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Area 45: Trump’s Suburban Divide With Barbara Comstock

interview with Barbara Comstockvia Matters of Policy & Politics
Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Former congresswoman, Barbara Comstock, discusses the Trump disconnect in her corner of Northern Virginia, and how the GOP can attract more female candidates.

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Area 45: Japan’s New Emperor With Michael Auslin

interview with Michael R. Auslinvia Matters of Policy & Politics
Thursday, May 9, 2019

Japan’s new emperor and empress and the continuation of a centuries-old tradition.

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Area 45: The Race For The Presidency With Dave Brady

interview with David Bradyvia Matters of Policy & Politics
Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Is Bernie Sanders a Trumpian disruptor and is Joe Biden destined for Jeb Bush’s fate?

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Area 45: Politics And Good Books With Barton Swaim

interview with Barton Swaimvia Matters of Policy & Politics
Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Why campaigning and quality literature don’t necessarily go hand-in-hand.

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Area 45: California And Economics On Your Mind With Lee Ohanian

interview with Lee Ohanianvia Matters of Policy & Politics
Thursday, April 18, 2019

Lee Ohanian talks about California On Your Mind and his latest article on California’s economic health, its new governor, and the state’s role as the lead in the anti-Trump “resistance.”

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Area 45: A Healthier America With Health And Human Services Deputy Secretary Eric Hargan

interview with Eric Harganvia Matters of Policy & Politics
Thursday, April 11, 2019

How to increase longevity and healthy living, and reduce unintentional injuries, overdoses, and deaths.

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Area 45: An American Civics Lesson With David Davenport

interview with David Davenportvia Matters of Policy & Politics
Wednesday, April 3, 2019

Granting 16-years-old the right to vote, abolishing the Electoral College, reshaping the makeup of the Supreme Court, states entering a voting compact…do we need a renewed emphasis on civics education?

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Area 45: The Trillion-Dollar Storm With Alice Hill

interview with Alice Hillvia Matters of Policy & Politics
Monday, March 25, 2019

How can the US plan for and build resilience for catastrophic natural disasters?

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Area 45: The Myths Of Immigration With Tim Kane

interview with Timothy Kanevia Matters of Policy & Politics
Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Prospects for a solution to immigration reform in a divided Washington.

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Area 45: Is Washington, DC – Trump’s Town? With Mike Franc

interview with Mike Francvia Matters of Policy & Politics
Friday, March 15, 2019

DC is not Donald Trump’s town ceremonially or stylistically, but it is in fact Trump’s town for driving debate – and changes on Capitol Hill.

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Matters of Policy & Politics is a Hoover Institution podcast devoted to matters of governance and balance of power at home and abroad. It is hosted by Hoover fellow Bill Whalen.

As the successor to Hoover’s Area 45 podcast, which focused on Trump-era issues and controversies, Matters of Policy & Politics 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.

Podcasts will be released weekly, with engaging topics and fellows.