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Building the Future: Freedom, Prosperity, and Foreign Policy with Dan Runde

Hosted by Dan Runde, William A. Schreyer Chair and Director, Project on Prosperity and Development, Building the Future explores topics at the intersection of global development, foreign policy, and national security. In each episode, Dan sits down for a discussion with a leading expert from government, the private sector, and international organizations to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the world today.

Building the Future is produced by Laurel Weibezahn.

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Building the Future: Freedom, Prosperity, and Foreign Policy with Dan Runde

How the U.S Treasury Office of Technical Assistance Impacts the World's Economy with Larry McDonald

In this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Larry McDonald, Deputy Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Department of Treasury and leader of the U.S. Treasury Office of Technical Assistance (OTA). In this podcast, Dan and Larry discuss Larry’s career, what OTA is and does, and OTA’s role in shaping countries' economic systems and relieving the global debt crisis. 

Podcast Episode by Daniel F. Runde — January 25, 2023

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Building the Future: Freedom, Prosperity, and Foreign Policy with Dan Runde

How Loans Improve Lives with Kathy Guis

In this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Kathy Guis to discuss what Kiva does, how loans can improve lives, and how Kiva works with institutions to foster financial inclusion.

Podcast Episode by Daniel F. Runde — January 12, 2023

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Building the Future: Freedom, Prosperity, and Foreign Policy with Dan Runde

The Globalization Myth: Why Regions Matter with Shannon O'Neil 

In this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Shannon O'Neil to discuss the reality of globalization, the impact of regional trade, and her book, The Globalization Myth: Why Regions Matter.

Podcast Episode by Daniel F. Runde — January 4, 2023

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Building the Future: Freedom, Prosperity, and Foreign Policy with Dan Runde

The Story of Opportunity with Atul Tandon

In this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Atul Tandon to discuss Atul’s career path, the purpose of Opportunity International, the theory of change, and how loans can change lives.

Podcast Episode by Daniel F. Runde — December 14, 2022

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Building the Future: Freedom, Prosperity, and Foreign Policy with Dan Runde

The Importance of U.S. Congressional Support for Ukraine with Peter Roskam

In this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Peter Roskam to discuss Peter’s career, what it means to work as a congressman, the importance of Ukraine for global peace, and Republican support for Ukraine.

Podcast Episode by Daniel F. Runde — November 30, 2022

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Building the Future: Freedom, Prosperity, and Foreign Policy with Dan Runde

PADF: 60 Years Creating a Hemisphere of Opportunity, with Katie Taylor

In this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Katie Taylor to discuss PADF’s impact over the last 60 years, and the ongoing challenges and progress that Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) have seen over the past decades.

Podcast Episode by Daniel F. Runde — November 16, 2022

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Building the Future: Freedom, Prosperity, and Foreign Policy with Dan Runde

Hong Kong Two Years Later with Olivia Enos

Dan Runde is joined by Olivia Enos to discuss The Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong's work, the ongoing effects of the Chinese-imposed National Security Law, the U.S.-Hong Kong relationship, and how listeners can help political prisoners in Hong Kong.

Podcast Episode by Daniel F. Runde — November 2, 2022

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Building the Future: Freedom, Prosperity, and Foreign Policy with Dan Runde

The Case for Panama with Ambassador Ramón Eduardo Martínez de la Guardia

Dan Runde is joined by Ambassador Ramón Eduardo Martínez de la Guardia to discuss how Panama is a great candidate for U.S. companies to nearshore operations, opportunities for tourism in the country, and Panama’s role in advancing the global health system.

Podcast Episode by Daniel F. Runde — October 19, 2022

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Building the Future: Freedom, Prosperity, and Foreign Policy with Dan Runde

The Future of Myanmar with Erin Murphy

Dan Runde is joined by Erin Murphy to discuss Murphy's career and her new book Burmese Haze, foreign policy and Myanmar, and Aung San Suu Kyi.

Podcast Episode by Daniel F. Runde and Erin L. Murphy — October 12, 2022

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