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Hosted by former U.S. Ambassador David Satterfield, “Baker Briefing” makes news make sense by bringing together experts from Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy and beyond to break down the most important foreign and domestic policy issues of the day. New episodes weekly.
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S2E37 37: One Year In, How Trump and RFK Jr. Reshaped Federal Health Policy
How is the Trump administration reshaping American healthcare? Ambassador David M. Satterfield sits down with Heidi Russell, director of the Baker Institute Center for Health Policy, to discuss a new…
S2E36 36: Why Health Insurance Costs Vary So Dramatically
Americans know healthcare is expensive, but what’s less understood is why the cost of coverage can vary so dramatically, even for people doing similar jobs in the same state. Host David M.…
S2E35 35: The Human Cost of Escalating Conflict in the Middle East
Across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), escalating conflicts have forced millions of people from their homes — often not just temporarily, but for years or even generations. As wars drag on…
S2E34 34: How the Iran War Is Hitting Americans at Home
As conflict with Iran intensifies, economic consequences are beginning to extend beyond the battlefield, from rising energy prices to growing concerns about inflation and household costs. Ambassador…
S2E33 33: Why the Middle East Oil Shock Is Raising Gas Prices
As conflict and instability in the Middle East continue to shape global energy markets, Americans are beginning to feel the effects far beyond the gas pump. Host David M. Satterfield speaks with…
S2E32 32: What’s at Stake As Trump Visits China
This week, President Donald Trump travels to Beijing for a high-stakes state visit amid rising tensions between the United States and China, persistent economic uncertainty, and ongoing conflict in…
S2E31 31: Inside Guyana’s Energy Strategy with President Mohamed Irfaan Ali
Guyana sits at the center of one of the fastest energy expansions in the world — at a moment when geopolitical tensions, supply disruptions, and market volatility are reshaping global energy systems…
S2E30 30: President of Guyana Mohamed Irfaan Ali Explains the Nation’s Energy Boom
Guyana, on the northern coast of South America, has become one of the fastest-growing energy producers in the world. Since oil production began in 2019, the country has quickly emerged as a major…
S2E29 29: Healthcare on the Frontlines of War
In the middle of war, healthcare systems tend to break down due to high-level risks and resource constraints, and doctors on the frontlines face challenges that policy alone cannot fully capture. In…
S2E28 28: Humanitarian Rules of War and What Happens When They Break Down
What happens when the rules designed to limit the human cost of war and protect humanitarian workers on the front lines begin to erode in conflicts across the globe? Why does this issue matter beyond…
S2E27 27: Tax Day Edition — Debt, Defense, and Economic Uncertainty
It’s Tax Day, and this episode steps back from the headlines to look at the forces shaping the U.S. fiscal and economic outlook. From the latest federal budget proposals and rising defense costs to…
S2E26 26: Federal Judge Blocks RFK Jr. Vaccine Overhaul and What It Means for Families
On March 16, 2026, a federal judge blocked changes to U.S. vaccine policy advanced under Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., ruling that officials acted unlawfully in…
S2 From 'Texas Briefing:' Student Voices on Faith, Politics, and University Life in Texas
This episode is part of the Texas Briefing podcast “Between Pulpit and Policy” series, which examines the role of religion in Texas politics. Produced in partnership with the Baker Institute Student…
S2E25 25: Inside the Iran War’s Impact on Global Energy Markets
The conflict in Iran is sending shock waves through global energy markets, tightening supplies, driving up prices, and placing energy security at the center of strategic and economic…
S2E24 24: Inside the Latest Phase of the Iran War
The war in Iran has entered a more dangerous and unpredictable phase, with strikes intensifying, diplomacy stalled, and global stakes higher than ever. On this episode of “Baker Briefing,” Ambassador…
S2E23 23: Population Decline and the New Economics of Cities
As cities around the world confront slower population growth, aging populations, and shifting migration patterns, policymakers are rethinking long-standing assumptions about economic development,…
S2E22 22: Chief Justice John Roberts on 20 Years Leading the Supreme Court
Twenty years after taking the oath as Chief Justice of the United States, John G. Roberts Jr. visited Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy for a rare public conversation on the role of…
S2E21 21: War With Iran: How Far Could It Go?
War between Iran, the United States, and Israel is entering a volatile new phase — raising urgent questions about escalation, leadership in Tehran, and the future stability of the Middle…
S2E20 20: Mexico’s Cartels, Violence, and the Rule of Law After the Fall of El Mencho
The Feb. 22, 2026, death of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera, head of Mexico’s Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), has reignited debate about security, governance, and the strength of Mexico’s…
S2E19 19: What the US Strikes on Iran Mean for Global Energy Markets
The United States has launched strikes on Iran — and global energy markets are already reacting. How far could this escalation reach, from the Strait of Hormuz to gasoline prices and electricity…
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