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The Last King Of America: The Misunderstood Reign Of George III

Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Hauck Auditorium | Hoover Institution, Stanford University

The verdict of history has been grossly unfair to George III, the reigning king of England during Americas War of Independence, argued Andrew Roberts, renowned British historian and Roger and Martha Mertz Visiting Fellow, during a lecture in the Hoover Institutions Hauck Auditorium on Tuesday, December 1.

In his latest book, The Last King of America: The Misunderstood Reign of George III, Roberts prompts readers to reassess the legacy of Great Britains longest-serving king. Here is a recap of the discussion with Roberts which was hosted by Senior Fellow, Victor Davis Hanson, and the Hoover Institution's Working Group on the Role of Military History in Contemporary Conflict.

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CPI Awards 2021 Freedom Fighter Of The Year Award To Dr. Scott Atlas

featuring Scott W. Atlasvia Conservative Partnership Institute
Thursday, December 2, 2021

Yesterday evening, Dr. Scott W. Atlas, author of the upcoming book, “A Plague Upon Our House: My Fight at the Trump White House to Stop COVID from Destroying America,” received the first annual “Freedom Fighter Of The Year” Award.

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What Are You Afraid Of?

by David R. Hendersonvia Defining Ideas
Thursday, December 2, 2021

Lack of fluency with numbers confuses people about the risks of shark attacks, police shootings, and COVID-19.

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Hoover Book Club: Stephen Haber On "The Battle Over Patents: History and Politics of Innovation"

Monday, December 6, 2021
Hoover Institution, Stanford University

A discussion with Stephen Haber on his latest book, The Battle over Patents: History and Politics of Innovation moderated by Bill Whalen on Monday, December 6 at 10AM PT/1:00PM ET.

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Mafia-Like Business Systems In China: Xi’s Crackdown In Context

Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Hoover Institution, Stanford University

The Hoover Institution hosts Mafia-Like Business Systems in China: Xi’s Crackdown in Context on Tuesday, December 7 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. PST.

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Analysis and Commentary
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The Ayaan Hirsi Ali Podcast: Megan Phelps-Roper On The Value Of Empathy

interview with Ayaan Hirsi Alivia The Ayaan Hirsi Ali Podcast
Thursday, December 2, 2021

Hoover Institution fellow Ayaan Hirsi Ali talks with Megan Phelps-Roper about leaving the Westboro Baptist Church. They discuss how we can bridge the divide and have empathetic conversations across ideological lines.

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SpyTalk With Amy Zegart: Connecting All the Dots

interview with Amy Zegartvia SpyTalk
Friday, December 3, 2021

Hoover Institution fellow Amy Zegart talks about the urgent need for US spy agencies to better exploit open-source intelligence.

The Classicist with Victor Davis Hanson:
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Victor Davis Hanson On The Classicist: Now What?

interview with Victor Davis Hansonvia VDH's Blade of Perseus
Thursday, December 2, 2021

Hoover Institution fellow Victor Davis Hanson discusses Putin’s Russia and losing deterrence, criminals targeting the stores of the wealthy, 2022 election predictions, and why citizens are leaving Blue states for Red.

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Andrew J Scott, Co-Founder Of The Longevity Forum And World Renowned Historian Niall Ferguson

interview with Niall Fergusonvia The Longevity Forum
Monday, November 15, 2021

Hoover Institution fellow Niall Ferguson talks about how the pandemic has disrupted longevity. Progress has been halted recently in many ways by the pandemic from inequality to climate change. Ferguson also discusses whether COVID been a distraction from other important issues.

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Richard Epstein On The John Batchelor Show

interview with Richard A. Epsteinvia The John Batchelor Show
Thursday, December 2, 2021

Hoover Institution fellow Richard Epstein discusses his Defining Ideas article "Witch Hunt Targets The Oil Companies." Listen to Part 2 here.

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Bill Whalen On The John Batchelor Show

interview with Bill Whalenvia The John Batchelor Show
Thursday, December 2, 2021

Hoover Institution fellow Bill Whalen discusses his Washington Post article "Now showing, Kamala Harris and Gavin Newsom star in ‘Reversal of Fortune: 2021’."

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John Yoo: What Is Going On At The Supreme Court?

interview with John Yoovia What The Hell Is Going On Podcast
Friday, December 3, 2021

Hoover Institution fellow John Yoo discusses Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health, the Mississippi law that bans most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, its effects on the future of abortion rights in the United States, and how the justices might rule on the case next year.

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How America Can Become A “Can Do” Country Again, With Philip Zelikow

interview with Philip Zelikowvia Niskan Center
Thursday, December 2, 2021

Hoover Institution fellow Pholip Zelikow talks about his experiences in and out of government that inform his diagnosis of declining US state capacity.

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Victor Davis Hanson: Fauci Is Acting Like A 'Monarch'

interview with Victor Davis Hansonvia Fox News
Friday, December 3, 2021
Hoover Institution fellow Victor Davis Hanson says Dr. Fauci is acting like a "monarch" and has legislative, judicial, and executive power all rolled into one.
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In the News

Parents Beware Of The New Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Fad

quoting Chester E. Finn Jr.via Coronado Eagle & Journal
Thursday, December 2, 2021

First, there was the debate about Critical Race Theory (CRT) and whether or not CRT existed in schools. As CRT was exposed to have negative baggage associated with it, educators pushing it avoided CRT and in favor of saying “equity is good,” let us try to market and sell equity. Now Coronado Unified School District (CUSD) has succumbed to yet another non-academic fad called Social Emotional Learning (SEL). Parents are just waking up to SEL. 

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On Abortion, The Supreme Court Is Set To Overturn Decades Of Wrongs

quoting John Yoovia The Washington Post
Friday, December 3, 2021

The United States is one of just seven out of 198 countries that allow elective abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Two of the others are China and North Korea. By contrast, 39 out of 42 of European nations — including France and Germany — bar elective abortions at 15 weeks or less (though with broader exceptions than typically seen in the United States). 

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Pandemic Demand Creates Growth Opportunity For Domestic Vaccine Companies

cited Chirantan Chatterjeevia University of Minnesota
Thursday, December 2, 2021

Any pandemic sends shockwaves through markets, forcing companies to adapt to surging demand. New University of Minnesota research highlights the differences in how domestic and foreign firms reacted amid the 2009-10 H1N1 pandemic, offering insights that resonate today during the current global supply chain troubles amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Why Are Companies Ditching California For Texas?

cited Hoover Institutionvia KHOU
Friday, December 3, 2021

It's not your imagination. Both California companies and residents have a lot to gain by coming to the Lone Star State.

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cartoon of a California license plate "Good Life" washed up on a beach

Thursday, June 18, 2020

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by Russell A. Berman Wednesday, June 17, 2020
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by David R. Henderson Wednesday, June 17, 2020
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by Victor Davis Hanson Thursday, June 18, 2020
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interview with Richard A. Epstein Thursday, June 18, 2020
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by Chester E. Finn Jr. Wednesday, June 17, 2020
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interview with Victor Davis Hanson Wednesday, June 17, 2020
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interview with Richard A. Epstein Wednesday, June 17, 2020
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interview with Admiral Gary Roughead Wednesday, June 17, 2020
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featuring General Jim Mattis Wednesday, June 17, 2020
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quoting Chester E. Finn Jr. Wednesday, June 17, 2020
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quoting David R. Henderson Wednesday, June 17, 2020
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cartoon of the Hoover Tower as a beacon of light in the darkness

Wednesday, June 17, 2020

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interview with John H. Cochrane, Niall Ferguson, H. R. McMaster, Francis Fukuyama Tuesday, June 16, 2020
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by Joshua D. Rauh, Lee Ohanian, Daniel Heil, Tom Church Wednesday, June 17, 2020
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by John Yoo, Horace Cooper Wednesday, June 17, 2020
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by Victor Davis Hanson Tuesday, June 16, 2020
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by Bill Whalen Wednesday, June 17, 2020
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interview with Richard A. Epstein, John Yoo Tuesday, June 16, 2020
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by John Yoo Tuesday, June 16, 2020
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by Reuel Marc Gerecht Tuesday, June 16, 2020
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by Jacquelyn Schneider Wednesday, June 17, 2020
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interview with Scott W. Atlas Tuesday, June 16, 2020
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interview with Victor Davis Hanson Tuesday, June 16, 2020
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interview with Niall Ferguson Wednesday, June 17, 2020
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by David R. Henderson Tuesday, June 16, 2020
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quoting Thomas Sowell Tuesday, June 16, 2020
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quoting Thomas Sowell Tuesday, June 16, 2020
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quoting Raghuram Rajan Wednesday, June 17, 2020
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quoting Kevin Warsh Wednesday, June 17, 2020
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quoting Herbert Lin Wednesday, June 17, 2020
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quoting Michael J. Petrilli Tuesday, June 16, 2020
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cited John H. Cochrane Tuesday, June 16, 2020
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cited Jonathan Rodden Tuesday, June 16, 2020
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cited John H. Cochrane Tuesday, June 16, 2020
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mentioning Richard A. Epstein Tuesday, June 16, 2020
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cartoon of a billboard showing a chart of the economic downturn

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

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by Lee Ohanian Tuesday, June 16, 2020
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by George P. Shultz, Vidar Jorgensen Monday, June 15, 2020
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by Russell A. Berman Sunday, June 14, 2020
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by David R. Henderson, Jonathan Lipow Monday, June 15, 2020
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by Richard A. Epstein Monday, June 15, 2020
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by Victor Davis Hanson Tuesday, June 16, 2020
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by John H. Cochrane Monday, June 15, 2020
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interview with David Brady, Douglas Rivers Monday, June 15, 2020
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by Bill Whalen Tuesday, June 16, 2020
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by David R. Henderson Tuesday, June 16, 2020
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interview with Lanhee J. Chen Tuesday, June 16, 2020
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by David R. Henderson Monday, June 15, 2020
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interview with Michael McFaul Monday, June 15, 2020
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interview with Darrell Duffie Monday, June 15, 2020
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interview with Niall Ferguson Monday, June 15, 2020
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interview with Paul R. Gregory Monday, June 15, 2020
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featuring General Jim Mattis Monday, June 15, 2020
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quoting Victor Davis Hanson Tuesday, June 16, 2020
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quoting Thomas Sowell Tuesday, June 16, 2020
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quoting Elizabeth Cobbs Monday, June 15, 2020
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quoting Michael J. Petrilli Monday, June 15, 2020
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quoting John Yoo Tuesday, June 16, 2020
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quoting Thomas Sowell Monday, June 15, 2020
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quoting Thomas Sowell Tuesday, June 16, 2020
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cited Timothy Garton Ash Monday, June 15, 2020
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mentioning Hoover Institution Tuesday, June 16, 2020
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mentioning John B. Taylor Monday, June 15, 2020
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mentioning Lanhee J. Chen Wednesday, June 17, 2020
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cartoon of the Earth as a bomb

Monday, June 15, 2020

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by Victor Davis Hanson Sunday, June 14, 2020
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featuring Milton Friedman Thursday, June 11, 2020
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interview with John H. Cochrane Friday, June 12, 2020
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interview with Scott W. Atlas Sunday, June 14, 2020
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interview with Robert Service Monday, June 15, 2020
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cited Steven J. Davis Sunday, June 14, 2020
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Biden Announces Indo-Pacific Alliance With UK, Australia

quoting Matt Pottingervia Miami Herald
Friday, September 17, 2021
President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that the United States is forming a new Indo-Pacific security alliance with Britain and Australia that will allow for greater sharing of defense capabilities — including helping equip Australia with nuclear-powered submarines. It's a move that could deepen a growing chasm in U.S.-China relations.
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American Empire Before And After 9/11 With Glenn Loury

interview with Glenn Louryvia The Glenn Show
Friday, September 17, 2021

Hoover Institution fellow Glenn Loury discusses whether the US needlessly prolonged the Cold War, global inequities, the American Empire, and climate change.

Analysis and Commentary

Dear Parents: Don't Let Superstar Syndrome Set Kids Up To Fail

by Chirantan Chatterjeevia The Hill
Friday, September 17, 2021

British tennis star Emma Raducanu has won the U.S. Open at 18 years-old, and the media has started gushing. She also has an A plus in Math and A in Economics. Wow, this is why immigrants rock! Canadian born British teen with Romanian and Chinese heritage — what a combination!

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John Yoo: Clinton-Linked Attorney Indicted Over Alleged False Statement To FBI

interview with John Yoovia Fox News
Friday, September 17, 2021

Hoover Institution John Yoo weighs in on the indictments coming from the Durham investigation.

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Bjorn Lomborg: Op-Ed Argues Climate Change Saves More Lives

interview with Bjorn Lomborgvia Fox News
Friday, September 17, 2021

Hoover Institution fellow Bjorn Lomborg challenges the study that shows more people die from heat than cold each year. Lomborg explains more people die from cold than heat and that cheap energy will help solve some of our problems but we need innovation too.

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Today’s Headlines: Struggling California Republicans Once Again Fighting Over Future

quoting Bill Whalenvia Los Angeles Times
Friday, September 17, 2021

California Republicans thought they found a unifying rallying cry in the recall attempt against Gov. Gavin Newsom. Instead, the campaign exposed — and even worsened — some of the long-standing clashes between the establishment and grass-roots base, while leaving unsettled the question of how the party can stop its losing streak in the state.

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Inflation In The Shadow Of Debt

by John H. Cochranevia Project Syndicate
Friday, September 17, 2021

Generally speaking, inflation can be stabilized with little recession if people believe the necessary policy tightening will be seen through, rather than abandoned at the first signs of pain. Unfortunately, US economic authorities have done little to inspire such confidence.

Analysis and Commentary

The Libertarian Podcast: Biden’s Plan To Tax The Rich

interview with Richard A. Epsteinvia The Libertarian
Thursday, September 16, 2021

What kind of tax increases are in President Biden’s spending bill and how will the economy respond?

Matters of Policy & Politics
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Matters Of Policy & Politics: A Recall Recap

interview with Lee Ohanian, Bill Whalenvia Matters of Policy & Politics
Thursday, September 16, 2021

The policy implications of the recall for the Golden State and the nation moving forward.

The Classicist with Victor Davis Hanson:
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The Classicist: Wake Up To Woke

interview with Victor Davis Hansonvia The Classicist
Thursday, September 16, 2021

Hoover Institution fellow Victor Davis Hanson talks about news on California’s Recall, the racism of wokism, the new impeachment standard, and myths of World War II.

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