Introducing The Hidden Economics of Remarkable Women (HERO)

Introducing The Hidden Economics of Remarkable Women (HERO)

Author: The Progress Network with Zachary Karabell and Emma Varvaloucas May 12, 2025 Duration: 25:14
Today we’re sharing an episode of a podcast from our friends at Foreign Policy called The Hidden Economics of Remarkable Women (HERO). It’s a series about women creating change through economic empowerment and it features female leaders from across the world. This episode was recorded live at this year's Munich Security Conference and focuses on the economic and security implications of halting overseas development assistance, especially on women and girls around the globe. Foreign Policy editor-in-chief Ravi Agrawal hosts this important conversation. If you like it, you can listen to more episodes of The Hidden Economics of Remarkable Women (HERO) at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hidden-economics-of-remarkable-women-hero/id1572532247

It’s easy to feel that everything is falling apart, but what if the dominant narrative of decline is missing a crucial piece of the story? What Could Go Right? asks that question directly, offering a necessary counterpoint to the daily drumbeat of crises. Hosted by The Progress Network’s Zachary Karabell and Emma Varvaloucas, this podcast operates from a simple but radical premise: while the problems are real, so is the human capacity for ingenuity and constructive change. Each episode brings together a diverse group of thinkers, from scientists and activists to policymakers and cultural commentators, for conversations that go beyond diagnosing issues to exploring tangible solutions and underreported advances. You’ll hear nuanced discussions on everything from climate technology and economic innovation to the reshaping of governance and culture, all grounded in a realistic sense of possibility. This isn’t about blind optimism; it’s about engaged, evidence-based hope. Tuning in means joining a community that believes understanding what’s working is just as important as understanding what’s broken. If you’re weary of doomscrolling and looking for substantive dialogue that charts a path forward, this is the podcast for you.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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