Takeaways from the California Primary, America’s STEM Talent, and More

June 10, 2022

An empty polling place is set for voters to come and vote for the 2022 California Primary elections

The California primary—what happened to the revolution?

Bernie Sanders burst onto the national scene with his statement that the U.S. needs “a political revolution.” Since then, he has inspired left-wing activists and politicians across the country. But has the Democratic Party swung to the left? Elaine Kamarck assesses this question and the recent California primary election results.

Bridging the ‘great finance divide’ in developing countries

In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine, high external borrowing costs are limiting the ability of developing countries to respond to shocks and invest in recovery. The U.N.’s Shari Spiegel and Oliver Schwank share four recommendations to address the problem head-on.

Listen: How to safeguard America’s national competitive edge in STEM talent

On the second episode of Vying for Talent, former Energy Secretary Steven Chu joins hosts Ryan Hass and Jude Blanchette to discuss America’s science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) talent base, STEM immigration reform, and ways to maintain a national competitive edge in this increasingly important field.

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