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The Brain Drain: Could America Become a Second-Rate Power?
America has long been the place where big ideas take root. Now we may be watching that advantage slip through our fingers.
This week, we get into the growing brain drain hitting U.S. universities and research labs. Scientists are weighing whether to stay or leave, and they’re not doing it quietly. Political meddling, unstable funding and a rising sense that the work just isn’t valued here anymore are pushing some of our brightest minds toward Europe and beyond.
We talk about what happens when a country that once attracted the world’s talent starts driving it away. How does it hit innovation, economic leadership, national security and the everyday lives of people who never set foot in a lab?
If you care about the future of American competitiveness—and the stories behind the headlines—you’ll want to hear this one.
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America has long been the place where big ideas take root. Now we may be watching that advantage slip through our fingers.
This week, we get into the growing brain drain hitting U.S. universities and research labs. Scientists are weighing whether to stay or leave, and they’re not doing it quietly. Political meddling, unstable funding and a rising sense that the work just isn’t valued here anymore are pushing some of our brightest minds toward Europe and beyond.
We talk about what happens when a country that once attracted the world’s talent starts driving it away. How does it hit innovation, economic leadership, national security and the everyday lives of people who never set foot in a lab?
If you care about the future of American competitiveness—and the stories behind the headlines—you’ll want to hear this one.
Subscribe to Professional Paragraphs and Quick Signal on LinkedIn
🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! You can also listen right on our site.
🎙️ Read the original essay on All the Fits That’s News on Substack. ☕ Keep your coffee hot and your PR thinking cool at PRAfterHours.com.
💰 Thinking about buying PR After Hours? The mic’s still warm, the brand’s strong, and the audience is loyal. Find out more here.
📬 Subscribe & Share:
If this episode struck a nerve—or made you rethink your last campaign—share it with a colleague. And don’t forget to subscribe to Alex’s newsletter All the Fits That’s News for more smart takes on branding, media, and marketing.
CLICK HERE TO SAVE 50% OFF YOUR SUBSCRIPTION.
- Professional Paragraphs on LinkedIn
- Alex's Author Website
Disclaimer: Opinions expressed on the podcast are solely those of Alex Greenwood and his guests. The views stated do not imply endorsement or policy of Alex's employer.
Announcer: Mary McKenna. PR After Hours Theme: https://filmmusic.io "Bossa Antigua" by Kevin MacLeod Music Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
This episode was recorded and mixed at Green Shebeen Studios in beautiful Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2025, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.We are an Amazon Associates seller, and some of our links may earn us a commission.