Ezra Klein & Derek Thompson - Abundance Is the Key to Fixing America | Prof G Conversations

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This episode features a conversation with Ezra Klein, New York Times columnist and host of The Ezra Klein Show, and Derek Thompson, Atlantic staff writer, author, and host of the Plain English podcast.  Scott discusses with Ezra and Derek their new book, “Abundance,” which is all about how America learned to fail at abundance — and how the left can fix it by embracing growth, progress, and the messy trade-offs of governing.  Follow Ezra, @ezraklein. Follow Derek, @DKThomp. 00:00 Introdiction 01:34 In Abundance, you say right-wing populism thrives on scarcity. What does abundance look like? 03:34 Does the idea of abundance mean 'drill, baby, drill'? How does it shape our energy policy? 07:30 Is the real issue how wealth is concentrated in the hands of the top 1%? 11:21Can you give another example of how pro-growth values might change things? 16:39 Isn't the conservative agenda more aligned with an abundance mindset? 20:41 How has the scarcity mindset infected higher education, and what policy changes would you recommend to address it? 24:46 Does addressing wealth inequality simply come down to restoring a progressive tax policy? 36:02 Do tariffs go against the idea of an abundance culture? 45:56 What strategies should Democrats deploy to address economic issues and regain consistency in messaging? 54:12 How can we design policies that help young people build families with the economic support to make it possible? Please support this channel by subscribing here: www.youtube.com/@TheProfGPod Want more Prof G? Check out everything we're up to at https://profgmedia.com/ #scottgalloway #abundance #housingmarket #housing #ecnomics #housingcrisis #tech #energy #trump # #tariffs #investing #infrastructure #trumpadministration #economy #podcastshow #practice #profg