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Two-Year-Olds With Hammers

with John H. Cochrane, Niall Ferguson, H. R. McMaster, Bill Whalenvia GoodFellows: Conversations From The Hoover Institution
Wednesday, November 11, 2020

The likelihood of a change of power in Washington raises the question of how a nascent Biden administration would approach the pandemic, economics, and foreign policy. Hoover senior fellows Niall Ferguson, H. R. McMaster, and John Cochrane share their thoughts on what policy detours or reversals our 46th president would undertake.

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Honoring Hoover Fellows This Veterans Day

Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Hoover Institution, Stanford University

In commemoration of Veterans Day, the Hoover Institution recognizes all fellows who served in the US Armed Forces. The fellowship includes veterans of five military service branches, including those who served in major foreign conflicts such as Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, Operation Iraqi Freedom, the Vietnam War, the Korean War, and World War II.

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Ponder The Rewards Of Military Service

by H. R. McMastervia The Wall Street Journal
Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Civilians don’t always understand what compels warriors to sacrifice and endure.

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How Dangerous Are Cyberattacks?

by Jacquelyn Schneidervia PolicyEd
Wednesday, November 11, 2020

Cyberattacks aren’t likely to have devastating short-term consequences, but they can gradually erode the foundations of social, political, and economic stability over time.

Analysis and Commentary
Analysis and Commentary

Politics Needs Less Of The 'Just Win, Baby' Mentality

by David Davenportvia The Washington Examiner
Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Naturally, we seek balance in our personal lives. We realize our checkbooks must balance (eventually). We seek to figure out some kind of work-life balance.

Analysis and Commentary

Before We Declare California The “New Wyoming” . . .

by Bill Whalenvia California on Your Mind
Wednesday, November 11, 2020

It didn’t take long, after the polls closed last week in California, for conservatives to cast a happy spin on the results (which will keep changing over the next month as the Golden State takes it sweet time—five-plus weeks after Election Day—to certify the statewide vote).

Interviews
Interviews

General H.R. McMaster (Ret) On Why It Was Not A Good Decision By President Trump To Fire Secretary Of Defense Mark Esper

interview with H. R. McMastervia Brian Kilmeade Show
Wednesday, November 11, 2020

Hoover Institution fellow H. R. McMaster talks about President Trump continuing to fight to have all legal votes counted. McMaster says he is not surprised the President is still fighting and sees this as similar to what Al Gore did in 2000.

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Victor Davis Hanson: America ‘Cannot Survive’ Biden Presidency With Democratic Majority In House, Senate

interview with Victor Davis Hansonvia Fox Business
Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Hoover Institution fellow Victor Davis Hanson talks about how a Democratic majority in the House and Senate on top of a Joe Biden presidency could be fatal to America as we know it.

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Lee Ohanian On The John Batchelor Show

interview with Lee Ohanianvia The John Batchelor Show
Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Hoover Institution fellow Lee Ohanian discusses his California on Your Mind article "Only In California: Where “Affordable Housing” Costs More Than Five-Star Luxury."

Interviews

Former National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster: Trump 'Should Make Clear Elections Are Secure'

interview with H. R. McMastervia France 24
Wednesday, November 11, 2020

Hoover Institution fellow H. R. McMaster discusses the recent presidential election and how the transition to the next four years of Biden or Trump might happen.

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Bill Whalen On The John Batchelor Show

interview with Bill Whalenvia The John Batchelor Show
Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Hoover Institution fellow Bill Whalen discusses his Forbes article "Advice For The President-Elect: Stay Indoors, Reach Out To Mitch."

Interviews

Bruce Thornton On The John Batchelor Show

interview with Bruce Thorntonvia The John Batchelor Show
Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Hoover Institution fellow Bruce Thornton talks about the potential policies in a Biden presidency.

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John Yoo On The Dan Proft Show

interview with John Yoovia The Dan Proft Show
Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Hoover Institution fellow John Yoo discusses some of the voting issues/irregularities, legal challenges, and how the recounts might be handled.

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John Yoo On Nightside With Dan Rea

interview with John Yoovia Nightside With Dan Rea
Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Hoover Institution fellow John Yoo discusses a case in front of the Supreme Court which could up end the results of the Presidential Election. How likely is this to happen? Yoo explains the situation and the likelihood that the Pennsylvania State Supreme Court violated the Federal Constitution when it altered a statute enacted by the legislature governing the conduct of elections for federal office.

In the News
In the News

Special Forces Veteran And Stanford Scholar Applies Data And Scholarship To Conflict

featuring Joseph Feltervia Stanford News
Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Special Forces veteran and Stanford scholar Joseph Felter underscores the importance of rigorous data and scholarship in understanding violent conflict and reducing casualties.

In the News

China’s On Top Of The World, But Not For Long

quoting Niall Fergusonvia Forbes
Tuesday, November 10, 2020

China is feeling pretty good about itself. On November 1, President Ji Xinping said the economy will double by 2035. He has reason to be bullish.