This podcast episode was released on January 5, 2024.

Unintended consequences of a cease-fire in Gaza; what the war in Ukraine is costing Russia; public perceptions of veterans and military service; how many people are affected by tropical cyclones; and tips for countering “Truth Decay” in an election year. For more information on this week’s episode, visit rand.org/podcast (https://www.rand.org/podcast) .