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Still Chugging Along

Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.

What Could Go Right? Season 3

Featuring Zachary Karabell & Emma Varvaloucas

Season 3 of “What Could Go Right?” returns on September 21, 2022, continuing to examine the world and ask about the role of optimism vs. pessimism, hope vs. fear, and progress vs. regress. Each week we’re joined by contributors from diverse fields of business, tech, journalism, politics, and more—all united in their conviction that humanity’s ingenuity and willingness to cooperate for the common good is ultimately more potent than the forces pulling in the other direction.

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Zachary Karabell (ZK): What could go right? I’m Zachary Karabell, the founder of The Progress Network.

Emma Varvaloucas (EV): And I’m Emma Varvaloucas, executive director of The Progress Network.

ZK: This season, we’re going to mix it up a bit. The first few seasons were focused on guests. Most of whom were members of the progress network who are trying to build that future of our hopes and not the one of our fears. And we will continue in the same vein this season. But in addition, Emma, and I will focus a bit more on the news of the week and talk a bit more specifically about things that are going on in real time.

EV: Join us every week as we look at what’s happening around the world, talk with a diverse panel of experts and ask the question what could go right?

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The Honesty of Our Economy

Featuring Allison Schrager

Many news stories tend to focus on the doom and gloom of our current economy. Zachary and Emma speak with economist and author Allison Schrager, who tends to see things differently. Climbing wages, retirement planning, and even the current state of inflation are all positive elements of today's economy. TikTok and the rise of younger generations living at home are also hot button topics in today’s conversation.

A Colorblind Nation

Featuring Coleman Hughes

Can the idea of America looking beyond race work in such a divided time? Are there reasons we should still use race as a basis for public policy? Have colleges gone too far in their actions to confront racist actions in the past? Zachary and Emma talk to Coleman Hughes, the author behind the new book 'The End of Race Politics: Arguments for a Colorblind America' to look at a modern approach to race that seems to be making waves.

Introducing: What Could Go Right?

Featuring Zachary Karabell & Emma Varvaloucas

Negative news can be overwhelming, but it's important to question whether it accurately reflects our world. Join "What Could Go Right?" to hear positive stories from various experts and challenge the negative narrative. Let's strive for a more balanced view of what's happening today.

Whether you need a change of perspective or change of heart, check out "What Could Go Right?" from The Progress Network, with Zachary Karabell and Emma Varvaloucas.