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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: Pippa Can’t Win . . . Gavin Can’t Lose?

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All Roads Lead To . . .? Barry Strauss On Jews Vs. Rome, The Fate Of Empires And Republics
August 19, 2025 interview with Bill Whalen, Barry Strauss

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Like Father, Like Son? Joseph Torigian On Chinese Governance, Xi Jinping’s Paternal Influence
July 29, 2025 interview with Bill Whalen, Joseph Torigian

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The Party's Interests Come First: The Life of Xi Zhongxun, Father of Xi Jinping

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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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.

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Renewing Civics Education

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