Hunter Baker

Janie B. Cheaney, commentator reflecting on work, purpose, and retirement. Barry “Butch” Wilmore, retired NASA astronaut and Navy test pilot who spent long stretches on the ISS and wrote Stuck in Space. Hunter Baker, political scientist who analyzes Washington. They discuss the Iran war’s political stakes, Haiti’s fraught next election, and life and faith while orbiting Earth.

Rachel Coyle, World correspondent reporting on teens learning English country dancing to build confidence. Jenny Lynn Schmidt, Europe reporter covering France's proposed assisted-dying law and its controversies. Hunter Baker, political scientist analyzing the tone and strategy of President Trump’s State of the Union. They discuss politics, bioethics, and how dance teaches respect and social grace.

Knox Thames, creator of the graphic novel Blood and Water, explains using comics to tell Shabazz Bhatti’s story for younger readers. Janie B. Cheney, education and culture commentator, discusses emerging research and policy on student technology and analog learning. Hunter Baker, political scientist, analyzes political risk from the Iran conflict and its effects on U.S. politics.

Hunter Baker, academic and political commentator, breaks down Japan’s conservative landslide and push to revise the constitution. He also weighs in on the Epstein fallout and how different countries have responded. Short segments examine Hong Kong’s sentencing of Jimmy Lai and how museums are rethinking security for priceless collections.

Hunter Baker, political scientist and World Opinions contributor, offers concise analysis on first ladies' political influence. He also discusses the DHS funding standoff and immigration leverage. The conversation covers a special Texas election signal and legal fallout from youth gender surgeries. Lastly, reporters outline Myanmar's contested elections and the limits on voting amid conflict.