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James Ceaser is the Harry F. Byrd Professor of Politics at the University of Virginia, director of the Program for Constitutionalism and Democracy, and was a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution. He is the author of several books on American politics and American political thought, including...
George Will To Emcee 2015 Bradley Prizes Gala
Beware false prophets
There exists in human nature a strong propensity to depreciate the advantages, and to magnify the evils, of the present times...
A Lack Of Ideas Has Consequences
Something has gone missing from American politics. Since the beginning of the new administration in January, public debate focused on general ideas has largely disappeared.
The Roots of Obama Worship
Barack Obama has now been center stage for two years—one as a presidential candidate (and president elect) and one as president. . . .
A War President and His Party
Will Democrats be able to keep from criticizing Obama on Afghanistan? . . .
Enduring Vietnam with James Wright
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An American Generation and Its War.
I’m OK—You’re a Selfish, Partisan Hypocrite
A Hoover/ Economist survey of political attitudes finds voters in no mood for postpartisan lovey-dovey. By James W. Ceaser.
FOR RICHER OR POORER: The Marriage Problem
Study after study has shown that married people are healthier and wealthier than unmarried people and that children raised in two-parent homes are generally more successful in life than those who aren't. And yet, according to the U.S. Census, about half of all first marriages end in divorce. Additionally, since 1960 the percentage of children born out of wedlock has grown from single digits to 20 percent. What is going on? Is the decline in marriage a symptom of underlying cultural problems in modern America? Or is it misguided to focus on marriage rather than on the economic problems facing all low-income families, whether married or not?
James Buckley Discusses His Life And Values On Uncommon Knowledge
James Buckley discusses his life and where his ideas and the Buckley family values come from.
"New Nuclear's Potential" with George P. Shultz and James O. Ellis, Jr.
Former Secretary of State George Shultz and retired Navy Admiral James Ellis in a conversation about small modular nuclear reactors: why people are interested again today and how they might measure up to the rest of the American energy landscape in terms of security, economics, and the environment.
When It Comes To Playing “the California Game,” Kevin Durant May Have Dethroned “King James”
If you’re a fan of the National Basketball Association, you’re probably aware of two California trends.
Area 45: James Sweeney On California’s Electricity Woes
Why can’t the world’s fifth-largest economy keep its lights on?
James Buckley discusses the challenges we face after the 2012 election
This week on Uncommon Knowledge, author and former Senator James Buckley discusses the transformation of the federal government and the challenges we face after the 2012 election. (28:30)
“It is going to be an extraordinary challenge for [future generations] but there are certain realities that are going to be faced. If the debt goes off on the trajectory it is currently on, in terms of devastating, destroying the economic basis of the country my grandchildren are going to face problems that I never dreamed of and you never dreamed of. Nevertheless insofar as they pay any attention of any advice I might give them it would be you have responsibilities not only to yourself and your family but to the public.”
Defending the Nation With Secretary of Defense James Mattis
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Secretary of Defense James Mattis discusses the issues facing the United States Armed Forces at home and around the globe.
James Comey And Robert Mueller Imperil The Rule Of Law
The former FBI directors tend to investigate Republicans far more zealously than Democrats.
Let Them Drink Big Sodas
Understanding Donald Trump
Robert Costa, an American journalist who writes for the Washington Post, joins Peter Robinson to discuss his insights into president-elect Donald Trump after covering him for the past several years.
The Sidney Awards
Though I’m sure they’d do a fine job, I have not asked James Baker and Lee Hamilton to select the winners of the annual Sidney Awards...
Area 45: California: Back In Blackouts Again?
James Sweeney explains the differences between crises present and past, and suggests ways California can better balance population and environmental concerns.
The Federal Role In Education
Assistant Secretary James Blew and Eric Hanushek discussed The Federal Role in Education on Capital Conversations.