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Explore our collection of podcast shows. From policy deep-dives to expert interviews, discover compelling content from Hoover scholars and fellows.

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Economics, Applied

A conversation with leaders and researchers about economic developments and their ramifications.

Economics, Applied

Economics, Applied

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LimitedThe Hand Behind Unmanned

A podcast about the people who design, direct, and deploy America’s arsenal of unmanned weapons.

The Hand Behind Unmanned

The Hand Behind Unmanned

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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. 

China Considered

China Considered

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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.

Only in America: Innovators on Freedom, Risk, and the American Idea

Only in America: Innovators on Freedom, Risk, and the American Idea

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EconTalk

Conversations for the Curious. Hosted by Russ Roberts.

EconTalk

EconTalk

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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.

Capitalism and Freedom in the 21st Century

Capitalism and Freedom in the 21st Century

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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.

Secrets of Statecraft with Andrew Roberts

Secrets of Statecraft with Andrew Roberts

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LimitedA Century of Ideas for a Free Society

Established by Herbert Hoover at Stanford University, the Hoover Institution marked its centennial in 2019 with A Century of Ideas for a Free Society, a speaker series exploring a century of scholarship and ideas advancing individual, economic, and political freedom, private enterprise, and limited, effective government.

A Century of Ideas for a Free Society

A Century of Ideas for a Free Society

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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.

Matters of Policy & Politics

Matters of Policy & Politics

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LimitedFrontline Voices

Unfiltered conversations with American veterans and changemakers who are leading from the front, long after they hang up the uniform.

Frontline Voices

Frontline Voices

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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. 

Free Speech Unmuted

Free Speech Unmuted

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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.

Saints, Sinners, & Salvageables: Restoring America's Faith in Voting

Saints, Sinners, & Salvageables: Restoring America's Faith in Voting

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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.

The Grumpy Economist

The Grumpy Economist

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ConcludedThe Classicist

The Classicist is the weekly podcast of Victor Davis Hanson, scholar, writer, and farmer.

The Classicist

The Classicist

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ConcludedThe Pacific Century

Host Michael Auslin and guests discuss the latest politics, economics, security, and cultural news in China, Asia, and America.

The Pacific Century

The Pacific Century

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ConcludedThe Libertarian

Hoover fellow Richard Epstein evaluates national developments in public policy and the law.

The Libertarian

The Libertarian

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