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Baker Briefing | Podcast

Inside the Latest Phase of the Iran War

In this episode of “Baker Briefing,” Ambassador David M. Satterfield and Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar examine the strategic calculations driving recent developments, the pressures on Iran’s leadership, and the potential regional and global implications.

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Baker Briefing | The Energy Forum | Podcast

Inside the Iran War’s Impact on Global Energy Markets

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The Two-Handed Economist | Center for Tax and Budget Policy | Podcast

The Federal Budget’s March Madness

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Center for Energy Studies | Commentary

Microplastics, Fertility, and the Science Behind Headlines

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