Baker Briefing
Baker Briefing is a podcast that tackles the most critical foreign and domestic policy issues of the day in conversations with experts at the Baker Institute for Public Policy. Hosted by The Honorable David M. Satterfield, Director of the Baker Institute, each episode is recorded in front of a live audience at Rice University in Houston, Texas.
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48: How Texas Is Testing the Line Between Church and State in Schools
04/24/2024
48: How Texas Is Testing the Line Between Church and State in Schools
Legislative attempts to undermine church-state separation in Texas reached a crescendo in 2023, according to a from nonresident scholar David Brockman. This episode features a conversation between Brockman and fellow Ed Emmett on three high-profile bills introduced by Texas lawmakers in 2023 and their connection to a broader movement that seeks to privilege Christianity in public schools. A transcript of the episode is available . This text was AI-generated and has not been through editorial review. Discussants Nonresident Fellow Fellow in Energy and Transportation Policy This conversation was recorded on April 18, 2024.
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47: Mayor Whitmire’s Plan for Houston
04/15/2024
47: Mayor Whitmire’s Plan for Houston
Houston Mayor John Whitmire just marked his first 100 days in office. In that time he’s taken steps intended to improve the city's finances, public safety, infrastructure, mobility options, and delivery of services. This special episode features an armchair conversation between Whitmire and Ed Emmett, a Baker Institute fellow and former Harris County judge, on the past and future of Houston. The event was held on April 3 in front of a live audience at Rice University. A transcript of the episode is available . This text was AI-generated and has not been through editorial review. Discussants 63rd Mayor of the City of Houston Fellow in Energy and Transportation Policy, Baker Institute This conversation was recorded on April 3, 2024. Watch the video recording .
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46: Adapting the Texas Power Grid to Meet Evolving Energy Needs
04/08/2024
46: Adapting the Texas Power Grid to Meet Evolving Energy Needs
Since Winter Storm Uri knocked out power throughout Texas in February 2021, causing billions of dollars in damage and hundreds of deaths, preparing the Texas grid for extreme weather has been a top priority for the state. But the power grid — serviced by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) — faces other pressures, too. Population growth, economic expansion, increased adoption of electric vehicles, and cryptocurrency mining have all placed increased demands on the state’s energy infrastructure. In this episode, experts in energy and economics explore how Texas can adapt the grid to meet the its evolving energy needs. A transcript of the episode is available . This text was AI-generated and has not been through editorial review. Discussants Baker Institute Rice Faculty Scholar and George A. Peterkin Professor of Economics, Rice University James A. Baker, III, and Susan G. Baker Fellow in Energy and Resource Economics and Senior Director, Center for Energy Studies Fellow in Energy and Transportation Policy This conversation was recorded on April 1, 2024. Read our on the Texas grid.
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45: Will Taiwan’s Energy Policy Doom Its Push for Sovereignty?
04/02/2024
45: Will Taiwan’s Energy Policy Doom Its Push for Sovereignty?
On Jan. 13, Taiwanese voters elected William Lai, a member of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party and a separatist in the eyes of Beijing, to be their next president. Experts discuss what Lai’s victory means for the island's energy policy, cross-strait relations, and push for sovereignty. Discussants Baker Botts Fellow in Energy & Environmental Regulatory Affairs, Baker Institute Research Manager, Center for Energy Studies, Baker Institute C.V. Starr Transnational China Fellow, Baker Institute Director, Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy; Janice and Robert McNair Chair in Public Policy; Former Ambassador to Lebanon and Turkey This conversation was recorded on March 25, 2024. Read our on Taiwan.
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44: What’s At Stake for Mexico in 2024? On the Border, Elections, and Democracy
03/27/2024
44: What’s At Stake for Mexico in 2024? On the Border, Elections, and Democracy
On June 2, Mexico will hold its largest elections ever. Voters will decide whether or not the ruling left-wing MORENA party will stay in power. Meanwhile, in the U.S., election season is heating up, and the southern border is top of mind for voters and politicians alike. On this episode, Tony Payan, Jose Ivan Rodriguez-Sanchez, and Ed Emmett discuss what's ahead for Mexico and U.S.-Mexico relations. Discussants: Françoise and Edward Djerejian Fellow for Mexico Studies and Director, Center for the U.S. and Mexico, Baker Institute Research Scholar, Baker Institute Fellow in Energy and Transportation Policy, Baker Institute This conversation was recorded on March 19, 2024. The associated report, “” was published on Jan. 18, 2024.
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43: America's Child Care Problem
03/08/2024
43: America's Child Care Problem
The U.S. child care industry has faced major challenges in recent years, including high staff turnover and a shortage of providers — particularly affordable ones. These issues only intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic, which brought the growing child care crisis into focus. As $39 billion in child care assistance funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) began to phase out in September 2023, onlookers warned that up to 3 million children could experience disruptions in child care nationwide — a “child care cliff.” Join and fellows Ed Emmett and Dr. Joyce Beebe as they discuss the state of childcare in the US, and evaluate a variety of policy solutions. Discussants: Edward M. Emmet, Fellow in Energy and Transportation Policy, Baker Institute Dr. Joyce Beebe, Fellow in Public Finance, Baker Institute This conversation was recorded on January 31st, 2024. The associated report, “Prime for Overhaul: Policy Tools for Solving the Child Care Crisis,” was published on January 17th, 2024.
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42: Forced Displacement Amid Global Conflict
03/01/2024
42: Forced Displacement Amid Global Conflict
More than 100 days into the Israel-Gaza conflict, over 1.9 million people have been internally displaced — facing a lack of shelter, food security, and access to critical services. In the last decade, refugee numbers have surged with conflicts in Syria, Afghanistan, Ukraine, and Palestine. Here, we discuss the complexities and distinctions between refugees and internally displaced people. Discussants: Ana Martin Gil, Research Manager, Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East, Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy Kelsey Norman, Director, Women’s Rights, Human Rights, and Refugees Program, Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy Elizabeth Ferris, Non-resident Fellow, Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy; Research Professor, Institute for the Study of International Migration, Georgetown University This episode was recorded on February 1, 2024.
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41: Alabama Ruled Frozen Embryos Are Children. Now What?
02/28/2024
41: Alabama Ruled Frozen Embryos Are Children. Now What?
On Feb. 16, the Alabama Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling that frozen embryos can be considered children under state law. The decision has major implications for reproductive health access in the United States, particularly for the fertility treatment known as IVF. This episode takes a closer look at the science of human embryo research and the potential impacts of the Alabama ruling. Discussants Fellow in Energy and Transportation Policy, Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy , Fellow in Science and Technology Policy, Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy , Fellow in Maternal and Reproductive Health, Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy This conversation was recorded on Feb. 26, 2024.
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40: Growing Unrest in the Red Sea
02/14/2024
40: Growing Unrest in the Red Sea
Since October 2023, Houthi militants have deployed missile and drone attacks in Yemen against maritime targets in the Red Sea — creating security concerns along shipping routes in one of the world’s busiest chokepoints. As a result, the world is experiencing another major disruption to global supply chains as vessels have been rerouted around Africa. Here, we assess the security threat in the Red Sea in light of evolving regional geopolitical shifts arising from the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, as well as the thawing of ties between Saudi Arabia and Iran. Discussants: Jim Krane, Wallace S. Wilson Fellow for Energy Studies and co-director of the Middle East Energy Roundtable (MEER) initiative at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. Ambassador David M. Satterfield, US Special Envoy for Middle East Humanitarian Issues and Director of Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, Baker Fellow at the institute's Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East. Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar, Baker Fellow at the institute's Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East. This conversation was recorded on February 13, 2024.
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39: Future of Federal Cannabis Reform
02/09/2024
39: Future of Federal Cannabis Reform
Over half of all Americans live in a state where cannabis is legalized. And yet, the federal government has not reclassified marijuana since 1970. According to the Controlled Substances Act, it is considered a “Schedule 1” substance — the same classification as heroin and crack cocaine with no accepted medical use. Last August, the Department of Health and Human Services recommended the rescheduling of marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, which the Drug Enforcement Administration is currently considering. If enacted, the change will have a significant effect on how states enforce drug laws. Discussants: Victoria Jupp, Policy Assistant, Baker Institute for Public Policy; Lisa L. Pittman, Partner, Zuber Lawler; Chair-elect, American Bar Association’s Cannabis Law and Policy Committee; and Gary Hale, Nonresident Fellow in Drug Policy and Mexico Studies, Baker Institute for Public Policy. This conversation was recorded on January 25, 2024.
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38: A Blueprint for Fair Elections
02/06/2024
38: A Blueprint for Fair Elections
As U.S. democratic principles are being challenged, The Carter Center and Baker Institute for Public Policy have proposed guiding principles to ensure elections are conducted in ways that give Americans greater confidence in their outcomes. This episode explores American elections and how a set of commonsense principles can promote access, security, and confidence. Discussants: David Carroll - Director, Democracy Program, The Carter Center Mark Jones - Joseph D. Jamail Chair in Latin American Studies at Rice University, Baker Institute Political Science Fellow, Professor in the Department of Political Science at Rice University John Williams - Fellow, Presidential Elections Program, Rice University's Baker Institute Doug Chapin - Senior Fellow, Program Evaluation & Policy Analysis, Fors Marsh Group Hon. Kim Wyman - Senior Fellow, Bipartisan Policy Center; Former Secretary of State, State of Washington This conversation was recorded on January 26, 2024. The associated report, “Guiding Principles for Election Administration," is .
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37: How Public Policy Can Boost Brain Health
02/01/2024
37: How Public Policy Can Boost Brain Health
Modern-day stresses affect our mental health—but how are they impacting our brain chemistry? An emerging area of research argues that, if unaddressed, deteriorating brain health could diminish economic productivity, social cohesion, and overall happiness. This episode digs into the idea of “brain capital:” a framework that addresses intersections between brain health and other areas of public policy. Baker Institute Fellow Harris Eyre joins Ed Emmett for an introductory conversation. Discussants: Edward M Emmett, Fellow in Energy and Transportation Policy, Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy Dr. Harris Eyre MBBS, Ph.D, Fellow in the Center for Health and Biosciences, Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy This episode was recorded on January 11, 2024. of Dr. Eyre’s brain capital research.
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36: Houston’s Looming Budget Crisis
01/25/2024
36: Houston’s Looming Budget Crisis
The City of Houston’s budget is at a tipping point. For five consecutive years, the city outspent its revenues by $100-$200 million each year. With stop-gap options drying up, city officials must plot out a more sustainable plan for the longer term. How did Houston find itself in this budgetary bind, and where must city officials go from here? Discussants: , Fellow in Energy and Transportation Policy, Baker Institute , Edward A. & Hermena Hancock Kelly Fellow in Public Finance, Baker Institute This conversation was recorded on November 29, 2023. The associated report, “”, was published on November 3, 2023 by Dr. John W. Diamond and the Greater Houston Partnership.
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35: Escalating Tensions in the Middle East
12/19/2023
35: Escalating Tensions in the Middle East
Recent attacks by the Yemeni armed militant group, the Houthis, against commercial ships signal new tensions are escalating in the Red Sea and the broader Middle East. A series of events in recent weeks indicate the potential for a broader war in the region — escalating the conflict between Israel and Hamas beyond Gaza. Discussants: Kelsey Norman, Ph.D., Fellow for the Middle East; Director, Women's Rights, Human Rights and Refugees Program, Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar, Ph.D., Fellow for the Middle East, Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, Ph.D., Fellow for the Middle East, Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy This episode was recorded on Friday, Dec. 15, 2023.
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34: The High Costs of US Health Care
12/18/2023
34: The High Costs of US Health Care
Health care costs in the U.S. have climbed dramatically in recent decades. Elevated prescription and premium prices have left more Americans at risk of being unable to afford basic healthcare services. Our experts discuss key factors leading to medical unaffordability and the steps policymakers must take to address the issue. Discussants include: Joe Barnes, Bonner Means Baker Fellow, Baker Institute for Public Policy Elena M. Marks, J.D., M.P.H., Senior Fellow in Health Policy, Baker Institute for Public Policy This episode was recorded on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. For more, see archived materials from the "National Health Care Reform: Tackling the Affordability Crisis" held at the Baker Institute on Oct. 13, 2023.
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33: A "Moment of Truth" at COP28 Climate Talks
11/29/2023
33: A "Moment of Truth" at COP28 Climate Talks
This week, global leaders will meet in Dubai for the 28th annual United Nations Conference of the Parties on climate change — known as COP28. In the leadup to the conference, our expert panel breaks down the key political and policy issues at play. Discussants include: Joe Barnes, Bonner Means Baker Fellow, Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy (Moderator) Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, Ph.D., Fellow for the Middle East, Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy Mark Finley, Fellow in Energy and Global Oil, Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy Jim Krane, Ph.D., Wallace S. Wilson Fellow for Energy Studies, Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy Rachel A. Meidl, LP.D., CHMM, Fellow in Energy and Environment, Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy This episode was recorded on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.
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32: How a Drought in the Panama Canal is Disrupting Global Supply Chains
11/07/2023
32: How a Drought in the Panama Canal is Disrupting Global Supply Chains
Climate change is causing unprecedented weather conditions around the world. In recent months, a severe drought exacerbated by El Niño has caused water shortages in Central America that are expected to persist well into 2024. As a result, the Panama Canal — one of the world’s most vital waterways for international commerce — has become increasingly impassable. This episode explores climate change, international shipping, and what happens when a pivotal passage for global supply chains becomes unreliable. Discussants Ed Emmett, Baker Institute’s Fellow in Energy and Transportation Policy David A. Gantz, Baker Institute’s Will Clayton Fellow in Trade and International Economics This discussion is based on a issue brief published on October 2, 2023 by David A. Gantz titled, "Supply Chain Alternatives for Ocean Shipping if Climate Change-driven Water Shortages Persist at the Panama Canal," available at bakerinstitute.org.
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31: A closer look at conflict and aid in Ukraine
10/17/2023
31: A closer look at conflict and aid in Ukraine
As the war in Ukraine evolves, how have the political and strategic dimensions of the crisis changed? This conversation explores the complexities of ongoing war — including the conflict's roots, the United States’ involvement, and military aid. Two career diplomats, Ambassador David M. Satterfield, director of the Baker Institute, and Glenn Corn, Russian affairs expert and former CIA senior executive, offer their insights into the personality and motivations of Russian President Vladimir Putin and the strategic implications of how Putin’s war in Ukraine ends for the interests of the U.S. and NATO. This episode was recorded on October 10, 2023. Discussants: The Honorable David M. Satterfield, Director, Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy; Former Ambassador to Lebanon and Turkey Glenn Corn, Former Senior Executive, CIA
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30: Reflections on the Oslo Accord: 30 years on
09/29/2023
30: Reflections on the Oslo Accord: 30 years on
On September 13, 1993, Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Negotiator Mahmoud Abbas met at the White Houst to sign a Declaration of Principles on Interim Self-Government Arrangements — commonly referred to as the “Oslo Accord.” The Accord stated that Israel accepted the PLO as the representative of the Palestinians, and the PLO renounced terrorism and recognized Israel’s right to exist in peace. This conversation reflects on the landmark peace agreement 30 years after its historic signing. Ambassador David Satterfield, Gilead Sher, and Dr. Aaron David Miller reflect on the lasting impact of the Oslo Accords, including the successes, setbacks, and enduring challenges, and how it continues to shape the complex dynamics of the Middle East today. Discussants: David Satterfield, Director, Baker Institute for Public Policy | Janice and Robert McNair Chair in Public Policy Gilead Sher, Isaac and Mildred Brochstein Fellow in Middle East Peace and Security in Honor of Yitzhak Rabin Aaron David Miller, Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
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29: Is Houston ready for the next big storm?
09/22/2023
29: Is Houston ready for the next big storm?
Six years ago, Hurricane Harvey forever changed the Houston region. In four days, the storm dumped 50 inches of rain — claiming dozens of lives and causing an estimated $125 billion in damages. In months and years following the storm, the vast majority of Harris County residents supported policy action to mitigate the impact of future natural disasters. In this conversation, we explore a critical question: Is Houston ready for the next big storm? This episode was recorded on September 18, 2023. Discussants: Edward M. Emmett, Fellow in Energy and Transportation Policy, Baker Institute for Public Policy Jim Blackburn, Baker Institute Rice Faculty Scholar and Professor in the Practice of Environmental Law, Rice University Read the full report by Jim Blackburn: ""
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28: Intriguing Developments in Chinese Politics
09/07/2023
28: Intriguing Developments in Chinese Politics
In a one-sentence statement, the Chinese government announced in July that its Foreign Minister, Qin Gang, was removed from office. He was replaced by his predecessor, Wang Yi. Here, we discuss what this move reveals about Xi Jinping’s leadership — and what it could mean for US-China relations. Discussants include: Joe Barnes, Bonner Means Baker Fellow, Baker Institute for Public Policy Steven W. Lewis, Ph.D., C.V. Starr Transnational China Fellow, Jesse Jones Leadership Center Summer Intern Program Coordinator, Baker Institute for Policy Policy
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27: Texas’ attorney general goes on trial
08/29/2023
27: Texas’ attorney general goes on trial
Next week, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton faces a historic impeachment trial in the Texas Senate. As the state’s top lawyer, he’s been one of the most powerful and controversial Republicans in the state. Here, we unpack the issues and make our predictions regarding next week’s trial. This conversation was recorded on July 19, 2023. Discussants: Ed Emmett, Fellow in Energy and Transportation Policy, Baker Institute for Public Policy Mark P. Jones, Ph.D., Fellow in Political Science, Baker Institute for Public Policy; Joseph D. Jamail Chair in Latin American Studies and Professor, Rice University
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26: The Biden Administration takes on tranq
07/14/2023
26: The Biden Administration takes on tranq
This week, the White House announced a new initiative to tackle the growing use of fentanyl laced with xylazine — known to many as "tranq." This combination of drugs poses an alarming and significant threat to public health. The CDC reported last month that the percentage of fatal opioid overdoses in which xylazine was detected increased by 276% in just three years. The Baker Institute’s fellow in drug policy, Katharine Neill Harris, discusses the rise in xylazine-laced fentanyl, as well as federal, state, and local policy approaches to curbing the nation’s overdose epidemic. Discussants: Joe Barnes, Bonner Means Baker Fellow, Baker Institute for Public Policy Katharine Neill Harris, Ph.D., Alfred C. Glassell, III, Fellow in Drug Policy, Baker Institute
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25: The US & Mexico diplomatic relationship
06/29/2023
25: The US & Mexico diplomatic relationship
Relations between the U.S. and Mexico have come under strain in recent years. The Honorable Earl Anthony Wayne, who served as U.S. ambassador to Mexico from 2011-2015, joins Center for the U.S. and Mexico Director Tony Payan to explore the complex relationship between the two countries and what their future might hold — particularly for trade, immigration after COVID-19, the fentanyl crisis and other public safety issues. Discussants: Tony Payan, Ph.D., Françoise and Edward Djerejian Fellow for Mexico Studies; Director, Center for the United States and Mexico, Baker Institute; and Earl Anthony Wayne, Former Career US Ambassador to Afghanistan, Argentina, and Mexico; Distinguished Diplomat in Residence, School of International Service, American University; Public Policy Fellow, Wilson Center. This conversation was recorded on May 31, 2023.
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24: America’s youth mental health crisis
06/07/2023
24: America’s youth mental health crisis
Young people in the U.S. face an unprecedented mental health crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated rates of depression, anxiety and suicide among adolescents that were already at historically high levels before the pandemic. Since 2020, mental health-related emergency room visits have increased 31% among adolescents while suicide rates among teenagers increased 25%. President Biden the severity of this crisis when he introduced a national, five-year initiative to tackle the nation’s mental health crisis. This conversation will explore how the mental health community is overcoming barriers to treatment and the state of federal, state, and local policy interventions. Discussants: Edward M. Emmett, Fellow in Energy and Transportation Policy, Baker Institute Rola El-Serag, M.D., L.E. and Virginia Simmons Senior Fellow in Health Policy, Director of the Center for Health & Biosciences, Baker Institute for Public Policy Lilian Dindo, Ph.D., Nonresident Fellow, Baker Institute for Public Policy; Associate Professor, Baylor College of Medicine; Research Health Scientist, Houston Michael Debakey VA Medical Center; Licensed clinical psychologist. Jan Lindsay, Ph.D., Nonresident Fellow, Baker Institute for Public Policy; Licensed Psychologist, Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness, and Safety, Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center; Associate Professor, Baylor College of Medicine; and Co-Director of the South Central Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center
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23: How child labor laws are failing migrant children
06/01/2023
23: How child labor laws are failing migrant children
Child labor laws are failing migrant children. As children from Latin America migrate to the United States in record numbers, many are ending up in dangerous jobs that violate child labor legislation. What steps are needed to ensure that vulnerable migrant children are protected from exploitation? Discussants: Edward M. Emmett, Fellow in Energy and Transportation Policy, Baker Institute Tony Payan, Ph.D., Françoise and Edward Djerejian Fellow for Mexico Studies; Director, Center for the United States and Mexico, Baker Institute Luz Garcini, Ph.D., MPH, Rice Faculty Scholar, Baker Institute; Assistant Professor, Department of Psychological Sciences, Rice University
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22: Latin American energy and politics
05/25/2023
22: Latin American energy and politics
Latin America represents the largest energy resource base outside of the Middle East. The region’s vast energy resources — including significant crude oil and natural gas resources — and its unique political landscape make Latin America a significant player that could shift the geopolitical weight from the east to the west. Discussants: Edward M. Emmett, Fellow in Energy and Transportation Policy, Baker Institute for Public Policy Mark P. Jones, PhD, Fellow in Political Science, Baker Institute for Public Policy; Joseph D. Jamail Chair in Latin American Studies and Professor, Department of Political Science, Rice University Francisco Monaldi, PhD, Fellow in Latin American Energy Policy, Baker Institute for Public Policy
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21: Houston, a microcosm of America's demographic future
05/18/2023
21: Houston, a microcosm of America's demographic future
Houston is the most ethnically diverse city in the U.S. It has been called a “microcosm of America’s future” based on its changing economic, demographic, and cultural landscapes. It is also home to the Kinder Houston Area Survey — the nation’s longest-running metropolitan study of its kind. The annual survey reveals the attitudes, concerns, and priorities of Houstonians — including how they change over time. In 2023, the survey revealed that Houston’s optimism remained strong, though concerns about economic equity and housing costs were prevalent. Here, we discuss these and other findings from the 42nd annual Houston Area Survey, which was released this week by Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research. This episode was recorded on May 17, 2023. Discussants: Edward M. Emmett, Fellow in Energy and Transportation Policy, Baker Institute for Public Policy Ruth López Turley, PhD, Director, Kinder Institute for Urban Research; Professor, Department of Sociology, Rice University Daniel Potter, Senior Director of Research, Kinder Institute for Urban Research; Rice University See the 2023 Kinder Houston Area Survey:
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20: What Turkey’s dramatic presidential election means for the world
05/15/2023
20: What Turkey’s dramatic presidential election means for the world
The world is closely watching the presidential elections in Turkey — particularly the dynamic between incumbent President Recap Tayyip Erdogan and his main challenger, Kemal Kilicdaroglu. The election has been called the most consequential in Turkey since 1950. Former U.S. Ambassador to Turkey David M. Satterfield speaks with Aslı Aydıntaşbaş of the Brookings Institute and Soner Cagaptay of the Washington Institute to unpack the political drama in Turkey’s election and its implications for the world. This conversation was recorded on May 11, 2023. Discussants: The Honorable David M. Satterfield, Director, Baker Institute; Janice and Robert McNair Chair in Public Policy; Former US Ambassador to Turkey (2019-2023) Aslı Aydıntaşbaş, Visiting Fellow, Center on the United States and Europe, Brookings Institute; Global Opinions Columnist, The Washington Post; Senior Policy Fellow, European Council on Foreign Relations Soner Cagaptay, Beyer Family Fellow and Director of the Turkish Research Program, The Washington Institute
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19: The US-Israel relationship, 75 years in
05/10/2023
19: The US-Israel relationship, 75 years in
It has been 75 years since the passage of United Nations Resolution 181, which called for the partition of Palestine into Arab and Jewish states. In this episode, scholar Walter Russell Mead offers observations on the past, present, and future of the US-Israeli relationship. These remarks were delivered as the closing session at the “Israel @ 75” conference hosted by the Baker Institute on April 27, 2023. Discussants: The Honorable David M. Satterfield, Director, Baker Institute; Janice and Robert McNair Chair in Public Policy Walter Russell Mead, Ravenel B. Curry III Distinguished Fellow in Strategy and Statesmanship, Hudson Institute; Global View Columnist, The Wall Street Journal; James Clarke Chace Professor of Foreign Affairs and Humanities, Bard College in New York; Author of "Arc of a Covenant" For more, on April 27, 2023.
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