Build, Baby, Build: Unshackling Homeowners and Developers from Local Red Tape
Economist Alexei Alexandrov argues the federal government should boost construction by tying discretionary funds to fewer restrictions.
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How Storytelling Shapes Strategy: Peter W. Singer on China, Cyber, and the Future of Conflict
New America Strategist and ASU Professor of Practice Peter W. Singer discusses the role of storytelling on the Cyber Focus podcast.
Keeping Housing Affordable Is Hard Enough. Unfair Taxes Make It Worse.
Shared equity models can help make homeownership accessible and address racial wealth gaps. Outdated tax policy shouldn’t stand in the way.
The Future of Fair Housing in America: A Q&A with Chiraag Bains
Yuliya Panfil spoke with former White House aide Chiraag Bains on housing antidiscrimination protections gutted by the Trump administration.
Trump’s Red-Hot War on Terror
The Economist cites New America's data on airstrikes in Somalia.
Funding the Future of Learning & Work: How the NSF is Supporting Emerging Industries
At the 2025 ASU + GSV Summit, Shalin Jyotishi joins a panel speaking on the impact of the CHIPS and Science Act.
4/20 Is More than a Holiday—It’s a Case for Direct Democracy
Maresa Strano and Mark Schmitt remind us that 4/20 isn’t just about cannabis, it shows that when lawmakers stall, voters can lead.
Did DOGE “Breach” Americans’ Data?
Sydney Saubestre on DOGE’s push for data access
The Apprenticeship Renaissance: How Governors Are Reimagining Workforce Development
The emphasis on apprenticeship and complementary strategies in gubernatorial addresses signals a paradigm shift in career preparation.
A Q&A with Stefaan Verhulst, Co-Founder of The GovLab and The Data Tank
How can we build fairer data systems in the age of AI? Senior Fellow Akash Kapur sits down with Stefaan Verhulst to chat.
What Does It Take to Build High-Quality Youth Apprenticeships?
PAYA grantees reflect on the challenges and successes of their youth apprenticeship work.
Episode 7: Felony Disenfranchisement
Over 4 million American adults cannot vote due to a felony record. How did these laws come to be?
Ken Opalo: Why Growth Must Be at the Center of Africa’s Future
In Episode #32 of the High Energy Planet podcast, Ken Opalo discusses why prioritizing economic growth is essential for Africa's future.
America’s Winter of Political Discontent Could Spark a Democratic Spring
Lee Drutman outlines how this winter of discontent for U.S. politics could spring seeds of renewal.