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Uncommon Knowledge

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Russia
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Ukraine
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Federal Reserve
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United States
Israel
College Sports
American Politics
Iran
Cold War
National Institutes Of Health
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NIL
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Inflation

For more than two decades the Hoover Institution has been producing Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson, a series hosted by Hoover fellow Peter Robinson as an outlet for political leaders, scholars, journalists, and today’s big thinkers to share their views with the world.

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Renowned historian and Hoover Institution senior fellow Frank Dikötter discusses his new book, Red Dawn Over China: How Communism Conquered a Quarter of Humanity. Drawing from tightly controlled Chinese Communist Party archives and Soviet Comintern d... more

Stephen Kotkin returns to Uncommon Knowledge for another round of five questions, this time on Iran, China, Ukraine, and the future of the American republic. Kotkin argues that America still possesses unmatched strengths — economic, technological, mi... more

Why is America struggling to keep pace with China? Can Silicon Valley help rebuild US military power? And what happens when artificial intelligence transforms warfare? Anduril founder Palmer Luckey joins Peter Robinson to argue that America must reth... more

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis joins Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson at the Governor’s Mansion in Tallahassee to explain how Florida transformed from a razor-thin swing state into one of the fastest-growing and most politically distinct states ... more

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Recent Guests

Stephen Kotkin
Historian and author; professor emeritus at Princeton; Hoover Institution fellow
Hoover Institution, Princeton University
Episode: Five More Questions With Stephen Kotkin: Can America Still Lead The World?
Palmer Luckey
Founder of Oculus and Anduril, defense tech entrepreneur
Anduril Industries
Episode: Palmer Luckey Wants America to Win | Peter Robinson | Hoover Institution
Ron DeSantis
46th Governor of Florida
Governor of Florida
Episode: Governor Ron DeSantis and The Free State of Florida | Peter Robinson | Hoover Institution
John Lennox
Professor of Mathematics at the University of Oxford (Emeritus); president of the Oxford Center for Christian Apologetics
University of Oxford
Episode: Stephen Meyer, John Lennox, and James Tour: Three Scientists on the Origins of Everything | Peter Robinson | Hoover Institution
James Tour
WF. Moss? Chow Professor of Chemistry at Rice University; also teaches materials science and nanoengineering
Rice University
Episode: Stephen Meyer, John Lennox, and James Tour: Three Scientists on the Origins of Everything | Peter Robinson | Hoover Institution
Ben Shapiro
Conservative commentator, founder of Daily Wire
Daily Wire
Episode: Ben Shapiro and The Battle For The Soul of Conservatism | Peter Robinson | Hoover Institution
Zohar Palti
Former head of Mossad's Intelligence Directorate
Mossad, Israeli Ministry of Defense
Episode: How Israel Fights: Inside the Mossad with Zohar Palti | Peter Robinson | Hoover Institution
Michael McFaul
Senior fellow at the Hoover Institution; author of Autocrats vs. Democrats
Hoover Institution
Episode: “They’re Not Like Us”: Michael McFaul on Autocrats vs. Democrats and the Fight for the Twenty-First Century | Peter Robinson | Hoover Institution
Ben Sasse
Former United States Senator and president of the University of Florida, diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer.
American Enterprise Institute
Episode: Basketball in the Last 60 Seconds: Ben Sasse on Mortality, Meaning, and the Future of America | Peter Robinson | Hoover Institution

Host

Peter Robinson
Host of the program, conducting in-depth interviews with leaders and scholars across politics, history, and science.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 2.9k ratings
  • ***Insanely Great***

    Peter’s interview with Governor DeSantis was great! Great questions, great answers, very enlightening. Thank you so much! Also, Peter’s interview with Ben Shapiro was also excellent, with thoughtful, incisive questions which are Peter’s trademark. I really got a clear picture of where Ben stands on some very important issues. Thank you!

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    esc.com
    United Statesa month ago
  • DeSantis

    Disappointed that the Hope Florida scandal didn’t come up in the DeSantis interview

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    GMac1776
    United Statesa month ago
  • I like the Governor, I wrote him in on my 2024 presidential ballot.

    I think he is wise to stay away from current national politics. I’d like to see him in the 2028 race.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Mike5591637
    United Statesa month ago
  • Griff

    Great podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
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    FF Deck-Gun Danny
    United States2 months ago
  • Michael McFail? ACB?

    It is difficult to take seriously any programme so foolish to platform someone like McFaul, or indeed to call it “conservative” in any sense save perhaps that of a dripping Tory Wet. Amy Barrett too? The GOP is truly lost.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Bibliophenia
    United Kingdom2 months ago

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Some episodes trigger debate over guests' views and rhetoric.
High production value and strong host preparation.
Occasional criticism of pacing or interview balance.
Thoughtful, in-depth interviews with leading minds.

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Five More Questions With Stephen Kotkin: Can America Still Lead The World?
Q: What is the core challenge to U.S. leadership today?
Rebalancing American power in the world by aligning military, economic, and soft power with a credible long-term strategy and strengthening domestic institutions is essential to sustain leadership.
Governor Ron DeSantis and The Free State of Florida | Peter Robinson | Hoover Institution
Q: What is the rationale behind expanding school choice in Florida?
To give parents control over their children's education, foster competition among schools, and improve outcomes through targeted funding and accountability rather than preserving the status quo of neighborhood schools.
Governor Ron DeSantis and The Free State of Florida | Peter Robinson | Hoover Institution
Q: Why take a stance against woke corporate activism, especially with Disney?
To prevent private corporations from wielding political power at the expense of taxpayers and to protect a pro-growth climate where policy is driven by state priorities rather than corporate agendas.
Governor Ron DeSantis and The Free State of Florida | Peter Robinson | Hoover Institution
Q: How did you manage to retire debt and expand the Rainy Day Fund while increasing spending and tax relief?
By using decisive budgeting tools, including aggressive line-item vetoes, prioritizing core needs, and avoiding endless entitlements, which allowed him to trim waste, fund critical initiatives, and pay down debt while supporting growth and tax relief.
How Israel Fights: Inside the Mossad with Zohar Palti | Peter Robinson | Hoover Institution
Q: How do you view the U.S.-Israel alliance in this crisis, especially given domestic Israeli political divisions?
He emphasizes a strong, bipartisan U.S.-Israel partnership, noting that American help has been crucial and that Israelis view the alliance as indispensable despite occasional strategic divergences.

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The program features long-form conversations with prominent leaders, scholars, and policy thinkers spanning defense, geopolitics, economics, history, and science. Episodes often center on national strategy, governance, the role of technology in society, and the interplay between ideas and public policy. Notable episodes frequently probe how institutions, markets, and cultures shape outcomes—from defense innovation and security to education reform and democratic resilience—often framed through high-profile interviews with policymakers, historians, scientists, and public intellectuals. A distinctive strength is the breadth of viewpoints, from conservative policymaking to rigorous historical analysis, all presented through in-depth dialogue an... more

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