The Progress Report: Interest Rates of Social Change

In this week's Progress Report, Zachary and Emma discuss various positive developments around the world, including economic updates on interest rates and inflation, the introduction of an at-home flu vaccine, and social changes in reproductive rights. They also touch on the significance of Jordan's achievement in eliminating leprosy, emphasizing the importance of focusing on uplifting news amidst the often negative headlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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What if instead of being on the brink of disaster, we’re on the cusp of a better world? No one can deny the challenges the world faces, from pandemics to climate change to authoritarianism. But pessimism and despair are too easy a response. Each week, Progress Network Founder Zachary Karabell and Executive Director Emma Varvaloucas convene a diverse panel of experts to discuss the central issues of our era, including sustainability, polarization, work, and the economy, and make the case for a brighter future. They emerge from their conversations with a counterintuitive but informed take: progress is on its way.