Articles
The President Who Didn’t Love A Wall
What did the 1987 Berlin Wall Address mean to prisoners of communism—and what does it mean today?
November 8, 2026
Today, we’re introducing Area 45, a new political podcast from the team behind Uncommon Knowledge, The Classicist, and the Libertarian. Host Bill Whalen interviews Uncommon Knowledge’s host, Peter Robinson about presidential communication in this age of shock tweets and nonstop news cycles. Presidents are defined by rhetorical moments: Reagan and Kennedy at the Berlin Wall; George W. Bush rallying the nation after the 9/11 attacks. And Donald Trump? So far his presidency hasn’t been one of major addresses. Hoover fellow Peter Robinson, author of Reagan’s famous speech at the Brandenberg Gate, discusses the art of presidential wordsmithery in this age of social media and nonstop news cycles. New episodes of Area 45 are released each week. Subscribe now on iTunes, SoundCloud, or via RSS on your favorite podcast platform.
Related
Articles
Letter #11: My Dearest Friend
On welcoming worthy arguments—and those who make them.
November 9, 2026
Articles
Nixon Offers Lessons For Lame-Duck Leader Donald Trump
On election day I flew from Los Angeles to Washington. Ahead of what history suggested would be a change, it seemed the place to be. The approach into Reagan National airport follows the Potomac, and the monuments slide past the window, as they always do. Soon the city’s institutions will change hands.
November 9, 2026