In Rebecca Henderson’s new book, Reimagining Capitalism in a World on Fire, there opens a new path for the future of capitalism, a ‘journey’ that offers rewards, but is demanding.

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A conversation with Dr. Howard K. Koh, one of the most influential healthcare leaders in the world today, on what to expect from the Biden-Harris administration in healthcare policy. He emphasizes the need to revitalize the public health system and highlights the importance of preventive care, while addressing issues such as tobacco control, healthcare insurance, and the opioid epidemic.

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Paul Reville, Professor at Harvard Graduate School of Education and former Secretary of Education for Massachusetts, discusses the education legacy of the Trump administration, potential policy changes under the Biden-Harris administration, and the need for equitable funding and strategic approaches to address the challenges facing the education system, promoting equity and opportunity for all students.

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Former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick discusses the election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, highlighting their potential to heal the nation, address hyper-partisanship and structural racism, and inspire a new vision of inclusivity and opportunity. He also emphasizes the importance of grassroots engagement and the need to combat voter suppression.

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A conversation with Dr. Robert J. Blendon on the current state of American politics and public opinion. Dr. Blendon's analysis of national polls reveals how the nation is deeply divided along party lines and he discusses the challenges the Biden-Harris administration faces in addressing the pandemic and economic recovery while navigating a politically polarized landscape.

The majority of American colleges and universities are caught between two powerful and opposing forces: the compelling need to change and the structural resistance to change. Brian Rosenberg, President Emeritus of Macalester College, provides a compelling example of innovation in Africa and what the US education systems can learn.

A conversation with distinguished journalist E.J. Dionne where he explores his thoughts on why white evangelists continue to support Donald Trump despite his divisiveness. Dionne also discusses the challenges in bridging the gap between Trump's supporters and opponents, emphasizing the potential role of a less divisive leader who focuses on empathy and shared values.

Kids, with and without their parents, have been coming to the U.S. requesting help for generations. Historically, the U.S. response has been welcoming, and in 1990 Congress created a pathway for some unaccompanied children to be able to normalize their status and to become citizens. That changed during the Trump Administration. Linda Dakin-Grimm discusses U.S. immigration system reform.

Fundamentally, self-reliance in the twenty-first century is about thinking for yourself and not becoming paralyzed by the data deluge and overwhelming information we suffer through on a daily basis. Vikram Mansharamani discusses ways to harnesses the power of experts and technologies without giving up autonomy.

The reality of the seemingly endless pandemic combined with the stream of anger and violence exposed in media, is now fused with historic levels of loneliness and isolation. Robin Strongin discusses how reducing loneliness and social isolation is one way to reconnect people, to reestablish a meaningful sense of belonging and worth, and in so doing, provide an antidote to hate.

The Women’s Equality Party (WEP) is the United Kingdom’s first and only feminist political party and was designed to make gender equality a reality for everyone. Doris Honold discusses the party's mission and goals under Mandu Reid.

As the peaks and valleys of COVID-19 cases and deaths create chaos in the health care sector, the pandemic is shining an intense spotlight on nursing homes - what they do and how well they do it. Anne Montgomery and Sarah Slocum discuss how we should use the challenges and vulnerabilities exposed by COVID-19 as a catalyst to focus closer attention and resources on a cherished population.

As climate-induced wildfires and hurricanes ravage America, our lives, our livelihoods, and the stability and security of our financial markets are in danger. Steven Rothstein and Veena Ramani, from Ceres, discuss how climate change is a systemic risk and we need our elected representatives to use their power to hold regulators to account for immediate climate change action.

Marta Lucia Ramírez, the Vice President of the Republic of Colombia, discusses how national economies weakened by the COVID-19 pandemic must take measures that include comprehensive actions for women's economic empowerment, as a prerequisite for a sustainable recovery.

A conversation with Dr. Karilyn Crockett, Chief of Equity for the City of Boston, about her new role; what she believes can be accomplished using the platform, power and influence of city government and the mayoral bully pulpit; and why she thinks now is a defining moment for racial justice both locally and nationally.

The creators of The Lincoln Project - former Republican campaign managers and consultants who want to build a new balanced and fiscally conservative Republican party - are creating the hardest hitting up-to-the-minute ads designed to provoke Trump’s ego and Wake Up those who voted for him.

Matt Nathan, former Surgeon General of the Navy, discusses the COVID-19 vaccination roll-out and the choices that many people will be faced with.

We caught up with James Honan, Senior Lecturer on Education at Harvard Graduate School of Education and faculty member with the Center for Public Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School, for this installment of the Social Impact Review Spotlight.

Professor Rosabeth Kanter, in her book, counsels that today's challenges - climate change, COVID-19, systemic racism, economic inequality - require a new paradigm of thinking to upend the status quo. “To think outside the building” is a call to action for bold advanced leaders with the mission to tackle the world’s biggest problems when we need social, economic, and environmental solutions more than ever.

Sustainable, regenerative, and circular business models are not simply an ethical choice, it is the next frontier of innovation and growth. Tze Ni Yeoh discusses what is the circular economy and how can businesses benefit from it.