Deep Dive with Laura Arnold

Sky-high drug prices. Mass incarceration. Predatory lending. These are the surface-level symptoms of broken systems. To find answers, we must peel back the layers and look deeper. Join Arnold Ventures Co-Chair and host Laura Arnold as she shares the mike with leading data-driven experts in this podcast by the Arnold Ventures philanthropy that explores market failures in health care, criminal justice, education, and public finance — and how to fix them.

'A Firestorm of Polarization' 11/02/2021

'A Firestorm of Polarization' Laura Arnold sits down with former presidential candidate Andrew Yang and Stanford professor Larry Diamond, a leading scholar in democracy reform, to discuss the crisis eating away at American democracy and potential solutions, including ranked-choice voting. /episode/index/show/deepdivewithlauraarnold/id/21026123

A Lifetime Sentence to Poverty 07/15/2021

A Lifetime Sentence to Poverty America’s criminal justice system has exploded in scope over recent decades and the punishment for these individuals does not always end when they leave prison or jail. In this episode of Deep Dive, Laura Arnold sits down with three guests to examine the vast and complex web of legal barriers and exclusions that people with criminal records face, the way these barriers reinforce racial inequity and the implications for society writ large. /episode/index/show/deepdivewithlauraarnold/id/19816271

The Chance to Choose 06/03/2021

The Chance to Choose Birth control is one of the most popular innovations of modern history, with eight out of 10 Americans supporting it as essential health care. Yet millions lack access, and the politicization of contraception has exacerbated the problem. Is there hope for change on the horizon? In this episode of Deep Dive, Laura Arnold sits down with three guests to examine contraceptive equity, explore the barriers to giving women true choice and discuss potential policy solutions that could help close the gaps in access /episode/index/show/deepdivewithlauraarnold/id/19342229

The accountability crisis in higher education 05/03/2021

The accountability crisis in higher education Nearly two out of every five students who start a full-time, four-year undergraduate program drop out. This is especially true for part-time students, low-income students and students of color. The U.S. higher education system is clearly broken, yet solutions have remained elusive because of a lack of data needed to answer basic questions about a school’s performance. /episode/index/show/deepdivewithlauraarnold/id/18962003

Has the Gun Reform Debate Reached a Tipping Point? 04/15/2021

Has the Gun Reform Debate Reached a Tipping Point? Recent mass shootings in Georgia and Colorado have spurred cries for change, including President Biden's effort to ban assault rifles. But will this moment be any different? In this episode, Laura Arnold sits down with four experts on gun violence prevention to discuss the evidence about the causes of gun violence and effective approaches to prevention. Together, they dissect the political dynamics that continue to stand in the way of action. /episode/index/show/deepdivewithlauraarnold/id/18735590

Confronting racism in policing 03/31/2021

Confronting racism in policing The video of police officer Derek Chauvin pressing his knee into George Floyd’s neck for approximately 9 minutes served as the spark that ignited a tinder box of demonstrations calling for police reform. We examine the root causes of the accountability crisis in policing and the impacts on communities of color; outline the various policies that have been proposed and the evidence on their effectiveness; and explore what’s next in this movement to effect change in policing. /episode/index/show/deepdivewithlauraarnold/id/18558614

Democracy in Crisis 01/28/2021

Democracy in Crisis Systemic failures in the nation’s electoral and legislative systems have led to extreme polarization and partisan rancor, raising questions about whether American democracy is still working. This episode examines three possible improvements: ranked-choice voting, open primaries, and changes in legislative rulemaking. /episode/index/show/deepdivewithlauraarnold/id/17728598

Money Bail in California 10/26/2020

Money Bail in California Voters in California have a historic issue in front of them on election day: whether to become the first state to abolish money bail and replace it with a system centered on safety, not money, or stick with the status quo. This episode, which includes interviews with California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Alliance for Safety and Justice President Lenore Anderson, examines ballot measure Prop. 25 and explores how California's decision could have a dramatic impact on the national movement for bail reform. /episode/index/show/deepdivewithlauraarnold/id/16552625

The Impact of COVID-19 on Reform 04/30/2020

The Impact of COVID-19 on Reform The COVID-19 pandemic is having a devastating impact on families, individuals, and organizations around the world. The global health crisis has touched virtually every aspect of our lives, from the way we interact with one another to the manner in which we work and travel. In this episode, we take a closer look at how Arnold Ventures is adjusting to the "new normal" in two critical areas, criminal justice and health care. /episode/index/show/deepdivewithlauraarnold/id/14222261

Your Money or Your Freedom 03/03/2020

Your Money or Your Freedom America has almost 500,000 incarcerated who have yet to receive their day in court. In the vast majority of these cases, the defendant is being held primarily because they're not capable of "buying their way out" through the court's money bail system. In this episode, a civil rights attorney and Chief of Police discuss what the system should look like moving forward. /episode/index/show/deepdivewithlauraarnold/id/13383002

The Dire State of America's Organ Donation System 02/05/2020

The Dire State of America's Organ Donation System There are 115,000 Americans on an organ transplant waiting list, and their future health hangs on several different factors — age, blood type, condition — that play a key role in determining who gets placed next in a potentially life-saving line. But another key factor is the answer to one simple question: How good is the government contractor where you live? /episode/index/show/deepdivewithlauraarnold/id/13016303

"Dollar Signs in Uniform" 01/08/2020

"Dollar Signs in Uniform" For 75 years, the GI Bill has provided military service members with invaluable educational opportunities. And for just as long, for-profit colleges and universities have sought to gain and maintain access to that funding stream. In this episode, we examine some of the questionable recruiting tactics being employed by the institutions and discuss ways in which the system can be improved for the brave men and women who have proudly served. /episode/index/show/deepdivewithlauraarnold/id/12661847

The Fight for $15 12/09/2019

The Fight for $15 It's a heated debate that's unfolding at the federal, state, and local levels. What is the appropriate minimum wage that employers must pay their workers in the United States? On the latest episode of the podcast Deep Dive with Laura Arnold: a closer look at "the fight for $15," and whether mandatory wage increases are a benefit to workers or a jobs killer. /episode/index/show/deepdivewithlauraarnold/id/12336695

The Hidden Costs of Fines & Fees 11/06/2019

The Hidden Costs of Fines & Fees Criminalizing poverty in America. For too many, it starts with a traffic ticket and can end with lost jobs, homes, and even dignity. On the latest episode of the podcast Deep Dive with Laura Arnold: a closer look at the hidden price tag behind our outdated system of courthouse fines and fees. /episode/index/show/deepdivewithlauraarnold/id/11937023

A Conversation in Cambridge 10/04/2019

A Conversation in Cambridge Even though it's been around for almost 400 years, most Americans know very little about the inner workings of Harvard University. But with University President Lawrence Bacow at the helm, that trend is beginning to change. In this episode, Laura Arnold covers a wide range of topics, from immigration to the skyrocketing cost of tuition and beyond. /episode/index/show/deepdivewithlauraarnold/id/11515391

Cheating Between the Lines 08/29/2019

Cheating Between the Lines A look at the impacts of political gerrymandering and possible solutions /episode/index/show/deepdivewithlauraarnold/id/11051201

Bootleggers and Baptists 07/31/2019

Bootleggers and Baptists Left-right coalitions continue to make progress in the area of criminal justice reform. How do they do it, and how can we replicate their results in other key issue areas? /episode/index/show/deepdivewithlauraarnold/id/10726748

The High Cost of Higher Education 06/27/2019

The High Cost of Higher Education This episode explores issues within the higher education system in America. /episode/index/show/deepdivewithlauraarnold/id/10320068

Probation and Parole in America 05/29/2019

Probation and Parole in America A conversation with rapper/activist Meek Mill on America's probation and parole systems. /episode/index/show/deepdivewithlauraarnold/id/9964946

Drug Pricing in America 04/16/2019

Drug Pricing in America How do you set a price on staying alive? Arnold Ventures Co-Chair Laura Arnold sits down with David Mitchell, founder of Patients for Affordable Drugs, who began his fight for drug pricing reform after a devastating diagnosis of an incurable blood cancer. The cost to keep him alive each year: $325,000. They discuss a broken system built to serve those who profit—rather than patients who depend on it for their health—and bust myths perpetuated by drug companies to justify high prices. /episode/index/show/deepdivewithlauraarnold/id/9417293

Deep Dive with Laura Arnold

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