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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California Update: The 50-50 Proposition

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California Update: The 50-50 Proposition

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History In the Making: Victor Davis Hanson On Strategika’s Century Mark, Examining Wars Present And Past
September 9, 2025 interview with Bill Whalen, Victor Davis Hanson

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Military History, Victor Davis Hanson, Conflict, Modern History, Lessons, Wars
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California Update: Pippa Can’t Win . . . Gavin Can’t Lose?
August 22, 2025 interview with Bill Whalen, Lee Ohanian

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California, Gavin Newsom

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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