21 years ago, Peter Robinson began Uncommon Knowledge, a series for political leaders, scholars, journalists, and big thinkers to share their views with the world. The original series introduction, with background on the Hoover Institution and series: | Hoover Institution
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21 years ago, Peter Robinson began Uncommon Knowledge, a series for political leaders, scholars, journalists, and big thinkers to share their views with the world. The original series introduction, with background on the Hoover Institution and series: | Hoover Institution
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In this archival episode of Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson, Hoover Institution Senior Fellow Thomas Sowell discusses how the American founders grounded their constitutional design in a realistic view of human nature—favoring structural constraints on power over faith in visionary leaders. Watch the full resurfaced video for #SowellSunday here: https://youtu.be/OGvYqaxSPp4 | Hoover Institution
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In this archival episode of Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson, Hoover Institution Senior Fellow Thomas Sowell discusses how the American founders grounded their constitutional design in a realistic view of human nature—favoring structural constraints on power over faith in visionary leaders. Watch the full resurfaced video for #SowellSunday here: https://youtu.be/OGvYqaxSPp4 | Hoover Institution
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This special episode of Uncommon Knowledge features our most requested guest: Hoover Senior Fellow Thomas Sowell. But rather than discussing his many books, Dr. Sowell talks to host Peter Robinson about the full arc of his life—from childhood, along a dirt road in North Carolina, through his years in Harlem, the Marine Corps, Harvard, and ultimately his long tenure at the Hoover Institution. This is Thomas Sowell's American story—told in his own words. Watch the full interview here: https://yout
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This special episode of Uncommon Knowledge features our most requested guest: Hoover Senior Fellow Thomas Sowell. But rather than discussing his many books, Dr. Sowell talks to host Peter Robinson about the full arc of his life—from childhood, along a dirt road in North Carolina, through his years in Harlem, the Marine Corps, Harvard, and ultimately his long tenure at the Hoover Institution. This is Thomas Sowell's American story—told in his own words. Watch the full interview here: https://yout
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On the latest episode of Uncommon Knowledge, host Peter Robinson and Marc Andreessen discuss America's potential for national renewal, drawing parallels to Reagan's era and highlighting the nation's strengths in growth, innovation, and resources. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/YqeI7iViRmE?si=bee0SkI9I1m-EtFO | Hoover Institution
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On the latest episode of Uncommon Knowledge, host Peter Robinson and Marc Andreessen discuss America's potential for national renewal, drawing parallels to Reagan's era and highlighting the nation's strengths in growth, innovation, and resources. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/YqeI7iViRmE?si=bee0SkI9I1m-EtFO | Hoover Institution
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In the latest episode of Uncommon Knowledge, Speaker Mike Johnson reflects on America’s divine purpose — past and future. Drawing inspiration from John Quincy Adams, a relentless fighter against slavery, he explains the mindset guiding his leadership in uncertain times: unwavering faith, steady conviction, and the belief that God isn’t done with America yet. With a nod to Reagan’s “happy warrior” spirit, Johnson says he leads with a smile — because “Duty is ours. Results are God’s.” Watch the fu
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In the latest episode of Uncommon Knowledge, Speaker Mike Johnson reflects on America’s divine purpose — past and future. Drawing inspiration from John Quincy Adams, a relentless fighter against slavery, he explains the mindset guiding his leadership in uncertain times: unwavering faith, steady conviction, and the belief that God isn’t done with America yet. With a nod to Reagan’s “happy warrior” spirit, Johnson says he leads with a smile — because “Duty is ours. Results are God’s.” Watch the fu
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In the latest episode of Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson, Hoover Institution senior fellow Stephen Kotkin examines the risks of US disengagement in global conflicts. Kotkin compares Joe Biden’s Afghanistan withdrawal to the potential political fallout for President Trump in Ukraine, noting that mismanagement of foreign policy could have lasting impacts on Trump’s legacy. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/Q8wTBy_tgKo?si=x8qzmyOO29tjCikC | Hoover Institution
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In the latest episode of Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson, Hoover Institution senior fellow Stephen Kotkin examines the risks of US disengagement in global conflicts. Kotkin compares Joe Biden’s Afghanistan withdrawal to the potential political fallout for President Trump in Ukraine, noting that mismanagement of foreign policy could have lasting impacts on Trump’s legacy. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/Q8wTBy_tgKo?si=x8qzmyOO29tjCikC | Hoover Institution
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Thomas Sowell Discusses The Trump Tariffs | Uncommon Knowledge | Full Interview on April 15, 2025
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Thomas Sowell Discusses The Trump Tariffs | Uncommon Knowledge | Full Interview on April 15, 2025
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The Hoover Institution is celebrating twenty-one years of Uncommon Knowledge. Watch highlights from the many years of Uncommon Knowledge now. | Uncommon Knowledge
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Last month, Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson asked Princeton Professor and Hoover Institution Senior Fellow Stephen Kotkin 5 questions, all in the foreign policy and history realm. Since then, the world has changed in ways that were unimaginable just 3 weeks ago. So we asked Professor Kotkin to come back for a second round of questions, this time all dedicated to one topic: the Russian invasion of Ukraine. And as usual, his answers are concise, incisive, and analytic. If you want to unders
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On #UncommonKnowledge, Hoover Institution Senior fellow Victor Davis Hanson explains who Alexander the Great was and more. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/kIkay6YiIhs | Hoover Institution
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"All three of these men had suffered the full share of life's sufferings and remained optimistic and cheerful." On Uncommon Knowledge, Peter Robinson and Christopher Buckley reflect on the legacy and character of Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, and William F. Buckley Jr.—three American men who shaped a political era. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/UASJt5XqWxA | Hoover Institution
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On the latest episode of Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson, Hoover Institution Distinguished Visiting Fellow Kevin Warsh pushes back against the idea that inflation is primarily driven by external shocks like the pandemic or the war in Ukraine. Drawing on the legacy of Milton Friedman, Warsh argues that inflation stems from decisions by the Federal Reserve, and that the responsibility for price stability lies squarely with the central bank. Watch the full conversation here: https://www.yout
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Kori Schake on the risks posed by a broadening civil-military divide via Uncommon Knowledge: | Hoover Institution
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In a new episode of Uncommon Knowledge, Matt Ridley sits down with Peter Robinson to discuss new book "How Innovation Works." https://hvr.co/2WLftZv | Hoover Institution
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Uncommon Knowledge with Hoover fellow Shelby Steele and the Weekly Standard's Bill Kristol
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Senator Rand Paul discusses individualism, freedom, and national security on Uncommon Knowledge
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On #UncommonKnowledge, Hoover Director Condoleezza Rice and ex-quarterback of the Indianapolis Colts Andrew Luck, defend the college degree and its value proposition in Academic Athletics. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/R7RMfByqv7g | Hoover Institution
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Uncommon Knowledge with US senator Ted Cruz (R-Tex.)
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Thomas Sowell on Trump's Tariffs | Uncommon Knowledge
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Uncommon Knowledge: Part 2: Stephen Kotkin discusses Stalin’s consolidation of power
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On our latest #UncommonKnowledge, co-directors of Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence, John Etchemendy and Fei-Fei Li believe that we are at the cusp of technological revolution with the power to reshape life as we know it. #AI is a technology that allows us to get computers to do what we never could have done. Watch the full episode now: https://youtu.be/10_fZRdCM7Q | Hoover Institution
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