The Trump Tariff Ruling, the De Minimis Exemption, and an Economy Losing Steam
John W. Diamond breaks down a federal court ruling against President Trump’s tariffs, Trump’s executive order ending the de…
September 4, 2025 3333 Results
The Conquest of Cute: Political Communication, Public Diplomacy, and Anime
Anime is more than entertainment. The Catholic Church and the U.S. Marine Corps are among the traditional institutions…
September 4, 2025 
Science’s vital role in American innovation examined at Baker Institute September 3, 2025
US Rep. Babin discusses science, space and technology
U.S. Representative Dr. Brian Babin (R-Texas 36) spoke with Paul…
Scholar of religion, policy available to comment on Minneapolis tragedy August 29, 2025
An expert in religion, sociology and public policy from Rice University is available to comment on the Aug. 27 school…
Should the Federal Reserve Cut Interest Rates?
Should the Federal Reserve cut interest rates? On “The Two-Handed Economist,” John W. Diamond lays out what’s at stake for…
August 28, 2025 
Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy announces fall public programming August 27, 2025
Lineup features U.S. Rep. Babin on space exploration, Dr. Mann and Dr. Hotez on science and disinformation, former World…
Impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on Religious Americans
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes major changes to immigration, education, and federal aid policies that could…
August 26, 2025 
Texas 89th Legislative Session: Building Momentum for Non-Medical Drivers of Health Policy August 21, 2025
Overview
The 89th Texas Legislative Session demonstrated sustained interest in policies addressing non-medical drivers of…
What to Know About Renewable Diesel and Biodiesel
Renewable diesel and biodiesel are often grouped together, but their differences matter — particularly in engine…
August 19, 2025 
Will AI Destroy the World Wide Web? August 19, 2025
If We Can Find Information by Asking GenAI, Who Needs the Web?
The World Wide Web (Web) emerged as a new medium in the mid…