How Vital Is the Space Industry to Your Life?

A trained astronaut, Barbara Barrett, joins Steve Odland to discuss the importance of aerospace to the American economy and the world. What's next for this industry?

Sustainable CapitalismSteve OdlandAugust 24, 2018economic, economy, Economy, space, aerospaceComment

Should Americans be Spending More?

Americans are spending more and saving less as the economy continues to climb. Is this sustainable and what balance should you be striking between spending and saving?

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The State of UsJustin T WellerJanuary 30, 2018politics, News and Politics, Economy, economicComment

Will the GOP Slash 401(k) Contributions?

How will the Republicans pay for their proposed tax cuts? They might be looking to reducing the contribution cap on 401(k)s and other factors. What can you expect?

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The State of UsJustin T WellerOctober 31, 2017Politics, politics, News and Politics, EconomyComment

What Makes Healthcare Expensive?

How can we lower the cost of healthcare in America? Joe Minarik, Senior Vice President and Director of Research, joins Mike Petro to answer this question and more.

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Sustainable CapitalismJustin T WellerOctober 6, 2017Economy, EconomicComment

How was Campaign Finance Affected after Citizens United?

Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission created new paths for campaign finance. What has changed? Tony Corrado joins Mike Petro to discuss CED's detailed report.

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Sustainable CapitalismMichael PetroJuly 25, 2017economy, Economy, Economic, Politics, News and Politics, CED, campaignComment

What's Next for the Aerospace Industry?

A trained astronaut, Barbara Barrett, joins Steve Odland to discuss the importance of aerospace to the American economy and the world. How vital is the space industry to your life?

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Sustainable CapitalismSteve OdlandJune 30, 2017economic, economy, Economy, space, aerospaceComment

A Better Path for Higher Education

Scott Pulsipher, President of Western Governors University, joins Monica Herk to discuss the state of higher education in the United States. How can we create a better path for higher education through competency-based learning?

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Sustainable CapitalismMonica HerkMay 19, 2017education, Committee For Economic Development, econmic, EconomyComment

How Can We Solve the National Debt?

With one of the most understated problems in Washington, other voices are essential in order to establish its importance. Pete Selleck, CEO & President of Michelin, joins Joe Minarik to discuss how Michelin has dealt with financial problems and how that ties into our country solving its own debt issues.

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Sustainable CapitalismSteve OdlandApril 7, 2017Economy, economy, Making Capitalism Sustainable, Joe Minarik, Pete SelleckComment

What to Expect on Infrastructure

Rick Geddes, Professor at Cornell University, sits down with Steve Odland to discuss the various issues surrounding infrastructure. What has the new administration promised, what can you expect, and how will it affect you?

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Sustainable CapitalismCamden PierceMarch 31, 2017Steve Odland, Rick Geddes, Making Capitalism Sustainable, Economy, economyComment

The National Debt: 5 Crises That Could Occur

Michael Petro and Joe Minarik discuss five crises that could occur from leaving the national debt on the backburner. What are the consequences of these issues and is there a true solution to our debt problems?

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Sustainable CapitalismMichael PetroMarch 17, 2017Economy, economy, Joe Minarik, Making Capitalism Sustainable, Michael PetroComment

What Really Is the Border Adjustment Tax?

Congress has floated the idea of the U.S. having a border adjustment tax. What is it and what would it mean for you? Mike Petro and Joe Minarik take you through the proposal, distilling fact from fiction and laying out its unintended consequences.

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Sustainable CapitalismMichael PetroMarch 10, 2017Economy, economy, Mike Petro, Joe Minarik, Making Capitalism Sustainable, TrueChatComment

Does Dodd Frank Still Work?

Mike Petro brings on Joe Minarik to discuss regulations in our government like Dodd Frank, if these regulations still work, and what the government can do to help make sure regulations are still working.

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Sustainable CapitalismMichael PetroDecember 30, 2016Michael Petro, Joe Minarik, Making Capitalism Sustainable, economy, EconomyComment

What to Expect on Trade in Trumps First 100 Days

What role will global trade play in the new administration's first 100 days? Joe Minarik, Senior Vice President and Director of Research at CED, joins Steve Odland to discuss.

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Sustainable CapitalismSteve OdlandDecember 16, 2016economic, Economy, economy, Committee For Economic DevelopmentComment

What Will Happen With Health Care Reform?

What role will health care reform play in the new administration's first 100 days? Joe Minarik, Senior Vice President and Director of Research at CED, joins Steve Odland to discuss.

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Sustainable CapitalismJustin T WellerDecember 9, 2016economy, Economy, Making Capitalism SustainableComment

Why Use Evidence to Make Policy?

Dr. Bob Hahn, Director of Economics at the Smith School at the University of Oxford, discusses evidence-based policymaking's potential to revolutionize government and the private sector.

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How Corporations Address America's Biggest Challenges

Joe Kasputys, CEO of Economic Ventures, discusses the evolving role of U.S. corporations, how they are now balancing profit goals and social concerns, and how their commitments play into the larger issue of making capitalism sustainable.

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Sustainable CapitalismSteve OdlandOctober 14, 2016economy, Economy, CEDComment

What Is Campaign Finance Doing to our Elections?

Tony Corrado joins Steve Odland for a discussion on the consequences of the current U.S. campaign finance system, steps that can be taken to reform it, along with some new surprising data on which constituencies are giving generously and which are largely holding back.

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Sustainable CapitalismSteve OdlandOctober 3, 2016Steve Odland, Tony Corrada, Making Capitalism Sustainable, EconomyComment

Return of the Middle Class?

Is middle class America back? With a record high increase in median household income your initial reaction might be yes. Join the Current Issues Show as we get to the bottom of the issue.

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The State of UsJustin T WellerSeptember 15, 2016middle class, middle, classes, Economy, discussion, debate, wealth, tax, politics, justin t weller, lance jackson, Cam PierceComment

Economic Inequality: 2016’s Lightning Rod

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.

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Labor Day Lowdown On the August Jobs Report

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.