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Gun Violence as a Public Health Crisis
Ed, Dan Diamond, Dr. Megan Ranney, Dr. Babak Sarani, Lina Wen, Dr. Mallory Williams, Maya, Chris Corey, Kenyatta Hazelwood, Josh, Bob
A panel of medical professionals and public health experts advocates for a public health approach to gun violence, emphasizing that current political narratives often overlook evidence-based solutions like high-capacity magazine restrictions in favor of ineffective symbolic measures. The discussion highlights a severe research drought caused by federal inaction since 1996, while profiling successful local interventions such as Baltimore's Safe Streets program and urging the integration of trauma centers into long-term community conflict resolution. Despite broad optimism for shifting discourse, the panelists warn that sustained progress remains contingent on overcoming funding gaps and addressing the social determinants of health that disproportionately impact minority communities.
- Milken Institute1h 17m
Return on People: The Link Between Human Capital, Values and Corporate Performance
Rich, Efrat, Ed, Pamela, Susan, Greg
Efrat Arison and Credit Suisse executives present evidence that embedding values like sustainability and integrity directly into corporate DNA drives superior financial performance and talent retention. By reframing operational processes from debt collection to mentorship and creating targeted business units for underrepresented communities, these organizations successfully bridge the gap between stated missions and daily practices. This strategic shift addresses the "triple bottom line" by aligning compensation structures with social goals, countering the leakage of human capital where diverse graduates fail to reach leadership due to misaligned corporate cultures.
- Milken Institute58 min
Evolution of Hedge Fund Investing: Institutional Investors Go Direct
Major institutional investors including AXA Investment Managers, AP3, CalPERS, and PGGM are shifting billions in hedge fund allocations from traditional fund-of-funds structures to direct managed accounts to reduce costs, eliminate middle layers, and gain control over portfolio construction. This strategic transition addresses operational risks exposed by the 2008 crisis and allows these entities to negotiate favorable fee terms while demanding specific exposures like alternative credit or systematic risk premiums previously unavailable. Consequently, these pension funds are building internal teams of varying sizes to manage daily stress testing and risk budgeting directly, thereby moving toward "fund of one" structures that offer customized liquidity and concentrated positions.