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Podcast: What's Working in Washington
Episode: What's Working in Washington - Ep 519 - Visions of the Future - Richard Powers & Mineko Abe
Description: This month, we're looking into our crystal ball to consider what our environmental, political, and technological futures might look like. Jonathan Aberman sits down with author Richard Powers to discuss innovation, ecology, and the art of storytelling in his new book Playground. Then, hear from Mineko Abe, producer for Yomiuri Shimbun, who joins us to discuss Japanese perspectives on new technologies and the U.S. presidential election. Hosts Mark and Jonathan also give us their media and culture predictions, from addictive apps to sports rivalries. Â See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice a...