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The RAND Corporation is a nonprofit institution that helps improve policy and decision making through research and analysis. RAND Congressional Briefings connect RAND experts with lawmakers, legislative staff, and respected opinion leaders on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., to present findings and recommendations on issues relevant to the current policy debate. For more about RAND, visit www.rand.org.
The RAND Corporation is a nonprofit institution that helps improve policy and decision making through research and analysis. RAND Congressional Briefings connect RAND experts with lawmakers, legislative staff, and respected opinion leaders on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., to present findings and recommendations on issues relevant to the current policy debate. For more about RAND, visit www.rand.org.
iTunes Ratings
11 RatingsA Gross Let Down
By RJG179 - Jan 04 2020The episodes that I listened to were all audio recordings of presentations...where the presenters constantly referred to their Power Points. The presenters aren’t even miced; they’re just up at the front of some room sounding like every other impersonal slide show that you’ve ever endured at the office.
Invisible slide shows and the open-mic-night-at-the-think-tank feel of this podcast contribute to the utter downfall of what I’d hoped would be an invaluable policy learning tool. This podcast is just grueling to get through and hard to follow.
Whoever is in charge of this podcast is not doing the RAND Corporation any favors. An organization of their caliber could do so much more, but instead they just totally phoned it in. Why even have a podcast? The zero effort shows.
Who says?
By Dhikphuck - May 19 2011The information provided by RAND in this podcast is for public viewing. Not once did the reviewer before me show any examples of RAND's ill willed nature toward humanity in fact. Which is all to common when ill informed people spout hysteria on things they know nothing of. If you believe your history professors, then go by his review. If you have a mind of your own, then watch and listen. It's the only way to learn.
iTunes Ratings
11 RatingsA Gross Let Down
By RJG179 - Jan 04 2020The episodes that I listened to were all audio recordings of presentations...where the presenters constantly referred to their Power Points. The presenters aren’t even miced; they’re just up at the front of some room sounding like every other impersonal slide show that you’ve ever endured at the office.
Invisible slide shows and the open-mic-night-at-the-think-tank feel of this podcast contribute to the utter downfall of what I’d hoped would be an invaluable policy learning tool. This podcast is just grueling to get through and hard to follow.
Whoever is in charge of this podcast is not doing the RAND Corporation any favors. An organization of their caliber could do so much more, but instead they just totally phoned it in. Why even have a podcast? The zero effort shows.
Who says?
By Dhikphuck - May 19 2011The information provided by RAND in this podcast is for public viewing. Not once did the reviewer before me show any examples of RAND's ill willed nature toward humanity in fact. Which is all to common when ill informed people spout hysteria on things they know nothing of. If you believe your history professors, then go by his review. If you have a mind of your own, then watch and listen. It's the only way to learn.
RAND Congressional Briefing Series
Latest release on Dec 17, 2019
The RAND Corporation is a nonprofit institution that helps improve policy and decision making through research and analysis. RAND Congressional Briefings connect RAND experts with lawmakers, legislative staff, and respected opinion leaders on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., to present findings and recommendations on issues relevant to the current policy debate. For more about RAND, visit www.rand.org.
Rank #1: Protecting Consumer Data: Considerations for Congress
Rebecca Balebako and John S. Davis discuss the benefits and risks of data sharing, opportunities for protecting privacy at both the personal and industry level, current U.S. laws and how they compare to European laws, and policy options for Congress.
Jun 08 2018
25mins
Play
Rank #2: Overcoming the Threats of Our Strategic Competitors
David Ochmanek discusses challenges posed to U.S. force planning by China, Russia, North Korea, Iran, and Salafist-Jihadi groups; and weapon systems and posture enhancements that could potentially overcome those challenges.
Mar 27 2018
31mins
Play
Rank #3: Fixing What's Broken with Infrastructure Policy: Options for Congress
An infrastructure bill is on the agenda for Congress, but what problems would it fix? In this RAND Congressional Briefing, Debra Knopman discusses policies that promote and deter investment and maintenance of water and transportation infrastructure.
Jan 24 2018
30mins
Play
Rank #4: Equifax and the Data-Breach Era: How Worried Should We Be?
Large-scale data breaches like those of Equifax and OPM compromised the personal data of millions of people. What can be done to improve the response to such breaches?
Oct 26 2017
31mins
Play
Rank #5: North Korea's Continuous Provocations
In this July 17th, 2017 congressional briefing, Bruce W. Bennett, Senior International/Defense Researcher, discusses North Korea's nuclear missile programs, its changing relationship with China, and implications for U.S. policy.
Jul 17 2017
31mins
Play
Rank #6: States vs. the Federal Government: Marijuana Legalization in the United States
In this June 9th, 2017 congressional briefing, Beau Kilmer, codirector of the RAND Drug Policy Research Center, provides an overview of recent changes in marijuana policies as well as options for the federal government.
Jun 09 2017
20mins
Play
Rank #7: Informing Investments in High-Quality Preschool
Lynn Karoly presents findings from her research, which compiles the most reliable evidence concerning the effects of high-quality preschool programs on participating children and the associated costs, benefits, and economic returns.
May 05 2017
35mins
Play
Rank #8: Repeal, Replace, Repair, or Improve? The Future of the ACA
RAND senior economist Christine Eibner discusses the use of economic modeling to predict how individuals and employers will respond to major health care policy changes as the new administration reassesses the Affordable Care Act.
Mar 17 2017
30mins
Play
Rank #9: Getting to Yes with China in Cyberspace: Is It Possible?
In this May 2016 congressional briefing, RAND experts Scott W. Harold and Martin Libicki discuss the differing perspectives and interests of the United States and China in cyberspace.
May 12 2016
31mins
Play
Rank #10: Meeting the Health Care Needs of America's Veterans: A Summary of Three RAND Assessments Conducted Under the Veterans Choice Act
Senior policy researcher Carrie Farmer discusses RAND's findings from three assessments conducted under the Veterans Choice Act.
Feb 18 2016
23mins
Play
Rank #11: Lessening the Risk of Refugee Radicalization
Senior political scientist Barbara H. Sude discusses historical examples of radicalization among refugee groups, factors that can increase the risk of radicalization, measures to reduce the risk, and considerations for policymakers and legislators.
Feb 16 2016
23mins
Play
Rank #12: United States and China: Trends in Military Competition
Eric Heginbotham discusses relative U.S. and Chinese military capabilities, including the evolution of Chinese military capabilities and steps the United States can take to limit the impact of a growing Chinese military on deterrence.
Oct 14 2015
30mins
Play
Rank #13: The Use of Long-Range Armed Drones: Fact v. Myth
A panel of RAND experts discuss the effect of armed drones on global warfare, whether U.S. policy on armed drones shapes the way other nations deploy them, and the sale of armed drones to allies.
Mar 10 2015
26mins
Play
Rank #14: Congressional Options and Their Likely Consequences for a Nuclear Deal with Iran
In this December 2014 Congressional Briefing, Larry Hanauer identifies and assesses eight potential courses of action that Congress could take that might either facilitate, hinder, or block implementation of a nuclear deal with Iran.
Dec 16 2014
31mins
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Rank #15: Israeli, Saudi, and Iranian Responses in the Days After a Deal With Iran: What Are the U.S. Options?
A panel of Middle East experts discuss concerns about Iran of two key U.S. partners; the internal dynamics and motivations of the Iranian government; and U.S. policy options to craft a sustainable nuclear agreement with Iran.
Jun 04 2014
43mins
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Rank #16: "Self Driving" Vehicles: Great Benefits, but Barriers to Widespread Adoption
In this March 24th 2014 Congressional Briefing, James Anderson discusses the advantages and disadvantages of autonomous vehicles, current obstacles with adoption, and actions policymakers can take.
Mar 24 2014
22mins
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Rank #17: The Future of Mobility: Transportation 2030
In this December 2013 Congressional Briefing, Johanna Zmud and Peter Phleps illustrate two distinct scenarios for the future of mobility 17 years from now and how choices that policymakers make today will affect the future of mobility in America.
Dec 03 2013
29mins
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Rank #18: The Elementary and Secondary Education Act: Maintaining Accountability and Nurturing Innovation Through a Reauthorized ESEA
In this May 2012 briefing, RAND experts offer recommendations on ways to strengthen the Elementary and Secondary Education Act in light of a renewed push in Congress for reauthorization.
May 22 2012
39mins
Play
Rank #19: Defense Spending Efficiencies
On March 29, Congressman Adam Smith, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, discussed the federal budget deficit and its likely impact on national security programs.
Mar 29 2012
26mins
Play
Rank #20: VA Mental Health Care: How Good Is It and How Can We Make It Better?
Katherine Watkins discusses the VA's capacity to deliver care to veterans with mental health and substance use disorders and the quality of the care that is delivered.
Dec 05 2011
23mins
Play
Built to Last: Planning and Funding Resilient Infrastructure
Debra Knopman and Sarah Weilant provide an overview of a December 6th congressional briefing on how federal transportation projects can incorporate resilience into infrastructure planning.
Dec 17 2019
27mins
Play
Preparing for the Future of Fentanyl
Bryce Pardo and Beau Kilmer provide an overview of a September 13th congressional briefing. They discuss the various factors contributing to opioid overdose crisis in the United States.
Sep 26 2019
26mins
Play
Principal Pipelines: A Feasible, Affordable, and Effective Way to Improve Schools
A recent RAND report found that implementing "principal pipelines"—a strategic approach to the hiring, preparation, evaluation, and support of school leaders—can improve schools. In this congressional briefing, Susan Gates discusses the feasibility, effectiveness, and affordability of principal pipelines.
Jul 02 2019
27mins
Play
Approaches to Counter Russian Social Media Influence
Elizabeth Bodine-Baron discusses the challenges facing current measures underway by Department of Homeland Security and Department of State to combat this threat; proposed approaches, as well as unintended consequences and drawbacks; and recommendations for policymakers.
Mar 28 2019
23mins
Play
What Are the Potential Impacts of Single-Payer Health Care?
Jodi Liu discusses key characteristics of single-payer health care proposals and their potential impact; common misconceptions and areas of uncertainty; and plan details and implementation decisions that would affect impacts, including the cost of care, changes in total spending, and provider payment.
Feb 01 2019
22mins
Play
Protecting Consumer Data: Considerations for Congress
Rebecca Balebako and John S. Davis discuss the benefits and risks of data sharing, opportunities for protecting privacy at both the personal and industry level, current U.S. laws and how they compare to European laws, and policy options for Congress.
Jun 08 2018
25mins
Play
Overcoming the Threats of Our Strategic Competitors
David Ochmanek discusses challenges posed to U.S. force planning by China, Russia, North Korea, Iran, and Salafist-Jihadi groups; and weapon systems and posture enhancements that could potentially overcome those challenges.
Mar 27 2018
31mins
Play
Fixing What's Broken with Infrastructure Policy: Options for Congress
An infrastructure bill is on the agenda for Congress, but what problems would it fix? In this RAND Congressional Briefing, Debra Knopman discusses policies that promote and deter investment and maintenance of water and transportation infrastructure.
Jan 24 2018
30mins
Play
Equifax and the Data-Breach Era: How Worried Should We Be?
Large-scale data breaches like those of Equifax and OPM compromised the personal data of millions of people. What can be done to improve the response to such breaches?
Oct 26 2017
31mins
Play
North Korea's Continuous Provocations
In this July 17th, 2017 congressional briefing, Bruce W. Bennett, Senior International/Defense Researcher, discusses North Korea's nuclear missile programs, its changing relationship with China, and implications for U.S. policy.
Jul 17 2017
31mins
Play
States vs. the Federal Government: Marijuana Legalization in the United States
In this June 9th, 2017 congressional briefing, Beau Kilmer, codirector of the RAND Drug Policy Research Center, provides an overview of recent changes in marijuana policies as well as options for the federal government.
Jun 09 2017
20mins
Play
Informing Investments in High-Quality Preschool
Lynn Karoly presents findings from her research, which compiles the most reliable evidence concerning the effects of high-quality preschool programs on participating children and the associated costs, benefits, and economic returns.
May 05 2017
35mins
Play
Repeal, Replace, Repair, or Improve? The Future of the ACA
RAND senior economist Christine Eibner discusses the use of economic modeling to predict how individuals and employers will respond to major health care policy changes as the new administration reassesses the Affordable Care Act.
Mar 17 2017
30mins
Play
Getting to Yes with China in Cyberspace: Is It Possible?
In this May 2016 congressional briefing, RAND experts Scott W. Harold and Martin Libicki discuss the differing perspectives and interests of the United States and China in cyberspace.
May 12 2016
31mins
Play
Meeting the Health Care Needs of America's Veterans: A Summary of Three RAND Assessments Conducted Under the Veterans Choice Act
Senior policy researcher Carrie Farmer discusses RAND's findings from three assessments conducted under the Veterans Choice Act.
Feb 18 2016
23mins
Play
Lessening the Risk of Refugee Radicalization
Senior political scientist Barbara H. Sude discusses historical examples of radicalization among refugee groups, factors that can increase the risk of radicalization, measures to reduce the risk, and considerations for policymakers and legislators.
Feb 16 2016
23mins
Play
United States and China: Trends in Military Competition
Eric Heginbotham discusses relative U.S. and Chinese military capabilities, including the evolution of Chinese military capabilities and steps the United States can take to limit the impact of a growing Chinese military on deterrence.
Oct 14 2015
30mins
Play
Lessons from a Hacker: Cyber Concepts for Policymakers
In this September 2015 congressional briefing, RAND's Lillian Ablon discusses the basics of cyber and information security and provides insights into some of the complexities of cybersecurity policymaking.
Oct 01 2015
36mins
Play
Strategic Rethink: Choices for America in a Turbulent World
Ambassador James Dobbins discusses the report he coauthored with Howard Shatz and David Ochmanek, Choices for America in a Turbulent World.
Aug 06 2015
27mins
Play
The Use of Long-Range Armed Drones: Fact v. Myth
A panel of RAND experts discuss the effect of armed drones on global warfare, whether U.S. policy on armed drones shapes the way other nations deploy them, and the sale of armed drones to allies.
Mar 10 2015
26mins
Play
iTunes Ratings
11 RatingsA Gross Let Down
By RJG179 - Jan 04 2020The episodes that I listened to were all audio recordings of presentations...where the presenters constantly referred to their Power Points. The presenters aren’t even miced; they’re just up at the front of some room sounding like every other impersonal slide show that you’ve ever endured at the office.
Invisible slide shows and the open-mic-night-at-the-think-tank feel of this podcast contribute to the utter downfall of what I’d hoped would be an invaluable policy learning tool. This podcast is just grueling to get through and hard to follow.
Whoever is in charge of this podcast is not doing the RAND Corporation any favors. An organization of their caliber could do so much more, but instead they just totally phoned it in. Why even have a podcast? The zero effort shows.
Who says?
By Dhikphuck - May 19 2011The information provided by RAND in this podcast is for public viewing. Not once did the reviewer before me show any examples of RAND's ill willed nature toward humanity in fact. Which is all to common when ill informed people spout hysteria on things they know nothing of. If you believe your history professors, then go by his review. If you have a mind of your own, then watch and listen. It's the only way to learn.