Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro on America250: Faith, Family, the Founding Fathers and the Future of AI
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info_outlineAs we approach Father's Day and 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, we share a truly unique conversation that highlights the intersection between parenting, policy and our current political environment with one of the nation's leading political figures — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro.
Gov. Shapiro shares personal insight into his life behind the scenes as a father of 4 and describes what has shaped his leadership perspective at the helm of one of America's largest and most politically consequential states.
This quick-moving conversation covers a wide range of topics — from an arson attack at the governor's residence (while he and his family slept) to legislating cursive in schools to wrestling with how to harness one of the key technologies of our time: artificial intelligence.
As we reflect on America's Founding Fathers, we ask the question: Who will lead America in the next 250 years? Governor Shapiro kicks off the first conversation in this series. Who should we interview next? Let us know: [email protected]
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00:00 Why Pennsylvania Matters
01:03 Meeting Josh Shapiro
02:45 Path Into Public Service
04:28 Politics Without Hate
05:51 Family Challenges Shaping Leadership
07:37 Marriage and Fatherhood Lessons
09:58 Kids Change Your Politics
12:48 Faith Beyond Religion
15:00 Arson Attack Aftermath
17:59 Violence and Community Healing
20:16 Cursive Makes a Comeback
22:28 AI in Government and Guardrails
26:19 Leading on the Next Big Issues
28:06 America at 250 Years
30:33 Town Hall Invitation and Wrap