The State of Houston: A Conversation With Mayor John Whitmire May 29, 2025
Houston Mayor John Whitmire joined Baker Institute fellow and former Harris County Judge Ed Emmett for a wide-ranging…
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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 
Roads Taken
An interactive database and map of the structures removed and people displaced by highway construction in Houston.
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 
Church-State Separation and the Supreme Court: Upcoming Cases May 27, 2025
Three cases pending decision before the Supreme Court could significantly shape the interpretation of the First Amendment’s…
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