The Brookings Cafeteria

Shadi Hamid, senior fellow in the Project on U.S. Relations with the Islamic World in the Center for Middle East Policy and author of the new book Islamic Exceptionalism: How the Struggle Over Islam is Reshaping the World, discusses his own personal experience as an American Muslim, and talks about Islam in the context of modern America and the world. Also in this episode Constanze Stelzenmueller, Robert Bosch Senior Fellow in the Center on the United States and Europe, discusses refugee integration in Germany. Links Project on U.S. Relations with the Islamic World Islamic Exceptionalism: How the Struggle Over Islam Is Reshaping the World "Temptations of Power: Islamists and Illiberal Democracy in a New Middle East " Trump's proposed ban on Muslims Is Islam "exceptional"? Thanks to audio engineer and producer Zack Kulzer, with editing help from Mark Hoelscher, plus thanks to Carisa Nietsche, Bill Finan, Jessica Pavone, Eric Abalahin, Rebecca Viser, and our intern Sara Abdel-Rahim. Subscribe to the Brookings Cafeteria on iTunes, listen in all the usual places, and send feedback email to [email protected]

Fiona Hill, director of the Center on the United States and Europe at Brookings and a senior fellow in Foreign Policy, discusses the decision of a majority of voters in Britain to leave the E.U. and the consequences of Brexit for the country's economy, politics, position as a world power, and implications for its citizens. Show Notes Mr. Putin (New and Expanded) The "greatest catastrophe" of the 21st century? Brexit and the dissolution of the U.K. Brexit—in or out? Implications of the United Kingdom's referendum on EU membership EU: how to decide (Anand Menon) Thanks to audio engineer and producer Zack Kulzer, with editing help from Mark Hoelscher, plus thanks to Carisa Nietsche, Bill Finan, Jessica Pavone, Eric Abalahin, Rebecca Viser, and our intern Sara Abdel-Rahim. Subscribe to the Brookings Cafeteria on iTunes, listen in all the usual places, and send feedback email to [email protected]

Arne Duncan, former U.S. secretary of education during the Obama administration and now a nonresident senior fellow with the Brown Center on Education Policy, discusses the crisis of youth violence in Chicago and solutions that strengthen schools and encourage more opportunities for those who are marginalized to make a living in the legal economy. "The best thing we can do is create hope, opportunity and jobs particularly on the South and West side for young and black men who have been disenfranchised, who have been on the streets. If we can give them some chances to earn a living in a legal economy not selling drugs and not on street corners, I think we have a chance to do something pretty significant here," Duncan says. "My fundamental belief is that the police cannot solve this on their own we have to create opportunities for young people in communities who have been marginalized for far too long." Also in this episode, Bruce Katz, the Centennial Scholar, who discusses how European cities are addressing the refugee crisis in a new segment from our Refugee Series.

Bobby McKenzie, a visiting fellow in the Project on U.S. Relations with the Islamic World, discusses the current situation with and solutions for the Syrian refugee crisis. "The scale, scope and complexity of the Syria crisis is staggering. Nearly half a million people have lost their lives, 13.5 million are in need of humanitarian assistance, 6.5 million are internally displaced, and there 5 million refugees in neighboring countries - namely, Lebanon, Jordan and Turkey. And hundreds of thousands have made their way to Europe in search of refuge and rights," McKenzie says. Also in this episode: Bill Finan talks to Elizabeth Ferris Nonresident Senior Fellow in Foreign Policy, and Kemal Kirişci, TÜSİAD Senior Fellow in Foreign Policy, about their new book "The Consequences of Chaos: Syria's Humanitarian Crisis and the Failure to Protect." Show Notes Towards solutions to the Syrian refugee crisis Rights and responsibilities: Solutions to the Syrian refugee crisis A Syrian refugee speaks From Homs to Hamburg: Refugee movements from Syria to Europe and beyond Event: Refuge and Responsibility: The Syrian Refugee Crisis in 2016 Thanks to audio engineer and producer Zack Kulzer, with editing help from Mark Hoelscher, plus thanks to Carisa Nietsche, Bill Finan, Jessica Pavone, Eric Abalahin, Rebecca Viser, and our intern Sara Abdel-Rahim. Subscribe to the Brookings Cafeteria on iTunes, listen in all the usual places, and send feedback email to [email protected]

John Hudak, deputy director of the Center for Effective Public Management and a senior fellow in Governance Studies, discusses the fundamental dynamics of the 2016 election, the importance of the ground game, vice presidential picks, and prospects for the Senate and/or House flipping from Republican to Democratic control. "I think policy itself is what's not getting enough attention in these campaigns. … It is not something that is a sexy issue that people want to particularly hear about, they are more interested in the horse race or in this case the fighting that is going on," Hudak says. "What Americans need to do is take a step back and think about the issues that matter most to them. You have to think a lot about what issues matter the most to you and hold the candidates accountable as much as possible." Also in this podcast, Teresa Ter-Minassian explains public-private partnerships and their role in development based on her paper for the new project on 21st Century City Governance. Show Notes After California, it's time for Clinton and Trump to pick their VPs Fiscal and financial issues for 21st century cities Thanks to audio engineer and producer Zack Kulzer, with editing help from Mark Hoelscher, plus thanks to Carisa Nietsche, Bill Finan, Jessica Pavone, Eric Abalahin, Rebecca Viser, and our intern Sara Abdel-Rahim. Subscribe to the Brookings Cafeteria on iTunes, listen in all the usual places, and send feedback email to [email protected]

Kathryn Hirsh-Pasek, senior fellow in the Center for Universal Education and a psychology professor at Temple University, and University of Delaware professor Roberta Michnick Golinkoff, also a psychologist, discuss their new book: "Becoming brilliant: What science tells us about raising successful children." In this podcast, Hirsh-Pasek and Golinkoff discuss ways to reimagine what successful learning looks like in a global world using six major skills that will help kids succeed beyond traditional perceptions of success such as good test scores. "What we need to do is train thinkers, to be able to attack the problems in the world," Golinkoff says. These skills prepare children to become competitive business leaders, entrepreneurs, and scientific pioneers. As Hirsh-Pasek says, "The times have changed. As more businesses realize that their interactions are going to be global, they realize that they need creative thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers." Also stay tuned for our regular economic update with David Wessel as he looks at four big questions to determine what this year and next will look like for the U.S. economy. Show Notes Becoming brilliant: What science tells us about raising successful children Race against the machine Becoming brilliant: Reimagining education for our time Playful language and communication Thanks to audio engineer and producer Zack Kulzer, with editing help from Mark Hoelscher, plus thanks to Carissa Nietsche, Bill Finan, Jessica Pavone, Eric Abalahin, Rebecca Viser, Brionne Smith, and our intern Sara Abdel-Rahim. Subscribe to the Brookings Cafeteria on iTunes, listen in all the usual places, and send feedback email to [email protected]

In this podcast, award-winning author and veteran Phil Klay discusses how his experience as a Marine Corps officer in Iraq informed his short-story collection Redeployment, which won the National Book Award in 2014; and also talks about the themes he explores in the new Brookings Essay, "The citizen-soldier: Moral risk and the modern military." "Most people sign up with the hope of being part of an institution that is doing something good in the world," Klay says, and that "they will be putting their shoulders to the wheel along with a lot of other people by advancing the ideals of American democracy." Show Notes The citizen-soldier: Moral risk and the modern military Redeployment Landays told by Afghan women Shade It Black: Death and After in Iraq Red badge of courage What it is like going to war audible.com

Diane Whitmore Schanzenbach, director of The Hamilton Project and senior fellow in Economic studies, discusses the importance of investments in children, especially those who are from low socio-economic backgrounds. She highlights issues such as early childhood education, child poverty, and food insecurity, issues about which The Hamilton Project has produced significant research and recommendations. "[W]e're dangerously underinvesting in children today. And there's emerging research that indicates that if we spend more on schools, if we make sure that families have more income, or if we alleviate food insecurity, that has a payoff not just today but down the line, in terms of more productive people when they grow up," Schanzenbach says. Also in this episode: a presidential election update with John Hudak. And our new Metro Lens segment with Martha Ross as she discusses Employment and disconnection among teens and young adults. Show Notes Expanding Preschool Access for Disadvantaged Children Strengthening SNAP to reduce food insecurity and promote economic growth In defense of federal food aid Thanks to audio engineer and producer Zack Kulzer, with editing help from Mark Hoelscher, plus thanks to Carissa Nietsche, Bill Finan, Jessica Pavone, Eric Abalahin, Rebecca Viser, Brionne Smith, and our intern Sara Abdel-Rahim. Subscribe to the Brookings Cafeteria on iTunes, listen in all the usual places, and send feedback email to [email protected]

Benjamin Wittes, a senior fellow in Governance Studies and co-founder and editor-in-chief of The LawFare Blog, is co-author of a new study,-"Sextortion: Cyber Security, Teenagers, & Remote Sexual Assault"; and a legislative proposal to close the sextortion sentencing gap. In the podcast, Wittes explains the crime itself; the importance of cyber security and how teens and parents can protect themselves online. "Teenager cyber security hygiene actually matters a great deal," Wittes says. "It just matters a great deal to protect values and goods that the cyber security community has not traditionally focused on." Also in this podcast: meet Alaina Harkness, a fellow for the Project on 21st Century City Governance, part of the Centennial Scholar Initiative. Also stay up-to-date about a potential "Brexit" from the EU with some highlights from our Brookings event "Brexit – in or out? Implications of the United Kingdom's referendum on EU membership." Show Notes Sextortion: Cyber Security, Teenagers, & Remote Sexual Assault Closing the Sextortion Sentencing Gap: A Legislative Proposal Justice Department Report : "National Strategy for Child Exploitation Prevention and Interdiction" The LawFare Blog Subscribe to the Brookings Cafeteria on iTunes, listen in all the usual places, and send feedback email to [email protected]. Thanks to audio engineer and producer Zack Kulzer, with editing help from Mark Hoelscher, plus thanks to Carissa Nietsche, Bill Finan, Jessica Pavone, Eric Abalahin, Rebecca Viser, Brionne Smith, and our intern Sarah AbdelRahim.

Martin Indyk, executive vice president of the Brookings Institution, offers his take on a broad spectrum of foreign policy issues, including peace in the Middle East, the liberal international order, and his own journey in foreign affairs leadership and policymaking. He also discusses the contours of an "Obama doctrine" in foreign policy, and whether the next president will bring continuity or change. Also in this podcast: an economic update from David Wessel, director of the Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy. Also hear Philippe Le Corre, visiting fellow in the Center on the United States and Europe, discuss his upcoming book "China's Offensive in Europe." Show Notes Obama's article in "Atlantic Monthly" Order from Chaos blog Subscribe to the Brookings Cafeteria on iTunes, listen in all the usual places, and send feedback email to [email protected]. Thanks to audio engineer and producer Zack Kulzer, with editing help from Mark Hoelscher, plus thanks to Carissa Nietsche, Bill Finan, Jessica Pavone, Eric Abalahin, Rebecca Viser, Brionne Smith, and our intern Sarah AbdelRahim.