Mar 28, 2018
Recent years have seen huge increases in American oil and gas production, with dramatic consequences for the U.S. economy and international energy markets. How has this new production affected global prices? Will it alter the relationship between the United States and traditional energy producers, particularly in the...
Mar 21, 2018
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has been a cornerstone of U.S. international trade and investment policy since 1994. But now its future is in doubt as President Trump has made a priority of renegotiating the agreement with Canada and Mexico. How important is NAFTA to the United States? How does the...
Mar 14, 2018
In this age of political polarization and social division, what is the best way for policy experts to communicate with the general public? How can these experts gain the trust of audiences often suspicious or polarized? How can experts best approach sensitive subjects — such as needle exchange — with...
Mar 2, 2018
On March 6, Texas Democrats and Republicans will vote to nominate candidates for the November general elections. How important are these primaries? What are the important trends and individual races to watch? What are the odds of a “blue wave” hitting in Texas in the fall?
In this episode, Mark Jones, Baker...