BPC Weekly
BPC Weekly recaps the most important policy news of the week, how the Bipartisan Policy Center is involved, and why it matters to you.
Episodes
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On this week's episode, a conversation on the Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates in an attempt to stem economic disruptions caused by the coronavirus. Also on the episode, a new bipartisan bill that would provide funding for states and community colleges to address workforce demands, and a look at America's energy infrastructure.
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On this week's episode, hear from BPC's Chief Medical Advisor Anand Parekh as he details the global impact of the coronavirus. Also on the episode, an in-depth look at economic inequality in the U.S. and an update in the 2020 race.
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On this week's episode, we hear from some of the co-chairs of BPC's Future of Health Care Initiative as they outline a bipartisan path forward to fix America's current health care system. Among those speaking are former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle, Gail Wilensky, former administrator of the Health Care Financing Administration, and Andy Slavitt, former acting administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Also on the episode, the results of a new BPC report on energy innovation and how registered apprenticeships can provide economic opportunities in the early childhood workforce.
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On this week's episode, hear from two of the co-chairs of BPC's Future of Health Care Initiative, former Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist and Chris Jennings, founder and president of Jennings Policy Strategies, as they give us the bipartisan prescription to fix America's health care system. Also on the episode, a recap of BPC's event featuring former Fed Chair Janet Yellen and World Bank President David Malpass, moderated by Marketplace Host Kai Ryssdal.
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This week's episode gives you the latest on the Iowa Caucuses, a review of the State of the Union and the economy, and why it's important to start thinking about your retirement right now.
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This week's episode is all about higher education. BPC's Higher Education Task Force recently released a series of budget-neutral recommendations aimed at boosting access and affordability for students.
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This week's episode features conversations on what we can expect to see during the impeachment trial in the Senate, Americans' attitudes towards our current immigration system, and the results of a new BPC report on logical election policy.
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This week's episode features discussions on the environmental implications of the proposed changes to the National Environmental Protection Act, a new BPC poll on the role of health care in the 2020 election, and viewpoint diversity and free expression on college campuses.
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On this week's episode, a look at the growing tensions between the United States and Iran, Congress's effectiveness during an election year, and Congress's legislative agenda for 2020.
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BPC weekly is a new podcast from the Bipartisan Policy Center where we delve into the work we do at BPC and why it matters.