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…
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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…
CES Lead, Energy Innovation and Policy | George and Cynthia Mitchell Professor in Sustainable Development
Ted Loch-Temzelides, Ph.D., is the George and Cynthia Mitchell Professor in Sustainable Development at the Department of…
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…
Religion and Public Policy
Exploring how religion and cultural factors interact with public policy issues.
Powering the Energy Future August 28, 2025
The future of energy faces yet another round of uncertainty and change, with the electricity sector at the forefront…
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 
The Future of American Science: A Conversation With US Rep. Brian Babin August 27, 2025
In 2025, U.S. government changes re-envisioned how the federal government funds scientific research and development. It is…