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Biden’s industrial policy: what worked, what didn’t, and why it still matters

April 2, 2026·39 min
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On this episode, Dan Richards talks with Andrew Schrank, a professor of sociology and international and public affairs at the Watson School, about the legacy of President Biden’s industrial policy — what it achieved, what it failed to achieve, and its continued effect on America’s economy and society. They also explore how President Trump's efforts to shape American industry compare to President Biden’s, and how both administrations have challenged long-standing notions about the role that government should play in our economy.Watch the video of this conversation on YouTube.Read Andrew Schrank’s article “Can Industrial Policy Still Do Big Things?” in Issues in Science and Technology

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