Events @ RAND

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Financial Literacy and the Cost of Ignorance Jun 24, 2015

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In this Events @ RAND podcast, Economist Annamaria Lusardi discusses financial literacy, or the ability to use knowledge and skills to manage financial resources effectively.

How Accurate Is TV's Portrayal of Terrorism? May 06, 2015

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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.

Strengthening Police Community Trust May 06, 2015

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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.

Is Bipartisan National Security Policy Possible in Today's Political Environment? Apr 21, 2015

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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?"

Sleep's Role in Society and Policy Mar 10, 2015

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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.

Lessons from 13 Years of War Dec 10, 2014

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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.

The Challenges for Democracies Facing Asymmetric Conflicts Dec 04, 2014

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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.

Self Driving Vehicles Oct 28, 2014

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At this October 2014 event at RAND, information scientist Nidhi Kalra discusses the social, environmental, and policy implications of driverless cars.

Helping American Veterans and Their Caregivers Sep 23, 2014

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In this podcast, Terri Tanielian offers policy recommendations designed to improve the lives of veterans, their caregivers, and their families.

Distinguished Speaker Series: Simon Sinek Jul 23, 2014

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In this podcast, ethnographer and best-selling author Simon Sinek discusses the dynamics of leadership and teamwork.