In 2020, we launched Hoover Capital Conversations. In this series, Hoover fellows discussed a variety of pressing topics with policy makers at several levels of government and leadership. These in-depth, informed conversations aimed to pull back the curtain on policy development and execution. The topics reflected the Hoover Institution’s research priorities of individual, economic, and political freedom; private enterprise; and representative government.
Hoover Capital Conversations full videos can be found on the series webpage here, on our YouTube channel, and on the Hoover Institution podcast channel.
We look forward to continuing this bimonthly program in 2021. If you have suggestions for Hoover research fellows, policy makers, or topics that you would like to see featured in 2021, email us at HooverDC@stanford.edu.
A Discussion on Economic Statecraft
H. R. McMaster with Keith Krach, under secretary of state for economic growth, energy, and environment, on the economic implications of the US-China relationship in the face of the COVID-19 crisis.
The Future of Health Care After COVID-19
Scott Atlas with Senator Tim Scott (SC) on the path forward for health care public policy in a system that was overwhelmed with unprecednted demand in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Discussion on AMerica's Future after COVID-19
Lanhee Chen with Senator Marco Rubio (FL) on America’s future after COVID-19 in the face of rising Chinese influence and power.
American challenges abroad at a time of plague, protest, and panic at home
Victor Davis Hanson with Senator Tom Cotton (AR) on American challenges abroad, specifically in the context of our current place in history battling a pandemic, along with protests and unrest at home.
From Huawei to hong kong: how the US and China are clashing around the world
Michael Auslin with Senator Marsha Blackburn (TN) on the US-China relationship and its many ramifications both domestically and abroad.
Federalism and covid-19
Lanhee Chen with Governor Larry Hogan (MD) on how states and national governments respond to widespread disaster, specifically the COVID-19 pandemic, in a federalist system.
The Future of Foreign policy and alliances
Kiron Skinner with Senator Rand Paul (KY) on foreign policy, the current state of alliances, and the future of socialism in the United States.
A Conversation with Senator Josh Hawley (MO)
Lanhee Chen with Senator Josh Hawley (MO) on college campus free speech, the growth of Marxism among the American public, and the ideological biases of tech companies in censoring users.
The Role of Federal Government vs State & Local GOvernments in Education
Eric Hanushek with James Blew, assistant secretary of education for the Office of Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development, on the role of the federal government versus state and local governments in education and the path forward in addressing learning losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Accelerate change or lose: A Discussion with Air force chief of staff Gen. charles q. brown
Michael Auslin with General Charles Q. Brown, US Air Force chief of staff, on the need for the US Air Force to adapt to modern threats and realities and its role in the Indo-Pacific theater.
Lessons Learned: European values vs. islamism
Ayaan Hirsi Ali with Assita Kanko, member of European Parliament, on the climate of Islamism in Europe and how to address increasing radicalization globally.
