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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A Matter Of Trust: Macke Raymond On “Unheard Voices” In America’s School Communities

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Oil Shocks, Energy Strategies, And George Shultz’s Wisdom 
March 20, 2026 interview with Bill Whalen, David Fedor

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David Fedor on Energy Policy Amidst the War in Iran
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All Roads Leads To . . .? Barry Strauss On Ancient Rome, Modern Warfare
March 13, 2026 interview with Bill Whalen, Barry Strauss

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Matters of Policy and Politics, Barry Strauss, Jews, Romes, Ancient

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.

Renewing Civics Education

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