Plus, Larry Summers shares his economic wisdom
| | September 12, 2024 | | | PODCAST | Hope in Troubling Times | The 21st century is throwing a lot at us. It seems that everywhere you turn, there’s a grim headline that gives us something new to worry about. How can faith and religious traditions ground us in these unsettling times? Hear from Lutheran pastor Nadia Bolz-Weber, rabbi Sharon Brous, humanist chaplain Greg Epstein, and Simran Jeet Singh, former director of the Religion and Society Program at the Aspen Institute. These spiritual leaders and lifelong seekers reflect on how to cope and find optimism in dark times. Listen | | | SESSION | Where the Economy, and the World, Are Headed | Delve into the mindset of one of the world’s leading economic thinkers. Lawrence Summers has held many roles — treasury secretary, National Economic Council director, Harvard president, World Bank chief economist — which lend him unparalleled insight into economic trends and their implications. Andrew Ross Sorkin,co-anchor of CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” interviews Summer about inflation, the upcoming election, artificial intelligence and more. Watch | | | COLLECTION | Making the Grade: Helping Kids (and Parents) Thrive | Today's kids are coming of age against a backdrop of political, social, technological and economic upheaval. While these circumstances are shaping a precocious generation that is changing society and redefining cultural norms, kids are also struggling with mental health challenges, the pressures of social media and the ongoing terror of gun violence in schools. At the same time, being a parent is more challenging than ever. Workplace demands and the shortage of affordable daycare and paid leave policies all put enormous strains on families. How can we better support children, parents and families? What do we need to learn from younger generations in order to help them thrive? Learn More
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