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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...
James Ceaser On Conversations With Bill Kristol
Hoover Institution fellow James Ceaser talks about the 2016 presidential election. View the transcript of the discussion.
The Trump Presidency So Far: A Conversation With James W. Ceaser
How did Donald Trump defy the odds and become America’s 45th president? What can we expect--in addition to the unexpected--from the Trump presidency? And what are the consequences, now that both the Democratic and Republican parties have been Trumped? Join us for a conversation with renowned political scientist James W. Ceaser.
The Demagogues Move In
The Democrats and the Republicans: two of the oldest, most storied political parties in all of history. Hoover fellow James Ceaser on how they got put up for rent.
The Facts and the Furious
Disagreements—and insults. Presidential politics, on the boil.
Where the Left Is Going
The long, strange trip of progressivism.
Shaken and Stirred
That tremor felt after Election Day was American democracy in action. Donald Trump’s allies and foes alike can make sure American principles stand firm.
What Obama Isn't Saying
The apolitical politics of progressivism. . . .
Trump And Sanders: Who's The Real 'Outsider'?
Outsiders have seldom been the real thing. Donald Trump has bragged about using government influence to get rich. Sanders’s policies would concentrate more power and resources in the nation’s capital.
The 2016 SOTU: A Delusional Denial Of Reality
Of all the descriptions of President Obama’s last State of the Union address, the most apt and succinct that I’ve seen comes from Dr. Everett Piper, President of Oklahoma Wesleyan University. He simply called it a “delusional denial.”
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.
Angry Americans Disrupt Town- Hall Healthcare Talks
At scattered events across the United States, protesters are confronting members of Congress whose summer "town hall" meetings aim to get a sense of how Americans feel about overhauling healthcare...
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? . . .
Who's Number One?
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.
James Mattis On Why He Left The Trump Administration But Won’t Criticize It
Hoover Institution fellow James Mattis talks about his philosophy of leadership and why he’s reluctant to weigh in on current policy from outside the administration.
John Yoo: Trump Freed The Justice Department Of James Comey
Hoover Institution fellow John Yoo discusses former FBI director James Comey's behavior as director of the FBI, and the decision not to charge Comey with crimes committed while FBI director. Yoo notes the IG report is a damning indictment, yet there is a reluctance to charge Comey.
US Finally Looking More Honestly At China's Actions: Gen. James Mattis
Hoover Institution fellow James Mattis discusses Hong Kong and China, and how finally the US is dealing with China more honesty under under President Trump.
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.”
James Mattis Gives The Country A Warning
Making the click-through worthwhile: A warning from former secretary of defense James Mattis about what really threatens our country; House Democrats conclude that what the country really needs right now is high-profile hearings about the payments to Stormy Daniels; and Bill de Blasio loses interest in his day job.

