The fragility of the country’s childcare infrastructure is one of America’s most enduring economic and societal challenges. This special recording of The New Way We Work podcast will explore public policy proposals, private sector initiatives, and other solutions that will help strengthen the economy and put people back on the job.

Plus, a bonus segment from Fast Co. Works in partnership with McKinsey & Company. Fast Co. works correspondent Ted Brown talks with Liz Hilton Segel, McKinsey & Company’s Global Leader for Industry Practices, about the importance of well-being and the role leaders play in prioritizing this.