Rebuilding Trust in a Skeptical Era

Plus, financial sector experts explain why it's the perfect time to create a more inclusive economy.

Plus, financial sector experts explain why it's the perfect time to create a more inclusive economy. February 25, 2021 | Presented in Partnership with the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth IDEAS ABOUT DEMOCRACY VIDEO (12 MIN) The Press's Critical Role in a Healthy Democracy It's an understatement to say that the last president had a contentious relationship with the press. As the Biden era gets underway and we explore ideas about democracy, we asked Martin Baron, executive editor of the Washington Post, to reflect on the role of the press in a healthy democracy. In a time of heightened distrust, how can media outlets reclaim the public’s confidence? Will social media companies step up and take responsibility for the spread of disinformation? What’s the government’s role in mitigating fake news? Baron speaks with Vivian Schiller, executive director of Aspen Digital. As he prepares to retire from the Post at the end of the month, Baron reflects on a 45-plus year career in journalism. Watch. ASPEN IDEAS TO GO PODCAST PODCAST (30 MIN) Stop Being an Unreliable Narrator of Your Own Story Grappling with the challenges and problems life throws at us is difficult, especially during a pandemic. Psychotherapist Lori Gottlieb says the stories we tell about ourselves and others can make it even harder to cope. We must look closely, she says, at the running commentary in our own minds to see if we are being too self-critical, or not taking responsibility for our situation. Making connections with others helps us to hold a mirror up so we can better see ourselves. Aspen Institute president Dan Porterfield speaks with Gottlieb about taking care of our emotional health and ways to make the changes we want in our lives. Listen. BREAKOUT CONVERSATION VIDEO (45 MIN) A National Agenda for Financial Inclusion We are told that the fundamentals of the US economy are strong. After all, our resilient system of capitalism has survived the Great Depression and more. So why are so many individuals and communities left behind? Former White House economic advisor Adrienne Harris, Grameen America CEO Andrea Jung, and Mastercard Vice Chairman Mike Froman make the case for why this is an all-hands-on-deck moment for cross-sector collaboration. They explore how the digitization of our financial systems might translate to an equitable economy for those who have yet to realize the benefits of its growth. Presented by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, as part of the Global Inclusive Growth Partnership with the Aspen Institute. Watch. See more sessions from Aspen Ideas: RE$ET. WHAT WE NEED NOW RESOURCE In Focus Now in the vaunted "100 Days," the Biden-Harris administration hit the ground running. With a to-do list that runs from cybersecurity to education, the Aspen Institute programs have developed ideas to help America come back stronger and more resilient. Read more in the new installment of In Focus: Reimagining America. COMING UP EVENT Closing Opportunity Gaps by Investing in Black Financial Institutions From the tragic murder of George Floyd to the shocking attack on the U.S. Capitol, recent events have sparked a seismic shift in society’s acknowledgement of the need for transformational action to address systemic, institutionalized racism. Join this conversation about racial disparities in the financial sector, and the critical role played by minority banks in improving employment, education, housing, health, and other conditions that are vital to increasing economic mobility.Register. ASPENIDEAS.ORG Personal data contained in our database is processed under the lawful basis of legitimate interest and is typically included in our database either because you previously subscribed to a newsletter to receive information about our activities/events or registered for a recent event. If, for any reason, you would rather not receive these messages, you can unsubscribe below. For more information, please refer to the Aspen Institute's privacy policy.

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