Does Economic Growth Cost Too Much?
Open to Debate20 Okt 2023

Does Economic Growth Cost Too Much?

Economic growth is a central goal of many economies, but there are questions about how sustainable relentless growth is. Those arguing “yes” say the right measurements aren’t being used for societal well-being and how much it costs the environment, and call for a new economic model for more equitable and sustainable futures. Those arguing “no” say growth drives today’s prosperity, brings public good, and fuels advancements. Now we debate: Does Economic Growth Cost Too Much? Arguing Yes: Peter Victor, Environmental Studies Professor Emeritus and Senior Scholar at York University Arguing No: Katherine Mangu-Ward, Editor-in-Chief at Reason Emmy award-winning journalist John Donvan moderates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#145 - Have Dating Apps Killed Romance?

#145 - Have Dating Apps Killed Romance?

Motion: Swipe Left: Dating Apps Have Killed Romance Every day millions of people turn to dating apps to find love. To date, more than 49 million Americans have given digital dating a try and the compa...

14 Feb 201853min

#144 - Unresolved: America's Economic Outlook

#144 - Unresolved: America's Economic Outlook

The Three Motions: Is deregulation driving the booming economy? Can the Republican tax bill spur economic growth? And is the stock market too high? By most accounts, the American economy is booming —...

24 Jan 201853min

#143 - Do Liberals Hold the Moral High Ground?

#143 - Do Liberals Hold the Moral High Ground?

Motion: Liberals hold the moral high ground. Do conservative or liberal philosophies lead to more just outcomes? Opposing moral philosophies have long fueled debate about America’s policy goals and na...

13 Des 201752min

Guns, Bibles, & Breaking Bread: A Thanksgiving Podcast

Guns, Bibles, & Breaking Bread: A Thanksgiving Podcast

John Donvan sits down with Ken Stern, the former CEO of NPR, to discuss America's partisan politics and how to talk across the aisle -- and your Thanksgiving table. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

22 Nov 201738min

#142 - Should College Athletes Be Paid?

#142 - Should College Athletes Be Paid?

Motion: Pay College Athletes College sports is a big-money business, with football and basketball programs generating millions of dollars in revenue every year. While coaches and athletic directors in...

1 Nov 201753min

#141 - Is Western Democracy In Danger?

#141 - Is Western Democracy In Danger?

Motion: Western Democracy is Threatening Suicide Do populist and nationalist uprisings signal Western democracy’s certain decline? Or can recent events be seen as part of a healthy and regenerative an...

11 Okt 201753min

#140 - Is the U.S. Healthcare System Terminally Broken?

#140 - Is the U.S. Healthcare System Terminally Broken?

MOTION: The U.S. Healthcare System is Terminally Broken Criticized by patients, providers, and politicians alike, the United States healthcare system is hardly a crowd-pleaser. Is the most expensive h...

4 Okt 201753min

#139 - Face-Off with China: Foreign Policy in the Trump Era

#139 - Face-Off with China: Foreign Policy in the Trump Era

Special: "Unresolved" Debate Format Against the backdrop of North Korea's nuclear advances and escalating regional tensions, we ask: How should the U.S. respond to its most urgent national security th...

20 Sep 201753min

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