Matters of Policy and Politics
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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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Matters of Policy & Politics, a podcast from the Hoover Institution, will examine the direction of federal, state, and local leadership and elections, with an occasional examination of national security and geopolitical concerns, all featuring insightful analysis provided by Hoover Institution scholars and guests.

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The Business Of Love And The Cost Of Parenting

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The Robots Are Taking Over?
February 6, 2026 interview with Bill Whalen, Allison Okamura

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Matters of Policy & Politics, Stanford Emerging Technology Review, Robots
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“Arsenal of Democracy” Redux: Rebuilding, Rearming . . . And Making Sense Of The Americas And Indo-Pacific
Matters of Policy and Politics, Arsenal of Democracy, Eyck Freymann

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.

Saints, Sinners, & Salvageables

Renewing Civics Education – Preparing for American Citizenship

A limited podcast series on the challenges of citizenship education from Matters of Policy & Politics hosted by Hoover fellow Chester Finn.

Renewing Civics Education

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