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Preparing for a Future with More Flooding
Policy Currents
09/08/23 • 29 min
RAND experts Michelle Miro and Krista Romita Grocholski join us to discuss the growing problem of flooding in the United States. They recently published a paper that examines this issue in the Mid-Atlantic region, where extreme precipitation has led to flooding nearly every season since 2018. Climate data, they say, is essential to helping stormwater managers and civil engineers better protect their communities from these costly disasters. For more information on this week’s episode, visit rand.org/podcast.
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Global catastrophic risk, tech vendors and national security concerns, geoengineering.
Policy Currents
11/01/24 • 10 min
Assessing global catastrophic risk; how “mercurial leadership” at SpaceX could threaten national security; the actual dangers of geoengineering; and protecting your sleep during election season. For more information on this week’s episode, visit rand.org/podcast.
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03/08/24 • 12 min
What's needed for a chance at peace in Gaza; Russia's long history of errors; how technology could help defend Taiwan; why it's not enough to just replace lead pipes; and understanding older Americans' media habits. For more information on this week’s episode, visit rand.org/podcast.
The facts on hiring people with criminal histories, Taiwan's election, how to deal with the Houthis.
Policy Currents
01/19/24 • 10 min
What the evidence says about hiring people with criminal histories; what to expect after Taiwan's election; preventing presidential coups; how stackable credentials can help low-income students; and why diplomacy is needed to fully address the Houthi threat. For more information on this week’s episode, visit rand.org/podcast.
Postwar strategy toward Russia, restrictions on classroom discussion topics, threats to critical infrastructure.
Policy Currents
02/16/24 • 11 min
Considering how the United States should deal with Russia after the war in Ukraine ends; how policies that restrict teaching about race and gender 'spill over;’ threats to the U.S. financial system and other critical infrastructure; and U.S. strategy in Southeast Asia. For more information on this week’s episode, visit rand.org/podcast.
The coronavirus intensifies, cyber threats from drones, Truth Decay and the media, and more.
Policy Currents
03/06/20 • 10 min
We discuss insights from RAND experts on the coronavirus; how drones are reshaping the cybersecurity landscape; protecting the power grid; the media’s role in Truth Decay; and why Brexit is still costing the UK. For more information on this week’s episode, visit rand.org/podcast.
Trust in the CDC, learning from firsthand accounts of violent extremism, a federal vehicle miles traveled fee, and more.
Policy Currents
04/09/21 • 8 min
Public trust in the CDC declined during the pandemic; insights from interviews with former extremists; educating students with disabilities in the COVID-19 era; Russian mercenaries; and how a federal vehicle miles traveled fee could replace the gas tax. For more information on this week’s episode, visit rand.org/podcast.
Why Russia doesn’t want an Israel-Iran war, AI in America's classrooms, China’s role in the opioid crisis.
Policy Currents
04/19/24 • 10 min
The implications of an Israel-Iran conflict for Russia; how educators use AI tools; helping schools respond to social media threats; addressing China’s role in synthetic opioid trafficking; and cooperation with U.S. allies in outer space. For more information on this week’s episode, visit rand.org/podcast.
What’s behind the high levels of vaccine hesitancy among Black Americans; the link between sexual harassment and sexual assault in the U.S. military; why President Biden can’t turn back the clock on the Iran nuclear deal; and focusing on civic education after the Capitol attack. For more information on this week’s episode, visit rand.org/podcast.
09/29/23 • 53 min
In this special episode, host Evan Banks sits down with RAND researchers Heather Williams and Richard (Dic) Donohue. Williams, a former intelligence officer, and Donohue, a former police sergeant, recount their personal experiences with trauma and traumatic stress. They also discuss the work they do now, which focuses on what is needed to ensure intelligence and law enforcement professionals get the mental health support they need. For more information on this week’s episode, visit rand.org/podcast.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Policy Currents have?
Policy Currents currently has 524 episodes available.
What topics does Policy Currents cover?
The podcast is about News, Podcasts, Politics and Government.
What is the most popular episode on Policy Currents?
The episode title 'Preparing for a Future with More Flooding' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Policy Currents?
The average episode length on Policy Currents is 10 minutes.
How often are episodes of Policy Currents released?
Episodes of Policy Currents are typically released every 4 days, 21 hours.
When was the first episode of Policy Currents?
The first episode of Policy Currents was released on Oct 26, 2018.
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@jbwogan
Jan 31
This weekly podcast offers short summaries of recent research and other insights from the RAND Corporation on pressing issues like the war in Ukraine and gun violence. Each episode offers an interesting take on current affairs.
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