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Convenings of experts call attention to that which scientists and policymakers don’t know. These "knowledge gaps," it turns out, are especially prevalent in the urban domain.

Trump’s Overseas Agenda Is a Golden Opportunity for Democrats

By the time of this week’s Democratic presidential debate, President Trump should be ensconced in meetings with counterparts at an international summit gathering in Osaka, Japan.

Jessica Chen Weiss, author of an intriguing new essay in Foreign Affairs, and Ali Wyne of the RAND Corporation join Deep Dish to discuss China’s vulnerabilities, including the ongoing protests in Hong Kong.

The only question now is how this ends—in war, new negotiations or one side backing down.

The new rule will replace the Clean Power Plan unveiled by the former Obama administration in 2015 and is expected to go into effect within 30 days.

Illinois companies and trade associations are among hundreds nationwide heading to Washington D.C. this week to convince the Trump Administration to hold off on a threat to increase tariffs on Chinese products.

The trade war between China and the United States that began last year has already caused problems for Illinois farmers, spirits distillers and businesses in other industries.

In this episode of #AskIvo, Council President Ivo Daalder answers a question about whether the next UK prime minister will fare any better dealing with Brexit.

Earl Anthony Wayne, a former US ambassador to Mexico, joins Deep Dish to discuss what can realistically be done about migrants.