Topic: Women In The World Summit

2 chapters across the catalog

Twelve Fourteen
Episode 504 3:55 - 8:13

504: Twelve Fourteen

Hillary Clinton, Women in the World Summit Misleading Statistics

Hillary Clinton spoke at the Women in the World Summit, citing statistics from The Economist regarding the "glass ceiling index" and American women's life expectancy. Critics argue her data is misleading, noting that while U.S. life expectancy has flattened due to healthcare and food supply issues, women still outlive men by five years. The ranking system used for the glass ceiling index is also questioned for its methodology regarding labor participation.

Twelve Fourteen
Episode 504 8:14 - 11:28

504: Twelve Fourteen

Chelsea Clinton, Women Tech Entrepreneurs Panel Critique

Chelsea Clinton moderated a panel of women tech entrepreneurs at the Women in the World Summit in New York City. The panel featured Leah Busk of TaskRabbit, Reshma Saujani of Girls Who Code, and Esther Lee of AT&T, but notably lacked high-profile figures like Sheryl Sandberg or Marissa Mayer. The discussion is criticized for relying on corporate clichés and lacking technical substance.