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Is There Too Much Money in Politics? — with Larry Lessig and Brad Smith

Money shapes elections. But how much is too much? With midterms approaching, the role of campaign donations has never been more powerful and controversial.
Listening First: Madison Lackey’s Journey From Community Conversations to Policy Research

Graduate student, Madison Lackey, found herself sitting across from community leaders in the Cumberland Gap region listening to effects of industrial decline.
Half a World Away, Familiar Challenges

Director of the Center for National Security and Foreign Affairs, Krista Wiegand, spent three weeks at Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University the Philippines as a Fulbright Specialist.
Can the President Do That? – with Jack Goldsmith and Ilya Shapiro

Debates over the scope of presidential power have been at the forefront of American politics with renewed intensity.
A Day Late and a Dollar Short

Eric Keels discusses the challenges affecting innovation in the U.S. military.
When and How Should the National Guard be Deployed? — with Rosa Brooks and John Yoo

In moments of national tension, questions about executive power often come to the forefront.
E&E Forum: Bruno Basso

In a E&E forum Dr. Bruno Basso explored how technology is reshaping modern agriculture.
How Voting Rights Have Evolved in the United States

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, understanding the history of voting rights helps illuminate how American democracy has taken shape across generations.
Examining Food Waste and Recovery at Neyland Stadium: Julia Swart’s Capstone Project

Former Baker graduate student, Julia Swart, was drawn to the program by her passion for food policy and her desire to make a meaningful impact in the fight against hunger.
Tennessee Needs to Double Electrical System Scale to Meet Growing Demand

A new analysis of the Tennessee energy landscape highlights a series of emerging policy challenges and opportunities as the state grapples with rapid electrical demand growth.