Baker Institute introduces ‘Texas Briefing,’ a podcast exploring state and local policy issues June 5, 2025
The Baker Institute is launching a new podcast exploring the policy issues shaping life in Texas. “Texas Briefing” will…
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An Introduction to Images in the China Urban Outdoor Propaganda Image Archive, 1998 to 2019 June 3, 2025
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Xi Jinping’s rise to power has been accompanied by a level of centralization unseen in the People’s Republic of…
Putting Safety First in the Firearm Policy Debate
Drs. Sandra McKay and Eric Fleegler joined “Baker Briefing” to discuss the worsening gun injury epidemic and areas of…
June 2, 2025 
Lessons From Past Recessions for Health Coverage Today
When the economy dips, millions risk losing health coverage. A new Baker Institute Center for Health Policy commentary looks…
May 29, 2025 
Ruth Simmons and David Satterfield discuss future of DEI in higher education May 29, 2025
David Satterfield, director of Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, sat down with Ruth Simmons, the…
Mental Health and Immigration Policy: A Conversation With Germán Cadenas
Stricter immigration policies impact migrants’ mental health, but advocacy and community action can build resilience. A…
May 29, 2025 
Tariffs, Trade Deals, and the Cost of Uncertainty
In May 2025, the U.S. announced trade frameworks with the U.K. and China, easing some of the Trump administration’s initial…
May 28, 2025 
AI and US-Mexico Relations: The Future(s) of Work
In February, the Center for the U.S and Mexico launched its new initiative on AI Policy and Governance by gathering AI…
May 28, 2025 
Workforce Transitions in Gulf Economies Amid Global Energy Shifts
As the global energy transition accelerates, oil-driven Gulf economies are approaching a pivotal turning point. Osamah…
May 27, 2025 
As the US Steps Back, Can China Fill the Void?
Steven W. Lewis, director of the Baker Institute China Studies Program, joined the “Baker Briefing” podcast to discuss what…
May 26, 2025