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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Matters of Policy & Politics | Revitalizing American Institutions

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Pollsters’ Perspectives: Did 2024 Realign US Politics ... Beyond The Age Of Trump?

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Trump Tariff Outcomes: Is The “Less-Worse” Case A Best-Case Scenario?
Matters of Policy & Politics | Tariffs
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California Update: (Misguided) Plans, Trains, And Automobiles
June 6, 2025 interview with Bill Whalen, Lee Ohanian

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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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