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Clear all filters- Goldman Sachs18 min
Ethan Brown, Founder and CEO of Beyond Meat
Founder Ethan Brown directs Beyond Meat's mission to replace animal protein with plant-based alternatives that simultaneously address human health, climate change, and resource conservation. The company leverages proprietary extrusion technology and strategic retail expansion to secure partnerships with major chains like McDonald's and Subway while aiming to become a global leader rivaling Tyson and JBS. Supported by high-profile athlete endorsements and data showing up to 99% reduction in water and land usage, Beyond Meat is actively scaling its operations into Asian and European markets to drive a cultural shift toward sustainable eating.
- The Economist9 min
America v China: why the trade war won't end soon
Soumaya Keynes, Deng Xiaoping, Trump, David Rennie, Chad Bowne, Samaya
After sixteen months of reciprocal tariffs triggered by US concerns over China's rapid economic ascent and alleged unfair trade practices, the conflict has escalated to impose 25% duties on billions of dollars in goods while specifically targeting the agricultural sector to influence political outcomes. The dispute has severely impacted global growth projections and business investment, with recent restrictions on tech firm Huawei and a stalled "phase one" deal highlighting the deep structural disagreements regarding intellectual property and market access. Analysts caution that while a limited agreement might offer temporary tariff relief, the fundamental clash over US dominance in future industries and China's state-led economic model suggests a prolonged stalemate without comprehensive resolution.
- The Economist10 min
Is America right to fear Huawei?
Amidst a geopolitical clash where the US government labels Huawei a national security risk citing China's 2017 National Intelligence Law, the world's largest telecommunications manufacturer faces a 2019 ban on American components despite offering independent code audits. While Huawei's founder Ren Zhengfei acknowledges the resulting uncertainty, the company's cheaper 5G infrastructure remains critical for billions of users globally, including rural US networks. Analysts warn that excluding Huawei could fracture global supply chains and stall technological progress, yet the US administration maintains its stance to counter China's strategic rise in the telecommunications sector.
- The Economist27 min
What sharks reveal about the state of the ocean
Todd Steiner, Dr. Kevin Weng, Randall Arauz, Geiner Golfin, Dr. Greg Stone, Dr. Richard Unsworth, Kevin Wang
Marine biologists in Costa Rica and the Phoenix Islands are utilizing acoustic tracking and coral resilience studies to advocate for expanding protected zones that safeguard critical migratory pathways for sharks and turtles. While researchers like Dr. Greg Stone identify naturally resilient ecosystems as strategic assets for climate adaptation, activists face significant enforcement challenges due to under-resourced patrols and powerful commercial fishing lobbies. These efforts aim to bridge the gap between current protected areas and global conservation needs by addressing rapid population declines and seagrass loss across multiple oceanic regions.
- The Economist6 min
Rugby World Cup: why size matters
Rupert Murdoch, Jeremy Guscott, Manu Tuilagi, Joe Vokanasina, Professor Keith Stokes
The transition to professionalism in 1995 spurred a 10% increase in the average weight of Rugby Union England squad members, creating a faster game that doubled elite Australian injury rates and elevated concussion incidents to one per match by 2011. While regulatory bodies like the NFL and World Rugby have responded to catastrophic outcomes such as CTE and structural damage with stricter tackle rules and medical protocols, critics argue these measures remain insufficient against the inherent risks of larger, faster collisions. Ultimately, the ongoing tension between physical performance gains and athlete welfare questions the long-term viability of collision sports as players face increasingly severe injury consequences.
- Milken Institute47 min
Wednesday Lunch: Walking the Drug-Pricing Tightrope
Dan Diamond, Dan Leonard, Seema Verma, Matt Iles, Mark McClellan
Moderated by Dan Diamond, the Milken Institute's Future of Health Summit panel "Walking the Drug Pricing Tightrope" featured Seema Verma, Matt Iles, and Mark McClellan debating the tension between innovation and affordability amidst record-breaking drug costs. While the group reached consensus on shifting to value-based payment models to address unsustainable spending in Part B and high-cost curative therapies, they diverged on whether government negotiation or private sector competition offers the most effective solution for lowering prices without stifling future research. With Nancy Pelosi absent, the panelists emphasized that any viable legislative path must satisfy strict bipartisanship requirements to avoid jeopardizing patient access or long-term drug development pipelines.
- Milken Institute25 min
Wednesday Lunch feat. Bill Cassidy
Bill Cassidy, Esther Krofa, Dan Diamond
At the Milken Institute's Future of Health Summit, Senator Bill Cassidy and Faster Cures' Esther Krofa discussed strategies to balance drug affordability with the financial incentives required for medical innovation. Cassidy defended the pharmaceutical industry against claims of excessive profitability while advocating for subscription-based pricing models and rejecting direct government negotiation as a threat to high-risk research. The dialogue highlighted specific legislative successes in closing rebate loopholes and ending gag clauses, concluding with a realistic assessment that a comprehensive drug pricing bill has a 60% probability of enactment by year-end.
- Milken Institute57 min
Sexual, Reproductive, and Maternal Health in America
Christy Turlington Burns, Dr. Michael Liu, Dr. Lena Nguyen, Representative Lauren Underwood
In a session featuring Dr. Michael Liu, Christy Turlington Burns, Dr. Lena Nguyen, and Rep. Lauren Underwood, experts addressed the 50% rise in U.S. maternal mortality and the threefold racial disparity that leaves over 700 women dead annually. The panel detailed recent legislative victories by the Black Maternal Health Caucus, including $50 million in funding and a push for 12-month postpartum Medicaid coverage, while emphasizing that half of these deaths are preventable through safety bundles and bias training. Despite concerns about technology exacerbating inequities, the speakers advocated for high-touch care models and systemic reforms targeting social determinants to secure bipartisan support for maternal survival.
- Milken Institute58 min
Poised to Break the Bank: Paying for Chronic Disease
Allison, Anand, Tom, Nancy, Paul Davis, Eric, Michael Golinkoff, John Rother, Megan Golden, Jess Leifer, Stephanie Cousins
A multi-sector consensus addresses the $2.4 trillion annual burden of chronic U.S. diseases by implementing interventions like Geisinger's Food Pharmacy, which reduces healthcare costs by aligning patient acuity with intensive lifestyle support. While capitated payment models and digital innovations such as Omada Health improve scalability and outcomes, structural barriers including payer misalignment and low screening rates for prediabetes necessitate policy shifts toward sugar taxes and multi-payer funding. Concurrently, the medical landscape is pivoting from opioid reliance to holistic pain management and gene therapies, with academic institutions like Kaiser Permanente adapting curricula to prioritize prevention and address the mental health needs of 74% of employees.
- Milken Institute58 min
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 16m
Reducing the Cost and Risk of Dementia
Nora Super, Michael Belleville, Jennie Chin Hansen, Kevin Crain, Jeff Huber, Shari Ling, Sarah Locke, Ian Cramer, Orion, Alan Stevens, Jill Lesser
The Milken Institute's new report on reducing dementia costs sparked a multi-sector dialogue involving CMS officials, patient advocates, and industry leaders to address critical gaps in workforce preparedness and community support. Key initiatives highlighted include CMS's expanded billing codes for cognitive screening, the rapid growth of accredited Geriatric Emergency Departments that reduce hospitalizations, and innovative financial strategies to protect caregivers from retirement disparities. Panelists emphasized that effective intervention requires moving beyond isolated medical treatment to holistic models that integrate home care, fraud detection, and policy changes aimed at improving long-term quality of life.
- The Economist8 min
Drugs in sport: can science stop the cheats?
The World Anti-Doping Agency struggles to enforce rules against the International Olympic Committee's resistance while relying on evolving detection methods like the Athlete Biological Passport that capture only 1–2% of actual cases. High-profile admissions from athletes such as Marion Jones and Lance Armstrong, alongside whistleblower revelations, highlight a massive gap between official statistics and a 2011 survey suggesting 44% of competitors have doped. Although scientists like Dr. Yanis Pitsiladis are developing costly genetic sequencing to identify biomarker changes, severe funding limitations and rapid innovations in drug design continue to fuel a perpetual arms race between cheaters and authorities.
- Milken Institute35 min
A Conversation with Chef José Andrés
World Central Kitchen, founded by José Andrés, deploys a decentralized network of over 44,000 volunteers to serve millions of meals globally by prioritizing immediate on-site adaptation over rigid bureaucratic planning. In crisis zones ranging from the Bahamas to Haiti, the organization utilizes local food systems and improvised logistics to deliver fresh nutrition while transitioning to economic recovery initiatives that support local micro-businesses. This model, funded primarily by small individual donations, explicitly challenges traditional aid structures by focusing on preventing health crises through nutrition rather than treating illness after the fact.
- Milken Institute59 min
Age-Forward 2030: The Intersection of Housing and Health Care
Susan Donley, Gretchen Alkema, Bechara Choucair, Tama Duffy Day, Christopher Herbert, Susan Donnelly
Driven by the urgent reality that half of middle-income seniors cannot afford both housing and care, this event convenes policymakers, healthcare leaders, and urban planners to address the rising demographic of adults over 80 who face severe social isolation and financial insecurity. The discussion highlights successful cross-sector initiatives, such as California's "Master Plan for Aging" and intergenerational housing models, which integrate affordable housing with health services to reduce costly hospitalizations and extend life expectancy. Participants outline a 2030 vision requiring federal and local governments to dismantle policy silos, reform zoning laws, and invest $200 million or more to create stable, age-friendly communities that leverage older adults as active societal contributors.
- Milken Institute58 min
Gut Feeling: Food, Microbiome, and Disease Prevention
Julie DiBiase, Robynne Chutkan, Rob Knight, David Perlmutter, Karen Sandell Sfanos, Robin Chutkan, Mark Hyman
Leading experts in functional medicine and microbiome research convened to establish that diet and environmental exposure fundamentally dictate human health by shaping the trillions of symbiotic microbes governing metabolism and immunity. Their discussions highlighted critical interventions, ranging from plant-rich dietary protocols that promote beneficial bacteria like *Akkermansia* to germ-free animal studies proving that specific microbial strains can transmit diseases such as cancer and autoimmune disorders. Ultimately, the panel advocates for a shift toward personalized medicine that utilizes longitudinal microbiome data and holistic lifestyle changes to prevent chronic illness rather than relying on transient pharmaceutical fixes.