Debra Knopman and Sarah Weilant provide an overview of a December 6th congressional briefing on how federal transportation projects can incorporate resilience into infrastructure planning.

Preparing for the Future of Fentanyl

Sep 26th, 2019 26m 25s

Bryce Pardo and Beau Kilmer provide an overview of a September 13th congressional briefing. They discuss the various factors contributing to opioid overdose crisis in the United States.

Principal Pipelines: A Feasible, Affordable, and Effective Way to Improve Schools

Jul 2nd, 2019 27m 35s

A recent RAND report found that implementing "principal pipelines"—a strategic approach to the hiring, preparation, evaluation, and support of school leaders—can improve schools. In this congressional briefing, Susan Gates discusses the feas

Principal Pipelines: A Feasible, Affordable, and Effective Way to Improve Schools

Jul 2nd, 2019 27m 35s

How Do We Prevent the Next Homegrown Terrorist?

Jun 6th, 2019 45m 21s

Brian Jackson provides an overview of an May 3rd congressional briefing. He discusses terrorism prevention strategies for the federal government, the nature of the homeland terrorist threat, past and current terrorism prevention policies, and g

Approaches to Counter Russian Social Media Influence

Mar 28th, 2019 23m 28s

Elizabeth Bodine-Baron discusses the challenges facing current measures underway by Department of Homeland Security and Department of State to combat this threat; proposed approaches, as well as unintended consequences and drawbacks; and recomm

What Are the Potential Impacts of Single-Payer Health Care?

Feb 1st, 2019 22m 39s

Jodi Liu discusses key characteristics of single-payer health care proposals and their potential impact; common misconceptions and areas of uncertainty; and plan details and implementation decisions that would affect impacts, including the cost

Protecting Consumer Data: Considerations for Congress

Jun 8th, 2018 25m 22s

Rebecca Balebako and John S. Davis discuss the benefits and risks of data sharing, opportunities for protecting privacy at both the personal and industry level, current U.S. laws and how they compare to European laws, and policy options for Con

Overcoming the Threats of Our Strategic Competitors

Mar 27th, 2018 31m 3s

David Ochmanek discusses challenges posed to U.S. force planning by China, Russia, North Korea, Iran, and Salafist-Jihadi groups; and weapon systems and posture enhancements that could potentially overcome those challenges.

Fixing What's Broken with Infrastructure Policy: Options for Congress

Jan 24th, 2018 30m 11s

An infrastructure bill is on the agenda for Congress, but what problems would it fix? In this RAND Congressional Briefing, Debra Knopman discusses policies that promote and deter investment and maintenance of water and transportation infrastruc

Equifax and the Data-Breach Era: How Worried Should We Be?

Oct 26th, 2017 31m 37s

Large-scale data breaches like those of Equifax and OPM compromised the personal data of millions of people. What can be done to improve the response to such breaches?

North Korea's Continuous Provocations

Jul 17th, 2017 31m 33s

In this July 17th, 2017 congressional briefing, Bruce W. Bennett, Senior International/Defense Researcher, discusses North Korea's nuclear missile programs, its changing relationship with China, and implications for U.S. policy.

States vs. the Federal Government: Marijuana Legalization in the United States

Jun 9th, 2017 20m 35s

In this June 9th, 2017 congressional briefing, Beau Kilmer, codirector of the RAND Drug Policy Research Center, provides an overview of recent changes in marijuana policies as well as options for the federal government.

Informing Investments in High-Quality Preschool

May 5th, 2017 35m 30s

Lynn Karoly presents findings from her research, which compiles the most reliable evidence concerning the effects of high-quality preschool programs on participating children and the associated costs, benefits, and economic returns.

Repeal, Replace, Repair, or Improve? The Future of the ACA

Mar 17th, 2017 30m 34s

RAND senior economist Christine Eibner discusses the use of economic modeling to predict how individuals and employers will respond to major health care policy changes as the new administration reassesses the Affordable Care Act.

Getting to Yes with China in Cyberspace: Is It Possible?

May 12th, 2016 31m 13s

In this May 2016 congressional briefing, RAND experts Scott W. Harold and Martin Libicki discuss the differing perspectives and interests of the United States and China in cyberspace.

Meeting the Health Care Needs of America's Veterans: A Summary of Three RAND Assessments Conducted Under the Veterans Choice Act

Feb 18th, 2016 23m 45s

Senior policy researcher Carrie Farmer discusses RAND's findings from three assessments conducted under the Veterans Choice Act.

Lessening the Risk of Refugee Radicalization

Feb 16th, 2016 23m 50s

Senior political scientist Barbara H. Sude discusses historical examples of radicalization among refugee groups, factors that can increase the risk of radicalization, measures to reduce the risk, and considerations for policymakers and legislat

United States and China: Trends in Military Competition

Oct 14th, 2015 30m 16s

Eric Heginbotham discusses relative U.S. and Chinese military capabilities, including the evolution of Chinese military capabilities and steps the United States can take to limit the impact of a growing Chinese military on deterrence.

Lessons from a Hacker: Cyber Concepts for Policymakers

Oct 1st, 2015 36m 1s

In this September 2015 congressional briefing, RAND's Lillian Ablon discusses the basics of cyber and information security and provides insights into some of the complexities of cybersecurity policymaking.

Strategic Rethink: Choices for America in a Turbulent World

Aug 6th, 2015 27m 8s

Ambassador James Dobbins discusses the report he coauthored with Howard Shatz and David Ochmanek, Choices for America in a Turbulent World.

The Use of Long-Range Armed Drones: Fact v. Myth

Mar 10th, 2015 26m 15s

A panel of RAND experts discuss the effect of armed drones on global warfare, whether U.S. policy on armed drones shapes the way other nations deploy them, and the sale of armed drones to allies.

Reauthorizing ESEA: Congress' Role in Improving Assessments, Accountability, and Teaching Effectiveness

Feb 18th, 2015 29m 28s

Education experts at RAND discuss the limitations of current accountability policies and how a reauthorized Elementary and Secondary Education Act could promote more effective policies.

Premium Tax Credits and the Affordable Care Act: The Potential Ramifications of King v. Burwell

Feb 3rd, 2015 20m 51s

Christine Eibner discusses the role of premium tax credits in ensuring stability in the individual health insurance marketplace and the ramifications of King v. Burwell on the Affordable Care Act.

Insights About Marijuana Legalization in the United States

Jan 21st, 2015 34m 51s

In this January 2015 Congressional Briefing, RAND researchers Beau Kilmer and Jonathan Caulkins present an overview of their new report, Considering Marijuana Legalization: Insights for Vermont and Other Jurisdictions.