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Overcoming Hurdles to Herd Immunity

RAND senior physician policy researcher Mahshid Abir describes several hurdles to achieving herd immunity to COVID-19, including the politicization of the vaccine, political commentary surrounding the production and dissemination processes, as well as misinformation propagated by the anti-vaxxer movement.

Jan 8, 2021 | Abir

Children, Families, and Communities

1:53

Was Unemployment Insurance Designed to Exclude Black Workers?

Dec 21, 2020

Kathryn Edwards
1:27

Benefits and Applications of a Standardized Definition of High-Quality Care

Dec 17, 2020

Carrie Farmer
0:41

Mobile Technology: A Tool for Alleviating Homelessness

Nov 19, 2020

Sarah Hunter
1:44

COVID-19 and the Digital Divide: Inequities in Online Learning

Oct 16, 2020

Julia Kaufman
36:14

RAND Remote: Advancing Racial Equity Policy

Oct 6, 2020

Anita Chandra , et al.
10:37

Using Binding Pay Transparency Measures to Encourage Equal Pay for Equal Work

Aug 14, 2020

Joanna Hofman , et al.
1:56

The Plight of Refugees During COVID-19

Jun 18, 2020

Shelly Culbertson
39:59

Policies to Improve Policing in the U.S.

Jun 15, 2020

Meagan Cahill , et al.
27:13

COVID-19 Briefing Series: Catalyzing Solutions for a Changed World

Jun 11, 2020

Brandon Baker , et al.
1:54

How Schools Can Support Students During COVID-19

Jun 10, 2020

Melanie Zaber
34:10

COVID-19 Briefing Series: Evidence for Pandemic Recovery Action

Jun 5, 2020

Brandon Baker , et al.
3:42

Crime and the Coronavirus

May 29, 2020

Meagan Cahill

Cyber and Data Sciences

4:38

What Is the Internet of Bodies?

Oct 29, 2020

Mary Lee
12:20

Using AI to Tackle Disinformation Online

Oct 23, 2020

Linda Slapakova , et al.
1:44

COVID-19 and the Digital Divide: Inequities in Online Learning

Oct 16, 2020

Julia Kaufman
2:43

Russian Interference in the 2020 U.S. Election

Oct 1, 2020

Marek Posard
47:26

U.S. Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark Esper Visits RAND

Sep 16, 2020

Edward Harshberger , et al.
0:59

How Can We Protect Voters' Health and Secure the Election?

Aug 6, 2020

Quentin Hodgson
41:30

RAND 20/20: Governing by Artificial Intelligence

Jul 30, 2020

Osonde Osoba , et al.
1:38

What Is Contact Tracing?

Jul 7, 2020

Benjamin Boudreaux
31:25

COVID-19 Briefing Series: A Crisis of Disinformation

May 22, 2020

Brandon Baker , et al.
30:13

Epidemiological Models and COVID-19

May 21, 2020

Jeanne Ringel , et al.
1:36

How Should Artificial Intelligence Be Regulated?

May 20, 2020

Patrick Roberts
23:20

Session 8: Variable Selection, Doubly Robust Estimation, and Closing Comments

Mar 17, 2020

Beth Ann Griffin

Education and Literacy

1:44

COVID-19 and the Digital Divide: Inequities in Online Learning

Oct 16, 2020

Julia Kaufman
1:44

Reducing the Transmission of COVID-19 in Schools

Sep 18, 2020

Laura Faherty
41:30

RAND 20/20: Teaching and Learning During a Pandemic

Aug 20, 2020

Laura Hamilton , et al.
1:54

How Schools Can Support Students During COVID-19

Jun 10, 2020

Melanie Zaber
31:25

COVID-19 Briefing Series: A Crisis of Disinformation

May 22, 2020

Brandon Baker , et al.
55:22

The Impact of COVID-19 on the U.S. Education System

Mar 31, 2020

Laura Hamilton , et al.
3:25

Highlights: How the Media Can Help Fight Truth Decay

Feb 20, 2020

Michael Rich , et al.
48:39

How the Media Can Help Fight Truth Decay

Feb 20, 2020

Michael Rich , et al.
4:08

The RAND Institute for Civil Justice: 40 Years

Dec 12, 2019

James Anderson , et al.
8:14

Raising the Bar: Louisiana's Strategies for Improving Student Outcomes

Dec 4, 2019

Julia Kaufman , et al.
27:05

Principal Pipelines: A Feasible, Affordable, and Effective Way to Improve Schools

Jun 17, 2019

Susan Gates
2:19

In Brief: Principal Pipelines: A Feasible, Affordable, and Effective Way to Improve Schools

Jun 17, 2019

Susan Gates

Energy and Environment

27:27

Built to Last: Planning and Funding Resilient Infrastructure

Dec 6, 2019

Debra Knopman , et al.
2:26

In Brief: Built to Last: Planning and Funding Resilient Infrastructure

Dec 6, 2019

Debra Knopman , et al.
57:28

Tipping Points in the Arctic

Mar 2, 2017

William Courtney , et al.
26:41

RAND Experts on the Paris Climate Change Accord

Dec 17, 2015

Robert Lempert , et al.
01:03:17

California's Drought and Water Policy

Sep 30, 2015

David Groves
2:12

In Brief: James Dobbins on Choices for America in a Turbulent World

Jul 24, 2015

James Dobbins
26:37

Strategic Rethink: Choices for America in a Turbulent World

Jul 24, 2015

James Dobbins
14:09

RAND Experts Discuss Nepal and Preparing for Natural Disasters

May 5, 2015

Anita Chandra
1:12:31

Water Management and Climate Resilience in Pittsburgh: Building a Research Agenda

Jun 24, 2014

Jordan Fischbach
3:25

Building Resilient Communities: Spanish Translation

May 19, 2014
52:52

An Energy-Independent United States

Mar 20, 2013

Keith Crane
1:17

In Brief: Jordan R. Fischbach on Adapting to Climate Change on the Coast

Feb 4, 2013

Jordan Fischbach

Health, Health Care, and Aging

1:30

Overcoming Hurdles to Herd Immunity

Jan 8, 2021

Mahshid Abir
1:27

Benefits and Applications of a Standardized Definition of High-Quality Care

Dec 17, 2020

Carrie Farmer
0:41

Mobile Technology: A Tool for Alleviating Homelessness

Nov 19, 2020

Sarah Hunter
4:38

What Is the Internet of Bodies?

Oct 29, 2020

Mary Lee
29:56

RAND Remote: Tackling an Evolving Pandemic

Oct 22, 2020

Jennifer Bouey , et al.
1:44

COVID-19 and the Digital Divide: Inequities in Online Learning

Oct 16, 2020

Julia Kaufman
2:12

Is the United States Postal Service Essential?

Oct 7, 2020

Michael Pollard
35:48

RAND Remote: Preparing for Elections During a Pandemic

Sep 25, 2020

Jennifer Kavanagh , et al.
1:44

Reducing the Transmission of COVID-19 in Schools

Sep 18, 2020

Laura Faherty
41:30

RAND 20/20: Tracking the Effects of COVID-19 on American Lives and Livelihoods

Sep 17, 2020

Shanthi Nataraj , et al.
4:35

Sustainable Pharmaceutical Innovation for COVID-19 and Other Infectious Diseases

Sep 16, 2020

Sonja Marjanovic
4:27

The Future of the Pharmaceutical Industry: Adapting to a Changing Society

Sep 8, 2020

Sonja Marjanovic

Homeland Security and Public Safety

1:55

Strategies for Pushing North Korea Toward Denuclearization

Jan 15, 2021

Bruce Bennett , et al.
1:23

The Likelihood of Violence Following the U.S. Presidential Inauguration

Jan 15, 2021

Brian Jenkins
4:38

What Is the Internet of Bodies?

Oct 29, 2020

Mary Lee
36:14

RAND Remote: Advancing Racial Equity Policy

Oct 6, 2020

Anita Chandra , et al.
35:48

RAND Remote: Preparing for Elections During a Pandemic

Sep 25, 2020

Jennifer Kavanagh , et al.
47:26

U.S. Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark Esper Visits RAND

Sep 16, 2020

Edward Harshberger , et al.
1:08

Homicide Process Mapping: A Guide for Solving More Crimes

Aug 17, 2020

John Hollywood
1:48

The Consequences of Designating Antifa as a Terrorist Organization

Aug 11, 2020

Heather Williams
0:59

How Can We Protect Voters' Health and Secure the Election?

Aug 6, 2020

Quentin Hodgson
2:35

Gun Policy in America: New Insights

Jul 31, 2020

Rosanna Smart
50:48

Career Prospects for People with Criminal Records: From the Community Corrections Lens

Jul 29, 2020

Dionne Barnes-Proby , et al.
1:17:08

Career Prospects for People with Criminal Records: Practitioners’ Views on Barriers and Opportunities

Jul 22, 2020

Dionne Barnes-Proby , et al.

Infrastructure and Transportation

0:41

Mobile Technology: A Tool for Alleviating Homelessness

Nov 19, 2020

Sarah Hunter
4:38

What Is the Internet of Bodies?

Oct 29, 2020

Mary Lee
2:12

Is the United States Postal Service Essential?

Oct 7, 2020

Michael Pollard
35:48

RAND Remote: Preparing for Elections During a Pandemic

Sep 25, 2020

Jennifer Kavanagh , et al.
47:26

U.S. Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark Esper Visits RAND

Sep 16, 2020

Edward Harshberger , et al.
0:59

How Can We Protect Voters' Health and Secure the Election?

Aug 6, 2020

Quentin Hodgson
27:27

Built to Last: Planning and Funding Resilient Infrastructure

Dec 6, 2019

Debra Knopman , et al.
2:26

In Brief: Built to Last: Planning and Funding Resilient Infrastructure

Dec 6, 2019

Debra Knopman , et al.
9:27

Accountability in Cyberspace: The Problem of Attribution

Jan 14, 2019

Jonathan Welburn , et al.
1:59

Data Thieves: The Motivations of Cyber Threat Actors and Their Use and Monetization of Stolen Data

Mar 15, 2018

Lillian Ablon
41:52

Safety in a World of Driverless Cars

Feb 15, 2018
30:03

Fixing What's Broken with Infrastructure Policy: Options for Congress

Jan 24, 2018

Debra Knopman

International Affairs

1:55

Strategies for Pushing North Korea Toward Denuclearization

Jan 15, 2021

Bruce Bennett , et al.
12:13

Defence Challenges and Opportunities for Norway

Dec 14, 2020

Ruth Harris , et al.
29:56

RAND Remote: Tackling an Evolving Pandemic

Oct 22, 2020

Jennifer Bouey , et al.
2:44

What Role Should Allies and Partners Play in U.S. Military Strategy and Operations?

Oct 9, 2020

Christine Wormuth
2:35

Hedgemony: A Game of Strategic Choices

Sep 22, 2020
47:26

U.S. Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark Esper Visits RAND

Sep 16, 2020

Edward Harshberger , et al.
10:37

Using Binding Pay Transparency Measures to Encourage Equal Pay for Equal Work

Aug 14, 2020

Joanna Hofman , et al.
1:00

Rising Tensions Between the Two Koreas

Jul 27, 2020

Soo Kim
1:56

The Plight of Refugees During COVID-19

Jun 18, 2020

Shelly Culbertson
1:17

The Future of the North Korean Regime

Apr 28, 2020

Soo Kim
56:01

The U.S. Response to COVID-19

Mar 16, 2020

Jennifer Bouey , et al.
46:42

The Global Spread of COVID-19

Mar 4, 2020

Jennifer Bouey , et al.

Law and Business

1:23

The Likelihood of Violence Following the U.S. Presidential Inauguration

Jan 15, 2021

Brian Jenkins
1:53

Was Unemployment Insurance Designed to Exclude Black Workers?

Dec 21, 2020

Kathryn Edwards
1:10

Income Distribution in the United States: How It’s Changed Since the 1970s

Nov 11, 2020

Carter Price
2:12

Is the United States Postal Service Essential?

Oct 7, 2020

Michael Pollard
36:14

RAND Remote: Advancing Racial Equity Policy

Oct 6, 2020

Anita Chandra , et al.
2:43

Russian Interference in the 2020 U.S. Election

Oct 1, 2020

Marek Posard
1:40

Unemployment Insurance: Why Does It Vary Across States?

Sep 28, 2020

Kathryn Edwards
35:48

RAND Remote: Preparing for Elections During a Pandemic

Sep 25, 2020

Jennifer Kavanagh , et al.
41:30

RAND 20/20: Tracking the Effects of COVID-19 on American Lives and Livelihoods

Sep 17, 2020

Shanthi Nataraj , et al.
10:37

Using Binding Pay Transparency Measures to Encourage Equal Pay for Equal Work

Aug 14, 2020

Joanna Hofman , et al.
1:04

The Benefits of Job Sharing

Aug 3, 2020

Jason Ward
50:48

Career Prospects for People with Criminal Records: From the Community Corrections Lens

Jul 29, 2020

Dionne Barnes-Proby , et al.

National Security and Terrorism

1:55

Strategies for Pushing North Korea Toward Denuclearization

Jan 15, 2021

Bruce Bennett , et al.
1:23

The Likelihood of Violence Following the U.S. Presidential Inauguration

Jan 15, 2021

Brian Jenkins
1:27

Benefits and Applications of a Standardized Definition of High-Quality Care

Dec 17, 2020

Carrie Farmer
12:13

Defence Challenges and Opportunities for Norway

Dec 14, 2020

Ruth Harris , et al.
12:20

Using AI to Tackle Disinformation Online

Oct 23, 2020

Linda Slapakova , et al.
2:44

What Role Should Allies and Partners Play in U.S. Military Strategy and Operations?

Oct 9, 2020

Christine Wormuth
2:43

Russian Interference in the 2020 U.S. Election

Oct 1, 2020

Marek Posard
2:35

Hedgemony: A Game of Strategic Choices

Sep 22, 2020
47:26

U.S. Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark Esper Visits RAND

Sep 16, 2020

Edward Harshberger , et al.
1:48

The Consequences of Designating Antifa as a Terrorist Organization

Aug 11, 2020

Heather Williams
1:00

Rising Tensions Between the Two Koreas

Jul 27, 2020

Soo Kim
1:37

How Might the U.S. Respond to Russia?

Jul 22, 2020

Linda Robinson

Science and Technology

0:41

Mobile Technology: A Tool for Alleviating Homelessness

Nov 19, 2020

Sarah Hunter
4:38

What Is the Internet of Bodies?

Oct 29, 2020

Mary Lee
12:20

Using AI to Tackle Disinformation Online

Oct 23, 2020

Linda Slapakova , et al.
29:56

RAND Remote: Tackling an Evolving Pandemic

Oct 22, 2020

Jennifer Bouey , et al.
1:44

COVID-19 and the Digital Divide: Inequities in Online Learning

Oct 16, 2020

Julia Kaufman
2:12

Is the United States Postal Service Essential?

Oct 7, 2020

Michael Pollard
2:43

Russian Interference in the 2020 U.S. Election

Oct 1, 2020

Marek Posard
47:26

U.S. Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark Esper Visits RAND

Sep 16, 2020

Edward Harshberger , et al.
4:35

Sustainable Pharmaceutical Innovation for COVID-19 and Other Infectious Diseases

Sep 16, 2020

Sonja Marjanovic
4:27

The Future of the Pharmaceutical Industry: Adapting to a Changing Society

Sep 8, 2020

Sonja Marjanovic
2:38

Introducing the RAND Space Enterprise Initiative

Sep 4, 2020

Bruce McClintock
41:30

RAND 20/20: Teaching and Learning During a Pandemic

Aug 20, 2020

Laura Hamilton , et al.

Workers and the Workplace

1:53

Was Unemployment Insurance Designed to Exclude Black Workers?

Dec 21, 2020

Kathryn Edwards
1:10

Income Distribution in the United States: How It’s Changed Since the 1970s

Nov 11, 2020

Carter Price
1:40

Unemployment Insurance: Why Does It Vary Across States?

Sep 28, 2020

Kathryn Edwards
41:30

RAND 20/20: Tracking the Effects of COVID-19 on American Lives and Livelihoods

Sep 17, 2020

Shanthi Nataraj , et al.
10:37

Using Binding Pay Transparency Measures to Encourage Equal Pay for Equal Work

Aug 14, 2020

Joanna Hofman , et al.
1:04

The Benefits of Job Sharing

Aug 3, 2020

Jason Ward
50:48

Career Prospects for People with Criminal Records: From the Community Corrections Lens

Jul 29, 2020

Dionne Barnes-Proby , et al.
1:17:08

Career Prospects for People with Criminal Records: Practitioners’ Views on Barriers and Opportunities

Jul 22, 2020

Dionne Barnes-Proby , et al.
53:07

Career Prospects for People with Criminal Records: Certification, Background Checks, and Stigma

Jul 15, 2020

Priscillia Hunt , et al.
15:42

Career Prospects for People with Criminal Records: How Do People Stop Committing Crimes?

Jul 8, 2020

Priscillia Hunt , et al.
1:05

The Unequal Nature of the Damage from COVID-19

Jul 7, 2020

Shanthi Nataraj
23:39

COVID-19 Briefing Series: Examining the Post-COVID-19 Workforce

Jun 19, 2020

Brandon Baker , et al.

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