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Japan: Security, Prosperity, And The Japan-US Alliance
H.R. McMaster and Shigeru Kitamura discuss Japan’s transformation into a leader in economic statecraft, how democratic nations can secure strategic autonomy in critical technologies and supply chains, and the future of US-Japan cooperation in confronting coercion, cyber threats, and growing competition in the Indo-Pacific.
July 15, 2026
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The Declaration Of Independence And The Fight For America’s Future With Victor Davis Hanson
Victor Davis Hanson, a fifth-generation rancher in California’s San Joaquin Valley, joins Peter Robinson to discuss the American founding and its critics.
June 29, 2026
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“The House Always Wins”: Lanhee Chen On California-Brand Direct Democracy
Over a century ago, California first began the practice of publicly approved ballot measures – initiatives and referenda – as a means of curbing special-interest influence in Sacramento. But a look at the 14 initiatives that Californians will decide this fall suggests the opposite – special interests are driving the process.
July 7, 2026
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Trump Slump, Capitalism Vs. Communism, And Old Man Yells At Claude
After a string of disappointments at home and abroad, has a beset President Trump lost his “mojo” – and, if so, does the road to getting it back run through Cuba? Speaking of socialism, is Bernie Sanders correct?
July 13, 2026
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Only in America: Innovators on Freedom,…
Hosted by Director Condoleezza Rice, Only in America is a new documentary interview series featuring some of the nation’s most accomplished innovators, entrepreneurs, scientists, artists, and business leaders. Through deeply personal conversations, guests reflect on the role that freedom, opportunity, risk-taking, and American institutions played in their journeys.
Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson
A series hosted by Hoover fellow Peter Robinson as an outlet for political leaders, scholars, and today’s big thinkers to share their views with the world
Today’s Battlegrounds With H.R. McMaster
The Today’s Battlegrounds podcast provides a needed forum for leaders from key countries to share their assessment of problem sets and opportunities that have implications for U.S. foreign policy and national security strategy.
China Considered
China Considered with Elizabeth Economy is a Hoover Institution podcast series that features in-depth conversations with leading political figures, scholars, and activists from around the world.
Economics, Applied
A conversation with leaders and researchers about economic developments and their ramifications.
Free Speech Unmuted
Unpack and analyze the current issues and controversies concerning the First Amendment, censorship, the press, social media, and the proverbial town square.
Capitalism and Freedom in the 21st…
The official podcast of the Hoover Institution’s Economic Policy Working Group on important topics in economics, finance, and public policy through one-on-one interviews.
Frontline Voices
Unfiltered conversations with American veterans and changemakers who are leading from the front, long after they hang up the uniform.
Hoover Book Club
Hoover scholars explore the latest books that delve into some of the most vexing policy issues facing the United States and the world.
Fellow Talks
Featuring interviews, discussions, and presentations with Hoover fellows and scholars.
Hoover Virtual Policy Briefings
An online virtual briefing series on pressing policy issues, including health care, the economy, democratic governance, and national security.
Capital Conversations
A series featuring Hoover fellows and leading policy makers engaging in informed discussions on policy.
Audio Podcasts
Matters of Policy & Politics
A podcast hosted by Hoover fellow Bill Whalen devoted to matters of governance and balance of power at home and abroad.
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Free Speech Unmuted
Unpack and analyze the current issues and controversies concerning the First Amendment, censorship, the press, social media, and the proverbial town square.
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Economics, Applied
A conversation with leaders and researchers about economic developments and their ramifications.
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China Considered
China Considered with Elizabeth Economy is a Hoover Institution podcast series that features in-depth conversations with leading political figures, scholars, and activists from around the world.
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Secrets of Statecraft with Andrew Roberts
Explores the effect that the study of History has had on the careers and decision-making of public figures.
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Today’s Battlegrounds With H.R. McMaster
The Today’s Battlegrounds podcast provides a needed forum for leaders from key countries to share their assessment of problem sets and opportunities that have implications for U.S. foreign policy and national security strategy.
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Capitalism and Freedom in the 21st Century
The official podcast of the Hoover Institution’s Economic Policy Working Group on important topics in economics, finance, and public policy through one-on-one interviews.
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Only in America: Innovators on Freedom, Risk, and the American Idea
Hosted by Director Condoleezza Rice, Only in America is a new documentary interview series featuring some of the nation’s most accomplished innovators, entrepreneurs, scientists, artists, and business leaders. Through deeply personal conversations, guests reflect on the role that freedom, opportunity, risk-taking, and American institutions played in their journeys.
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Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson
A series hosted by Hoover fellow Peter Robinson as an outlet for political leaders, scholars, and today’s big thinkers to share their views with the world
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The Hand Behind Unmanned
A podcast about the people who design, direct, and deploy America’s arsenal of unmanned weapons.
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Saints, Sinners, & Salvageables: Restoring America's Faith in Voting
A mini podcast series examining American elections from Matters of Policy & Politics hosted by Hoover fellow Benjamin Ginsberg.
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Frontline Voices
Unfiltered conversations with American veterans and changemakers who are leading from the front, long after they hang up the uniform.
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The Caravan Notebook
A platform for essays and articles that offer commentary on a variety of subjects, ranging from current events to cultural trends, and including topics that are too local or too specific from the larger questions addressed quarterly in The Caravan.
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Law Talk With Epstein, Senik & Yoo
A look at legislation and constitutional jurisprudence.
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The Classicist
The Classicist is the weekly podcast of Victor Davis Hanson, scholar, writer, and farmer.
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Hoover Virtual Policy Briefings
An online virtual briefing series on pressing policy issues, including health care, the economy, democratic governance, and national security.
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The Grumpy Economist
Hoover fellow John Cochrane offers analysis and commentary on the news of the day from a humorous free-market perspective.
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The Libertarian
Hoover fellow Richard Epstein evaluates national developments in public policy and the law.
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Education Exchange
A weekly podcast highlighting education policy news, hosted by Hoover Institution fellow Paul E. Peterson.
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Reasonable Disagreements
Hoover fellows Richard Epstein and Adam White discuss major legal and policy issues and debate points of disagreement.
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The Pacific Century
Host Michael Auslin and guests discuss the latest politics, economics, security, and cultural news in China, Asia, and America.
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