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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The Human Cost of Escalating Conflict in the Middle East
In this episode of “Baker Briefing,” Amb. David M. Satterfield speaks with Baker Institute experts Kelsey Norman and Ana Martín Gil about the realities of protracted displacement across the Middle East and North Africa.
Ana Martín Gil, Kelsey Norman, David M. Satterfield May 29, 2026
How the Iran War Is Hitting Americans at Home
In this episode of “Baker Briefing,” economist John W. Diamond joins host Amb. David M. Satterfield to examine how geopolitical instability is shaping the U.S. economy, including the broader economic fallout of ongoing conflict and the indicators policymakers and consumers should watch in the months ahead.
John W. Diamond, David M. Satterfield May 15, 2026
Why the Middle East Oil Shock Is Raising Gas Prices
In this episode of “Baker Briefing,” Amb. David M. Satterfield, Kenneth B. Medlock III, and Mark Finley discuss how instability in the Middle East is affecting global energy markets, oil prices, travel costs, and household expenses in the United States.
Kenneth B. Medlock III, Mark Finley, David M. Satterfield May 14, 2026
What’s at Stake As Trump Visits China
In this episode of “Baker Briefing,” Amb. David M. Satterfield and Steven W. Lewis discuss President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing, rising U.S.-China tensions, and what the evolving relationship could mean for global trade, security, and the international order.
Steven W. Lewis, David M. Satterfield May 14, 2026
President of Guyana Mohamed Irfaan Ali Explains the Nation’s Energy Boom
In this episode of “Baker Briefing,” President Mohamed Irfaan Ali outlines Guyana’s rise as a global energy producer and his administration’s strategy for balancing rapid development with diversification, infrastructure growth, and long-term sustainability.
Francisco J. Monaldi, David M. Satterfield May 7, 2026
Inside Guyana’s Energy Strategy with President Mohamed Irfaan Ali
In this episode of “Baker Briefing,” President Mohamed Irfaan Ali outlines Guyana’s rise as a global energy producer and his administration’s strategy for balancing rapid development with diversification, infrastructure growth, and long-term sustainability.
Francisco J. Monaldi, David M. Satterfield May 7, 2026
Humanitarian Rules of War and What Happens When They Break Down
In this episode of “Baker Briefing,” Baker Institute Director David M. Satterfield and Fabrizzio Carboni explore how the rules of war shape the safety of hospitals, aid workers, and civilians, and why their breakdown has global consequences.
David M. Satterfield May 1, 2026
Healthcare on the Frontlines of War
In this episode of “Baker Briefing,” clinicians share their direct experiences of delivering care in crisis, and the human consequences when access to healthcare is constrained in conflict.
Sonali Korde May 1, 2026
Tax Day Edition — Debt, Defense, and Economic Uncertainty
In this episode of “Baker Briefing,” Ambassador David M. Satterfield and John W. Diamond examine how conflict-related costs and broader economic crosscurrents are shaping an already strained budget environment.
John W. Diamond, David M. Satterfield April 15, 2026
Federal Judge Blocks RFK Jr. Vaccine Overhaul and What It Means for Families
In this episode of “Baker Briefing,” Ambassador David M. Satterfield and Heidi Russell examine a recent federal court decision on U.S. vaccine policy and its implications for vaccine governance, public trust, and public health.
Heidi Russell, David M. Satterfield April 1, 2026