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Brookings President John R. Allen on Russia, Ukraine, China, and leading the Institution forward Mar 25, 2022

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In this final episode of the Brookings Cafeteria podcast, John R. Allen, president of the Brookings Institution, offers his views on Russia's war on Ukraine—including the February 4 joint statement between Russia and China; on China's continued ambitions for global leadership; and on the role of the Brookings Institution at a time when, as Allen says, "truth is under direct assault." Show notes and transcript: https://brook.gs/3uhCy5A Follow Brookings podcasts on Apple or Google podcasts, or on Spotify. Send feedback email to podcasts@Brookings.edu, and follow us and tweet us at @policypodcasts on Twitter. The Brookings Cafeteria is part of the Brookings Podcast Network.

More than ever, cities and metro areas matter for America's future Mar 18, 2022

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Amy Liu, vice president and director of Brookings Metro, says that more than ever, cities and metro areas matter for America's future. They are at the forefront of demographic change, innovation, competitiveness, adaptation to climate change, and more. Show notes and transcript: https://brook.gs/3ihr8ch Follow Brookings podcasts on Apple or Google podcasts, or on Spotify. Send feedback email to podcasts@Brookings.edu, and follow us and tweet us at @policypodcasts on Twitter. The Brookings Cafeteria is part of the Brookings Podcast Network.

Political polarization in America is worse than ever, and what we can do about it Mar 11, 2022

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Darrell West, vice president and director of Governance Studies, says the forces that have fueled political polarization and extremism in the U.S. even since the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol are worsening. He offers insights about why, and what citizens and government can do about it. Show notes and transcript: https://brook.gs/3KyWyqN Follow Brookings podcasts on Apple or Google podcasts, or on Spotify. Send feedback email to podcasts@Brookings.edu, and follow us and tweet us at @policypodcasts on Twitter. The Brookings Cafeteria is part of the Brookings Podcast Network.

Political polarization in America is worse than ever, and what we can do about it Mar 11, 2022

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Challenges in the post-COVID global economic recovery Mar 04, 2022

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Brahima Sangafowa Coulibaly, vice president and director of the Global Economy and Development program at Brookings, addresses the divergent paths between wealthy countries and the developing world in the post-COVID-19 economic recovery. Show notes and transcript: https://brook.gs/3IyadxX Follow Brookings podcasts on Apple or Google podcasts, or on Spotify. Send feedback email to podcasts@Brookings.edu, and follow us and tweet us at @policypodcasts on Twitter. The Brookings Cafeteria is part of the Brookings Podcast Network.

The state of jobs and the US labor market Feb 25, 2022

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Stephanie Aaronson, vice president and director of Economic Studies at Brookings, discusses the state of jobs and the U.S. labor market. Show notes and transcript: https://brook.gs/3scx8sU Follow Brookings podcasts on Apple or Google podcasts, or on Spotify. Send feedback email to podcasts@Brookings.edu, and follow us and tweet us at @policypodcasts on Twitter. The Brookings Cafeteria is part of the Brookings Podcast Network.

The state of jobs and the US labor market Feb 25, 2022

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Iran's nuclear aspirations Feb 18, 2022

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Suzanne Maloney, vice president and director of Foreign Policy at Brookings, discusses the state of negotiations aimed at reviving the Iran nuclear deal, U.S.-Iran relations, and prospects for Iranian moderation in the future. Show notes and transcript: https://brook.gs/3H0fVXD Follow Brookings podcasts on Apple or Google podcasts, or on Spotify. Send feedback email to podcasts@Brookings.edu, and follow us and tweet us at @policypodcasts on Twitter. The Brookings Cafeteria is part of the Brookings Podcast Network.

How to fix America's broken housing systems Feb 11, 2022

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On this episode of the Brookings Cafeteria, an expert on housing policy discusses her new book that addresses America's housing challenges and proposes practical changes to make more housing available and affordable for all Americans. Jenny Schuetz is a senior fellow in Brookings Metro and author of the new book, "Fixer-Upper: How to Repair America's Broken Housing Systems," publishing this month by Brookings Institution Press. You can find it on our website, Brookings.edu. She's interviewed by Brookings Press Director Bill Finan. Show notes and transcript: https://brook.gs/3GG2Gem Follow Brookings podcasts on Apple or Google podcasts, or on Spotify. Send feedback email to podcasts@Brookings.edu, and follow us and tweet us at @policypodcasts on Twitter. The Brookings Cafeteria is part of the Brookings Podcast Network.

Valuing Black assets in Black communities Feb 04, 2022

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Andre Perry, a senior fellow in Brookings Metro and author of "Know Your Price: Valuing Black Lives and Property in America's Black Cities," published in 2020 by Brookings Institution Press, talks about a new partnership with the NAACP that focuses on the strengths and assets of Black majority cities that are worthy of increased investment. Show notes and transcript: https://brook.gs/3HlQ3X8 Follow Brookings podcasts on Apple or Google podcasts, or on Spotify. Send feedback email to podcasts@Brookings.edu, and follow us and tweet us at @policypodcasts on Twitter. The Brookings Cafeteria is part of the Brookings Podcast Network.

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