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Governors Address Challenges Facing States
Eric Schmidt, John Hickenlooper, Terry McAuliffe, Rick Scott, Scott Walker
Governors Rick Scott, Scott Walker, John Hickenlooper, and Terry McAuliffe convened to discuss distinct state-level strategies for economic growth, ranging from Florida's tax-cut model and Wisconsin's fiscal stabilization to Colorado's workforce adaptability and Virginia's international trade focus. Despite operating in opposing partisan environments, these leaders emphasized a unified shift from job creation to filling vacancies by prioritizing apprenticeships, dismantling federal mandates on healthcare and infrastructure, and challenging anti-capitalist sentiment through high-wage employment. The panel concluded that states must serve as "laboratories of democracy" to craft granular solutions for environmental and social issues while advocating for federal devolution of authority to maximize efficiency in workforce development and public safety.
- Milken Institute39 min
A Conversation with Jacob J. Lew, Secretary, U.S. Department of the Treasury
Treasury Secretary Jack Lew characterizes Puerto Rico's $70 billion debt crisis as an immediate emergency requiring legislative authority to establish an independent oversight board and prevent a chaotic restructuring that would harm 3.5 million residents and U.S. municipal bond markets. Simultaneously, Lew advocates for comprehensive federal reforms to overhaul the housing finance system, close corporate inversion loopholes, and implement a revenue-generating tax code that addresses broken incentives without relying on revenue neutrality. Complementing these economic measures, the administration announced a redesign of U.S. currency featuring Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill to better reflect American history, while urging bipartisan cooperation to overcome modern political divisiveness.
- Milken Institute1h 1m
Connectivity Is the New World Order: A Conversation with Parag Khanna
Senior fellow Parag Khanna argues that massive global infrastructure investment has replaced geography as the primary driver of destiny, creating a "Connectography" where traditional borders and territorial conquest are increasingly obsolete. His analysis highlights a shift toward competitive connectivity, where nations like China and the United States compete for control over trade enclaves, digital networks, and energy grids rather than physical land. Khenna contends that future geopolitical stability depends on adopting long-term infrastructure diplomacy and economic integration strategies to manage accelerating migration and the complex web of megaprojects reshaping the world.
- Milken Institute54 min
End of an Era: A Conversation With NBA Great Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant concludes his twenty-year NBA career by prioritizing personal fulfillment over team contention, a decision marked by a final 60-point performance that he dismissed as irrelevant to his internal motivation to transition into storytelling and media ventures through "Kobe Inc." Reflecting on a leadership style defined by brutal honesty and a focus on unlocking teammates' potential, Bryant details his evolution from a self-centered competitor to a mentor who utilized his relationship with Michael Jordan and his friction with Shaquille O'Neal as catalysts for greatness. His post-retirement philosophy emphasizes controlling effort rather than doubting outcomes, setting a precedent for his future endeavors that value historical legacy and personal growth over external validation.
- Milken Institute1h 1m
Lighting the Globe: Manoj Bhargava in Conversation with Sheryl WuDunn
Manoj Bhargava, Sheryl WuDunn, Eric Schmidt, John McCutchan, Raymond Santos, Jennifer Doyle, Sharon Chandran
Forbes billionaire and 5-Hour Energy founder Manoj Parga has launched "Stage 2," a venture dedicated to deploying low-maintenance, scalable technologies in water, energy, and health for underserved populations. The initiative introduces hardware like the $250 Free Electric bicycle to generate power for livelihoods, the energy-efficient Rainmaker desalination unit, and a medical patch for early disease detection, all designed to replace unreliable solar and complex medical diagnostics in rural areas. Parga explicitly rejects proprietary hoarding by offering to train competitors and sell production lines, prioritizing rapid global adoption of simple, functional engineering over traditional philanthropic overhead.
- Milken Institute1h 0m
Trans-Pacific Partnership: A Conversation with U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman
With five and a half years of negotiations concluded, the Obama administration is aggressively pursuing ratification of the Trans-Pacific Partnership before its term ends, aiming to secure $130 billion in annual economic gains and establish high regional standards to counter China's influence. Despite facing significant political headwinds from populist figures and the pharmaceutical industry over specific intellectual property and currency provisions, officials argue that the agreement's binding labor and environmental rules offer a strategic alternative to state-driven models. By utilizing Trade Promotion Authority for an expedited congressional vote, the administration seeks to prevent legislative delays that the Peterson Institute estimates could cost the U.S. economy over $90 billion.
- Milken Institute59 min
Conversations with Congress
David Rubenstein, Bob Corker, Kevin McCarthy, Mark Warner
House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy outlines Republican legislative strategies centered on advancing the Trans-Pacific Partnership and comprehensive tax reform while projecting confidence in maintaining House control during the 2016 election. Simultaneously, Senators Mark Warner and Bob Corker emphasize the urgent need for bipartisan solutions to fiscal deficits and foreign policy challenges, including the Iran nuclear deal, while navigating the deep structural frustrations within the Senate. Both chambers reflect a shared determination to restore executive-legislative balance despite rising political polarization and internal party divisions.
- Milken Institute1h 0m
Meaningful Work and Relationships: A Conversation with Ray Dalio
Ray Dalio, Raymond Dalio, Robert Kegan, Bob Keegan, Ken Broad, Collin Tate, Larry, Amanda Pullinger, Lewis, Hania Sadat
Bridgewater Associates operates as a globally scaled firm of 1,500 employees built on Ray Dalio's philosophy of radical truth and transparency to drive an idea meritocracy. The organization utilizes data-driven tools like the "Dot Collector" app and believability-weighted decision-making systems to systematically surface conflicts and resolve them through structured feedback. This unique model prioritizes individual development and psychological adaptation over traditional hierarchies, enabling the firm to navigate market crises while generating over two million downloads of its codified decision-making principles.
- Goldman Sachs9 min
Ken Thompson - Strengthening Trust in the Criminal Justice System: Talks at GS Session Highlights
The Brooklyn District Attorney's Office manages approximately 100,000 cases annually through initiatives like the "Begin Again" program, which resolves one million low-level warrants via mobile courts, and the Conviction Review Unit, which has exonerated 17 wrongfully convicted men. To address gun violence, the office operates a fast-track multi-judge court system to accelerate case resolution and collaborates with the NYPD on long-term investigations targeting the out-of-state smuggling of firearms that comprise 90% of recovered weapons. This dual approach aims to correct systemic inequities for the poor while simultaneously enhancing public safety through faster adjudications and targeted intercepts of illicit weapons.
- Goldman Sachs14 min
David Benioff - Behind the Scenes of HBO's 'Game of Thrones': Talks at GS Session Highlights
David Benioff, Stephen Friedman
Co-creators David Benioff and Dan Weiss transformed *Game of Thrones* into the world's largest television production by expanding George R.R. Martin's universe from six countries and thousands of extras while navigating the unprecedented challenge of original storytelling beyond published books. Despite initial pilot setbacks, the team secured unprecedented control from HBO to forge new narrative paths for Season Six and beyond, marking a shift toward a series they consider their most proud work. The collaboration remains defined by Martin's unique mentorship, which continues to influence the writers' approach to complex character dynamics and historical fidelity as the show prepares for its eighth and final season.
- Goldman Sachs12 min
Panel - Entrepreneurship and Building a Business: Talks at GS Session Highlights
Byron Dixon, Matt Riley, Lance Uggla, Michael Sherwood, Lance Ugler
Market.com CEO Lance Ugler, Daisy Group founder Matt Riley, and Microfresh leader Byron Dixon discussed how regulatory shifts and strategic location choices drive business growth while maintaining a "people first" culture. The panelists emphasized that true innovation involves changing operational methods rather than just products, highlighting intangible assets like work ethic and a family-like atmosphere as key competitive advantages. Despite the complexities of scaling publicly traded entities, the leaders stressed that remaining close to customers and staff is essential for sustaining long-term success and employee retention.
- Goldman Sachs9 min
Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment with Immunotherapy: Talks at GS Session Highlights
Giovanni Caforio, Laurie Glimcher, Jill O'Donnell-Tormey, Dr. Giovanni Coforio, Dr. Lori Glimcher, Jamie
Immunotherapy has emerged as a transformative cancer treatment by harnessing the patient's immune system to target mutated cells through checkpoint blockade, offering a personalized alternative to the non-specific toxicity of traditional chemotherapy. Clinical trials in melanoma and lung cancer have demonstrated that this approach yields response rates exceeding 60% and has nearly eliminated the need for first-line chemotherapy in these malignancies. Looking ahead, the field aims to expand these outcomes by addressing patient non-responsiveness through strategies that personalize therapy based on unique tumor genetic profiles.
- Goldman Sachs9 min
Mrs. Laura Bush - A Conversation on Empowering Women in Afghanistan: Talks at GS Session Highlights
Laura Bush, Mrs. Laura Bush, Manizha Naderi, Mrs. Bush, Manisha
Former First Lady Laura Bush launched her book *We Are Afghan Women*, which chronicles the struggles and resilience of 29 Afghan women alongside activist Manisha, who details the founding of a shelter network now serving over 21,000 survivors. The work highlights how marginalized women like Manisha transformed decades of conflict into progress, establishing educational systems and advocacy groups while noting that the nation's reconstruction may take another forty years. Bush emphasizes that female civic participation is a prerequisite for national stability, drawing parallels to the 1920 U.S. suffrage movement to advocate for patient, long-term investment in Afghan women's rights.
- Goldman Sachs11 min
Shaquille O’Neal: Talks at GS Session Highlights
Shaquille O’Neal, Tanya Cushman Reviewer, Peter van de Ven
LSU basketball alum and scholar Peter van de Ven, who transitioned from a struggling teen athlete to a doctorate holder in organizational leadership, discusses his unique philosophy of blending humor and seriousness to drive community revitalization in Newark. Through his "Impact Newark" initiative, van de Ven is working with local officials to prevent resident displacement by establishing apprenticeship programs that keep residents employed in their home city. His presentation also details personal anecdotes ranging from his recruitment by Coach Brown and a humorous 50% free-throw success rate to being distracted by Halle Berry during a professional game.
- Goldman Sachs15 min
Jamie Redford: Talks at GS Session Highlights
Jamie Redford launched his documentary *Resilience* at the Sundance Film Festival to expose the biological and societal impacts of adverse childhood experiences, a project developed alongside *Paper Tigers* to showcase a compassionate school model that significantly improved graduation rates and reduced violence. Driven by his family's history with organ donation and dyslexia, Redford utilizes the Redford Center's collaborative framework to produce purpose-driven films that link toxic stress to chronic disease and criminal behavior. These efforts align with the Sundance Institute's continued mission to amplify underrepresented global voices, ensuring diverse narratives reach audiences while demonstrating how stable adult relationships can alter life trajectories for traumatized youth.