Kathleen Kennedy Townsend
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- Milken Institute1h 1m
Is Retirement Extinct?
Paul Irving, Arthur Bilger, Teresa Ghilarducci, Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, Penny Pennington, Rick McGee, Linnea McCart, Katherine Collinson
The "Retirement is Extinct" panel examined the widening wealth and health disparities that undermine traditional retirement, highlighting how automation and student debt threaten middle-class security while leaving 60 million Americans without employer-sponsored plans. Experts including Penny P. Peddington, Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, and Teresa Ghilarducci argued for redefining retirement as a period of purpose rather than disengagement and proposed structural solutions such as a Guaranteed Retirement Account and expanded automatic enrollment legislation. The discussion concluded that overcoming these challenges requires shifting political messaging toward "peace of mind," integrating lifelong reskilling, and unlocking patient capital to ensure dignified longevity for all income tiers.
- Milken Institute1h 3m
Words That Work: A Workshop With Frank Luntz
Frank Luntz, Frank Fenwick, Heather, Ken Gilroy, Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, James, Martin
Political consultant Frank Luntz argues that escalating polarization has transformed American discourse into aggressive monologues, prompting a strategic pivot toward specific linguistic shifts designed to rebuild trust and bridge ideological divides. He details a revised political lexicon that replaces divisive terminology like "capitalism" and "privilege" with inclusive concepts such as "economic freedom" and "responsibility," while urging leaders to abandon negative social media tactics in favor of future-oriented, collaborative messaging. The session concludes with a recognition that the next generation seeks shared prosperity over binary ideological battles, warning that failure to adopt these de-escalation strategies risks permanently delegitimizing political opposition.