Policy Minded

Booking Overview

This is a policy-focused expert interview show featuring RAND researchers who explain major domestic, international, technology, education, and public-safety policy issues. Credible pitch candidates would be senior policy researchers, think-tank analysts, academics, former policymakers, and specialized practitioners with published, evidence-based expertise; booking is likely high difficulty because the show centers on RAND-affiliated experts and requires substantial policy authority.

Metrics

Episodes: 297

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 38.3k subscribers

Instagram: 28.0k followers

Contact Information

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podcast@rand.org

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Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high

Typical Credentials:

Senior policy researchers, think-tank analysts, academics, former policymakers, and specialized practitioners with demonstrated expertise in a consequential public-policy issue and a strong evidence base.

Required Achievements:

Published policy research and analysis, Leadership or senior research roles at established policy institutions, Recognized subject-matter expertise on major domestic or international policy issues

Recent Guest Discussions

Heather Schwartz - Artificial Intelligence In Classrooms, Cell Phone Bans, Chronic Absenteeism, And Challenges Facing Schools

Glen Woodbury - Artificial Intelligence Tools For Emergency Management, Disaster Response, And Community Resilience

Jessica Jensen - Artificial Intelligence Tools For Emergency Management, Disaster Response, And Community Resilience

Naoko Aoki - The Potential And Limitations Of Sanctions And Other Economic Tools In Deterring Conflict Over Taiwan

Howard Shatz - Using Sanctions And Other Economic Tools To Deter A Potential Chinese Attack On Taiwan

Recent Topics

Politics, Public Policy, National Security, Education Policy, Artificial Intelligence

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Policy Minded

AGI Rideout: Managing Risk on the Road to Advanced AI

September 24, 2026

The race to artificial general intelligence, or AGI, is often framed as a winner-takes-all contest. But RAND's David Frelinger and Karl Mueller argue that, as the United States runs this race against China, it must focus on avoiding disaster along the way. They propose an "AGI Rideout" strategy aimed at preventing conflict, building resilience, and navigating the risks of advanced AI.

Back to School: Three Big Challenges

August 12, 2026

As a new school year starts up, America's schools are grappling with many tough challenges—from AI in the classroom to cell phone bans to chronic absenteeism. Heather Schwartz, vice president and director of RAND Education, Employment, and Infrastructure, discusses what these trends mean for teachers, students, and parents.

Can AI Change How We Deal with Disasters?

August 05, 2026

Disasters are becoming more frequent, more severe, and more costly. This only intensifies the already difficult challenges facing America's emergency managers. RAND's Jessica Jensen and Glen Woodbury discuss how AI tools could help these professionals save lives, protect property, and reduce harm to communities.

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