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Events @ RAND episodes:

07.29.2020
Career Prospects for People With Criminal Records: From the Community Corrections Lens
How can policymakers, practitioners, government officials, and employers take the next steps to equalize employment opportunities for individuals with criminal records? In this Events @ RAND podcast based on the Career Prospects for People with Criminal Records Symposium held at...
07.22.2020
Career Prospects for People With Criminal Records: Practitioners’ Views on Barriers and Opportunities
What are best practices for second chance hiring? In this Events @ RAND podcast based on the Career Prospects for People with Criminal Records Symposium held at RAND in 2019, Joshua Miller, Toney L. Earl Jr., Tony Lewis Jr., and...
07.15.2020
Career Prospects for People With Criminal Records: Certification, Background Checks, and Stigma
Is improving career prospects through federal policies working? What can we learn from state and local policies? In this Events @ RAND podcast based on the Career Prospects for People with Criminal Records Symposium held at RAND in 2019, Peter...
07.08.2020
Career Prospects for People With Criminal Records: How Do People Stop Committing Crimes?
Can criminal justice reform help people with a record get and keep a job, or better yet, a career? In this Events @ RAND podcast based on the Career Prospects for People with Criminal Records Symposium held at RAND in...
03.05.2020
How the Media Can Help Fight Truth Decay
Truth Decay is the diminishing role of facts and analysis in American public life. As part of this phenomenon, Americans are losing faith in once-trusted sources of information, including the news. How might media organizations address this?
10.17.2018
What's the Fair Price of a Drug?
In this Events @ RAND podcast, Ezekiel J. Emanuel, chair of the Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy at the University of Pennsylvania, delivers the 2018 Albert P. Williams Lecture on Health Policy. A former special advisor for health...
10.02.2018
Truth Decay and Community Engagement
In this Events @ RAND podcast, RAND political scientist Jennifer Kavanagh and William “Pat” Getty, president of the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation, discuss Truth Decay’s consequences on community engagement and resilience.
09.26.2018
Integrative Health: Moving from Marginal to Mainstream
In this Events @ RAND podcast, some of the nation's leading integrative health experts discuss the path forward for incorporating evidence-based complementary and alternative treatments into standard patient care, medical training, and policymaking.
06.07.2018
Truth Decay and Trust in Institutions
In this Events @ RAND podcast, the Pew Research Center's Carroll Doherty joins RAND’s Jennifer Kavanagh for a discussion about the causes and consequences of Truth Decay and declining trust in institutions.
05.24.2018
Truth Decay and Civil Discourse
In this Events @ RAND podcast, Jennifer Kavanagh addresses the connection between Truth Decay and the erosion of civil discourse, as well as Truth Decay's effects on policymaking and the future of democracy.
05.16.2018
Truth Decay and the Media
The shrinking role of facts and evidence-based analysis in American public life poses a threat to democracy, to policymaking, and to the very notion of civic discourse. RAND has launched an ambitious research project, Truth Decay, to define and study...
04.24.2018
Security 2040: The Promise and Perils of AI, 3D Printing, and Speed
Emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence and 3D printing, will pose new risks to global security. In this Events @ RAND podcast, a multidisciplinary team of experts discusses crucial trends and how to harness their potential.
03.29.2018
Understanding and Shaping the Ongoing Korea Crisis
In this Events @ RAND podcast, Bruce W. Bennett offers RAND alumni and supporters his analysis of recent developments in North Korea and suggests new strategies for putting pressure on Kim Jong-un at the negotiating table.
03.19.2018
Pursuit of the Extraordinary
As a NASA astronaut, Dr. Mae C. Jemison made history 25 years ago as the world's first woman of color to go into space. In this Events @ RAND podcast, she shares why we must consciously pursue an extraordinary tomorrow...
02.20.2018
The Collision of AI and Privacy
In this Events @ RAND podcast, William Welser IV, Rebecca Balebako, and Osonde A. Osoba discuss risks to privacy in the age of artificial intelligence.
11.29.2017
New TSA Administrator Discusses Global Aviation Security
In this Events @ RAND podcast, David Pekoske joins RAND terrorism and security expert Brian Michael Jenkins for a discussion about the TSA's strategy and approach in the face of evolving threats from terrorist groups and the individuals they inspire.
09.12.2017
The State of the American Worker
In this Events @ RAND podcast, a panel of RAND's top analysts discuss emerging trends in the labor market and policy options to address inequality and jobs of the future.
06.01.2017
Security Tensions in Northeast Asia
In this Events @ RAND podcast, RAND's Bruce Bennett, an expert in Northeast Asian military issues, discusses efforts by the U.S., its allies, and China to defuse the current situation and halt North Korea's development of nuclear weapons.
04.06.2017
Why Prison Education Matters
In this Events @ RAND podcast, our panel of experts discuss the costs and benefits of using education to stop the prison revolving door, and the effectiveness of programs that prepare inmates for reentry by providing them with marketable skills.
03.30.2017
The Serious Role of Gaming at RAND
In this Events @ RAND podcast, David Shlapak, codirector of the RAND Center for Gaming, describes a recent series of games examining potential results of a Russian invasion of the Baltics.
03.02.2017
Tipping Points in the Arctic
In this Events @ RAND podcast, a panel of experts discuss several potential economic, environmental, and political "game changers" that could affect strategic decisions in the Arctic region.
12.21.2016
The Future of Artificial Intelligence
In this Events @ RAND podcast, a panel of experts discuss the role AI is playing in society, including the incredible promise and pressing concerns
11.12.2016
The Art of Data in Baseball
In this Events @ RAND podcast from Politics Aside 2016, Jeff Luhnow, general manager of the Houston Astros, talks with New Yorker journalist Malcolm Gladwell about using a Moneyball strategy to evaluate players and manage a Major League Baseball team.
11.12.2016
Autonomous Vehicles: Imagining the Day-to-Day of the Future
In this Events @ RAND podcast from Politics Aside 2016, RAND experts Nidhi Kalra and Timothy Bonds describe the potential advantages and challenges facing the use of autonomous vehicles.
11.12.2016
The Price of Personalized Health Care
In this Events @ RAND podcast from Politics Aside 2016, our panel of experts discuss the implications of the current technology boom on the future of medicine.
10.06.2016
Survey Says? Inside RAND's Election Poll
In this Events @ RAND podcast, our panel of experts discusses the latest results of the RAND Presidential Election Panel Survey (PEPS), and what they might portend for Election Day.
09.27.2016
Conversation at RAND: U.S. International Economic Strategy
In this Events @ RAND podcast, RAND President and CEO Michael Rich and Howard Shatz, RAND senior economist, discuss the economic policy choices facing the next administration.
09.01.2016
Workforce Development for the Jobs of the Future
In this Events @ RAND podcast, our panel of experts discusses what California, the federal government, and employers are doing to nurture a workforce that is well prepared for the jobs of today and the future.
06.24.2016
The Role of Private Plans in Medicare
In this Events @ RAND podcast, Joe Newhouse, a Professor of Health Policy and Management, will discuss reforms in the mid-2000s that had a surprising—and some would say counterintuitive—effect on Medicare Advantage Plans.
06.07.2016
A Conversation with His Excellency Yousef Al Otaiba, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the United States
In this Events @ RAND podcast, Ambassador Al Otaiba will describe his vision for a stable, tolerant, and prosperous Middle East.
05.17.2016
Combating the Opioid Drug Epidemic
In this Events @ RAND podcast, our panel of experts focuses on the current opioid abuse epidemic, discussing prevention, treatment, and recovery options.
05.10.2016
Police-Community Relations
In this Events @ RAND podcast, our panel of experts discuss new training and technologies that help foster a better relationship between police departments and the communities they are charged with protecting.
04.05.2016
Where Is Iran Headed?
Ali Nader, author of The Days After a Deal with Iran: Continuity and Change in Iranian Foreign Policy, offers insights into Iranian politics, the effect of sanctions relief on the Iranian economy, and Iran's role in regional conflicts.
03.09.2016
The RAND Strategic Rethink Project
Ambassador James Dobbins and RAND senior vice president for research and analysis Andrew Hoehn will discuss the RAND Strategic Rethink project—its approach, its reach, and its findings to date.
03.01.2016
Syrian Refugees: Humanitarian and Security Perspectives
In this RAND Policy Circle briefing, experts address what countries are doing to help abate the Syrian refugee crisis and discuss ongoing efforts to counter the terrorist threat.
02.09.2016
The Future of ISIS
In an exclusive conversation with RANDNext, RAND terrorism expert Brian Michael Jenkins shares his thoughts about the future of ISIS and other insurgent groups.
02.05.2016
L.A.'s Homelessness Crisis
About 26,000 men, women, and children are homeless in the city of Los Angeles. In this Events @ RAND Podcast, experts address what local governments, the private sector, and foundations are doing to address this crisis.
10.08.2015
Education Policy: Challenges in Implementing New Standards and Assessments
In this Events @ RAND podcast, a panel of educators and policy experts discuss Pennsylvania's approach to standards and assessment, what challenges remain, and what the future holds.
09.30.2015
California's Drought and Water Policy
In this Events @ RAND podcast, a panel of experts discuss what agencies can do to better manage water resources in California, what methods are most effective at encouraging citizens to use water wisely, and how leaders can better...
09.21.2015
The Changing Face of America's Front Lines: Women in Special Operations and Combat Roles
Author Gayle Tzemach Lemmon, Pardee RAND dean Susan Marquis, and RAND expert John Winkler discuss how a pioneering team of women who served alongside Rangers and SEALS in Afghanistan in 2011 helped pave the way for women's roles in the...
06.24.2015
Financial Literacy and the Cost of Ignorance
In this Events @ RAND podcast, Economist Annamaria Lusardi discusses financial literacy, or the ability to use knowledge and skills to manage financial resources effectively.
05.06.2015
How Accurate Is TV's Portrayal of Terrorism?
Acclaimed television writer, producer, and author Howard Gordon joins 30-year CIA veteran and RAND senior policy analyst Andrew Liepman for a discussion about the allure of terrorism as a subject for entertainment in this Events @ RAND podcast.
05.06.2015
Strengthening Police Community Trust
Pittsburgh Chief of Police Cameron McLay joins Councilman R. Daniel Lavelle and RAND's director of Safety and Justice, Brian Jackson, for a conversation on why building trust between police and the public is critical for the health of American democracy.
04.21.2015
Is Bipartisan National Security Policy Possible in Today's Political Environment?
Should the United States make a nuclear deal with Iran? What threat do cyber attacks pose to our nation? Mike Rogers speaks to the question, "Is bipartisan national security policy possible in today's political environment?"
03.10.2015
Sleep's Role in Society and Policy
Learn about current RAND research on sleep and why it should factor into such policy decisions as setting school start times, scheduling workers' shifts, and ensuring the health and readiness of U.S. military personnel and their families.
12.10.2014
Lessons from 13 Years of War
In this podcast, Linda Robinson discusses how U.S. conventional and special operations forces have worked closely together during the past 13 years and how special operations forces could be used in current conflicts in Iraq and Syria.
12.04.2014
The Challenges for Democracies Facing Asymmetric Conflicts
In this podcast, Admiral Amichay Ayalon and Brian Michael Jenkins discuss lessons learned in using military force in response to terrorism, and their legal, ethical, and moral implications.
10.28.2014
Self Driving Vehicles
At this October 2014 event at RAND, information scientist Nidhi Kalra discusses the social, environmental, and policy implications of driverless cars.
09.23.2014
Helping American Veterans and Their Caregivers
In this podcast, Terri Tanielian offers policy recommendations designed to improve the lives of veterans, their caregivers, and their families.
07.23.2014
Distinguished Speaker Series: Simon Sinek
In this podcast, ethnographer and best-selling author Simon Sinek discusses the dynamics of leadership and teamwork.

What's Events @ RAND about?

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Events @ RAND episodes:

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

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

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

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

How the Media Can Help Fight Truth Decay

What's the Fair Price of a Drug?

Truth Decay and Community Engagement

Integrative Health: Moving from Marginal to Mainstream

Truth Decay and Trust in Institutions

Truth Decay and Civil Discourse

Truth Decay and the Media

Security 2040: The Promise and Perils of AI, 3D Printing, and Speed

Understanding and Shaping the Ongoing Korea Crisis

Pursuit of the Extraordinary

The Collision of AI and Privacy

New TSA Administrator Discusses Global Aviation Security

The State of the American Worker

Security Tensions in Northeast Asia

Why Prison Education Matters

The Serious Role of Gaming at RAND

Tipping Points in the Arctic

The Future of Artificial Intelligence

The Art of Data in Baseball

Autonomous Vehicles: Imagining the Day-to-Day of the Future

The Price of Personalized Health Care

Survey Says? Inside RAND's Election Poll

Conversation at RAND: U.S. International Economic Strategy

Workforce Development for the Jobs of the Future

The Role of Private Plans in Medicare

A Conversation with His Excellency Yousef Al Otaiba, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the United States

Combating the Opioid Drug Epidemic

Police-Community Relations

Where Is Iran Headed?

The RAND Strategic Rethink Project

Syrian Refugees: Humanitarian and Security Perspectives

The Future of ISIS

L.A.'s Homelessness Crisis

Education Policy: Challenges in Implementing New Standards and Assessments

California's Drought and Water Policy

The Changing Face of America's Front Lines: Women in Special Operations and Combat Roles

Financial Literacy and the Cost of Ignorance

How Accurate Is TV's Portrayal of Terrorism?

Strengthening Police Community Trust

Is Bipartisan National Security Policy Possible in Today's Political Environment?

Sleep's Role in Society and Policy

Lessons from 13 Years of War

The Challenges for Democracies Facing Asymmetric Conflicts

Self Driving Vehicles

Helping American Veterans and Their Caregivers

Distinguished Speaker Series: Simon Sinek