The Brookings Cafeteria

, a nonresident senior fellow and veteran journalist, discusses his new book “,” and why President Trump’s attacks on the media are a cause for concern.    Also in this episode, reflects on the government’s response to the financial crises 10 years ago and introduces work the is doing around the anniversary.  Subscribe to Brookings podcasts  or on , send feedback email to , and follow us and tweet us at  on Twitter. The Brookings Cafeteria is a part of the .

Senior Fellow discusses his new book, “,” with , director of the Center on the United States and Europe. Eisen describes the Petschek house in Prague where he lived as the U.S. ambassador to the Czech Republic, and how the lives of its former occupants tell the story of 100 transformative years of European history.   Also in this episode, explains what led him to become a scholar and what he’s researching now in the latest edition of our Coffee Break segment.   Subscribe to Brookings podcasts  or on , send feedback email to , and follow us and tweet us at  on Twitter. The Brookings Cafeteria is a part of the .  

, a fellow in Governance Studies and the , discusses some of the policies being pursued by the United States Department of Education under current Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos. Also in this episode, introduces his research on cluster-based economic development in the latest edition of our Metro Lens segment. Subscribe to Brookings podcasts  or on , send feedback email to , and follow us and tweet us at  on Twitter. The Brookings Cafeteria is a part of the .  

Merrell Tuck-Primdahl, communications director for the program at Brookings, interviews participants from the 15th annual . This year’s roundtable focused on U.S. leadership in foreign assistance, China’s influence and ambitions, how to support development on the ground, and more. Also in this episode, describes what members of the House and Senate will be doing in the upcoming weeks while Congress should be on its annual August recess. Subscribe to Brookings podcasts  or on , send feedback email to , and follow us and tweet us at  on Twitter. The Brookings Cafeteria is a part of the .

Baruch College professor Thomas J. Main discusses his new book, “,” with Bill Finan, director of the Brookings Institution Press. In the interview and his book, Main describes the alt-right’s ideological roots, how it became a factor in American politics, and why it poses the greatest challenge to democratic liberalism today. Also in this episode, explains the current and potential consequences of President Trump’s tariffs in the latest edition of his Economic Update. Subscribe to Brookings podcasts  or on , send feedback email to , and follow us and tweet us at  on Twitter.  The Brookings Cafeteria is a part of the .

In a special edition of the Brookings Cafeteria, four Brookings experts share their thoughts on the 2017 white supremacist rallies in Charlottesville, Va. Their commentary includes analyses of race and extremism in America, the history of racism and how we commemorate history in our public spaces, and what public policy solutions we should consider moving forward. Subscribe to Brookings podcasts  or on , send feedback email to , and follow us and tweet us at  on Twitter. The Brookings Cafeteria is a part of the .

, who currently serves as the Ann R. and the Andrew H. Tisch Distinguished Visiting Fellow at Brookings and was formerly general counsel and acting secretary of the United States Department of Commerce, describes the state of online consumer data protections in the United States and introduces a framework for data privacy legislation. Also in this episode, discusses her research on how housing affordability varies across the country and the consequences of unusually high or low housing prices in communities.   Subscribe to Brookings podcasts  or on , send feedback email to , and follow us and tweet us at  on Twitter. The Brookings Cafeteria is a part of the .

, interim vice president and director of the Global Economy and Development program, and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Enric Sala discuss some of the innovative approaches for reaching the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals proposed in a new book, “,” published by the Brookings Institution Press. Also in this episode,  describes the actions members of Congress could take to rebuke President Trump’s comments from a recent press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Subscribe to Brookings podcasts  or on , send feedback email to , and follow us and tweet us at  on Twitter. The Brookings Cafeteria is a part of the .

Associate Fellow  discusses his research on the 1.7 million people who work on America’s water infrastructure and the future challenges and opportunities that workforce faces. Also in this episode, meet David M. Rubenstein Fellow  in the latest edition of our “Coffee Break.” Subscribe to Brookings podcasts  or on , send feedback email to , and follow us and tweet us at  on Twitter. The Brookings Cafeteria is a part of the .

, director of the Brown Center on Education Policy, discusses a new and how schools are equipping their students with a quality civics education. Also in this episode, Joseph Parilla and Max Bouchet share their findings from the which tracks the economic trajectory of the world’s 300 largest metropolitan economies. Subscribe to Brookings podcasts  or on , send feedback email to , and follow us and tweet us at  on Twitter. The Brookings Cafeteria is a part of the .

Boston College professor R. Shep Melnick discusses his recent book, “,” and how implementation of the law has reached far beyond the original intent since its passage in 1972. Also in this episode, describes the potential ramifications of President Trump’s tariffs and whether or not a trade war would trigger the next economic recession. Subscribe to Brookings podcasts  or on , send feedback email to , and follow us and tweet us at  on Twitter. The Brookings Cafeteria is a part of the .

On the 200th episode of the Brookings Cafeteria podcast, , Brookings’s executive vice president and the vice president for Economic Studies, discusses his role at the Institution and some of the policy issues Brookings scholars are prioritizing in their research. Also in this episode, describes the current immigration debates in Congress and divisions within the House Republican conference. And finally, meet David M. Rubenstein Fellow in the latest edition of our “Coffee Break.” Subscribe to Brookings podcasts  or on , send feedback email to , and follow us and tweet us at  on Twitter. The Brookings Cafeteria is a part of the .

In this episode, five Brookings experts offer their reactions to the recent summit between President Trump and Kim Jong-un, their analyses of the key outcomes, and their assessments of what comes next. Subscribe to Brookings podcasts  or on , send feedback email to , and follow us and tweet us at  on Twitter.

Governance Studies Fellow discusses her research on the Black Lives Matter movement, the connection between police-involved killings and protest activity, and the scope of racial inequity in America’s criminal justice system. Also in this episode, analyzes recent census data that show waning growth rates for some big cities, and faster growth in many suburbs. Subscribe to Brookings podcasts  or on , send feedback email to , and follow us and tweet us at  on Twitter. The Brookings Cafeteria is a part of the .

, Brookings senior fellow and the chief climate negotiator in the Obama administration, discusses his role in negotiating the Paris Climate Agreement and the implications of President Trump announcing his intention to withdrawal the United States from the agreement on June 1, 2017. Also in this episode, describes the recent rise in housing prices and why it’s difficult for young people to enter the housing market. Subscribe to Brookings podcasts  or on , send feedback email to , and follow us and tweet us at  on Twitter.

, director of the at Brookings, describes the skills children need to succeed in life and how to improve the quality of learning for the most marginalized children and youth, including girls and children affected by extreme violence. Also in this episode,  looks at the major factors that affect midterm elections and what you should watch out for in her regular “” segment.

, director of the Center for Technology Innovation, discusses his recent book “.” West explains that as robots, artificial intelligence, and automation make it possible to be more productive while working fewer hours, society must change its definition of work. Also in this episode, foreign policy expert Célia Belin unveils why she became a scholar and Susan Hennessey introduces , a database of experts in technology policy from diverse backgrounds. Subscribe to Brookings podcasts  or on , send feedback email to , and follow us and tweet us at  on Twitter.

Senior Fellow discusses her research on the “success sequence” and how the combination of work, education, and family planning can help reduce poverty and increase opportunity in America. Also in this episode, previews his new report on the challenges facing older industrial cities throughout the Northeast and Midwest for the latest edition of our Metro Lens segment. Subscribe to Brookings podcasts  or on , send feedback email to , and follow us and tweet us at  on Twitter. The Brookings Cafeteria is a part of the .

, a fellow in the Brown Center on Education Policy, discusses his research on disparities and discrimination in how schools discipline students of different racial and economic backgrounds. Also in this episode, explains the policies China has pursued to spur economic development and innovation following his recent trip to Xi’an and Shenzhen. Subscribe to Brookings podcasts  or on , send feedback email to , and follow us and tweet us at  on Twitter. The Brookings Cafeteria is a part of the .

, David M. Rubenstein Fellow in the Global Economy and Development program, discusses his recent trip to the Venezuelan border and the economic and refugee crises the country is currently facing. Also in this episode, explains the politics behind the Senate’s confirmation of President Trump’s appointments in her regular “” segment. Subscribe to Brookings podcasts  or on , send feedback email to , and follow us and tweet us at  on Twitter. The Brookings Cafeteria is a part of the .