What FEMA’s New Flood Maps Mean for Houston Schools
In this episode, Edward M. Emmett, former Harris County judge, and policy analyst Bill King join Heidi Russell to discuss…
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Charles W. Mathias
Politics Behind the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Ambassador David M. Satterfield is joined by Baker Institute Fellow Kristian Coates Ulrichsen to examine how the World Cup…
June 17, 2026 
How Declining Oil Production Could Weaken Russia’s Geopolitical Power
Despite expanded drilling efforts, Russia’s oil production continues to decline, deepening the economic strain of the war…
June 16, 2026 
Fellow in Health Policy | Director, Texas Consortium for the Non-Medical Drivers of Health, Center for Health Policy
Charles W. Mathias, Ph.D., is the director of the Texas Consortium for the Non-Medical Drivers of Health, a grant-funded…
Nonresident Scholar in Science and Technology Policy
Michael Shannon Michael (Mike) Shannon is the executive vice president of government solutions for IPTalons. He retired from the Federal…
Nonresident Fellow in Science and Technology Policy
Tommy Shih Tommy Shih is an associate professor of business administration at Lund University and has served as a policy advisor to…
Rice’s Baker Institute launches Eastern Mediterranean Energy Center with US Department of Energy
New initiative focusing on energy security, regional stability, and technological cooperation among the United States…
June 15, 2026 
The Lifecycle of Hydrocarbon Molecules: Limitations of the Plastic-Oil Debate June 15, 2026
Executive Summary
Efforts to reduce plastic production through bans, production caps, or limitations to advanced recycling…
Claudio X. González Center for the US and Mexico
Thought and policy leadership spanning two nations.