The Policy Currents Podcast

Policy Currents is a weekly podcast that highlights new research findings, commentary, multimedia, and events from the RAND Corporation. Each episode is about five minutes long. Hosted by Evan Banks and Deanna Lee.

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May 17, 2019

We discuss how the digital revolution has changed the presentation of news; Europe’s difficult position amid rising U.S.-Iranian tensions; the drug policy landscape in Asia; new rules for the internet; and Russia’s and China’s increased engagement in the Middle East.

Show Notes

How News Has Changed in the Digital Age
Rising U.S.-Iranian Tensions: What Will Europe Do?
A Look at Drug Policy in Asia
(More) New Rules for the Internet
Russia and China in the Middle East: Implications for the U.S.

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Principals Are More Optimistic Than Teachers About School Improvement Plans

The U.S. and Iran: Beyond the Rhetoric

Vietnam Is the Chinese Military's Preferred Warm-Up Fight

Anticipating Policy Options for Addressing U.S. Arctic Hurdles