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Student Speech, Threats, And The First Amendment
When can a public university punish a student for speech that includes violent references, and that frightens some people, but is not a clear threat?
February 17, 2026
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Basketball In The Last 60 Seconds: Ben Sasse On Mortality, Meaning, And The Future Of America
After his stage 4 cancer diagnosis, Ben Sasse reflects on faith, mortality, and redeeming the time - then takes on Congress, higher education, and our fragmented, attention-starved republic.
February 17, 2026
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Cultivating Agency, Character, And Citizenship: A Visit To Vertex Partnership Academies
Ian Rowe discusses Vertex Partnership Academies and how education can help young people develop a sense of agency and meaning guided by moral discernment.
February 18, 2026
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“Red Dawns” And Skiing On Stolen Land, With Frank Dikötter
Unlike the romanticized tale the Chinese Communist Party tells of itself, the early years of the CCP were ones of unrepentant violence and a rise to power made possible only with external help.
February 13, 2026
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Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson
A series hosted by Hoover fellow Peter Robinson as an outlet for political leaders, scholars, and today’s big thinkers to share their views with the world
Today’s Battlegrounds With H.R. McMaster
The Today’s Battlegrounds podcast provides a needed forum for leaders from key countries to share their assessment of problem sets and opportunities that have implications for U.S. foreign policy and national security strategy.
China Considered
China Considered with Elizabeth Economy is a Hoover Institution podcast series that features in-depth conversations with leading political figures, scholars, and activists from around the world.
Economics, Applied
A conversation with leaders and researchers about economic developments and their ramifications.
Free Speech Unmuted
Unpack and analyze the current issues and controversies concerning the First Amendment, censorship, the press, social media, and the proverbial town square.
Capitalism and Freedom in the 21st…
The official podcast of the Hoover Institution’s Economic Policy Working Group hosted on important topics in economics, finance, and public policy through one-on-one interviews.
Frontline Voices
Unfiltered conversations with American veterans and changemakers who are leading from the front, long after they hang up the uniform.
Hoover Book Club
Hoover scholars explore the latest books that delve into some of the most vexing policy issues facing the United States and the world.
Fellow Talks
Featuring interviews, discussions, and presentations with Hoover fellows and scholars.
Hoover Virtual Policy Briefings
An online virtual briefing series on pressing policy issues, including health care, the economy, democratic governance, and national security.
Capital Conversations
A series featuring Hoover fellows and leading policy makers engaging in informed discussions on policy.
Audio Podcasts
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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Free Speech Unmuted
Unpack and analyze the current issues and controversies concerning the First Amendment, censorship, the press, social media, and the proverbial town square.
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Secrets of Statecraft with Andrew Roberts
Explores the effect that the study of History has had on the careers and decision-making of public figures.
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Today’s Battlegrounds With H.R. McMaster
The Today’s Battlegrounds podcast provides a needed forum for leaders from key countries to share their assessment of problem sets and opportunities that have implications for U.S. foreign policy and national security strategy.
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China Considered
China Considered with Elizabeth Economy is a Hoover Institution podcast series that features in-depth conversations with leading political figures, scholars, and activists from around the world.
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Economics, Applied
A conversation with leaders and researchers about economic developments and their ramifications.
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Capitalism and Freedom in the 21st Century
The official podcast of the Hoover Institution’s Economic Policy Working Group hosted on important topics in economics, finance, and public policy through one-on-one interviews.
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Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson
A series hosted by Hoover fellow Peter Robinson as an outlet for political leaders, scholars, and today’s big thinkers to share their views with the world
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The Hand Behind Unmanned
A podcast about the people who design, direct, and deploy America’s arsenal of unmanned weapons.
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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.
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Frontline Voices
Unfiltered conversations with American veterans and changemakers who are leading from the front, long after they hang up the uniform.
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The Caravan Notebook
A platform for essays and articles that offer commentary on a variety of subjects, ranging from current events to cultural trends, and including topics that are too local or too specific from the larger questions addressed quarterly in The Caravan.
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The Classicist
The Classicist is the weekly podcast of Victor Davis Hanson, scholar, writer, and farmer.
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Hoover Virtual Policy Briefings
An online virtual briefing series on pressing policy issues, including health care, the economy, democratic governance, and national security.
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The Grumpy Economist
Hoover fellow John Cochrane offers analysis and commentary on the news of the day from a humorous free-market perspective.
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The Libertarian
Hoover fellow Richard Epstein evaluates national developments in public policy and the law.
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Education Exchange
A weekly podcast highlighting education policy news, hosted by Hoover Institution fellow Paul E. Peterson.
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Reasonable Disagreements
Hoover fellows Richard Epstein and Adam White discuss major legal and policy issues and debate points of disagreement.
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The Pacific Century
Host Michael Auslin and guests discuss the latest politics, economics, security, and cultural news in China, Asia, and America.
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Law Talk With Epstein, Senik & Yoo
A look at legislation and constitutional jurisprudence.
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