Jamie Justice

Jamie Justice, Executive VP at XPRIZE Foundation and adjunct professor at Wake Forest University, dives into revolutionary concepts in aging. They discuss the $101 million Healthspan XPRIZE, targeting therapeutics to improve health and extend lifespan. Jamie challenges the idea of aging as an unchangeable process and reveals innovative approaches to slowing it down. The conversation emphasizes redefining healthspan over mere lifespan and the societal implications of viewing aging as a disease, opening doors to a vibrant future for older adults.

Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Rep. Jasmine Crockett discuss threats to American democracy, Trump's alignment with dictators, and the importance of defending constitutional values. They also highlight Elise Stefanik's hypocrisy and Texas' restrictive abortion laws. The chapter explores the experiences of women affected by these laws and emphasizes the need for congressional action. The seriousness of the political situation, Trump's plan for autocracy, and the commitment to justice within the American Jewish community are discussed. The chapter concludes with an introduction to XPRIZE's HealthSpan competition that targets biological aging to improve health and well-being.