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Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast

Social Progress Imperative

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Frequency: 1 episode/9d. Total Eps: 21

Insight and inspiration on making the right choices for people and planet. We feature bold conversations with global leaders and innovators from government, businesses, community advocacy, foundations, and more who are charting a path for inclusive growth and sustainability. Hosted by Michael Green, CEO at Social Progress Imperative, we explore how the world must move beyond GDP metrics and economic growth to truly improve the social and environmental wellbeing of communities. ©Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast is an essential listening for decision-makers ready to do things differently.

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17/05/2026
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Two Cheers For Nigeria

Season 2 · Episode 14

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 • Duration 03:21

There's controversy around Nigeria, but today, we want to give a shoutout to the social issues it is solving. Michael Green helps us analyze how the country is performing in water and sanitation, education, environmental quality, safety and Nutrition and Medical Care. He also highlights the biggest threats to Nigeria's future.

Which country would you like us to analyze next using the Global Social Progress Index?

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The English Speaking Disease?

Season 2 · Episode 13

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 • Duration 03:24

For the last 15 years, while much of the world has pushed forward, the US, Canada, and the UK have seen their social progress stall,or worse, go backwards. Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland are also facing some challenges.

We use the 2026 Social Progress Index to diagnose why the English-speaking countries are losing their edge.

Listen now to learn why every English-speaking country ranks lower than 100th in housing affordability, how Canada and Australia are seeing a decline in personal security and see how the UK’s self-inflicted wounds are affecting their quality of life.

These countries must look for inspiration to solve some of their most pressing issues…somewhere else.

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Why India Is Reshaping the Global Economy

Season 2 · Episode 4

Thursday, March 12, 2026 • Duration 29:37

In this episode of Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast, host Michael Green, CEO of the Social Progress Imperative, speaks with Dr. Amit Kapoor, Chairman of the Institute for Competitiveness, about the challenges behind India’s rise and why measuring progress requires looking beyond GDP.

Dr. Kapoor explains how India’s development story is shaped by social progress indicators, environmental pressures, and shifting global economic dynamics. From foreign aid and international development to urban pollution and global influence, the conversation explores how countries can measure success in ways that reflect the real well-being of their citizens.

They also discuss why GDP alone cannot capture a nation’s progress, what alternative metrics reveal about inequality and sustainability, and how India’s trajectory may influence global development in the decades ahead.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why GDP is an incomplete measure of national progress
• How India’s social progress has evolved over the past decade
• The global impact of foreign aid spending
• Why many of the world’s most polluted cities are in India
• How economic strength translates into geopolitical influence

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00:00:00 Introduction & why India’s development story matters

00:01:38 Is India’s social progress slowing down?

00:03:35 Does foreign aid actually work?

00:04:11 Measuring progress beyond GDP

00:09:42 Why social progress indicators matter

00:13:21 India’s development trajectory and inequality

00:18:10 India’s pollution crisis and public health

00:20:22 Why solving pollution is so complex

00:23:32 Economic power and global influence

00:25:58 India’s role in the global economy

How Brazil Is Fixing Its Cities From the Inside Out with IPS Brasil

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 • Duration 24:14

Brazil is ranked 52nd in the world for social progress but behind that number are 5,570 municipalities each fighting their own hidden crises. In this episode, Michael Green sits down with Melissa Wilm from IPS Brasil to uncover four on-the-ground stories of what happens when data meets real communities.

From two rival Brazilian capitals turning competition into collaboration, to a small Amazon town where malnutrition had nothing to do with healthcare, to a health secretary who changed one thing and transformed his entire community, to a city that discovered its data had been wrong all along this is what evidence-based policymaking actually looks like in practice.

The 2026 IPS Brasil Social Progress Index launches in May. Explore the full data tool at ipsbrazil.org.br

00:00:00 Introduction — Brazil's place in global social progress
00:01:11 Meet Melissa Wilm & IPS Brasil
00:01:36 Brazil's social progress profile: success and unfulfilled potential
00:02:33 How the index works across 5,570 municipalities
00:05:15 Case Study 1: Curitiba vs Belo Horizonte — healthy competition
00:10:15 Case Study 2: Capinzal do Norte — the food crisis hiding in the farmland
00:13:19 Small town, global relevance — the ultra-processed food crisis
00:15:47 Case Study 3: Água Azul do Norte — the clinic that changed everything
00:17:46 Case Study 4: Abaetetuba — when the data was wrong all along
00:20:59 The 2026 IPS Brasil index — what's coming in May
00:21:30 Prediction
00:24:10 Wrap-up & where to find IPS Brasil

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Belonging and the Loneliness Epidemic with Kim Samuel

Season 2 · Episode 2

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 • Duration 26:01

Is the loneliness epidemic a policy failure?

In this episode of the Beyond GDP Podcast, Michael Green speaks with Kim Samuel, founder of the Belonging Forum, about the growing crisis of social isolation, and why belonging may be the missing metric in public policy.

While GDP measures economic output, it tells us little about whether people feel included, represented, or connected.

New data from the Belonging Barometer shows:

• 21% of people don’t feel they belong
• 41% of people with disabilities report frequent loneliness
• Young women report the highest levels of isolation

We explore:

• The difference between loneliness and belonging
• Why social isolation is rising globally
• Climate anxiety, geopolitics, and generational uncertainty
• Whether technology strengthens or weakens belonging
• Why belonging may become a policy priority within five years

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Riane Eisler on Care, Partnership, and the Real Wealth of Nations

Season 2 · Episode 1

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 • Duration 28:53

Most of our societal problems stem from an outdated dominance-based system and the solution isn’t more of the same. For episode 1 of season 2 of Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast, our host Michael Green sits down with Riane Eisler, President of the Center for Partnership Systems, and distinguished scientist, futurist and author of The Chalice and the Blade and The Real Wealth of Nations.

In this episode, we discuss the overlooked sectors that traditional economies ignore, including the household, natural, and volunteer economies, and how neglecting them perpetuates inequality and chaos.

Perfect for leaders, change-makers, educators, and anyone interested in understanding the deep roots of societal change. Ancient societies, long erased from our history books, demonstrated partnership models that promoted peace and cooperation, so what can we learn about this? The stakes couldn’t be higher: If we ignore these insights, we risk ongoing regression into violent, hierarchical systems that threaten our survival. But if we embrace a partnership-centered approach, we unlock the potential for resilient communities, gender equality, and social progress.

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Social Progress Index vs Human Development Index

Season 2 · Episode 1

Thursday, February 5, 2026 • Duration 03:12

Michael Green, CEO of the Social Progress Imperative, explains the fundamental distinctions between the Social Progress Index and the Human Development Index, shedding light on how social and environmental factors are measured differently from traditional economic metrics.

Michael shares the origin and purpose of the Human Development Index introduced in 1990, its indicators, and its limitations. He provides insight into why the Social Progress Index assesses societal progress.

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Is DEI Dead? Why Diversity Is Now More Essential Than Ever

Episode 5

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 • Duration 29:48

Over the past year, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts have faced severe backlash, especially in the United States, prompting many organizations to quietly abandon their initiatives. Some claim “mission accomplished.” The data says otherwise.

In Episode 5 of Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast, host Michael Green sits down with Elmira Bayrasli, former diplomat, author, professor, and CEO of Interruptrr, to challenge the notion that DEI was simply a fleeting trend. They explore why inclusion is one of the world’s weakest areas of progress and why abandoning it now poses a severe risk to business and society.

Key takeaways:

Shocking real-world examples, including failures during 9/11 and October 7th, where the deliberate rejection of women’s perspectives led to catastrophic outcomes.
Why Elmira thinks the US has made it uniquely difficult for women to rise to the presidency compared to other countries.
How diverse teams are better at lowering risk and anticipating what could go wrong.
Elmira shares data on women’s representation in media and policy.
Elmira details why she started Interruptrr.

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Ukraine's social progress superpower. How the world got Ukraine wrong.

Episode 4

Monday, December 8, 2025 • Duration 31:25

The world got Ukraine wrong. Why was Ukraine underestimated and Russia overestimated for decades? It’s not just a military question, it's a social progress story.

In this episode of Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast, host Michael Green sits down with Orysia Lutsevych, Head of the Ukraine Forum at Chatham House, to reveal the surprising civic strength that has defined Ukraine's identity and fueled its resilience.

Before the invasion, data from the Global Social Progress Index showed Ukraine was performing well in translating economic growth into strong social outcomes. Lutsevych explains the historical and institutional secrets behind this success, and why the outcome of this war is foundational for shaping our entire global system.

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What is the secret of Costa Rica’s success?

Episode 3

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 • Duration 25:15

Let's explore Costa Rica's remarkable social progress and the factors contributing to its success. Our special guest, Jaime Garcia, discusses the historical context, the role of institutions, and the importance of education and health in driving social welfare. The conversation also addresses current challenges and the need for a more equitable distribution of social progress across the country.

The insights shared highlight the significance of political stability, sustainability, and the potential lessons other countries beyond Latin America can learn from Costa Rica's experience.

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