Uncommon Knowledge — audio edition
Summary: Uncommon Knowledge is a production of the Hoover Institution, a public-policy research center devoted to the advanced study of politics, economics, and political economy — both domestic and foreign — as well as international affairs. Topics on Uncommon Knowledge range from the legalization of drugs to affirmative action to war to taxes to censorship on the Internet. Uncommon Knowledge is hosted by Hoover fellow Peter M. Robinson.
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Podcasts:
Joseph Epstein and Andrew Ferguson discuss where liberal arts came from and what has happened to them. Liberal arts, they say, emerged from an ancient stream of thought, learning, and belief about what is important in life, yet liberal arts degrees are not held in high regard today.
Thomas Sowell discusses is newest book, Intellectuals and Race, which argues that the impact of intellectuals' ideas and crusades on the larger society, both past and present, is the ultimate concern.
Former Florida governor Jeb Bush offers his outlook on immigration into the United States and discusses the policies he believes would improve the issue.
John O'Sullivan discusses the unique and memorable career of the late Margaret Thatcher, former prime minister of the United Kingdom.
World-renowned economist and Hoover senior fellow John B. Taylor discusses the US economy: how we got here and what policies we should adopt going forward.
Wisconsin governor Scott Walker discusses a wide range of issues facing his state, the nation, and the future of the GOP.
US senator Ted Cruz (R-Tex.) discusses his first two months in office and his vision for the Republican Party.
Rupert Murdoch discusses a wide range of topics including the future of journalism and the "new" News Corporation.
Senator James Buckley discusses the transformation of the federal government and the challenges we face after the 2012 election.
Islam historian Bernard Lewis and Commentary editor Norman Podhoretz discuss the history and future of the Middle East.
Legal scholar John Yoo and Hollywood writer Rob Long strongly disagree about the future of the Republican Party.
Authors Midge Decter and Mona Charen discuss Romney’s gender gap, the impact of feminism on America, and what women really care about.
AEI scholar and National Review Online founding editor Jonah Goldberg and National Review’s Editor At Large John O’Sullivan on the election and the GOP’s future.
AEI scholar and National Review Online founding editor Jonah Goldberg and National Review’s Editor At Large John O’Sullivan on the election and the GOP’s future.
Hollywood Odd Couple Rob Long and Harry Shearer discuss their unusual friendship, politics, and show business.
