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Policy Matters

Jan 31, 2018

One year into his presidency, Donald J. Trump still hasn’t named a White House science and technology advisor. What does this tell us about his administration’s approach to science? How important is the input of scientists into federal policy? And what can scientists do to make sure their voices are heard?

In this...


Jan 24, 2018

There are approximately 74 million children in the United States — 21 percent of whom live in families with incomes below the federal poverty threshold. What can we do to ensure that these children start out in life healthy and ready to succeed in school?

In this episode, Quianta Moore, Baker Institute fellow in child...


Jan 17, 2018

Hurricane Harvey was many things — a monstrous storm, a destroyer of homes and neighborhoods, an indiscriminate killer. But Harvey was, and is, something else: a wakeup call for Houston, Harris Country and the entire Texas Coast. As we rebuild, there is a need to rethink Houston’s approach to flood control and...


Jan 10, 2018

Many European states rely heavily on Russia for energy, especially natural gas. How has Russia used gas supplies as a tool of foreign policy in the past? What can Europe do today to limit Russia’s ability to deploy its “energy weapon?” What role should the United States play?   

In this episode, Gabriel Collins,...


Jan 3, 2018

In its first year, the Trump administration has been besieged by accusations of misconduct. Talk of perjury and obstruction of justice — even impeachment — is in the air. America has been here before: 40 years ago during the Watergate scandal. Pundits and politicos have been quick to draw comparisons between...