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John Hickenlooper

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  1. Milken Institute1h 6m

    Part 1: A Conversation With John Hickenlooper | Part 2: A Conversation with Seth Moulton

    John Hickenlooper, Seth Moulton, Jerry Baker, Christina Bellantoni

    The Milken Institute Global Conference featured two presidential conversations with Democratic candidates Governor John Hickenlooper and Representative Seth Moulton, who focused on unifying the party to defeat President Trump. Hickenlooper emphasized restoring middle-class economic stability through antitrust enforcement, tax reforms on wealth, and state-led social policies, while Moulton advocated for a generational shift in leadership driven by veteran healthcare reform, green infrastructure investment, and constitutional impeachment debates. Both candidates addressed critical national challenges including climate change, gun control, and economic restructuring, aiming to present a cohesive platform that addresses deep national divisions.

  2. Milken Institute1h 22m

    A Conversation With Wilbur L. Ross, Jr., Secretary, U.S. Dept. of Commerce | Part 2: U.S. Overview

    Wilbur L. Ross, Jr., Andy Serwer, Tom Hayes, Kenneth Hersh, John Hickenlooper, Steve Krouskos, Kevin Clouden, Wilbur Ross

    Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper discussed a "Goldilocks" U.S. economic expansion characterized by rising consumer confidence and accelerated reshoring alongside contentious trade negotiations. The dialogue detailed the Trump administration's strategic delays on steel tariffs with Canada, Mexico, and the EU, the justification for ZTE sanctions, and the projected $1 trillion growth of the commercial space sector. While officials defended deregulation and energy independence as drivers of prosperity, panelists also warned of potential recession triggers including rising corporate debt and a "technology Cold War" that could disrupt post-WWII institutional frameworks.

  3. Milken Institute59 min

    Townhall | The Gun Discussion in American Culture

    Frank Luntz, Stephen Benjamin, John Hickenlooper, Rick Snyder, Daniel Webster

    The Milken Institute convened a unique town hall featuring Governor Rick Snyder, Governor John Hickenlooper, and various local officials to facilitate an active dialogue on gun violence statistics and policy. The panel highlighted that the U.S. gun homicide rate is 25 times higher than other wealthy democracies while debating specific legislative approaches such as universal background checks, red flag laws, and mental health interventions. Participants ultimately called for incremental, cross-partisan victories and civic mobilization to address the crisis through public health strategies rather than relying solely on partisan polarization.

  4. Milken Institute1h 0m

    New Educational Pathways to Middle-Class Jobs

    Jeffrey Selingo, Joseph Aoun, Gene Block, John Hickenlooper, Gail Mellow, Gregg Roden, Jeff Selingo, Patrick Fine, Nick Hilsner, Mark Yossowitz, Ray Jacobson, Jason Summers

    Panelists from government, industry, and academia address the widening gap between traditional education and modern workforce demands by showcasing employer-led apprenticeships and micro-credentialing programs at Frito-Lay, LaGuardia Community College, and Colorado. Experts advocate for integrating "robot-proof" soft skills and coding literacy into core curricula while shifting toward lifelong learning models that combine technical training with human-centric adaptability. The discussion concludes that without systemic reforms including state-sponsored national service and expanded private-sector training, automation will increasingly displace workers, exacerbating wage stagnation and unemployment.

  5. Milken Institute1h 4m

    Building a 21st Century Economy: A Conversation With U.S. Governors

    Ron Brownstein, John Hickenlooper, Terry McAuliffe, Pat McCrory, Pete Ricketts

    Governors Hickenlooper, McAuliffe, McCrory, and Ricketts outlined divergent state strategies for economic resilience, ranging from Colorado's lifestyle-driven retention and Virginia's cyber-bioscience pivot to North Carolina's infrastructure bonds and Nebraska's agricultural trade missions. A critical consensus emerged on addressing a widespread skills gap through competency-based credentialing and early childhood education, alongside urgent calls for federal infrastructure funding and healthcare expansion reforms. While leaders coordinated on energy and social issues, significant policy divergence persisted regarding marijuana legalization, Medicaid implementation, and federal environmental regulations.

  6. Milken Institute1h 2m

    The Natural Gas Economy

    Brian Sullivan, Ralph Eads, John Hickenlooper, Stephen Green, Fred Krupp

    This industry forum examines the U.S. shale gas sector's critical pivot toward wet gas extraction and LNG exports while addressing the economic and regulatory challenges posed by price volatility and fragmented state laws. Participants discussed the necessity of balancing environmental mandates, such as Colorado's strict methane limits, with the political imperative to maintain thousands of high-paying jobs and ensure affordable energy for consumers. The consensus among energy leaders and policymakers emphasizes that a stable, transparent regulatory compact is essential to unlock the industry's remaining potential and facilitate a natural gas transition from coal.