counseling, psychology, and biblical counseling. Along with her husband, Eamon, Roderick Hare, and Pastor Paul VanderKlay, Kathryn has been one of the regular conversation partners in a series of discussions on the marriage crisis. attachment, dating, relationships, marriage crisis, intimacy, courtship, family, flourishing, family formation, divorce, marriage false full 9 2 582c67fd-633a-4de0-b43c-0d59c0e35607 The American Dream, Jury Duty, and Barbie: Profectus Cultural Convo #2 American Dream Survey 2023

2023 Cost of Thriving Index 

AEI Event: Family Affordability in America: A Story of Decline or Achievement?

The American Dream is Not Dead by Michael Strain

Generations by Jean Twenge

Alienated America by Tim Carney

The Complacent Class by Tyler Cowen

Security Can’t Substitute for Development in Profectus Magazine

Meeting the Challenge of Mental Decline in the Age of Material Abundance in Profectus Magazine

Senator Murphy Proposes Legislation on Loneliness

Jury Duty - Amazon Video

Barbie Trailer

]]> Fri, 21 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0000 Kali Keller, Clay Routledge, Gonzalo Schwarz, Ben Wilterdink https://the-archbridge-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-american-dream-jury-duty-and-barbie-profectus-cultural-convo-2-yPmaF46g American Dream Survey 2023

2023 Cost of Thriving Index 

AEI Event: Family Affordability in America: A Story of Decline or Achievement?

The American Dream is Not Dead by Michael Strain

Generations by Jean Twenge

Alienated America by Tim Carney

The Complacent Class by Tyler Cowen

Security Can’t Substitute for Development in Profectus Magazine

Meeting the Challenge of Mental Decline in the Age of Material Abundance in Profectus Magazine

Senator Murphy Proposes Legislation on Loneliness

Jury Duty - Amazon Video

Barbie Trailer

]]> The American Dream, Jury Duty, and Barbie: Profectus Cultural Convo #2 Kali Keller, Clay Routledge, Gonzalo Schwarz, Ben Wilterdink 00:51:03 Profectus editors Ben Wilterdink, Clay Routledge, and Kali (now) Keller are back for another Profectus Cultural Convo. Joined by Archbridge President and CEO Gonzalo Schwarz, they discuss the American Dream and the recent Archbridge survey on how Americans feel about it, the disconnect between economic and social progress, and touch on the big dilemma of the approaching Barbenheimer weekend. Profectus editors Ben Wilterdink, Clay Routledge, and Kali (now) Keller are back for another Profectus Cultural Convo. Joined by Archbridge President and CEO Gonzalo Schwarz, they discuss the American Dream and the recent Archbridge survey on how Americans feel about it, the disconnect between economic and social progress, and touch on the big dilemma of the approaching Barbenheimer weekend. dynamism, social decline, cost of thriving, barbie, oppenheimer, american dream, culture, economic growth false full 8 2 fe724290-4aff-4ee0-b1f2-5d0ae570309a Changing Narratives on Family Affordability with Angela Rachidi Discussion Links:

The Evidence on Family Affordability by Dr. Angela Rachidi

National Marriage Project & AEI Present Richard Reeves and Ian Rowe: A Debate On Fatherhood

The real story behind America's population bomb: Adults want their independence

Wild Problems by Russ Roberts and Profectus Magazine's Review

Follow Dr. Angela Rachidi on Twitter @AngelaRachidi

]]> Tue, 9 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Angela Rachidi, Clay Routledge, Ben Wilterdink https://the-archbridge-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/changing-narratives-on-family-affordability-with-angela-rachidi-G1_7s9VI Discussion Links:

The Evidence on Family Affordability by Dr. Angela Rachidi

National Marriage Project & AEI Present Richard Reeves and Ian Rowe: A Debate On Fatherhood

The real story behind America's population bomb: Adults want their independence

Wild Problems by Russ Roberts and Profectus Magazine's Review

Follow Dr. Angela Rachidi on Twitter @AngelaRachidi

]]> Changing Narratives on Family Affordability with Angela Rachidi Angela Rachidi, Clay Routledge, Ben Wilterdink 01:02:08 In this episode of the Podcast, Profectus Co-editors Ben Wilterdink and Clay Routledge talk with Dr. Angela Rachidi. Dr. Rachidi is a senior fellow and the Rowe Scholar in opportunity and mobility studies at the American Enterprise Institute, where she studies poverty and the effects of the federal safety net programs on low-income people in America. Before joining AEI, Dr. Rachidi spent almost a decade researching benefits programs for low-income populations in New York City. She is the author of numerous articles and studies, but today's discussion focuses on her most recent report, The Evidence on Family Affordability. In this episode of the Podcast, Profectus Co-editors Ben Wilterdink and Clay Routledge talk with Dr. Angela Rachidi. Dr. Rachidi is a senior fellow and the Rowe Scholar in opportunity and mobility studies at the American Enterprise Institute, where she studies poverty and the effects of the federal safety net programs on low-income people in America. Before joining AEI, Dr. Rachidi spent almost a decade researching benefits programs for low-income populations in New York City. She is the author of numerous articles and studies, but today's discussion focuses on her most recent report, The Evidence on Family Affordability. replacement rate, pronatalism, family affordability, kids, antinatalism, birth rates, fertility, families, babies false full 7 2 96a45769-008c-4ed8-acd0-41ce06f86e47 Purpose, Phones, and Tetris: Profectus Cultural Convo #1 Show Notes:

Get Serious: About Purpose by Katherine Boyle, The Free Press

The Joy of Losing Your Phone by Clare Coffey, The New Atlantis

Tetris - Official Trailer

Follow Us on Twitter @ProfectusM

Ben Wilterdink @bgwilterdink

Clay Routledge @clayroutledge

Kali Christianson @kal_louise

]]> Thu, 13 Apr 2023 17:45:13 +0000 Kali Christianson, Ben Wilterdink, Clay Routledge, Archbridge Institute, Profectus Magazine https://the-archbridge-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/purpose-phones-and-tetris-profectus-cultural-convo-1-mb5aPNpi Show Notes:

Get Serious: About Purpose by Katherine Boyle, The Free Press

The Joy of Losing Your Phone by Clare Coffey, The New Atlantis

Tetris - Official Trailer

Follow Us on Twitter @ProfectusM

Ben Wilterdink @bgwilterdink

Clay Routledge @clayroutledge

Kali Christianson @kal_louise

]]> Purpose, Phones, and Tetris: Profectus Cultural Convo #1 Kali Christianson, Ben Wilterdink, Clay Routledge, Archbridge Institute, Profectus Magazine 01:03:10 Debuting a different format, Profectus Magazine editors Ben, Clay, and Kali discuss some recent cultural topics that grabbed their attention. The discussion hits on purpose in America, to the costs and benefits of smartphones, and a close look at the new Tetris movie from Apple TV. Debuting a different format, Profectus Magazine editors Ben, Clay, and Kali discuss some recent cultural topics that grabbed their attention. The discussion hits on purpose in America, to the costs and benefits of smartphones, and a close look at the new Tetris movie from Apple TV. purpose, tetris, meaning, capitalism, smartphones, freedom, discussion, roundtable, apple tv, soviet union false full 6 2 1acc2724-6f01-49c9-9cea-4305d3e52ec6 The Truth About Success with Ian Rowe Discussion Links

Ian's book, Agency: The four-point plan (F.R.E.E.), for all children to overcome the victimhood narrative and discover their pathway to power.

Follow Ian on Twitter @IanVRowe

]]> Tue, 4 Apr 2023 08:00:00 +0000 Ian Rowe, Ben Wilterdink, Clay Routledge https://the-archbridge-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-truth-about-success-with-ian-rowe-LDWp9Tiq Discussion Links

Ian's book, Agency: The four-point plan (F.R.E.E.), for all children to overcome the victimhood narrative and discover their pathway to power.

Follow Ian on Twitter @IanVRowe

]]> The Truth About Success with Ian Rowe Ian Rowe, Ben Wilterdink, Clay Routledge 00:52:40 In this episode of the Podcast, Profectus Co-editors Ben Wilterdink and Clay Routledge talk with Ian Rowe. Ian is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, the co-founder of Vertex Partnership Academies, a network of character-based high schools located in the Bronx, and the co-founder of the National Summer School Initiative. Ian is also the author of Agency, the four-point plan (F.R.E.E.), for all children to overcome the victimhood narrative and discover their pathway to power. In this episode of the Podcast, Profectus Co-editors Ben Wilterdink and Clay Routledge talk with Ian Rowe. Ian is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, the co-founder of Vertex Partnership Academies, a network of character-based high schools located in the Bronx, and the co-founder of the National Summer School Initiative. Ian is also the author of Agency, the four-point plan (F.R.E.E.), for all children to overcome the victimhood narrative and discover their pathway to power. soft skills, economic mobility, success sequence, family structure, agency, character development, family, k12, religion, educaiton, grit, charter schools false full 5 2 7fbf4142-e895-42ba-9425-07d830463075 Beginning with the Deed with Michael Gibson Discussion Links

Michael's Book, Paper Belt on Fire , How Renegade Investors Sparked a Revolt Against the University

The 1517 Fund

Follow Michael on Twitter @William_Blake

 

]]> Thu, 23 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0000 Michael Gibson, Gonzalo Schwarz, Ben Wilterdink https://the-archbridge-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/beginning-with-the-deed-with-michael-gibson-RfY_R402 Discussion Links

Michael's Book, Paper Belt on Fire , How Renegade Investors Sparked a Revolt Against the University

The 1517 Fund

Follow Michael on Twitter @William_Blake

 

]]> Beginning with the Deed with Michael Gibson Michael Gibson, Gonzalo Schwarz, Ben Wilterdink 00:52:57 In this episode of the Profectus Podcast, Profectus co-editor Ben Wiltedink and Archbridge President and CEO Gonzalo Schwarz are joined by Michael Gibson, co-founder and general partner of the 1517 Fund and author of Paper Belt On Fire, How Renegade Investors Sparked a Revolt Against the University. In this episode of the Profectus Podcast, Profectus co-editor Ben Wiltedink and Archbridge President and CEO Gonzalo Schwarz are joined by Michael Gibson, co-founder and general partner of the 1517 Fund and author of Paper Belt On Fire, How Renegade Investors Sparked a Revolt Against the University. higher education, four year degree, university, alternatives to higher education, college, rene girard, credentialism, peter thiel, venture capital, higher educaiton reform false full 4 2 608acfbe-2fb6-458f-b798-6ad4b92baa21 Reviving a Politics of Hope, Aspiration, and Optimism with John Tillman Discussion Links:

American Culture Project

American Dream 2022 Snapshot: The Health and State of the American Dream

The Social Power of Patriotism

The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt

Coming Apart by Charles Murray

Revolt of the Public by Martin Gurri

Local 1: The Rise of America's Most Powerful Teachers Union (Full Film)

]]> Thu, 9 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000 John Tillman, Archbridge Institute, Ben Wilterdink, Clay Routledge https://the-archbridge-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/reviving-a-politics-of-hope-aspiration-and-optimism-an-interview-with-john-tillman-5_A1Q60z Discussion Links:

American Culture Project

American Dream 2022 Snapshot: The Health and State of the American Dream

The Social Power of Patriotism

The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt

Coming Apart by Charles Murray

Revolt of the Public by Martin Gurri

Local 1: The Rise of America's Most Powerful Teachers Union (Full Film)

]]> Reviving a Politics of Hope, Aspiration, and Optimism with John Tillman John Tillman, Archbridge Institute, Ben Wilterdink, Clay Routledge 00:59:27 Thank you for listening to this edition of the Profectus Interview. A project of the Archbridge Institute, Profectus Magazine is dedicated to kickstarting a cultural conversation around the key drivers of human flourishing, progress and the barriers that prevent individuals from reaching their full potential. I'm Ben Wilterdink, and for this interview my co-editor, Clay Routledge and I are joined by John Tillman. John is CEO of the American Culture Project and chair of the Illinois Policy Institute, which, under his leadership between 2007 and 2021 became one of the most influential state think tanks in the country. John has founded and chairs numerous other enterprises within the liberty space, such as the Liberty Justice Center, Iron Light, and the Franklin News Foundation. Thank you for listening to this edition of the Profectus Interview. A project of the Archbridge Institute, Profectus Magazine is dedicated to kickstarting a cultural conversation around the key drivers of human flourishing, progress and the barriers that prevent individuals from reaching their full potential. I'm Ben Wilterdink, and for this interview my co-editor, Clay Routledge and I are joined by John Tillman. John is CEO of the American Culture Project and chair of the Illinois Policy Institute, which, under his leadership between 2007 and 2021 became one of the most influential state think tanks in the country. John has founded and chairs numerous other enterprises within the liberty space, such as the Liberty Justice Center, Iron Light, and the Franklin News Foundation. freedom, markets, politics, market based solutions, aspiration, optimism, hope, american culture false full 3 2 1ee09043-cf64-4ca3-8d3b-00179d546a9f American Higher Education: Failures, Reforms, and Alternatives with Praj Kulkarni and Will Krumholz Discussion Links:

Breaking Out of the College Box (Profectus Mag)

The Case Against Education by Bryan Caplan

Read more from Praj 

More about the Archbridge Institute

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]]> Wed, 30 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0000 Ben Wilterdink, Praj Kulkarni, Willis Krumholz, Archbridge Institute https://the-archbridge-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/american-higher-education-failures-reforms-and-alternatives-with-praj-kulkarni-and-will-krumholz-xttyuOqS Discussion Links:

Breaking Out of the College Box (Profectus Mag)

The Case Against Education by Bryan Caplan

Read more from Praj 

More about the Archbridge Institute

Twitter: http://twitter.com/ArchbridgeInst

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Archbridge

]]> American Higher Education: Failures, Reforms, and Alternatives with Praj Kulkarni and Will Krumholz Ben Wilterdink, Praj Kulkarni, Willis Krumholz, Archbridge Institute 01:00:49 This episode of the Archbridge Podcast features a conversation centered on higher education, its biggest problems, and some possible solutions. Praj Kulkarni is a writer and former space-physicist living in the Denver, Colorado area. His writing focuses on the “college-for-all” trend and what he terms the “academic approach to learning.” He is currently working on a book project taking a closer look at issues with American higher education and offering ideas for reform. Will Krumholz is a research fellow with the Archbridge Institute, a licensed attorney, and a Chartered Financial Analyst Charterholder working in the financial services industry in Minnesota. Will is the author of several reports for the Archbridge Institute that offer policy solutions to eliminate marriage penalties embedded in state welfare programs, the most recent of which focuses on California. This episode of the Archbridge Podcast features a conversation centered on higher education, its biggest problems, and some possible solutions. Praj Kulkarni is a writer and former space-physicist living in the Denver, Colorado area. His writing focuses on the “college-for-all” trend and what he terms the “academic approach to learning.” He is currently working on a book project taking a closer look at issues with American higher education and offering ideas for reform. Will Krumholz is a research fellow with the Archbridge Institute, a licensed attorney, and a Chartered Financial Analyst Charterholder working in the financial services industry in Minnesota. Will is the author of several reports for the Archbridge Institute that offer policy solutions to eliminate marriage penalties embedded in state welfare programs, the most recent of which focuses on California. human capital, skill development, colleges, higher education, economic mobility, skills, student loans, universities, signalling, student loan debt, social mobility false full 22 1 dc69dbbd-5834-49b1-937f-0d1b3efafeb3 Criticize by Creating with Magatte Wade - Profectus Learn more about Magatte

Capitalism is Key to Fulfilling the Promise of “Black Lives Matter” (Profectus Mag)

Poverty Inc. Documentary

Magatte's Ted Talk: Why it's too hard to start a business in Africa -- and how to change it

Follow Magatte on Twitter @magattew

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]]> Wed, 16 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0000 Ben Wilterdink, Clay Routledge, Magatte Wade, Profectus Magazine, Archbridge Institute https://the-archbridge-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/criticize-by-creating-with-magatte-wade-profectus-3iRXDHO3 Learn more about Magatte

Capitalism is Key to Fulfilling the Promise of “Black Lives Matter” (Profectus Mag)

Poverty Inc. Documentary

Magatte's Ted Talk: Why it's too hard to start a business in Africa -- and how to change it

Follow Magatte on Twitter @magattew

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Follow us on Twitter @ProfectusM

]]> Criticize by Creating with Magatte Wade - Profectus Ben Wilterdink, Clay Routledge, Magatte Wade, Profectus Magazine, Archbridge Institute 01:04:57 In this edition of the Profectus Podcast, co-hosts Ben Wilterdink and Clay Routledge are joined by Magatte Wade. Magatte is an accomplished entrepreneur, speaker, and all-around advocate for African prosperity. They discuss the power of entrepreneurship to solve problems, the importance of mindset in overcoming challenges, and how climate activism is becoming a threat to global economic development. In this edition of the Profectus Podcast, co-hosts Ben Wilterdink and Clay Routledge are joined by Magatte Wade. Magatte is an accomplished entrepreneur, speaker, and all-around advocate for African prosperity. They discuss the power of entrepreneurship to solve problems, the importance of mindset in overcoming challenges, and how climate activism is becoming a threat to global economic development. archbridge institute, profectus, entrepreneurship, capitalism, climate activists, africa, economic mobility, african prosperity, clay routledge, african development, climate activism, climate change, poverty inc, economic development, international aid, magatte wade, international trade, free markets, global poor, social mobility, poverty, ben wilterdink, profectus magazine false full 2 2 01d2dce3-7f7a-4ebc-a933-4b8c5cd6f591 The Power of Play with Lenore Skenazy- Profectus Discussion Links:

Learn more about LetGrow

The Fragile Generation (Reason)

Want Kids to Succeed? Future-Proof ’Em (Profectus Mag)

Why Are Millennials Wary of Freedom? (The New York Times)

Security Can't Substitute for Development (Profectus Mag)

Follow Lenore on Twitter @FreeRangeKids

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Follow us on Twitter @ProfectusM

]]> Wed, 2 Mar 2022 09:00:00 +0000 Ben Wilterdink, Clay Routledge, Lenore Skenazy, Archbridge Institute, Letgrow, Profectus, Profectus Mag https://the-archbridge-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-power-of-play-with-lenore-skenazy-profectus-hq9Pb_3W Discussion Links:

Learn more about LetGrow

The Fragile Generation (Reason)

Want Kids to Succeed? Future-Proof ’Em (Profectus Mag)

Why Are Millennials Wary of Freedom? (The New York Times)

Security Can't Substitute for Development (Profectus Mag)

Follow Lenore on Twitter @FreeRangeKids

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]]> The Power of Play with Lenore Skenazy- Profectus Ben Wilterdink, Clay Routledge, Lenore Skenazy, Archbridge Institute, Letgrow, Profectus, Profectus Mag 01:04:01 The first in an ongoing series of Profectus podcasts, join co-editors of Profectus Mag, Ben Wilterdink and Clay Routledge, for a wide ranging conversation with Lenore Skenazy. Lenore is an author, journalist, and founder of LetGrow, where she works to empower both parents and kids to recapture the kind of independent childhood that prepares kids to handle whatever the future might throw at them. The first in an ongoing series of Profectus podcasts, join co-editors of Profectus Mag, Ben Wilterdink and Clay Routledge, for a wide ranging conversation with Lenore Skenazy. Lenore is an author, journalist, and founder of LetGrow, where she works to empower both parents and kids to recapture the kind of independent childhood that prepares kids to handle whatever the future might throw at them. archbridge institute, free range kids, soft skills, economic mobility, clay routledge, reasonable childhood independence, safetyism, ben wilteridnk, human flourishing, development, personal development, flourishing, success, profectus mag, economic growth, progress, safety culture false full 1 2 62337661-8f17-48f0-862e-edeecfc7452a A Deep Dive on State and Local Economic Development with John Mozena John is Co-founder and President of the Center for Economic Accountability, an independent, nonprofit and nonpartisan educational and advocacy organization working to educate Americans on the harmful and wasteful nature of economic development subsidies. Prior to starting the CEA, John was Vice President for Marketing and Communications at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, Michigan’s free-market public policy think tank. Before working in public policy, John spent two decades in private-sector agency and corporate roles where his clients often included economic development entities and programs.

 

Discussion Links:

Center for Economic Accountability

Economic Development Incentives: Fostering Productive or Unproductive Entrepreneurship

Evaluating State and Local Business Incentives

Making Sense of Incentives: Taming Business Incentives to Promote Prosperity

Follow the CEA on Twitter @AccountableEcon

Follow John on Twitter @johnmoz

 

More about the Archbridge Institute: https://www.archbridgeinstitute.org/ 

Twitter: http://twitter.com/ArchbridgeInst 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Archbridge

]]> Wed, 2 Feb 2022 09:00:00 +0000 John Mozena, Center for Economic Accountability, Ben Wilterdink, Archbridge Institute https://the-archbridge-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/a-deep-dive-on-state-and-local-economic-development-with-john-mozena-b8Tk7W31 John is Co-founder and President of the Center for Economic Accountability, an independent, nonprofit and nonpartisan educational and advocacy organization working to educate Americans on the harmful and wasteful nature of economic development subsidies. Prior to starting the CEA, John was Vice President for Marketing and Communications at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, Michigan’s free-market public policy think tank. Before working in public policy, John spent two decades in private-sector agency and corporate roles where his clients often included economic development entities and programs.

 

Discussion Links:

Center for Economic Accountability

Economic Development Incentives: Fostering Productive or Unproductive Entrepreneurship

Evaluating State and Local Business Incentives

Making Sense of Incentives: Taming Business Incentives to Promote Prosperity

Follow the CEA on Twitter @AccountableEcon

Follow John on Twitter @johnmoz

 

More about the Archbridge Institute: https://www.archbridgeinstitute.org/ 

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]]> A Deep Dive on State and Local Economic Development with John Mozena John Mozena, Center for Economic Accountability, Ben Wilterdink, Archbridge Institute 00:59:27 In this episode, Archbridge Director of Programs Ben Wilterdink talks with John Mozena, President and Co-founder of the Center for Economic Accountability. They discuss what economic development programs are, why they almost always fail to achieve their goals, and what can be done to increase transparency and rein in the waste. In this episode, Archbridge Director of Programs Ben Wilterdink talks with John Mozena, President and Co-founder of the Center for Economic Accountability. They discuss what economic development programs are, why they almost always fail to achieve their goals, and what can be done to increase transparency and rein in the waste. entrepreneurship, development subsidies, crony capitalism, tax abatements, corporate welfare, business competition, economic mobility, cronyism, economic development, business location, economics, business dynamism, social mobility, economic growth, subsidies false full 19 1 7b5b847b-34cf-42ec-9fa6-a4c16a09cd19 The Ins and Outs of Doing Business in North America with Ross Emmett and Mason Hunt Ross Emmett is the director of the Center for the Study of Economic Liberty and a Professor of pollical economy at Arizona State University. Prior to joining Arizona State University, Professor Emmett was a member of the faculty at James Madison College at Michigan State University. Mason Hunt is the Project Coordinator with the Center for the Study of Economic Liberty within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University. Prior to joining the Center, Mason worked for a non profit membership association of state legislators in Washington, DC. Together Professor Emmett and Mason work to produce the Doing Business North America Index.

 

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]]> Wed, 19 Jan 2022 09:00:00 +0000 Ben Wilterdink, Archbridge Institute, Ross Emmett, Mason Hunt, Arizona State University https://the-archbridge-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-ins-and-outs-of-doing-business-in-north-america-with-ross-emmett-and-mason-hunt-gNPppMuN Ross Emmett is the director of the Center for the Study of Economic Liberty and a Professor of pollical economy at Arizona State University. Prior to joining Arizona State University, Professor Emmett was a member of the faculty at James Madison College at Michigan State University. Mason Hunt is the Project Coordinator with the Center for the Study of Economic Liberty within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University. Prior to joining the Center, Mason worked for a non profit membership association of state legislators in Washington, DC. Together Professor Emmett and Mason work to produce the Doing Business North America Index.

 

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]]> The Ins and Outs of Doing Business in North America with Ross Emmett and Mason Hunt Ben Wilterdink, Archbridge Institute, Ross Emmett, Mason Hunt, Arizona State University 01:08:36 In this podcast episode, Archbridge Director of Programs Ben Wilterdink talks with Ross Emmett and Mason Hunt about their 2021 Doing Business North America Index. They talk about the importance of new and growing businesses, how the business climate has changed over the years, and which parts of North America they expect to prosper or decline going forward. In this podcast episode, Archbridge Director of Programs Ben Wilterdink talks with Ross Emmett and Mason Hunt about their 2021 Doing Business North America Index. They talk about the importance of new and growing businesses, how the business climate has changed over the years, and which parts of North America they expect to prosper or decline going forward. entrepreneurs, entrepreneurship, corporations, economic mobility, business, business climate, economic development, companies, startups, tax policy, economics, businesses, social mobility false full 18 1 d576318a-5337-41ca-92e4-eeec936d8a21 Fines, Fees, and the Criminalization of Poverty with Priya Sarathy Jones Discussion Links:

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]]> Wed, 5 Jan 2022 09:00:00 +0000 Ben Wilterdink, Priya Sarathy Jones, Archbridge Institute, Fines and Fees Justice Center https://the-archbridge-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/fines-fees-and-the-criminalization-of-poverty-with-priya-sarathy-jones-3_r4xw4e Discussion Links:

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]]> Fines, Fees, and the Criminalization of Poverty with Priya Sarathy Jones Ben Wilterdink, Priya Sarathy Jones, Archbridge Institute, Fines and Fees Justice Center 01:03:29 Archbridge Director of Programs Ben Wilterdink talks with Priya Sarathy Jones of the Fines and Fees Justice Center about how excessive fines and fees trap Americans in poverty. The two discuss how this problem has grown, the downward spirals that can occur once a person is stuck with a fine they cannot pay, and how states and localities are working to address the problem. Priya is the National Policy and Campaigns Director at the Fines and Fees Justice Center where she is principally responsible for supporting and leading national coalitions for fines and fees reform. Prior to joining the FFJC, Priya worked at the Department of Justice for nearly a decade, serving in a variety of policy positions. Her portfolio included public defense, with an emphasis on 6th Amendment issues, as well as wrongful conviction, capital case litigation, and tribal law enforcement. In addition to her policy work at the Justice Department, Priya also served as Senior Counsel for the House Oversight Committee. Archbridge Director of Programs Ben Wilterdink talks with Priya Sarathy Jones of the Fines and Fees Justice Center about how excessive fines and fees trap Americans in poverty. The two discuss how this problem has grown, the downward spirals that can occur once a person is stuck with a fine they cannot pay, and how states and localities are working to address the problem. Priya is the National Policy and Campaigns Director at the Fines and Fees Justice Center where she is principally responsible for supporting and leading national coalitions for fines and fees reform. Prior to joining the FFJC, Priya worked at the Department of Justice for nearly a decade, serving in a variety of policy positions. Her portfolio included public defense, with an emphasis on 6th Amendment issues, as well as wrongful conviction, capital case litigation, and tribal law enforcement. In addition to her policy work at the Justice Department, Priya also served as Senior Counsel for the House Oversight Committee. economic mobility, social justice, excessive fines, fines, criminalization of poverty, social mobility, poverty, fees false full 17 1 773c1026-5b8f-486a-a6c8-c39e4e77537f Connecting Economic Freedom and Economic Mobility with Vincent Geloso and Justin Callais Discussion Links:

Economic Freedom Promotes Upward Income Mobility, Fraser Institute

Robust Political Economy by Mark Pennington  

Economic Freedom and Resilience: New Evidence from the 1918 Pandemic 

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]]> Wed, 22 Dec 2021 09:00:00 +0000 Ben Wilterdink, Archbridge Institute, Vincent Geloso, Justin Callais https://the-archbridge-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/connecting-economic-freedom-and-economic-mobility-with-vincent-geloso-and-justin-callais-fMPq_eoe Discussion Links:

Economic Freedom Promotes Upward Income Mobility, Fraser Institute

Robust Political Economy by Mark Pennington  

Economic Freedom and Resilience: New Evidence from the 1918 Pandemic 

Intergenerational Income Mobility and Economic Freedom as Positive Liberty 

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]]> Connecting Economic Freedom and Economic Mobility with Vincent Geloso and Justin Callais Ben Wilterdink, Archbridge Institute, Vincent Geloso, Justin Callais 01:08:59 This episode of the Archbridge Podcast, Ben Wilterdink talks with Vincent Geloso and Justin Callais about their recent research demonstrating the connection between economic freedom and economic mobility. The three discuss what restrictions on economic freedom mean for the poor, the importance of property rights, and how markets make systems antifragile but won't create utopias. Justin is a Ph.D. student in Agricultural and Applied Economics at Texas Tech University, a research fellow with the Archbridge Institute, and a research assistant at the Free Market Institute. Vincent is a Senior Fellow of the Fraser Institute and an Assistant Professor of Economics at George Mason University. The two are coauthors of the 2021 paper for the Fraser Institute, Economic Freedom Promotes Upward Income Mobility. This episode of the Archbridge Podcast, Ben Wilterdink talks with Vincent Geloso and Justin Callais about their recent research demonstrating the connection between economic freedom and economic mobility. The three discuss what restrictions on economic freedom mean for the poor, the importance of property rights, and how markets make systems antifragile but won't create utopias. Justin is a Ph.D. student in Agricultural and Applied Economics at Texas Tech University, a research fellow with the Archbridge Institute, and a research assistant at the Free Market Institute. Vincent is a Senior Fellow of the Fraser Institute and an Assistant Professor of Economics at George Mason University. The two are coauthors of the 2021 paper for the Fraser Institute, Economic Freedom Promotes Upward Income Mobility. economic mobility, texas tech, george mason university, property rights, economics, intergenerational economic moblity, flourishing, economic freedom, fraser institute false full 16 1 6759dcf5-e1aa-4070-8621-902f967138ac Economic Mobility Trends in the United States: An Interview with Scott Winship Read the full paper here 

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]]> Economic Mobility Trends in the United States: An Interview with Scott Winship Scott Winship, Ben Wilterdink, Archbridge Institute, American Enterprise Institute 00:45:54 This episode is a webinar originally streamed on November 30, 2021. During the presentation, Dr. Scott Winship Talks with Archbridge Director of Programs Ben Wilterdink about his third and final paper in the Economic Mobility State-of-the-Art Primer series. This paper focuses on trends in economic mobility in the United States. Dr. Winship begins by discussing the paper's main findings, answers some of Ben's questions, and finally answers a few audience questions as well. This episode is a webinar originally streamed on November 30, 2021. During the presentation, Dr. Scott Winship Talks with Archbridge Director of Programs Ben Wilterdink about his third and final paper in the Economic Mobility State-of-the-Art Primer series. This paper focuses on trends in economic mobility in the United States. Dr. Winship begins by discussing the paper's main findings, answers some of Ben's questions, and finally answers a few audience questions as well. archbridge institute, trends in economic mobility, economic research, inequality, economic mobility, economics, social mobility, poverty, scott winship, american enterprise institute, ben wilterdink false full 15 1 ac2d9838-abf3-427f-91b6-7143e33b6356 Fighting Poverty Beyond Public Policy with James Whitford Discussion Links:

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]]> Wed, 22 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0000 Ben Wilterdink, Watered Gardens Ministries, Archbridge Institute, True Charity, James Whitford https://the-archbridge-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/fighting-poverty-beyond-public-policy-with-james-whitford-6xijpPvC Discussion Links:

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]]> Fighting Poverty Beyond Public Policy with James Whitford Ben Wilterdink, Watered Gardens Ministries, Archbridge Institute, True Charity, James Whitford 01:05:04 In this episode, Ben Wilterdink talks with James Whitford, the Executive Director of Watered Gardens Ministries in Joplin, Missouri and True Charity. They discuss how relationships are key to truly addressing the needs of individuals, why community-based nongovernmental organizations do so much better than government when it comes to helping people flourish, and how we can take action in our own lives and communities. James received his doctorate from the University of Kansas Medical Center and practiced physical therapy and wound care before he and his wife, Marsha, founded Watered Gardens Ministries in Joplin, Missouri, in 2000. In 2012, James founded the True Charity Initiative to advance nationally the cause of privately-funded effective charity at the most local level. His work has appeared in a variety of popular and scholarly outlets and in 2019, he and his wife Marsha accepted the World News Group Hope Award on behalf of Watered Gardens Ministries. In this episode, Ben Wilterdink talks with James Whitford, the Executive Director of Watered Gardens Ministries in Joplin, Missouri and True Charity. They discuss how relationships are key to truly addressing the needs of individuals, why community-based nongovernmental organizations do so much better than government when it comes to helping people flourish, and how we can take action in our own lives and communities. James received his doctorate from the University of Kansas Medical Center and practiced physical therapy and wound care before he and his wife, Marsha, founded Watered Gardens Ministries in Joplin, Missouri, in 2000. In 2012, James founded the True Charity Initiative to advance nationally the cause of privately-funded effective charity at the most local level. His work has appeared in a variety of popular and scholarly outlets and in 2019, he and his wife Marsha accepted the World News Group Hope Award on behalf of Watered Gardens Ministries. archbridge institute, watered gardens, community group, watered gardens ministries, james whitford, human flourishing, true charity, independent sector, flourishing, fighting poverty, toxic charity, charity, poverty, ben wilterdink, poverty alleviation false full 14 1 fee112ce-f485-49bf-8da9-41933dbe9597 Asking Americans About the American Dream with Gonzalo Schwarz Discussion Links:

American Dream 2021 Snapshot: How Americans view the American Dream and Economic Mobility

The American Dream as the Vision Statement for the United States

All In With the American Dream

My 4.92 American Dream

Profectus Magazine

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American Dream 2021 Snapshot: How Americans view the American Dream and Economic Mobility

The American Dream as the Vision Statement for the United States

All In With the American Dream

My 4.92 American Dream

Profectus Magazine

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]]> Asking Americans About the American Dream with Gonzalo Schwarz Gonzalo Schwarz, Archbridge Institute, Ben Wilterdink 01:07:19 Archbridge Institute Founder and CEO Gonzalo Schwarz returns to the podcast to discuss the American Dream 2021 Snapshot—our second annual nationally representative survey gauging how Americans view The American Dream, issues of equality, and priorities of public policy. After discussing the survey’s key findings and results, Gonzalo goes on to discuss what he’s learned after working on economic mobility for the past five years and where the field should go next. Archbridge Institute Founder and CEO Gonzalo Schwarz returns to the podcast to discuss the American Dream 2021 Snapshot—our second annual nationally representative survey gauging how Americans view The American Dream, issues of equality, and priorities of public policy. After discussing the survey’s key findings and results, Gonzalo goes on to discuss what he’s learned after working on economic mobility for the past five years and where the field should go next. james truslow adams, economic mobility, opportunity, human flourishing, vision, economics, vision statement, american dream, flourishing, social mobility false full 13 1 fe5db92b-6bda-48c7-a3c6-6c9a587b7c23 Work, Training, and Opportunity with Mason Bishop Discussion Links:

WorkED Consulting

Utah Department of Workforce Services: A system integration model

Distressed Communities Index

The Biden skills agenda: It needs work

Landscape study of federal employment and training programs

Vocational rehabilitation: Opportunities for better collaboration under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

Employment and job-training reform: A framework for policy and practice

Reform this Workforce Law & Bring On State Policy Entrepreneurs

Skill Formation and the Minimum Wage

A Warning Sign for UBI? Unemployment Benefits Discourage Employment

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WorkED Consulting

Utah Department of Workforce Services: A system integration model

Distressed Communities Index

The Biden skills agenda: It needs work

Landscape study of federal employment and training programs

Vocational rehabilitation: Opportunities for better collaboration under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

Employment and job-training reform: A framework for policy and practice

Reform this Workforce Law & Bring On State Policy Entrepreneurs

Skill Formation and the Minimum Wage

A Warning Sign for UBI? Unemployment Benefits Discourage Employment

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]]> Work, Training, and Opportunity with Mason Bishop Mason Bishop, Archbridge Institute, Ben Wilterdink 01:09:12 Archbridge Institute Director of Programs Ben Wilterdink talks with Mason M. Bishop, an adjunct fellow at AEI and the owner and principal at WorkED Consulting LLC, where he works on federal and state workforce development and higher education policies, practices, and programs. From 2001 to 2007, Mason served as deputy assistant secretary for employment and training at the US Department of Labor. Before that he coordinated the legislative efforts to create Utah’s Department of Workforce Services. Mason breaks down the American workforce training system, how Utah became a model for other states, the role of community colleges, and why worker shortages might continue. Archbridge Institute Director of Programs Ben Wilterdink talks with Mason M. Bishop, an adjunct fellow at AEI and the owner and principal at WorkED Consulting LLC, where he works on federal and state workforce development and higher education policies, practices, and programs. From 2001 to 2007, Mason served as deputy assistant secretary for employment and training at the US Department of Labor. Before that he coordinated the legislative efforts to create Utah’s Department of Workforce Services. Mason breaks down the American workforce training system, how Utah became a model for other states, the role of community colleges, and why worker shortages might continue. wioa, economic mobility, job centers, workforce training, workforce development, human flourishing, job training, education, social mobility, vocational training, training, employment false full 12 1 db4d2438-2b12-4ac7-bd13-17e7dcfda3cc The Big Divides: Education and Marriage with Kay Hymowitz Discussion Links:

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Kay’s testimony to the Joint Economic Committee

Dr. James Heckman talks economic mobility and what can be learned from Denmark on Econtalk

Full Study, Lessons for Americans from Denmark about inequality and social mobility

Raj Chetty and Nathaniel Hendren on Neighborhood Effects

Burning Glass study on credential inflation

Institute for Family Studies: Better-Educated Women Still Prefer Higher-Earning Husbands

All the Single Ladies

Date-onomics: How Dating Became a Lopsided Numbers Game

Scott Winship on Disability Insurance and Labor Force Participation

Kay Hymowitz on why the new child tax credit won’t live up to the hype

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An interview on the devaluation of higher education with Kay Hymowitz

Kay’s testimony to the Joint Economic Committee

Dr. James Heckman talks economic mobility and what can be learned from Denmark on Econtalk

Full Study, Lessons for Americans from Denmark about inequality and social mobility

Raj Chetty and Nathaniel Hendren on Neighborhood Effects

Burning Glass study on credential inflation

Institute for Family Studies: Better-Educated Women Still Prefer Higher-Earning Husbands

All the Single Ladies

Date-onomics: How Dating Became a Lopsided Numbers Game

Scott Winship on Disability Insurance and Labor Force Participation

Kay Hymowitz on why the new child tax credit won’t live up to the hype

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]]> The Big Divides: Education and Marriage with Kay Hymowitz Ben Wilterdink, Archbridge Institute, Kay Hymowitz 00:58:40 Archbridge Institute Director of Programs Ben Wilterdink talks with Kay Hymowitz, the William E. Simon Fellow at the Manhattan Institute and a contributing editor of City Journal. Kay writes extensively on childhood, family issues, poverty, and cultural change in America. Kay is the author of numerous books including Manning Up: How the Rise of Women Has Turned Men into Boys (2011) and Marriage and Caste in America: Separate and Unequal Families in a Post-Marital Age (2006). She has also appeared often in popular media including in The New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, and many others. Kay discusses how the attainment of higher education has become the most significant dividing line in American society and the consequences of the “college for all” mentality that has dominated the past several decades. The discussion also includes how this cultural default has affected status, trends in marriage, and a few ways in which we might begin to turn the tide. Archbridge Institute Director of Programs Ben Wilterdink talks with Kay Hymowitz, the William E. Simon Fellow at the Manhattan Institute and a contributing editor of City Journal. Kay writes extensively on childhood, family issues, poverty, and cultural change in America. Kay is the author of numerous books including Manning Up: How the Rise of Women Has Turned Men into Boys (2011) and Marriage and Caste in America: Separate and Unequal Families in a Post-Marital Age (2006). She has also appeared often in popular media including in The New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, and many others. Kay discusses how the attainment of higher education has become the most significant dividing line in American society and the consequences of the “college for all” mentality that has dominated the past several decades. The discussion also includes how this cultural default has affected status, trends in marriage, and a few ways in which we might begin to turn the tide. archbridge institute, higher education, college for all, economic mobility, marriageable men, human flourishing, manhattan institute, social mobility, kay hymowitz, ben wilterdink false full 11 1 80cd9da8-d8b3-4eef-83b4-b082cb3ae681 Entrepreneurship and the Right to Start with Victor Hwang Discussion Links:

Right to Start

The Rainforest: The Secret to Building the Next Silicon Valley

In Defense of Non-Competes

Poverty Inc. Documentary

Right to Start Field Guide for Policymakers

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]]> Wed, 28 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0000 Ben Wilterdink, Victor Hwang, Archbridge Institute https://the-archbridge-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/entrepreneurship-and-the-right-to-start-with-victor-hwang-NLRX2gxY Discussion Links:

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]]> Entrepreneurship and the Right to Start with Victor Hwang Ben Wilterdink, Victor Hwang, Archbridge Institute 01:00:38 Archbridge Institute Director of Programs Ben Wilterdink talks with Victor Hwang, the founder and CEO of Right to Start, a campaign fighting to rebuild the economy by making entrepreneurial opportunity available to all. Victor is also the founder and CEO of Victor & Company, an economic growth consultancy. Previously, he was Vice President of Entrepreneurship at the Kauffman Foundation where he led initiatives that impacted over 200,000 entrepreneurs. Ben and Victor discuss the slowdown in new business formation and the important role that new and small businesses play in the American economy. They also touch on ideas to jumpstart new businesses formation, such as reforming non-compete agreements and innovative new ways in which entrepreneurs are able to access capital. Archbridge Institute Director of Programs Ben Wilterdink talks with Victor Hwang, the founder and CEO of Right to Start, a campaign fighting to rebuild the economy by making entrepreneurial opportunity available to all. Victor is also the founder and CEO of Victor & Company, an economic growth consultancy. Previously, he was Vice President of Entrepreneurship at the Kauffman Foundation where he led initiatives that impacted over 200,000 entrepreneurs. Ben and Victor discuss the slowdown in new business formation and the important role that new and small businesses play in the American economy. They also touch on ideas to jumpstart new businesses formation, such as reforming non-compete agreements and innovative new ways in which entrepreneurs are able to access capital. entrepreneurship, economic mobility, startups, human flourishing, capital, economics, access to capital, small business, business dynamism, flourishing, new business, social mobility, noncompetes false full 10 1 3b015252-181a-441a-950b-932bd7d08adb Forging a Holistic Perspective on Opportunity with Joe Coletti Discussion Links:

Thriving in North Carolina: Justice, Opportunity, and Barriers to Economic Mobility

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Thriving in North Carolina: Justice, Opportunity, and Barriers to Economic Mobility

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America Must Divorce Dignity From Work

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]]> Forging a Holistic Perspective on Opportunity with Joe Coletti Archbridge Institute, Joe Coletti, Ben Wilterdink 01:02:34 In this episode, Archbridge Institute Director of Programs Ben Wilterdink talks with Joe Coletti. Until recently rejoining North Carolina’s state government, Joe was a Senior Fellow at the John Locke Foundation—a North Carolina based policy research organization—where he examined fiscal and tax policy. He previously headed the North Carolina Government Efficiency and Reform initiative within the Office of State Budget and Management and has spent his career improving operations and strategies at for-profit, nonprofit, and government entities. Joe discusses his recent report on thriving in North Carolina, why it is so important to sincerely listen to the concerns of the people safety net policies are designed to help, and how relationships and local communities are best positioned to solve problems in the most meaningful way. Additionally, Ben and Joe talk about the limits of public policy and how to rebuild the non-governmental institutions of civil society after years of being crowded out by ever expanding government programs. In this episode, Archbridge Institute Director of Programs Ben Wilterdink talks with Joe Coletti. Until recently rejoining North Carolina’s state government, Joe was a Senior Fellow at the John Locke Foundation—a North Carolina based policy research organization—where he examined fiscal and tax policy. He previously headed the North Carolina Government Efficiency and Reform initiative within the Office of State Budget and Management and has spent his career improving operations and strategies at for-profit, nonprofit, and government entities. Joe discusses his recent report on thriving in North Carolina, why it is so important to sincerely listen to the concerns of the people safety net policies are designed to help, and how relationships and local communities are best positioned to solve problems in the most meaningful way. Additionally, Ben and Joe talk about the limits of public policy and how to rebuild the non-governmental institutions of civil society after years of being crowded out by ever expanding government programs. archbridge institute, entrepreneurship, community organizations, economic mobility, thriving, flourishing, social mobility, zoning reform, joe coletti, ben wilterdink, occupational licensing false full 9 1 faa0e46f-f932-4b48-b26a-7f9e693a46f3 Lifting Regulatory Barriers to Entrepreneurship Discussion Links:

Entrepreneurs and Regulations: Removing State and Local Barriers to New Businesses

What Happened to U.S. Business Dynamism?

Too Much License? A Closer Look at Occupational Licensing and Economic Mobility

Skill Formation and the Minimum Wage

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]]> Wed, 7 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0000 Ben Wilterdink, Chris Edwards https://the-archbridge-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/lifting-regulatory-barriers-to-entrepreneurship-GWvVqjHf Discussion Links:

Entrepreneurs and Regulations: Removing State and Local Barriers to New Businesses

What Happened to U.S. Business Dynamism?

Too Much License? A Closer Look at Occupational Licensing and Economic Mobility

Skill Formation and the Minimum Wage

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]]> Lifting Regulatory Barriers to Entrepreneurship Ben Wilterdink, Chris Edwards 01:00:16 Archbridge Institute Director of Programs Ben Wilterdink is joined by Chris Edwards, the director of tax policy studies at the Cato Institute and the editor of DownsizingGovernment.org. Before joining Cato, Chris was a senior economist on the congressional Joint Economic Committee, a manager with PricewaterhouseCoopers, and an economist with the Tax Foundation. Chris discusses the findings of his recent report, Entrepreneurs and Regulations: Removing State and Local Barriers to New Businesses, the importance of new businesses, and which states are creating the best and worst climates or entrepreneurs. Archbridge Institute Director of Programs Ben Wilterdink is joined by Chris Edwards, the director of tax policy studies at the Cato Institute and the editor of DownsizingGovernment.org. Before joining Cato, Chris was a senior economist on the congressional Joint Economic Committee, a manager with PricewaterhouseCoopers, and an economist with the Tax Foundation. Chris discusses the findings of his recent report, Entrepreneurs and Regulations: Removing State and Local Barriers to New Businesses, the importance of new businesses, and which states are creating the best and worst climates or entrepreneurs. archbridge institute, entrepreneurship, economic mobility, startups, home based businesses, cato institute, business dynamism, regulatory reform, chris edwards, social mobility, regulations, ben wilterdink, regulatory barriers false full 8 1 85616884-04ac-443c-9fc3-61ed6df12cf6 In the Weeds on Poverty and Social Mobility w/ Scott Winship Economic Mobility in America, A Primer: Contemporary Levels of Social Mobility in the United States

Economic Mobility in America, A Primer Part 2: The United States in Comparative Perspective

What We Do Together: The State of Associational Life in America

The Social Capital Project 

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]]> Wed, 26 May 2021 08:00:00 +0000 Archbridge Institute, Scott Winship, Ben Wilterdink, Gonzalo Schwarz https://the-archbridge-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/in-the-weeds-on-poverty-and-social-mobility-w-scott-winship-AwdnKtSs Economic Mobility in America, A Primer: Contemporary Levels of Social Mobility in the United States

Economic Mobility in America, A Primer Part 2: The United States in Comparative Perspective

What We Do Together: The State of Associational Life in America

The Social Capital Project 

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]]> In the Weeds on Poverty and Social Mobility w/ Scott Winship Archbridge Institute, Scott Winship, Ben Wilterdink, Gonzalo Schwarz 01:20:35 In this episode, Archbridge Institute Director of Programs Ben Wilterdink is joined by Archbridge President and CEO Gonzalo Schwarz for a discussion with Dr. Scott Winship. Scott is a leading scholar on poverty and social mobility. The conversation covers the current state of poverty in the United States, how we should think about social mobility, what national conservatives get right and get wrong, and what lessons (for good or for ill) can be learned from the past several decades of public policies designed to fight poverty and increase social mobility. Scott is a resident scholar and the director of poverty studies at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), where he researches social mobility and the causes and effects of poverty. Before joining AEI, Scott served as the executive director of the Joint Economic Committee (JEC), where he created the Social Capital Project, a multiyear research project to investigate the evolving nature of social relationships including families, communities, workplaces, and religious congregations. Scott has also been a visiting fellow at the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity, where he is remains an honorary member of the board of advisers; a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research; a fellow in the economic studies department of the Brookings Institution; and the research manager of the Economic Mobility Project at the Pew Charitable Trusts. Scott has also written several studies on economic mobility for the Archbridge Institute. In this episode, Archbridge Institute Director of Programs Ben Wilterdink is joined by Archbridge President and CEO Gonzalo Schwarz for a discussion with Dr. Scott Winship. Scott is a leading scholar on poverty and social mobility. The conversation covers the current state of poverty in the United States, how we should think about social mobility, what national conservatives get right and get wrong, and what lessons (for good or for ill) can be learned from the past several decades of public policies designed to fight poverty and increase social mobility. Scott is a resident scholar and the director of poverty studies at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), where he researches social mobility and the causes and effects of poverty. Before joining AEI, Scott served as the executive director of the Joint Economic Committee (JEC), where he created the Social Capital Project, a multiyear research project to investigate the evolving nature of social relationships including families, communities, workplaces, and religious congregations. Scott has also been a visiting fellow at the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity, where he is remains an honorary member of the board of advisers; a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research; a fellow in the economic studies department of the Brookings Institution; and the research manager of the Economic Mobility Project at the Pew Charitable Trusts. Scott has also written several studies on economic mobility for the Archbridge Institute. archbridge institute, gonzalo schwarz, welfare reform, economic mobility, national conservatism, income ladder, public policy, social mobility, poverty, scott winship, poverty alleviation false full 7 1 564e7ff5-8323-48bc-a139-d917d1f4055f Business History and Timeless Lessons - with Gary Hoover Discussion Links:

American Business History Center

American Originals Series

Hoover’s World

Gary's Series on Profit

 

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]]> Fri, 12 Mar 2021 00:09:22 +0000 Archbridge Institute, Gary Hoover, Ben Wilterdink https://the-archbridge-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/business-history-and-timeless-lessons-with-gary-hoover-puNeboVx Discussion Links:

American Business History Center

American Originals Series

Hoover’s World

Gary's Series on Profit

 

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]]> Business History and Timeless Lessons - with Gary Hoover Archbridge Institute, Gary Hoover, Ben Wilterdink 01:14:51 In this week’s episode, Archbridge Institute Director of Programs Ben Wilterdink talks with Gary Hoover about the nature of business, entrepreneurship, and how they have evolved over the past several decades. Gary is a business historian and entrepreneur. Among other businesses, Gary founded Bookstop, a bookstore chain later purchased by Barnes and Noble. In addition to starting multiple businesses, Gary is the author of several books including, Vision: Original Thinking for Business Success and The Lifetime Learner's Guide to Reading and Learning. Gary served as the first Entrepreneur-In-Residence at the University of Texas’ McCombs School of Business, is the executive director of the American Business History Center, and serves on the Archbridge Institute’s advisory board. In this week’s episode, Archbridge Institute Director of Programs Ben Wilterdink talks with Gary Hoover about the nature of business, entrepreneurship, and how they have evolved over the past several decades. Gary is a business historian and entrepreneur. Among other businesses, Gary founded Bookstop, a bookstore chain later purchased by Barnes and Noble. In addition to starting multiple businesses, Gary is the author of several books including, Vision: Original Thinking for Business Success and The Lifetime Learner's Guide to Reading and Learning. Gary served as the first Entrepreneur-In-Residence at the University of Texas’ McCombs School of Business, is the executive director of the American Business History Center, and serves on the Archbridge Institute’s advisory board. entrepreneurship, economic mobility, business, startups, human flourishing, wealth creation, business history, social mobility false full 6 1 0900c985-446c-452e-8d0d-29e732530b47 Eliminating Welfare Marriage Penalties - with Willis Krumholz Discussion Links:

Reforming Welfare to Reduce Marriage Penalties and Put Children First

Previous Podcast on Licensing with Ed Timmon

Willpower Book

Raj Chetty Study

 

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]]> Wed, 24 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000 Willis Krumholz, Ben Wilterdink, Archbridge Institute https://the-archbridge-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/eliminating-welfare-marriage-penalties-with-willis-krumholz-kbFbwLH2 Discussion Links:

Reforming Welfare to Reduce Marriage Penalties and Put Children First

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Willpower Book

Raj Chetty Study

 

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]]> Eliminating Welfare Marriage Penalties - with Willis Krumholz Willis Krumholz, Ben Wilterdink, Archbridge Institute 01:05:55 In this week’s episode, Archbridge Institute Director of Programs Ben Wilterdink talks with Willis Krumholz about marriage penalties embedded in welfare programs and what states can do to eliminate them. Willis Krumholz received a JD/MBA from the University of St. Thomas, is a licensed attorney, and a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charterholder. He works in the financial services industry and is the author of a recent Archbridge Institute policy brief, “Reforming Welfare to Reduce Marriage Penalties and Put Children First.” In this week’s episode, Archbridge Institute Director of Programs Ben Wilterdink talks with Willis Krumholz about marriage penalties embedded in welfare programs and what states can do to eliminate them. Willis Krumholz received a JD/MBA from the University of St. Thomas, is a licensed attorney, and a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charterholder. He works in the financial services industry and is the author of a recent Archbridge Institute policy brief, “Reforming Welfare to Reduce Marriage Penalties and Put Children First.” economic mobility, public policy, family structure, social safety net, human flourishing, economics, upward mobility, social mobility, healthy families, marriage penalties, marriage false full 5 1 803e5993-3a1c-40c2-9dbf-de82222fd481 The Housing Crisis and How to Solve It - with Emily Hamilton Discussion Links:

Opportunities for Better Federal Housing Policy: How the Biden Administration and Congress Can Improve Housing Affordability

Zoned Out: How School and Residential Zoning Limit Educational Opportunity

Emily Hamilton's Page at the Mercatus Center

Market Urbanism Blog

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]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000 Ben Wilterdink, Emily Hamilton, Archbridge Institute https://the-archbridge-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-housing-crisis-and-how-to-solve-it-with-emily-hamilton-vsEaZD7N Discussion Links:

Opportunities for Better Federal Housing Policy: How the Biden Administration and Congress Can Improve Housing Affordability

Zoned Out: How School and Residential Zoning Limit Educational Opportunity

Emily Hamilton's Page at the Mercatus Center

Market Urbanism Blog

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]]> The Housing Crisis and How to Solve It - with Emily Hamilton Ben Wilterdink, Emily Hamilton, Archbridge Institute 01:02:06 In this week’s episode, Archbridge Institute Director of Programs Ben Wilterdink talks with Emily Hamilton about America's housing crisis, why rents are so high in urban areas, and what states have been doing to solve this problem. Dr. Emily Hamilton is a Senior Research Fellow and Director of the Urbanity Project at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. Her research focuses on urban economics and land-use policy. Dr. Hamilton has authored numerous academic articles and policy papers and her writing has appeared in USA Today, the Washington Post, and the Los Angeles Times. She contributes to the blog Market Urbanism and received her PhD in economics from George Mason University. In this week’s episode, Archbridge Institute Director of Programs Ben Wilterdink talks with Emily Hamilton about America's housing crisis, why rents are so high in urban areas, and what states have been doing to solve this problem. Dr. Emily Hamilton is a Senior Research Fellow and Director of the Urbanity Project at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. Her research focuses on urban economics and land-use policy. Dr. Hamilton has authored numerous academic articles and policy papers and her writing has appeared in USA Today, the Washington Post, and the Los Angeles Times. She contributes to the blog Market Urbanism and received her PhD in economics from George Mason University. economic mobility, geographic mobility, land use, urban economics, human flourishing, zoning, housing policy, market urbanism, social mobility false full 4 1 9028b1ae-b9d3-4189-b6cc-5eef0bd8fe0b Ludicrous Licensing - with Ed Timmons Discussion Links:

Obama White House Occupational Licensing Research

Inverted Pyramid of Consumer Protection

Too Much License Report – Archbridge Institute

Trump Administration Executive Order on Occupational Licensing

Deregulate the Lawyers – Brookings Institution

Knee Center for the Study of Occupational Regulation 

Occupational Licensing - Institute for Justice

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]]> Wed, 10 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000 Edward Timmons, Ben Wilterdink, Archbridge Institute https://the-archbridge-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/ludicrous-licensing-with-ed-timmons-Kr0QoxEA Discussion Links:

Obama White House Occupational Licensing Research

Inverted Pyramid of Consumer Protection

Too Much License Report – Archbridge Institute

Trump Administration Executive Order on Occupational Licensing

Deregulate the Lawyers – Brookings Institution

Knee Center for the Study of Occupational Regulation 

Occupational Licensing - Institute for Justice

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]]> Ludicrous Licensing - with Ed Timmons Edward Timmons, Ben Wilterdink, Archbridge Institute 00:59:41 In this week’s episode, Archbridge Institute Director of Programs Ben Wilterdink talks with Ed Timmons about occupational licensing, why so many professions require a license, what reforms have been successful, and what we can expect going forward. Dr. Edward Timmons is a professor of economics at Saint Francis University, the Director of the Knee Center for the Study of Occupational Regulation, and an expert on occupational licensing. Dr. Timmons has published research in numerous academic journals, frequently writes articles in popular media, and his research has been cited by the Federal Trade Commission, the Obama White House, and in state legislatures across the country. In this week’s episode, Archbridge Institute Director of Programs Ben Wilterdink talks with Ed Timmons about occupational licensing, why so many professions require a license, what reforms have been successful, and what we can expect going forward. Dr. Edward Timmons is a professor of economics at Saint Francis University, the Director of the Knee Center for the Study of Occupational Regulation, and an expert on occupational licensing. Dr. Timmons has published research in numerous academic journals, frequently writes articles in popular media, and his research has been cited by the Federal Trade Commission, the Obama White House, and in state legislatures across the country. entrepreneurship, regulation, economic mobility, public policy, state policy, barriers to success, flourishing, regulatory reform, social mobility, occupational licensing false full 3 1 c7888db8-2363-4cf2-8286-99d12a401a85 Meaning, Motivation, and Mobility - with Clay Routledge Discussion Links:

Why Meaning Matters for Freedom and Flourishing  

How Utah Keeps the American Dream Alive

Reforming Welfare to Reduce Marriage Penalties and Put Children First

Raj Chetty on Race and  Economic Opportunity in the United States

John Vervaeke's Meaning Crisis Series

Paul Vanderklay YouTube Channel

The Spiritual Species

Clay's Talk at the Cato Institute

The Denigration of Personal Agency as Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

Clay's Website

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Why Meaning Matters for Freedom and Flourishing  

How Utah Keeps the American Dream Alive

Reforming Welfare to Reduce Marriage Penalties and Put Children First

Raj Chetty on Race and  Economic Opportunity in the United States

John Vervaeke's Meaning Crisis Series

Paul Vanderklay YouTube Channel

The Spiritual Species

Clay's Talk at the Cato Institute

The Denigration of Personal Agency as Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

Clay's Website

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]]> Meaning, Motivation, and Mobility - with Clay Routledge Clay Routledge, Ben Wilterdink, Archbridge Institute 01:30:12 This week, Archbridge Institute Director of Programs Ben Wilterdink talks with Clay Routledge about how a sense of meaning is connected with motivation, bias in academia, why social bonds are important but not enough, whether we're currently experiencing a meaning crisis, and more. Dr. Routledge is a professor of management at North Dakota State University, a faculty scholar at the Challey Institute for Global Innovation and Growth, and a senior research fellow with the Archbridge Institute. Dr. Routledge has published numerous academic and popular articles, authored several books, and is a leading expert in existential psychology. This week, Archbridge Institute Director of Programs Ben Wilterdink talks with Clay Routledge about how a sense of meaning is connected with motivation, bias in academia, why social bonds are important but not enough, whether we're currently experiencing a meaning crisis, and more. Dr. Routledge is a professor of management at North Dakota State University, a faculty scholar at the Challey Institute for Global Innovation and Growth, and a senior research fellow with the Archbridge Institute. Dr. Routledge has published numerous academic and popular articles, authored several books, and is a leading expert in existential psychology. meaning, personal agency, economic mobility, universal basic income, spiritual species, meaning crisis, human flourishing, upward mobility, existential agency, social mobility false full 2 1 b403a561-2657-4e80-ad75-c32b2e15eabe The American Dream, Economic Mobility, and Everything in Between - with Gonzalo Schwarz Discussion Links:

All in with the American Dream

American Dream 2020 Snapshot

Raj Chetty Fading American Dream

Scott Winship’s Primer on Economic Mobility in America

Remote Learning Is a Catastrophe. Teachers Unions Share the Blame.

COVID-19 Is Disrupting the Future of Higher Education

The Importance of Structural Factors in Understanding Economic Mobility

Do Poverty, Inequality, and Mobility Have a Lot in Common? Not Really

Megan McArdle on Economic Mobility in  Utah

On Natural and Artificial Barriers to Mobility

Why Meaning Matters For Freedom And Flourishing

Ian Rowe - Incentivize individual agency to achieve upward mobility

The Denigration of Personal Agency as Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

 

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]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000 Ben Wilterdink, Archbridge Institute, Gonzalo Schwarz https://the-archbridge-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-american-dream-economic-mobility-and-everything-in-between-with-gonzalo-schwarz-dlO4xltu Discussion Links:

All in with the American Dream

American Dream 2020 Snapshot

Raj Chetty Fading American Dream

Scott Winship’s Primer on Economic Mobility in America

Remote Learning Is a Catastrophe. Teachers Unions Share the Blame.

COVID-19 Is Disrupting the Future of Higher Education

The Importance of Structural Factors in Understanding Economic Mobility

Do Poverty, Inequality, and Mobility Have a Lot in Common? Not Really

Megan McArdle on Economic Mobility in  Utah

On Natural and Artificial Barriers to Mobility

Why Meaning Matters For Freedom And Flourishing

Ian Rowe - Incentivize individual agency to achieve upward mobility

The Denigration of Personal Agency as Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

 

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]]> The American Dream, Economic Mobility, and Everything in Between - with Gonzalo Schwarz Ben Wilterdink, Archbridge Institute, Gonzalo Schwarz 01:07:49 In the first episode of the Archbridge Podcast, Archbridge Institute Director of Programs Ben Wilterdink talks with Gonzalo Schwarz, the Founder, President, and CEO of the Institute. They discuss why the American Dream continues to be an important vision for the United States, how the pandemic is reshaping traditional education, and some of the core factors research suggests affects rates of economic mobility. In the first episode of the Archbridge Podcast, Archbridge Institute Director of Programs Ben Wilterdink talks with Gonzalo Schwarz, the Founder, President, and CEO of the Institute. They discuss why the American Dream continues to be an important vision for the United States, how the pandemic is reshaping traditional education, and some of the core factors research suggests affects rates of economic mobility. remote learning, covid19, economic mobility, pandemic education, rule of law, human flourishing, economics, american dream false full 1 1