Workforce 2040: Rethinking Education Beyond High School | S2E1
College value is about more than tuition. Teresa Lubbers and Carol D’Amico examine the cost and relevance of education beyond high school, the barriers to finding a career pathway, and how Indiana’s colleges can prepare students and working adults for a changing economy.
Season 1
Manufacturing leaders say industry’s future looks bright in Indiana | S1E9
Bryce Carpenter, chief operating and strategy officer with Conexus Indiana, and Andrew Berger, president and CEO of the Indiana Manufacturers Association, discuss how manufacturers are attracting talent and leveraging technology to meet industry’s current and future needs.
Opportunity, national defense & citizenship highlight busy year for Sagamore | S1E8
Sagamore President Teresa Lubbers reviews the Institute’s achievements in 2025 and looks forward to an eventful year ahead.
Stephen Goldsmith: Better, faster, cheaper is cities’ formula for success | S1E7
Stephen Goldsmith, former mayor of Indianapolis and deputy mayor of New York, explains why embracing innovation is essential for cities when challenges outweigh available resources.
More on the Goldsmith Prize for Innovation in Local Government.
Education Secretary Katie Jenner discusses future of K-12 and higher education in Indiana | S1E6
Indiana’s top education leader talks about her goals in the next legislative session and how she balances her dual responsibilities for K-12 schools and universities.
Jamie Merisotis discusses the future of higher education | S1E5
Lumina Foundation President and CEO Jamie Merisotis discusses the future of higher education and jobs with Sagamore fellow Derek Redelman.
Dan and Marsha Coats: A journey of service from Germany to director of national intelligence | S1E4
Dan and Marsha Coats discuss their experiences while the former Indiana senator served as U.S. ambassador to Germany and as America’s director of national intelligence.
Lives well lived: Former Sen. Dan and Marsha Coats discuss their lifetime of public service | S1E3
Sagamore Fellow Alan Dowd discusses with former U.S. Sen. Dan Coats and his wife Marsha their lifetime of public service as well as their new book, From Generation to Generation.
Why are men and boys falling behind? New research seeks to find answers | S1E2
Sagamore Institute Fellow Derek Redelman leads a conversation with education and workforce development expert Carol D’Amico and Fathers and Families Center President Larry Smith about the deep challenges facing many men and boys in Indiana and beyond.
How Indiana must prepare for rapid changes in jobs and education | S1E1
In this premiere episode of Sagamore Solutions, host Tim Swarens sits down with Sagamore President Teresa Lubbers and Senior Fellow Derek Redelman to unpack the seismic shifts reshaping America’s workforce and education systems. The discussion dives into the changes to Indiana and America’s workforce since the publication of Sagamore’s Workforce 2040 report last year and the modern challenges and opportunities facing workers, employers, students, and educators.