Isabel Sawhill, a senior fellow in Economic Studies at Brookings, addresses the economic, cultural, and political divisions in America today, and describes what she learned by talking with Americans in three cities about what they want—and don’t want—from government. These discussions are the heart of her new book, “The Forgotten Americans: An Economic Agenda for a Divided Nation,” in which she lays out a new agenda that “marries” red state values about work, family, and education with blue stat...
Oct 26, 2018•46 min
, a fellow in the at Brookings, addresses the health policy issues on voters’ minds as the 2018 midterm elections approach. He reviews the Trump administration’s changes to the Affordable Care Act, why Democratic candidates are placing more emphasis on health policy in their races than are Republicans, the topic of Medicaid expansion, and what repeal of the individual mandate could mean for health care in 2019 and beyond. For more special Brookings Cafeteria episodes about the 2018 midterms, vis...
Oct 23, 2018•21 min
, a David M. Rubenstein fellow in Foreign Policy at Brookings, addresses the question of Russia’s potential involvement in the 2018 midterm elections. She also describes the latest tactics in disinformation campaigns and cyber threats, and how targeted nations can respond. Also in this edition, , fellow in Governance studies, analyzes the shape of House and Senate races, and looks ahead to the post-election Congress. Subscribe to Brookings podcasts or on , send feedback email to , and follow us ...
Oct 19, 2018•33 min
Amy Liu, vice president and director of the Metropolitan Policy Program at the Brookings Institution, addresses issues in gubernatorial and local races in the 2018 midterms, including the challenges of job growth, new technologies, and state preemption of local decision-making. Liu also addresses the urban-rural divide, which she says is “primarily a political and cultural one … being fanned by President Trump and his administration.” For more analysis on the 2018 midterm elections, visit . Subs...
Oct 16, 2018•19 min
In the first episode of a special series on the 2018 midterm elections, Senior Fellow describes some of the issues shaping the upcoming midterm elections and which common narratives around the elections are not supported by data. Also in this episode, explains the Federal Reserve’s recent decision to raise interest rates and the inherent difficulties in forecasting the economy. Subscribe to Brookings podcasts or on , send feedback email to , and follow us and tweet us at on Twitter. The Brooking...
Oct 12, 2018•34 min
, a fellow in and the , discusses America’s digital divide and challenges for people with lower incomes to access high-speed broadband and data networks. Turner Lee also describes the research she is conducting for an upcoming book and a she published on the digital and economic divides in Staunton, Virginia. Also in this episode, and discuss Wright’s book “” and the future of conflict between competing global powers. Subscribe to Brookings podcasts or on , send feedback email to , and follow us...
Oct 05, 2018•1 hr 2 min
Senior Fellows and discuss America’s evolving but essential role in the liberal world order, the strength of democracy around the globe, and Kagan’s new book “.” Also in this episode, describes some of the factors that affect black female candidates’ electoral success. 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 .
Sep 28, 2018•1 hr 6 min
Senior Fellow interviews Bilahari Kausikan, the former permanent secretary of Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on a range of current diplomatic and security issues in Southeast Asia, including Singapore’s role in the region, China’s rise, and the Trump administration’s approach to foreign policy. 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 .
Sep 21, 2018•47 min
In a special edition of the Brookings Cafeteria podcast, Vice President and Director discusses his new report on the peace and security landscape around the world and previews the United Nations General Assembly in New York City. 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 .
Sep 19, 2018•34 min
David M. Rubenstein Fellows and discuss their research for the program at Brookings and how the 2008 financial crisis affected their careers as economists. Also in this episode, describes the priorities that will keep members of Congress busy before they leave Washington, D.C. for their traditional pre-election 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 .
Sep 14, 2018•40 min
, a nonresident senior fellow and veteran journalist, discusses his new book “,” and why President Trump’s attacks on the media are a cause for concern. Also in this episode, reflects on the government’s response to the financial crises 10 years ago and introduces work the is doing around the anniversary. 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 .
Sep 07, 2018•28 min
Senior Fellow discusses his new book, “,” with , director of the Center on the United States and Europe. Eisen describes the Petschek house in Prague where he lived as the U.S. ambassador to the Czech Republic, and how the lives of its former occupants tell the story of 100 transformative years of European history. Also in this episode, explains what led him to become a scholar and what he’s researching now in the latest edition of our Coffee Break segment. Subscribe to Brookings podcasts or on ...
Aug 31, 2018•28 min
, a fellow in Governance Studies and the , discusses some of the policies being pursued by the United States Department of Education under current Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos. Also in this episode, introduces his research on cluster-based economic development in the latest edition of our 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 .
Aug 24, 2018•35 min
Merrell Tuck-Primdahl, communications director for the program at Brookings, interviews participants from the 15th annual . This year’s roundtable focused on U.S. leadership in foreign assistance, China’s influence and ambitions, how to support development on the ground, and more. Also in this episode, describes what members of the House and Senate will be doing in the upcoming weeks while Congress should be on its annual August recess. Subscribe to Brookings podcasts or on , send feedback email...
Aug 17, 2018•45 min
Baruch College professor Thomas J. Main discusses his new book, “,” with Bill Finan, director of the Brookings Institution Press. In the interview and his book, Main describes the alt-right’s ideological roots, how it became a factor in American politics, and why it poses the greatest challenge to democratic liberalism today. Also in this episode, explains the current and potential consequences of President Trump’s tariffs in the latest edition of his Economic Update. Subscribe to Brookings podc...
Aug 10, 2018•35 min
In a special edition of the Brookings Cafeteria, four Brookings experts share their thoughts on the 2017 white supremacist rallies in Charlottesville, Va. Their commentary includes analyses of race and extremism in America, the history of racism and how we commemorate history in our public spaces, and what public policy solutions we should consider moving forward. Subscribe to Brookings podcasts or on , send feedback email to , and follow us and tweet us at on Twitter. The Brookings Cafeteria is...
Aug 03, 2018•45 min
, who currently serves as the Ann R. and the Andrew H. Tisch Distinguished Visiting Fellow at Brookings and was formerly general counsel and acting secretary of the United States Department of Commerce, describes the state of online consumer data protections in the United States and introduces a framework for data privacy legislation. Also in this episode, discusses her research on how housing affordability varies across the country and the consequences of unusually high or low housing prices in...
Jul 27, 2018•29 min
, interim vice president and director of the Global Economy and Development program, and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Enric Sala discuss some of the innovative approaches for reaching the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals proposed in a new book, “,” published by the Brookings Institution Press. Also in this episode, describes the actions members of Congress could take to rebuke President Trump’s comments from a recent press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin...
Jul 20, 2018•26 min
Associate Fellow discusses his research on the 1.7 million people who work on America’s water infrastructure and the future challenges and opportunities that workforce faces. Also in this episode, meet David M. Rubenstein Fellow in the latest edition of our “Coffee Break.” 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 .
Jul 13, 2018•29 min
, director of the Brown Center on Education Policy, discusses a new and how schools are equipping their students with a quality civics education. Also in this episode, Joseph Parilla and Max Bouchet share their findings from the which tracks the economic trajectory of the world’s 300 largest metropolitan economies. 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 .
Jul 06, 2018•28 min
Boston College professor R. Shep Melnick discusses his recent book, “,” and how implementation of the law has reached far beyond the original intent since its passage in 1972. Also in this episode, describes the potential ramifications of President Trump’s tariffs and whether or not a trade war would trigger the next economic recession. 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 .
Jun 29, 2018•27 min
On the 200th episode of the Brookings Cafeteria podcast, , Brookings’s executive vice president and the vice president for Economic Studies, discusses his role at the Institution and some of the policy issues Brookings scholars are prioritizing in their research. Also in this episode, describes the current immigration debates in Congress and divisions within the House Republican conference. And finally, meet David M. Rubenstein Fellow in the latest edition of our “Coffee Break.” Subscribe to Bro...
Jun 22, 2018•48 min
In this episode, five Brookings experts offer their reactions to the recent summit between President Trump and Kim Jong-un, their analyses of the key outcomes, and their assessments of what comes next. Subscribe to Brookings podcasts or on , send feedback email to , and follow us and tweet us at on Twitter.
Jun 14, 2018•55 min
Governance Studies Fellow discusses her research on the Black Lives Matter movement, the connection between police-involved killings and protest activity, and the scope of racial inequity in America’s criminal justice system. Also in this episode, analyzes recent census data that show waning growth rates for some big cities, and faster growth in many suburbs. Subscribe to Brookings podcasts or on , send feedback email to , and follow us and tweet us at on Twitter. The Brookings Cafeteria is a pa...
Jun 08, 2018•24 min
, Brookings senior fellow and the chief climate negotiator in the Obama administration, discusses his role in negotiating the Paris Climate Agreement and the implications of President Trump announcing his intention to withdrawal the United States from the agreement on June 1, 2017. Also in this episode, describes the recent rise in housing prices and why it’s difficult for young people to enter the housing market. Subscribe to Brookings podcasts or on , send feedback email to , and follow us and...
May 31, 2018•47 min
, director of the at Brookings, describes the skills children need to succeed in life and how to improve the quality of learning for the most marginalized children and youth, including girls and children affected by extreme violence. Also in this episode, looks at the major factors that affect midterm elections and what you should watch out for in her regular “” segment.
May 24, 2018•31 min
, director of the Center for Technology Innovation, discusses his recent book “.” West explains that as robots, artificial intelligence, and automation make it possible to be more productive while working fewer hours, society must change its definition of work. Also in this episode, foreign policy expert Célia Belin unveils why she became a scholar and Susan Hennessey introduces , a database of experts in technology policy from diverse backgrounds. Subscribe to Brookings podcasts or on , send fe...
May 18, 2018•41 min
Senior Fellow discusses her research on the “success sequence” and how the combination of work, education, and family planning can help reduce poverty and increase opportunity in America. Also in this episode, previews his new report on the challenges facing older industrial cities throughout the Northeast and Midwest for the latest edition of our 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...
May 11, 2018•28 min
, a fellow in the Brown Center on Education Policy, discusses his research on disparities and discrimination in how schools discipline students of different racial and economic backgrounds. Also in this episode, explains the policies China has pursued to spur economic development and innovation following his recent trip to Xi’an and Shenzhen. 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 .
May 04, 2018•24 min
, David M. Rubenstein Fellow in the Global Economy and Development program, discusses his recent trip to the Venezuelan border and the economic and refugee crises the country is currently facing. Also in this episode, explains the politics behind the Senate’s confirmation of President Trump’s appointments in her regular “” 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 27, 2018•36 min
