Heather C. McGhee

Racism makes our economy worse — and not just in ways that harm people of color, says public policy expert Heather C. McGhee. From her research and travels across the US, McGhee shares startling insights into how racism fuels bad policymaking and drains our economic potential -- and offers a crucial rethink on what we can do to create a more prosperous nation for all. "Our fates are linked," she says. "It costs us so much to remain divided."TED Talks Daily is nominated for the Signal Award for Best Conversation Starter Podcast. Vote here!Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links:TEDNext: ted.com/futureyouTEDAI Vienna: ted.com/ai-viennaTEDAI San Francisco: ted.com/ai-sf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Public policy expert Heather C. McGhee discusses how racism impacts the economy, policymaking, and unity in the US. She emphasizes the need to create a more prosperous nation for all. Dr. Aletha Maybank joins to talk about the impact of neighborhoods on health.

Ibram X. Kendi talks with Malcolm Gladwell about bridging divides and the power of podcasting. They discuss the 'zero sum' world view and the costs of racism. Heather C. McGhee joins to challenge the zero-sum paradigm and explore historical hierarchies of racism.