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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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The funeral procession of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in U.S.-Israeli airstrikes, wound through major holy cities across the region last week. The mourners, traditionally clad in black, carried red banners conveying a cl... more

The U.S. Supreme Court is issuing decisions that could shape American law for years to come. In this conversation, Ambassador David M. Satterfield speaks with David W. Leebron, president emeritus of Rice University and former dean of Columbia Law Sch... more

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On July 1, negotiators will begin the formal review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), a trade pact affecting billions of dollars in commerce and tens of millions of workers across North America. What priorities will each country b... more

For more than a decade, Syria was defined by war, displacement, and devastation. The fall of Bashar al-Assad marked a historic turning point but also raised a difficult question: What comes next for a country rebuilding after years of conflict?

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Recent Guests

David Leebron
President Emeritus of Rice University, President and CEO of Texas 2036, former Dean of Columbia Law School
Rice University
Episode: 41: How the Supreme Court Is Reshaping American Law
Mona Yacoubian
Director and Senior Advisor of the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies
Center for Strategic and International Studies
Episode: 39: Inside Syria’s Struggle for Governance and Stability
Heidi Russell
Director of the Baker Institute Center for Health Policy and Lead Author of the report
Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy
Episode: 37: One Year In, How Trump and RFK Jr. Reshaped Federal Health Policy
Vivian Ho
James A. Baker III Institute Chair in Health Economics
Baker Institute for Public Policy
Episode: 36: Why Health Insurance Costs Vary So Dramatically
Marah Short
Scholar in Health Economics
Baker Institute for Public Policy
Episode: 36: Why Health Insurance Costs Vary So Dramatically
Ana Martín Gil
Research Manager, Baker Institute Center for the Middle East (co-editor of protracted displacement report)
Baker Institute for Public Policy
Episode: 35: The Human Cost of Escalating Conflict in the Middle East
Kelsey Norman
Fellow, Baker Institute Center for the Middle East (co-editor of protracted displacement report)
Baker Institute for Public Policy
Episode: 35: The Human Cost of Escalating Conflict in the Middle East
Mark Finley
Non-resident fellow in Energy and Global Oil
Baker Institute for Public Policy, Rice University
Episode: 33: Why the Middle East Oil Shock Is Raising Gas Prices
Irfan Ali
President of Guyana
Government of Guyana
Episode: 31: Inside Guyana’s Energy Strategy with President Mohamed Irfaan Ali

Hosts

David Satterfield
Ambassador; Director of Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy; long-standing host establishing policy context and strategic framing of conversations
Ken Medlock
Director of the Baker Institute Center for Energy Studies; energy markets expert who guides technical discussions and market context

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • Actual subject experts. No stupid debates.

    Thank you so much Baker Institute! I actually *learn* about new things from this podcast. Truly horizon-broadening work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eric Staib
    United States3 years ago
  • Nonpartisan Analysis & Discussions of Current Events

    So happy to finally see a podcast coming from the Baker Institute. Great production, excellent content, and just the right time for each episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Moe AlJuboori
    United States3 years ago
  • Excellent podcast

    Excellent podcast to stay up to date with today’s main issues

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gugs76
    United States3 years ago
  • High Quality

    Very interesting podcasts of the most important events affecting the world today. Well produced and high quality as one would expect from the Baker Institute. Perhaps not for everyone, but if you seek an unbiased view of the most important current events of the day, this is for you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TJ 54321
    United States3 years ago

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

42: A New Iranian Era Emerges, Cloaked in Red
Q: Talk to me about the Pai Dari movement and their significance.
The Pai Dari hardline faction represents an ideational challenge within the IRGC and state media, pushing narratives that reinforce a more uncompromising foreign policy and a insistence on preserving leverage like control over the Strait of Hormuz, signaling how internal discourse can shape external actions.
42: A New Iranian Era Emerges, Cloaked in Red
Q: Mohammed, were you surprised to see these vengeance banners and that theme so prominent in the funeral?
Yes and no. It appears many within the regime view the move as a bargaining and deterrent signal—highlighting a willingness to escalate unless the United States and its allies offer concessions, while also reflecting hardline factions pressing for a stronger, more offensive posture.
41: How the Supreme Court Is Reshaping American Law
Q: What does the major questions doctrine imply for presidential power?
It constrains executive actions by demanding clear congressional authorization for major policy decisions, shaping how the Court curbs unilateral executive power in areas like tariffs and other significant powers.
41: How the Supreme Court Is Reshaping American Law
Q: How is the shadow docket changing the Court's influence and perception?
The shadow docket has expanded, delivering timely, sometimes substantive orders without full briefing or dissents, which has raised questions about precedential weight and the pace of constitutional decision-making.
41: How the Supreme Court Is Reshaping American Law
Q: What stood out in the voting rights cases this term, particularly around districting and race?
The discussion highlights a shift toward skepticism of racial classifications in districting, with decisions emphasizing the need for a compelling government interest and signaling limits to race-based drawing of electoral maps.

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This show aggregates policy analysis from senior policymakers, researchers, and practitioners to unpack major foreign and domestic issues. Episodes often center on energy markets, geopolitics, public policy, and global security, with hosts guiding conversations through data, institutional context, and real-world implications for governments, businesses, and societies. Noteworthy is the consistent pairing of Baker Institute experts with seasoned moderators to translate complex topics into actionable insights for decision-makers, journalists, and industry leaders. Listeners can expect rigorous, nonpartisan discourse grounded in research, with a clear focus on risk, policy tools, and practical outcomes for today's global landscape.

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