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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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How did Donald Trump go from political defeat and the aftermath of January 6 to a second term in the White House? Historian Victor Davis Hanson discusses his latest book, The Counter-Revolution: The Fall and Rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA Movement... more

How did Donald Trump go from political defeat and the aftermath of January 6 to a second term in the White House? Historian Victor Davis Hanson discusses his latest book, The Counter-Revolution: The Fall and Rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA Movement... more

Hoover Institution economist Joshua Rauh examines America’s mounting federal debt and the political obstacles to controlling government spending. Rauh explains why higher taxes and faster economic growth alone cannot close the budget gap, warns that ... more

In this special, crossover edition of Secrets of Statecraft and Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson, Andrew Roberts is the guest and is interviewed by Peter Robinson. Roberts explains why great individuals still shape history—and why Winston Churc... more

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Recent Guests

Victor Davis Hanson
Historian and author of The Counter-Revolution: The Fall and Rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA Movement
Episode: The Counter Revolution: Victor Davis Hanson on the Fall and Rise of Trump (Part 2/2)
Joshua Rauh
Hoover Institution fellow and professor of finance at Stanford University
Hoover Institution / Stanford University
Episode: The Billionaire Tax, The Busted Federal Budget, and the Future of the American Experiment
Andrew Roberts
Historian, Lord Roberts of Belgravia
Hoover Institution / University of Buckingham
Episode: Why Churchill Still Matters: Andrew Roberts on Great Men in History
Charles Murray
Author and scholar
American Enterprise Institute
Episode: The Lapsed Atheist: Charles Murray Makes the Case for God
Paul Atkins
Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Episode: Make IPOs Great Again: SEC Chairman Paul Atkins on Ending Regulation by Enforcement
Frank Dikötter
Historian and author of Red Dawn Over China
Hoover Institution
Episode: Frank Dikötter and the True History of Communist China
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

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Peter Robinson
Host of Uncommon Knowledge

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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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  • DeSantis

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

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    United States6 months 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.

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    Mike5591637
    United States6 months ago
  • Griff

    Great podcast!

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    United States7 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.

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The Counter Revolution: Victor Davis Hanson on the Fall and Rise of Trump (Part 2/2)
Q: How will history rate him?
Hanson predicts Trump could eventually be ranked highly if his foreign policy and economic goals succeed, though he expects Trump to remain disliked and controversial. He compares the potential legacy to Andrew Jackson's.
The Counter Revolution: Victor Davis Hanson on the Fall and Rise of Trump (Part 2/2)
Q: How's the president doing with China?
Hanson says Taiwan and South Korea need to show they are willing to defend themselves, while China is using persuasion and pressure to influence Taiwan. He argues that regional partners are rearming and that Trump helped shift U.S. policy toward viewing China as an adversary.
The Counter Revolution: Victor Davis Hanson on the Fall and Rise of Trump (Part 1/2)
Q: How did Donald Trump pull off these numbers? How is it that he appealed to minorities in a way that no Republican had for decades?
Hanson attributes Trump's gains among Black and Hispanic men to his working-class appeal across racial groups, his perceived authenticity, and concerns among some Hispanic voters about illegal immigration and its effects on their communities.
The Counter Revolution: Victor Davis Hanson on the Fall and Rise of Trump (Part 1/2)
Q: Throughout the Biden years, Donald Trump was laying the basis for another run for president. What was he thinking?
Hanson says Trump believed his first term had not gone far enough in challenging progressive institutions, viewed the Biden administration as a failure, and saw the prosecutions against him as politically consequential.
The Billionaire Tax, The Busted Federal Budget, and the Future of the American Experiment
Q: What would you recommend? What would you do if you could push a magic button?
Impose a framework where spending growth is restrained, for example by committing to not letting spending grow faster than nominal GDP minus a defined rate, and specifically slow the rate of growth in Medicare per beneficiary costs to align with GDP growth, while pursuing targeted reforms to curb autopilot spending.

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The program consistently features deep-dive conversations with politicians, historians, economists, and security experts who dissect current events through historical context, policy analysis, and philosophical inquiry. Episodes frequently explore capital markets, constitutional design, international geopolitics, education policy, and technology's impact on society, often contrasting liberal democracy with autocratic models. A notable trait is the willingness to entertain provocative, design-minded or counter-narrative perspectives, frequently inviting guests who challenge orthodox views. The format tends to be long-form, interviewer-led, with rigorous questions and substantial guest expertise, appealing to listeners who value thoughtful, e... more

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