For the final episode of What’s Working in Washington, we revisit key conversations that continue to resonate — focused on creativity, technology, and leadership. Richard Powers discusses the unique emotional power of storytelling, while Ed Finn examines synergies between humans and machines. Corey Doctorow finds hope in the cautionary tales of science fiction, and ethicist Christopher DiCarlo makes the case for responsible AI governance that keeps pace with rapid innovation. Jennifer Ives emphasizes the need for public leaders to understand and guide AI with courage and clarity. Host Jonathan Aberman brings together voices with insight – and hope – for the road ahead.

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Building the future isn’t just about technology—it’s about how we imagine, innovate, and take action together. Jonathan Aberman sits down with Ed Finn, professor and founding director of the Center for Science and the Imagination at Arizona State University. Together, they take a closer look at our relationship with AI and discuss why the future needs more human insight, not less. Zooming in on the D.C. area, Victor Hoskins, president and CEO of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, highlights the talent and energy that make the region a powerhouse for economic opportunity. And James Barlia introduces Station DC, a new hub connecting entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and academics hoping to turn big ideas into real impact.

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From AI adoption to U.S. politics, we’re exploring what it means to move forward with intention, not just momentum. James Kaufman, professor of educational psychology at the University of Connecticut, makes the case for nurturing human creativity in the age of artificial intelligence. Chloe Autio, owner of Autio Strategies and co-host of “Is This It?”, weighs in on the balance between AI innovation and regulation. Finally, Cristobal Vasquez, Washington correspondent for Radio France Internationale, discusses the complicated ethics of reporting from the White House during the Trump administration.

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