
On Policy Minded, we pick the brains of the world's top policy experts. In each episode, RAND researchers join us for conversations that go beyond the headlines—bringing you insights you can't find anywhere else. Listen and subscribe today to get smarter about the policy issues that shape the world.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 288 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ScienceNews | |||

China is working to modernize its military. At the same time, the Chinese population is aging rapidly and declining. What happens when China's military aspirations collide with these two trends?
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Conversations with leading policy researchers provide unique insights into a wide range of current issues, spanning military dynamics, healthcare challenges, education policy, and national security. Recent discussions have included China's military modernization, the state of emergency healthcare in the U.S., and the interplay between technology and labor markets, emphasizing the importance of data-driven analysis for understanding complex global phenomena. Notably, episodes often tackle under-discussed topics such as the implications of drug overdoses on public health and the evolving landscape of education following the pandemic, offering listeners a comprehensive understanding of pressing policy matters that impact their lives.
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