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The Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program
Employee Ownership
ESOP
Rural Communities
Employee Stock Ownership Plans
Workforce Development
Supply Chain Resilience
Economic Inequality
Strategic Industries
Racial Wealth Gap
Economic Development
Generational Wealth
Reshoring
Domestic Manufacturing
United States
Esops
Civic Engagement
Inequality
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Textile Industry
Denver Water Project

The Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program advances strategies, policies, and ideas to help low- and moderate-income people thrive in a changing economy. This podcast features audio from our events, webinars, interviews, and other conversations. Learn more at aspeninstitute.org/eop

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LaKeita Burns
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Cynthia Murphy
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Amanda Blondeau
Chief Strategy Officer at Northern Initiatives
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Delphine Ntegeye
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Andrea Levy
Senior Program Manager at California Farmlink
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Janet Brugger
Business Navigator with the Colorado Enterprise Fund
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Tabin Tangila Mesu Kamba
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Maureen Conway
Executive Director of The Aspen Institute's Economic Opportunities Program, focused on advancing strategies that help low- and moderate-income individuals.

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The Future of Equal Opportunity
Q: What advice do you have for people working on the ground right now in pursuit of equal opportunity?
We need to foster alignment across different groups, recognizing that while we might not always agree, we can work together towards shared goals of equity and opportunity.
The Future of Equal Opportunity
Q: How did we get to this unique moment in history and how do we begin to dig ourselves out of it?
We are witnessing a rise in inequality and scapegoating of marginalized communities, which has led to a reaction of fear and white supremacy, complicating equal opportunity.
Feeling the Heat: Workplace Safety in a Warming World
Q: How does extreme heat affect the workers you work with in Oregon?
Farm workers face severe risks from heat due to outdoor working conditions, leading to illnesses and, in extreme cases, fatalities.
Feeling the Heat: Workplace Safety in a Warming World
Q: What sparked the development of the Warehouse Workers Resource Center?
It originated from the need to improve conditions for warehouse workers, particularly as many jobs were of poor quality despite working for major companies.
Industry Spotlight: Healthcare and Employee Ownership
Q: Is there evidence that embedding workers in ownership systems improves client care?
Several anecdotal examples indicate that giving workers ownership translates into better care, improved relationships with clients, and a lower turnover rate, which positively impacts the continuity and quality of care.

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