The Policy Currents Podcast
Policy Currents is a weekly podcast that highlights new research findings, commentary, multimedia, and events from the RAND Corporation. Hosted by Evan Banks and Deanna Lee.
Multimedia
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.
1:55Strategies for Pushing North Korea Toward Denuclearization
Jan 15, 2021
1:23The Likelihood of Violence Following the U.S. Presidential Inauguration
Jan 15, 2021
1:30Overcoming Hurdles to Herd Immunity
Jan 8, 2021
1:53Was Unemployment Insurance Designed to Exclude Black Workers?
Dec 21, 2020
1:27Benefits and Applications of a Standardized Definition of High-Quality Care
Dec 17, 2020
07:01RAND Remote Recap: Reflections on 2020
Dec 14, 2020
12:13Defence Challenges and Opportunities for Norway
Dec 14, 2020
0:41Mobile Technology: A Tool for Alleviating Homelessness
Nov 19, 2020
1:10Income Distribution in the United States: How It’s Changed Since the 1970s
Nov 11, 2020
4:38What Is the Internet of Bodies?
Oct 29, 2020
12:20Using AI to Tackle Disinformation Online
Oct 23, 2020
29:56RAND Remote: Tackling an Evolving Pandemic
Oct 22, 2020
1:44COVID-19 and the Digital Divide: Inequities in Online Learning
Oct 16, 2020
2:44What Role Should Allies and Partners Play in U.S. Military Strategy and Operations?
Oct 9, 2020
2:12Is the United States Postal Service Essential?
Oct 7, 2020
36:14RAND Remote: Advancing Racial Equity Policy
Oct 6, 2020
2:43Russian Interference in the 2020 U.S. Election
Oct 1, 2020
1:40Unemployment Insurance: Why Does It Vary Across States?
Sep 28, 2020
35:48RAND Remote: Preparing for Elections During a Pandemic
Sep 25, 2020
2:35Hedgemony: A Game of Strategic Choices
Sep 22, 2020
