Rob Kaplan returns to Intersections for a wide-ranging discussion on the forces shaping America’s economic future. Drawing on his experience as Vice Chairman of Goldman Sachs, former President of the Dallas Federal Reserve, and Harvard Business School professor, Kaplan explores workforce shortages, immigration policy, AI adoption, inflation, federal debt, leadership, and the growing divide between high- and low-income Americans.

The conversation also highlights why Dallas continues to thrive, the importance of local leadership, and how business leaders can help address challenges like education, poverty, and workforce development. Kaplan offers a pragmatic look at the opportunities and risks facing the U.S. economy while emphasizing the need for growth, productivity, and collaboration.

In This Episode

05:03 Dallas’ Growth, Challenges & Economic Future

08:10 The Biggest Economic Changes of the Last Year

12:00 Leadership, Trust & Solving Problems Locally

18:02 Goldman Sachs, Dallas Growth & Interstate Competition

29:40 Immigration, Labor Shortages & Workforce Growth

31:49 America’s Debt Crisis & Fiscal Reality

39:00 AI, Productivity & The Future of Work

43:40 Entrepreneurship, Consolidation & Competitive Advantage

47:03 The K-Shaped Economy & Income Inequality

51:00 Inflation, Interest Rates & The Federal Reserve

57:30 What Comes Next for the U.S. Economy