Sustaining Capitalism

Join Monica Herk and Diane Lim as they discuss the truth about what

immigration does and does not do for America's jobs, unemployment rate and

overall economy.

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David Langstaff, President of Argotyche, joins CED in studio to discuss one of the most polarizing issues facing the country: economic inequality. David weighs in on what’s exacerbating the gap, solutions to help close it, and the consequences that could unfold if the status quo remains.

Monica Herk, Vice President of Education Research, talks with Diane Lim about the August Jobs report that released this morning, and where it shows the state of the United State's employment economics

Your host, the CEO of The Committee For Economic Development, Steve Odland, is joined by Bernard Bailey to discuss the negative effects of crony capitalism and what we, as a nation, must do to combat them.

Mike Petro brings in Tony Corrado to discuss how the Citizens United ruling in 2010 has affected elections in 2012 and beyond to open up a larger discussion on campaign finances.

In over 30 states, citizens this November won’t just vote for who should helm the Oval Office. They’ll also cast their ballots for state and local judges. But does the election process – and all the fanfare that can come with it – safeguard judges from political influence so they can decide cases in a fair manner? Campaign finance guru Dr. Tony Corrado weighs in.

Today women earn more degrees than men and comprise half the workforce, yet they hold only one in five Fortune 1000 board seats. As business leader Henrietta H. Fore explains, for companies to maintain competitive in today’s global economy, they must harness all available talent, especially for decision-making at the highest echelons of companies.

Nearly every year, health care costs take a bigger and bigger bite out of Americans’ wallets. As economist Joe Minarik details, its high price tag largely results from a system that’s filled with inefficiencies. The chief remedy? More competition. Patients nationwide could then access quality care – and experience the peace of mind that comes with it.

Today, the national debt clocks in at nearly $14 trillion. Left unaddressed, it will spare no one, harming the American Dream for the young while weakening retirement programs for the elderly. As a former Chief Economist under the Clinton administration, CED’s Joe Minarik brings his fiscal expertise to this podcast, discussing the current state of the debt, the challenges that lay ahead, and solutions.

Which government programs are your paycheck’s withholdings going toward? CED’s Diane Lim sits down with host Mike Petro to discuss the past, present and future of these programs, and what steps policymakers can take to put them on a sound trajectory.