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The Deep Dive With John Lettieri: Gbenga Ajilore on Race, Policing, and the Labor Market Sep 17, 2020

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John talks this week with Gbenga Ajilore, a senior economist at the Center for American Progress, about the economic and social upheaval that has gripped the country in recent months, and what can be done to address persistent gaps in the labor market between Black and white Americans. They discuss the federal response to Covid-19, explore how the crisis is affecting rural communities, and debate the merits of the "defund the police" movement as a means of achieving long overdue changes to the way law enforcement interacts with citizens of this country.

Prior to joining American Progress, Ajilore was an associate professor of economics at the University of Toledo. His research has focused on race and local public finance, peer effects and adolescent behavior, and police militarization. Ajilore’s work has been published in numerous journals, such as The Review of Black Political Economy, Economics and Human Biology, the Review of Economics of the Household, and the Atlantic Economic Journal. In 2018, Ajilore served as president of the National Economic Association.

An archive of Ajilore's recent publications and bio can be found here. You can follow him on Twitter at @Gbenga_Ajilore.

The Deep Dive with John Lettieri: What Bruce Katz thinks about Opportunity Zones Aug 13, 2020

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This week, John sits down with author and urbanist Bruce Katz to discuss how struggling cities are using Opportunity Zones to bring new energy, collaboration, and capital to local revitalization initiatives. They also discuss how Covid-19 could affect the future of cities, and why Bruce worries that the federal response won’t be enough to save small […]

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The Deep Dive with John Lettieri: Part II with Sam Hammond on industrial policy, the supersonic renaissance, and the quest for a class-conscious conservatism Aug 06, 2020

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The Deep Dive is back this week with Part II of a wide-ranging conversation with the Niskanen Center’s Sam Hammond. In this episode, John and Sam explore the growing ascendancy of so-called “economic patriotism” among conservative policymakers and pundits, characterized by a deep skepticism towards globalization and an embrace of industrial policy. They also discuss […]

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The Deep Dive with John Lettieri: Sam Hammond’s Vision for a Dynamic Free Market Welfare State (Part 1) Jul 30, 2020

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This week features Part 1 of a two-part discussion with Samuel Hammond, Director of Poverty and Welfare Policy at the Niskanen Center. John and Sam discuss how free markets can be paired with more robust systems of social insurance to produce an economy that is more dynamic, prosperous, and rich in opportunity for all Americans. They […]

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What the Hell is Going On?: WTH is going on with the chaos in American cities? Sen. Tim Scott on the politicization of violence and racial unrest (What the Hell) Jul 27, 2020

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Today, the AEI Podcast Channel presents What the Hell is Going On, a podcast hosted by AEI scholars Danielle Pletka and Marc Thiessen.

Sen. Tim Scott joined Dany and Marc to discuss the JUSTICE Act and partisan delays in meaningful police reform.

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The Deep Dive with John Lettieri: Jim Tankersley on the untold story of America’s middle class Jul 23, 2020

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John sits down this week with New York Times economics reporter Jim Tankersley to discuss his new book, “The Riches of This Land: The Untold, True Story of America’s Middle Class.” They discuss what inspired Jim to write the book, the memorable characters he met along the way, and why this examination of the middle […]

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Robert Doar and Ian Rowe on police reform and race in America (Banter) Jul 20, 2020

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In the wake of the killing of George Floyd, America has been convulsed by protests. AEI president Robert Doar and fellow Ian Rowe join Banter to discuss.

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Meet Your New Colleague: Artificial Intelligence (Hardly Working) Jul 13, 2020

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The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and machine learning in recent decades has had a ripple effect throughout the economy. As the economic landscape continues to change, we are once again asking ourselves about what the future of work looks like, and, when it comes to computers exactly who will be working for whom. Brent […]

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‘The Deep Dive with John Lettieri’: Lyman Stone’s thoughts on demography, democracy, and dynamism Jul 09, 2020

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This week, John sits down with AEI Adjunct Fellow Lyman Stone. They discuss Lyman’s thoughts on what policymakers can do to make it easier to raise a family in the United States, the role of immigration in fostering a dynamic economy, the impact of demographic decline on national well-being, and the need to reinvigorate American […]

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Explain to Shane: Global internet governance with David Gross and Dustin Loup Jul 07, 2020

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What is “internet governance?” Why does it need to be coordinated internationally? And who gets to participate in these discussions? On this episode, Shane speaks with two leading experts on international internet policy. Ambassador David Gross, the former US Coordinator for International Communications and Information Policy, and Dustin Loup, executive director of The Internet Society’s […]

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