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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India: Brain Gains And Growing Pains With Šumit Ganguly

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The State Of American Citizenship
February 27, 2026 interview with Bill Whalen, Chester E. Finn Jr., Thomas Schnaubelt

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The Book On (And Of) Newsom; A Bedeviled City Of Angels
February 20, 2026 interview with Bill Whalen, Lee Ohanian

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Matters of Policy & Politics, California Update, California, Gavin Newsom

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.

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