The Economic Cost of Racism with Heather McGhee
Aug 12, 2022
Do you ever ask yourself, “Why can’t we have nice things?” We’re not talking about robot maids, but rather, the social stability of programs like affordable healthcare and well-funded public schools. Economic policy expert and author Heather McGhee, has been puzzling out the answers to these questions. When she took a trip across the country and back, McGhee realized that racism was a major driver of stagnant economics for ALL Americans, not just for Brown and Black Americans. Listen in to find out why, and how we must rethink our zero sum mindset–my progress over yours–to gain the most amount of prosperity.
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About the Guest:
Heather McGhee is an expert in economic and social policy. The former president of the inequality-focused think tank Demos, McGhee has drafted legislation, testified before Congress and contributed regularly to news shows including NBC’s Meet the Press. She is the author of the New York Times best-selling book, “The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together,” which Elizabeth Gilbert deemed, “a book for every American.”
Related Links:
- Heather McGhee
- The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together
- The Sum of Us Podcast
- Heather McGhee on Instagram
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