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  • The Policy Currents podcast highlights new research findings, commentary, multimedia, and events from RAND. Hosted by Evan Banks and Deanna Lee, with new episodes every Friday.
    ©2024 The RAND Corporation. All rights reserved.
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Episodes
  • Iran-Israel escalation, insurers’ resistance to covering new drugs, cobalt mining in the Congo.

    Iran-Israel escalation, insurers’ resistance to covering new drugs, cobalt mining in the Congo.
    Apr 26 2024

    The Iran-Israel conflict isn’t likely to wane; why insurance companies won’t pay for new drugs; how cobalt mining contributes to poverty and servitude in the Congo; and how COVID-19 affected prison education. For more information on this week’s episode, visit rand.org/podcast.
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    10 mins
  • Why Russia doesn’t want an Israel-Iran war, AI in America's classrooms, China’s role in the opioid crisis.

    Why Russia doesn’t want an Israel-Iran war, AI in America's classrooms, China’s role in the opioid crisis.
    Apr 19 2024

    The implications of an Israel-Iran conflict for Russia; how educators use AI tools; helping schools respond to social media threats; addressing China’s role in synthetic opioid trafficking; and cooperation with U.S. allies in outer space. For more information on this week’s episode, visit rand.org/podcast.
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    11 mins
  • Threats to the 2024 election, Kishida’s visit to Washington, veterans’ working conditions.

    Threats to the 2024 election, Kishida’s visit to Washington, veterans’ working conditions.
    Apr 12 2024

    A “perfect storm” of threats as the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches; elevating the U.S.-Japan alliance; why America’s ties with India are “fundamentally fragile”; and ensuring veterans have access to safe and healthy working conditions. For more information on this week’s episode, visit rand.org/podcast.
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    12 mins
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