Baker Briefing
Making news make sense.
Baker Institute Director David M. Satterfield explores the foreign and domestic policy issues of the day with experts at the institute and beyond. New episodes weekly.
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Why Health Insurance Costs Vary So Dramatically
In this episode of “Baker Briefing,” Vivian Ho and Marah Short examine differences in health insurance premiums across Texas universities and the factors driving variation in the cost of coverage.
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What President Raisi’s Death Means for Iran
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.
Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar, Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, David M. Satterfield May 24, 2024
The Future of Fuels
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.
Edward M. Emmett, Kenneth B. Medlock III May 13, 2024
Child Health and Urban Design
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.
Zoabe Hafeez, Sandra McKay, Edward M. Emmett April 30, 2024
How Texas Is Testing the Line Between Church and State in Schools
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.
David R. Brockman, Edward M. Emmett April 24, 2024
Mayor Whitmire’s Plan for Houston
This episode of “Baker Briefing” features a conversation between Whitmire and fellow Ed Emmett on the city’s past and future, hosted in front of a live audience just after Whitmire marked 100 days in office.
John Whitmire, Edward M. Emmett April 15, 2024
Adapting the Texas Power Grid to Meet Evolving Energy Needs
Experts in energy and economics explore how Texas can improve the reliability of electricity service in ERCOT, the state’s grid operator.
Peter R. Hartley, Kenneth B. Medlock III, Edward M. Emmett April 8, 2024
Will Taiwan’s Energy Policy Doom Its Push for Sovereignty?
With the election of ruling-party presidential candidate William Lai last January, Taiwan is set to continue its shift away from nuclear power. Experts discuss what this means for energy security, cross-strait relations, and the push for sovereignty.
Gabriel Collins, Shih Yu (Elsie) Hung, Steven W. Lewis, David M. Satterfield April 2, 2024
What’s At Stake for Mexico in 2024? On the Border, Elections, and Democracy
With major elections approaching in both the U.S. and Mexico, Tony Payan, Jose Ivan Rodriguez-Sanchez, and Edward M. Emmett discuss what's ahead for Mexican affairs and U.S.-Mexico relations.
March 28, 2024
America’s Child Care Problem
Fellows Joyce Beebe and Edward M. Emmett discuss the child care shortage in the U.S. and evaluate a variety of policy solutions.
Joyce Beebe, Edward M. Emmett March 8, 2024
Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East | Women’s Rights, Human Rights, and Refugees | Podcast
Forced Displacement Amid Global Conflict Experts from the Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East explore the challenges facing the world’s 36 million refugees and internally displaced people.
Elizabeth Ferris, Kelsey Norman, Ana Martín Gil March 1, 2024