In this discussion, Pete Stavros, co-head of Global Private Equity at KKR, advocates for employee ownership as a transformative model, while Corey Rosen, founder of the National Center for Employee Ownership, emphasizes the potential of ESOPs to create a fairer economy. Marjorie Kelly, a critic of private equity, shares insights on its effects on workers. They delve into the complexities of employee ownership, its potential benefits, and the challenges it faces, questioning whether these initiatives are genuine change or merely a façade in the corporate landscape.

Nancy MacLean, a historian focused on democracy and economic inequality, joins Edward Balleisen, an expert in regulation history, economist Brad DeLong, corporate responsibility advocate Marjorie Kelly, and policy analyst Oren Cass. They unravel how neoliberalism has shaped the perception of a rigged economy, dissecting its origins and Reagan's lasting legacy. The discussion explores labor disparities, financialization's role in wealth inequality, and the impact of globalization on American jobs, uncovering the complex threads of economic dissatisfaction in contemporary society.

Marjorie Kelly, from The Democracy Collaborative, discusses the bias toward wealth in the economy, exploring issues like wealth concentration, profit prioritization over social and ecological concerns, and the shift towards purpose-driven business models. She also dives into the negative impacts of financial extraction and the need for economic transparency.