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People Mentioned
- Darren Walker (President of the Ford Foundation) - Guest of the episode, discussed leadership, philanthropy, and societal challenges.
- George Floyd - His murder sparked responses that generated discussions about race and societal issues.
- Fannie Lou Hamer (Civil Rights Activist) - Mentioned as a hero who believed in America despite facing injustice.
- Langston Hughes (Poet) - His poem "Let America Be America Again" was referenced for its message of hope and frustration.
- Henry Ford II - Mentioned for setting the Ford Foundation's mission to strengthen democracy.
- Mackenzie Scott (Philanthropist) - Highlighted as an extraordinary philanthropist.
- Laurene Powell Jobs (Philanthropist) - Highlighted as an extraordinary philanthropist.
- Alice Walton (Philanthropist) - Highlighted as an extraordinary philanthropist.
- Melinda French Gates (Philanthropist) - Highlighted as an extraordinary philanthropist.
- Barbara Hostetter (Philanthropist) - Highlighted as an extraordinary philanthropist.
- Aylet Israeli - Will be featured in the next episode discussing "fastvertising."
- Franklin D. Roosevelt - His "Four Freedoms" were mentioned as an inspiration.
- John F. Kennedy - His quote "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country" was mentioned as an inspiration.
- Ayn Rand - Referenced as a figure whose philosophy is seen as problematic by the guest.
Organizations & Institutions
- Ford Foundation - Darren Walker is the outgoing president, and its mission and work on economic mobility and inequality were discussed.
Books
- "Let America Be America Again" by Langston Hughes - A poem mentioned for its powerful message about hope and disappointment in America.