
Economic recovery. Elections. Terrorism. Global poverty. Trade. Policy issues are complex and multi-faceted. Want more than the 30-second soundbyte? Tune in to Intersections, a podcast from the Brookings Institution, where two experts delve into the varying angles of the complicated issues facing our nation and the world. Subscribe now and be the first to hear new episodes.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 76 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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In this episode, Brahima Sangafowa Coulibaly, senior fellow and director of the Africa Growth Initiative at Brookings, and Lemma Senbet, William E. Mayer chair professor of finance at the University of Maryland, explain why national debts in sub-Saha... more
In this episode, Brookings Vice President Darrell West and Senior Fellow Camille Busette discuss themes from West's new book, "Divided Politics, Divided Nation: Hyperconflict in the Trump era," including the economic, geographic, racial, and technolo... more
In this episode, Angela Stent and Keir Giles, authors of "Putin's World: Russia Against the West and with the Rest" and "Moscow Rules: What Drives Russia to Confront the West" examine the history of Russia's national identity and how the U.S. fundame... more
The Task Force on Extremism in Fragile States recently released its recommendations, calling for a new strategy to prevent violent extremism from developing in fragile states. Brookings Senior Fellow George Ingram and President of the U.S. Institute ... more
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Scholars telling the lay population what they already know, or can deduce on their own, or is better presented by other i.e. foreign experts. Very disappointing time consuming talk radio.
You are paid well, do better.
If one doesn’t mind the speaker running the clock, try C-SPAN; it is more primary source material, and the commentary more useful.
There are other services I admire; however I may continue with listening in the expectation that someone at Brookings will improve t... more
I really enjoy the Brookings podcasts. The quality of the events and interviews are superior both in production and content to ... other think tanks podcasts.
This podcast goes in depth about topics in a way that's not found elsewhere. I've learned a lot and I highly recommend it!
This podcast gives a very good political economy analysis of contemporary issues. However, debates on both sides of the argument is missing.
Refreshing approach to policy and politics discussions. Ms. Pita is an excellent moderator.









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