How do parents and educators distinguish scientific fact from viral fiction? Heidi Russell speaks with Kirstin R.W. Matthews, fellow in science and technology policy, about the challenges of navigating an era of information overload and the importance of scientific literacy for families.

This conversation was recorded on April 20, 2026.

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• Science and Technology Policy

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When families send children to school, physical safety is the baseline expectation. Heidi Russell speaks with Zoabe Hafeez, a hospital pediatrician and Baker Institute nonresident fellow, to unpack how school safety policies translate to clinical realities and everyday life for students.

This conversation was recorded on March 23, 2026.

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As debates over childhood nutrition, physical activity, and school health policy intensify nationwide, new federal initiatives are reshaping conversations about children’s well-being in schools. In this episode of “Child Health Advocacy + Policy” from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, Heidi Russell speaks with Christopher Kulesza about how the “Make America Healthy Again” movement approaches child health concerns, including revised dietary guidance, school meal proposals, and student wellness in schools.

This conversation was recorded on Feb. 5, 2026.

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