Senior Fellow discusses recent changes in public policy toward medical and recreational marijuana in the United States. Also in this episode, nuclear strategy and arms control expert makes his Brookings podcast debut in our regular Coffee Break segment, and answers a question on tensions in the Korean peninsula from one of our listeners. Subscribe to Brookings podcasts or on , send feedback email to , and follow us and tweet us at on Twitter. The Brookings Cafeteria is a part of the .
Apr 20, 2018•44 min
Hal Brands, a professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, discusses his new book, “,” and what an “America First” foreign policy framework looks like. Also in this episode, explains the economic development incentives that state and local governments offer to get corporations, such as Amazon, to locate there. Subscribe to Brookings podcasts or on , send feedback email to , and follow us and tweet us at on Twitter. The Brookings Cafeteria is a part of the .
Apr 17, 2018•28 min
Brookings experts discuss some of the biggest issues in the current tax policy debate including American’s sense of patriotic duty to pay taxes and why filing can be so complicated. Also in this episode, discusses how racism continues to impact racial disparities in a new edition of our regular Metro Lens segment. Subscribe to Brookings podcasts or on , send feedback email to , and follow us and tweet us at on Twitter. The Brookings Cafeteria is a part of the .
Apr 13, 2018•24 min
Senior Fellow discusses the economic and security tensions in Southeast Asia, and relations among its nations with the United States and China. Also in this episode, previews his research on racial disparities in school discipline. A full interview with Jon will air later in May. And finally, puts talk of the federal debt and deficits into context. Subscribe to Brookings podcasts or on , send feedback email to , and follow us and tweet us at on Twitter. The Brookings Cafeteria is a part of the ....
Apr 06, 2018•35 min
Senior Fellow discusses demographic shifts in the United States and the long term effects an aging population will have on the federal budget. Also in this episode, on the recently-passed omnibus spending bill and what priorities each chamber will likely address after Congress returns from recess. Subscribe to Brookings podcasts or on , send feedback email to , and follow us and tweet us at on Twitter. The Brookings Cafeteria is a part of the .
Mar 30, 2018•29 min
Former U.S. Secretary of Education sits down with young men from Chicago CRED (Creating Real Economic Diversity) to discuss the steps they have taken to disrupt the cycle of gun violence in their community and transition into the legal economy. Also in this episode, meet David M. Rubenstein Fellow in a recent edition of our Coffee Break segment. Subscribe to Brookings podcasts or on , send feedback email to , and follow us and tweet us at on Twitter. The Brookings Cafeteria is a part of the ....
Mar 23, 2018•30 min
Senior Fellow discusses the new at Brookings and a recent article she authored on the lack of opportunity for poor African-American and Native-American boys. Also in this episode, explains the economic development incentives that state and local governments offer to get corporations, such as Amazon, to locate there. And finally, on the security of Americans’ medical records. Subscribe to Brookings podcasts or on , send feedback email to , and follow us and tweet us at on Twitter. The Brookings C...
Mar 16, 2018•37 min
Nonresident Senior Fellow discusses his experience as a diplomatic attaché at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow in his recent book, “.” Also in this episode, shares lessons learned from a recent event with former Fed Chairs Janet Yellen and Ben Bernanke. Finally, Alan Krueger discusses his new paper with Eric Posner on three reforms for protecting low-income workers from monopsony and collusion. Subscribe to Brookings podcasts or on , send feedback email to , and follow us and tweet us at on Twitter. T...
Mar 09, 2018•47 min
, demographer and senior fellow in the , discusses his research on the millennial generation. Frey explains why the millennial generation, now the most diverse adult generation in American history, serves as a social, economic, and political bridge to America’s diverse future. Also in this episode, discusses whether Congress will consider gun safety legislation, and Foreign Policy Senior Fellow interviews retired Japanese Lt. Gen. Noboru Yamaguchi. Subscribe to Brookings podcasts or on , send fe...
Mar 02, 2018•40 min
, nonresident senior fellow in the and program at Brookings, discusses her work at the Department of Defense and her new book, “.” Karlin explains how the United States trains and equips partner militaries abroad, and what failure and success look like through the examples of Vietnam, Greece, and Lebanon. Also in this episode, , a David M. Rubenstein Fellow in the Governance Studies program, joins us for a new edition of our Coffee Break segment.
Feb 23, 2018•36 min
, nonresident fellow in the program at Brookings, discusses her new book, “,” with the director of the Brookings Institution Press, Bill Finan. Afzal explains Pakistanis’ own views on terrorist groups, jihad, and America, the relationship between Islam and the Pakistani state, and how the country could redefine its sense of nationalism without what she calls "the crutch of religion." Also in this episode, discusses the demographics of millennial generation, now the largest generation in the Unit...
Feb 16, 2018•37 min
, senior fellow in and the SK-Korea Foundation Chair in Korea Studies, discusses North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un’s rise to power, his objectives, and the United States’ military and diplomatic options for the Korean peninsula. In a new Brookings Essay, “,” Pak further explains Kim’s upbringing and makes recommendations for thwarting Kim’s ambitions. Also in this episode, discusses his views on the recent volatility of the stock market and what relationship, if any, it has to the economy. Subsc...
Feb 09, 2018•31 min
Bill Finan, director of the Brookings Institution Press, discusses “” with authors Bruce Katz and Jeremy Nowak. In their book and in the interview, Katz and Nowak explain why cities and the communities that surround them are best suited to address many of the economic, social, and environmental challenges facing the world today. Also in this episode, Molly Reynolds explains what impact President Trump’s State of the Union address may have on his legislative agenda—specifically on immigration, in...
Feb 02, 2018•53 min
In the last of a special three-episode series on Brookings's Inclusive Economic Development Lab, we talk to civic leaders from Indianapolis, Nashville, and San Diego about potential solutions each of their cities are considering to address the challenges of a rapidly-changing economy. In episodes one and two of this series, we took a closer look at some of those challenges and what city leaders learned from working with Brookings experts through the Inclusive Economic Development Lab. Subscribe ...
Jan 30, 2018•49 min
In the second of a three-episode series, we discuss what civic leaders from Indianapolis, Nashville, and San Diego learned while working with Brookings experts through the Inclusive Economic Development Lab. In episodes one and three of this series, we explore the challenges and opportunities these cities face in a rapidly-changing economy and the potential solutions they are considering. Subscribe to Brookings podcasts or on , send feedback email to , and follow us and tweet us at on Twitter. T...
Jan 29, 2018•49 min
In the first of a special three-episode series on Brookings’s Inclusive Economic Development Lab, Rachel Barker, a policy analyst and engagement strategist in the , speaks to civic leaders in Indianapolis, Nashville, and San Diego about the challenges and opportunities their cities face in a rapidly-changing economy. In episodes two and three of this series, we explore what leaders from each city learned while working with Brookings experts through the Inclusive Economic Development Lab, and the...
Jan 26, 2018•44 min
, Senior Fellow in and the , discusses her new book “.” She explains the threats posed by poaching, trophy hunting, and wildlife trafficking, and what policy measures can be taken to combat them. Also in this episode, explains why we should not paint the Rust Belt region with one broad brush, and what policies really matter for the Rust Belt’s revival in the latest installment of our Metro Lens segment. Subscribe to Brookings podcasts or on , send feedback email to , and follow us and tweet us a...
Jan 19, 2018•40 min
, senior fellow in and director of the , discusses the state of transatlantic relations and argues that it’s in U.S. interests to engage more with Europe. He also discusses his book “,” analyzing the nature of geopolitical competition in the world today. Also in this episode, stops by for his economic update, and , a visiting fellow in the Center on the United States and Europe, joins us for the first time in another edition of our regular “Coffee Break” segment. Subscribe to Brookings podcasts ...
Jan 12, 2018•50 min
, vice president and director of at Brookings and the Joseph A. Pechman Senior Fellow, analyzes the top economic issues facing the United States in the upcoming year. Also in this episode, on what Congress left unfinished before their holiday recess and the additions of Senators Doug Jones (D-Ala.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) in our regular “What’s Happening in Congress” segment, and answers a question from a listener. Subscribe to Brookings podcasts or on , send feedback email to , and follow us a...
Jan 05, 2018•43 min
As 2017 ends, we look back gratefully on another excellent year for the Brookings Cafeteria podcast. We aired 52 episodes (not including this one), talked with over 60 guests, and covered dozens of policy topics. The honored us once again with the award for best education podcast of the year. Our team experienced some changes but still turned out a terrific show every week. To celebrate the closing of the year, today’s show features our favorite clips from past 12 months. We hope you enjoy it an...
Dec 29, 2017•42 min
, a senior fellow in and former deputy assistant secretary for tax analysis at the U.S. Treasury Department, discusses the good, the bad, and the ugly parts of the recently passed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and explains the implications it will have on pass-through businesses, individual and corporate tax rates, and more. Also in this episode, , David M. Rubenstein Fellow in the Metropolitan Policy Program, explains in our latest Metro Lens segment how a provision in the new tax plan which lowers th...
Dec 22, 2017•40 min
, David M. Rubenstein Fellow in the and program, discusses the disinformation campaign waged by the Russian Federation and President Vladimir Putin on the United States and European democracies through election interference, cyber-attacks, and the cultivation of political allies. Also in this episode, evaluates the legacy of outgoing Fed Chair Janet Yellen and the challenges facing her successor, Jerome Powell. And finally, we interviewed , visiting fellow at the , on transitional justice and th...
Dec 15, 2017•42 min
and , both senior fellows in the program, discuss their new book "" with the director of the Brookings Institution Press Bill Finan. In the interview and in their new book, Felbab-Brown and Hamid address the origins of some of these nonstate actors and make recommendations on how the international community should address them. Also in this episode, explains how polarization and gridlock in the appropriations process create the possibility of a government shutdown in our regular “What’s Happenin...
Dec 08, 2017•34 min
, fellow in the at Brookings and the , discusses the key findings from her report on the evolving role of mayors and their position on the frontlines of public policy challenges like refugee resettlement and workforce development. Also in this episode, , senior fellow and policy director in the Metropolitan Policy Program, introduces his research on the . Subscribe to Brookings podcasts or on , send feedback email to , and follow us and tweet us at on Twitter. The Brookings Cafeteria is a part o...
Dec 01, 2017•35 min
In this special episode of the Brookings Cafeteria podcast, we reflect on some of the forward-thinking policy ideas and good news stories that have emerged from events hosted by the Bookings Institution in 2017. Subscribe to Brookings podcasts or on , send feedback email to , and follow us and tweet us at on Twitter. The Brookings Cafeteria is a part of the .
Nov 24, 2017•37 min
, TÜSİAD senior fellow in the program at Brookings and director of , discusses his new book with the director of the Brookings Institution Press Bill Finan. Also in this episode, , senior fellow emeritus in the Governance Studies program, shares an excerpt on the day President Kennedy was assassinated from his forthcoming political memoir. Subscribe to Brookings podcasts or on , send feedback email to , and follow us and tweet us at on Twitter. The Brookings Cafeteria is a part of the .
Nov 17, 2017•38 min
A year after one of the greatest political upsets in American history, , the founding director of the and a senior fellow in the program, reflects on Trump’s presidency, his greatest challenges and successes, and what we should expect from the 2018 midterms and future of the Trump administration. Also in this episode, discusses Republicans "punting" on difficult decisions in the House tax bill for our regular “What’s Happening in Congress” segment. Subscribe to Brookings podcasts or on , send fe...
Nov 10, 2017•29 min
, a David M. Rubenstein Fellow in the , discusses his new research project on the more than 1,200 majority-black communities in the United States. Also in this episode, , also a new David M. Rubenstein Fellow in the program, joins us for our regular “Coffee Break” segment. Subscribe to Brookings podcasts or on , send feedback email to , and follow us and tweet us at on Twitter. The Brookings Cafeteria is a part of the .
Nov 03, 2017•30 min
, postdoctoral fellow for the in the , discusses the findings of a which examines how promoting girls’ reproductive rights, investing in girls’ education, and developing girls’ life skills for a green economy are effective strategies for mitigating the effects of climate change. Also in this episode, addresses the complex water infrastructure challenges the United States faces in a new Metro Lens segment. Subscribe to Brookings podcasts or on , send feedback email to , and follow us and tweet us...
Oct 27, 2017•31 min
Juliana Barbassa and Theresa Williamson, two contributors to "" from the Brookings Institution Press, discuss the corruption, disruption, and overall economic costs of hosting last year’s summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. Also in this episode, stops by for his regular economic update, and , senior fellow in the Governance Studies program, answers a question from one of our listeners. Subscribe to Brookings podcasts or on , send feedback email to , and follow us and tweet us at on Twitter. ...
Oct 20, 2017•39 min
