Baker Briefing

On this episode of “The Energy Forum,” Ed Emmett and Peter Zonneveld tackle the future of fuel in two essential sectors of the global economy: trucking and air transport.

Armed conflicts in Gaza, Sudan, and Syria have made millions reliant on humanitarian assistance. Kelsey Norman and Salah Ben Hammou joined Baker Briefing to discuss parallels between these dire situations and the challenges of delivering humanitarian aid to war-torn regions.

Clean electricity technologies are here, and they’re affordable. So why does most of our power in the U.S. still come from fossil fuels? Daniel Cohan joined Baker Briefing to explain how bureaucratic bottlenecks have led to a backlog of wind, solar, and battery storage power projects that could, if built, revolutionize the grid and greatly reduce the emissions that contribute to climate change and air pollution.

On this episode of Baker Briefing, Michael Emerson and David Brockman joined Baker Institute Director David Satterfield to explore the evolution of the Christian nationalist movement, its support among the U.S. electorate, and its implications for public policy in Texas and across the country.

Texas spends nearly $50 billion a year on health care yet lags far behind other states on key health outcomes. Elena M. Marks and Charles W. Mathias share how recent investments in health-impacting, non-medical services present an opportunity for Texas to get more value for the money.

Steven Miles and Gabriel Collins deliver insights into the recent halt in U.S. LNG exports to China and other developments in the global LNG market.

Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar, Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, and Ambassador David M. Satterfield explore what lies ahead for Iran, its people, and the Gulf region following the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi.

In this episode of Baker Briefing, experts explore the future of fuels for passenger and freight mobility. The episode is part of an initiative by the Center for Energy Studies investigating the supply chain and cost implications of transitioning fuels across the transportation sector — the economy’s circulatory system.

American children today are less active than ever before. On this episode, experts explore the relationship between our urban environments, childhood safety, and well-being.

David R. Brockman and Edward M. Emmett discuss 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.