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The Prescience Of Shelby Steele

featuring Shelby Steelevia Quillette
Thursday, October 8, 2020

Shelby Steele is experiencing a revival. For over 30 years, the controversial black American essayist and culture critic has consistently produced some of the most original insights to be found on the precarious issue of race in America and has been met with reactions that range from reverence to revulsion.

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Area 45: “Your Lights Are Getting Dimmer”

interview with David Bradyvia Matters of Policy & Politics
Thursday, October 8, 2020

David Brady reviews polling data showing how the 2020 race compares, at this point, to 2016’s contest nationally and in battleground states. 

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Decision 2020 Report: Policy Implications For The Emergence Of Artificial Intelligence

Friday, October 9, 2020
Hoover Institution, Stanford University

In the twentieth edition of the Decision 2020 Report, Hoover fellows assess the economic, national security, and geopolitical implications of innovations in artificial intelligence (AI).

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Economic Savvy In The White House

by David R. Henderson featuring Casey B. Mulliganvia Defining Ideas
Thursday, October 8, 2020

A new book insists there’s a method to Trump’s tweeting on the economy, and explores a string of consumer-friendly victories for which the president gets little credit.

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Visualizing Peace

via HISTORIES
Monday, August 3, 2020

Discover the imagery of the people and organizations devoted to the pursuit of peace.

Analysis and Commentary
Analysis and Commentary

‘The Nazi Spy Ring In America’ Review: Hoover Was Furious

by Bertrand M. Patenaudevia The Wall Street Journal
Thursday, October 8, 2020

It was the FBI’s first major espionage case. On Feb. 14, 1938, a U.S. Army deserter named Guenther Rumrich, the Chicago-born son of a European diplomat, was arrested after trying to secure 35 blank United States passports by posing as Secretary of State Cordell Hull.

Analysis and Commentary

The Libertarian: Supreme Court Preview

interview with Richard A. Epsteinvia The Libertarian
Thursday, October 8, 2020

Obamacare, religious liberty, and the chaotic 2020 election come before the high court.

Analysis and Commentary

Casey Mulligan's Excellent Adventure

by David R. Hendersonvia EconLog
Friday, October 9, 2020

A sharply dressed bearded man stood up near the door of the White House meeting room and bellowed, “HHS, you need to hear the OMB loud and clear: your AKS RIA is DOA!” and exited the meeting.

Analysis and Commentary

The ‘Quad’ Nations, Including The U.S., Play A High-stakes Game With China

by Markos Kounalakisvia Miami Herald
Friday, October 9, 2020

Cricket or baseball? Can these two bat-and-ball sports, and the nations that support them, find a common language and work toward common goals — not just in sport, but in loose alliance? Four countries that are big into cricket and baseball are also working together trying to keep the world safe for democracy.

Interviews
Interviews

Victor Davis Hanson: Why Does Gavin Newsom Propose To Pay Reparations In The Always-Free State Of California?

interview with Victor Davis Hansonvia The John Batchelor Show
Thursday, October 8, 2020

Hoover Institution fellow Victor Davis Hanson discusses his National Review article "California’s Illogical Reparations Bill."

Interviews

John Cochrane: The Right And Wrong Of MMT (Modern Monetary Theory)

interview with John H. Cochranevia Capitalisnt
Thursday, October 8, 2020

Hoover Institution fellow John Cochrane discusses capitalism and whether it is working in our world today.

Interviews

Michael Auslin: Deep Dish: Japan’s Suga Faces A Rising China And Uncertain US Foreign Policy

interview with Michael R. Auslinvia The Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Thursday, October 8, 2020

Hoover Institution fellow Michael Auslin explains how the 2020 election could influence US foreign policy towards Japan and whether the new Japanese Premier Yoshihide Suga has the power to successfully continue former Prime Minister Abe’s legacy.

Interviews

Lanhee Chen: Analysts Weigh In After VP Candidates Clash At Debate (2:15)

interview with Lanhee J. Chenvia Yahoo
Thursday, October 8, 2020

Hoover Institution fellow Lanhee Chen discusses the vice-presidential debate.

Interviews

Michael Petrilli: The Education Gadfly Show: Reading Comprehension Is Not A Skill, And Other Lessons From Fordham’s Latest Study

interview with Michael J. Petrillivia Education Gadfly (Thomas B. Fordham Institute)
Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Hoover Institution fellow Michael Petrilli discusses the following research, “Social Studies Instruction and Reading Comprehension: Evidence from the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study.”

In the News
In the News

The Most Dovish Fed In History Is On A Mission To Spur Inflation

quoting John B. Taylorvia Bloomberg Businessweek
Thursday, October 8, 2020

The central bank’s new policy framework tolerates above-target price increases. Now all we need is economic growth.

In the News

Fact Check: Kamala Harris Says Joe Biden ‘Responsible For Saving’ U.S. Auto Industry As Jobs Being Offshored

quoting Paul R. Gregoryvia Breitbart
Wednesday, October 7, 2020

CLAIM: Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) said during Wednesday night’s vice presidential debate that Democrat presidential candidate Joe Biden is “responsible for saving America’s auto industry.”

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Disinformation Has Neighbors Fighting In Small-Town America

quoting Herbert Linvia Bloomberg Businessweek
Friday, October 9, 2020

The battle lines in Milford, Mich., reflect the nation’s divisions.

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Continetti: It’s Not Over Yet, Despite What Press May Think

cited David Bradyvia The Washington Free Beacon
Thursday, October 8, 2020

Washington Free Beacon founding editor Matthew Continetti on Thursday cautioned against assuming that Joe Biden's polling lead is insurmountable.