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EPISODE · Apr 29, 2026 · 3 MIN

The English Speaking Disease?

from Beyond GDP: The Social Progress Podcast · host Social Progress Imperative

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. Please follow and rate our show! Explore our work at https://www.socialprogress.org/Interested in the Social Progress Index? Learn more. Help us advance social progress across the world! Your donation makes a huge difference to us. Donate now! Want the full story? Subscribe to our newsletter! 

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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...

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