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John Podesta: The Future of Progressivism

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Partner:: Aspen Institute
Location:: Aspen Institute
Aspen, CO
Event Date:: 10.01.08
Speakers:: Walter Isaacson,; John Podesta
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Summary: What's the difference between liberalism and progressivism? According to John Podesta, it is the "fire of social justice" that is often born from faith or a belief in a communitarian approach to the common good—as opposed to an individualistic approach. It is, in short, the idea that the current generation can expect to do a little better than the last.

Podesta, former chief-of-staff to President Bill Clinton and current CEO and president of the Center for American Progress, argues in his latest book, "The Power of Progress: How America's Progressive Can (Once Again) Save Our Economy, Our Climate, and Our Country", that the principles of progressivism are pivotal to reinvigorating the economy and solving the big problems of the day, from global warming to health care. Saying that without investment, there is no growth, Podesta outlines how investing in clean energy is crucial to reducing not only the threats from terrorism but from the effects of climate change itself, like the rising price of food or extreme weather events.

Calling the book a must-read for "anyone in government or in the battle of ideas" who hopes to understand progressivism, moderator Walter Isaacson asks Podesta to touch on the biggest challenges the nation faces today. Podesta calls for regulating emissions through a cap-and-trade program, investment in a health care system that focuses on prevention, creation of a school year that reflects contemporary norms (and not the agricultural calendar), and a serious regulation of the financial sector. After all, says Podesta, "We have to build a society in which people feel their opportunities are going to expand." - Aspen Institute

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Walter Isaacson

Walter Isaacson is the president and CEO of the Aspen Institute, a nonpartisan educational and policy studies institute based in Washington, DC. He has been the chairman and CEO of CNN and the editor of TIME magazine.

He is the author of Steve Jobs (2011), Einstein: His Life and Universe (2007), Benjamin Franklin: An American Life (2003), and Kissinger: A Biography (1992), and coauthor of The Wise Men: Six Friends and the World They Made (1986).

Mr. Isaacson was born on May 20, 1952, in New Orleans. He is a graduate of Harvard College and of Pembroke College of Oxford University, where he was a Rhodes Scholar. He began his career at The Sunday Times of London and then the New Orleans Times-Picayune/States-Item. He joined TIME in 1978 and served as a political correspondent, national editor and editor of new media before becoming the magazine’s 14th editor in 1996. He became chairman and CEO of CNN in 2001, and then president and CEO of the Aspen Institute in 2003.

He is chair emeritus of Teach for America, which recruits recent college graduates to teach in underserved communities. He was appointed by President Barack Obama and confirmed by the Senate to serve as the chairman of the Broadcasting Board of Governors, which oversees Voice of America, Radio Free Europe, and other international broadcasts of the United States, a position he held until 2012. He is vice-chair of Partners for a New Beginning, a public-private group tasked with forging ties between the United States and the Muslim world. He is on the board of United Airlines, Tulane University, and the Overseers of Harvard University. From 2005-2007, after Hurricane Katrina, he was the vice-chair of the Louisiana Recovery Authority.

Aspen Ideas Festival: http://www.aspenideas.org/
Entering its ninth year, the Aspen Ideas Festival will gather some of the most interesting thinkers and leaders from around the US and abroad to discuss their work, the issues that inspire them, and their ideas. Presented by the Aspen Institute and The Atlantic, the Festival is unique in its dedication to dialogue and exchange, and in its commitment to bringing ideas to the public at large. The Festival is designed around a series of program “tracks," each of which offers a variety of discussions relevant to a certain topic area. The tracks offer participants the opportunity to focus on a particular area of interest during their time with us, or cover a lot of ground with a menu of diverse ideas across a number of topics.

He lives with his wife and daughter in Washington, DC.

John Podesta

John Podesta is the president and CEO of the Center for American Progress and visiting professor of Law at the Georgetown University Law Center.

Podesta served as chief of staff to President William J. Clinton from October 1998 until January 2001 and was at that time responsible for directing, managing, and overseeing all policy development, daily operations, Congressional relations, and staff activities of the White House.

He coordinated the work of cabinet agencies with a particular emphasis on the development of federal budget and tax policy and served in the President's Cabinet and as a principal on the National Security Council.

Podesta has also held a number of positions on Capitol Hill, including counselor to Democratic Leader Senator Thomas A. Daschle; chief counsel for the Senate Agriculture Committee; chief minority counsel for the Senate Judiciary Subcommittees on Patents, Copyrights, and Trademarks Security and Terrorism and Regulatory Reform; and counsel on the Majority Staff of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

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01.: Introduction

03 min 07 sec

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02.: The Difference Between "Progressive" and "Liberal"

04 min 15 sec

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03.: Religious Activism in Progressive Politics

04 min 03 sec

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04.: Personal Evidence of the Benefits of Pogressive Policies

05 min 47 sec

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05.: Clinton's Stance on Progressive Policies

07 min 01 sec

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06.: The Most Important Issues for the Next Administration

04 min 31 sec

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07.: America's Need for Alternative Energy

03 min 23 sec

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08.: The Uncertain Future of Nuclear Energy

02 min 35 sec

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09.: Why Cap and Trade is Better than a Carbon Tax

04 min 25 sec

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10.: Making Small Changes to the Healthcare System

03 min 45 sec

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11.: Comparing Obama's and McCain's Healthcare Plans

02 min 55 sec

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12.: Improving America's Education System

06 min 44 sec

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13.: Q & A

00 min 08 sec

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14.: Q1: How the Economic Crisis Could Advance Alternative Energy

07 min 19 sec

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15.: Q2: The Progressive Approach to Human Rights

07 min 42 sec

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16.: Q3: Promoting Equality Through Trade Agreements

05 min 20 sec

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John Podesta Compares Liberalism to Progressivism

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Former White House Chief of Staff John Podesta describes the historical differences between progressivism and liberalism.

He argues that while "liberal" and "progressive" are now almost interchangeable, historically progressive politics have been common to both the Republican and Democratic Parties.
John Podesta Prioritizes Global Warming Over Terror

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Former Chief of Staff John Podesta discusses healthcare reform, arguing for increased coverage and reduced cost.

He also prioritizes climate change over terror threats, suggesting that it may potentially be more destructive than terrorism.
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turbobrain

Posted: 12.02.08, 11:07 PM

The only way to go is old school conservative values of individual freedom and the rule of law. Neither the DEMS or the GOP value the two anymore and the US is going to suffer even more! Wake up people~!