Hoover Daily Report

Hoover Daily Report

The Hoover Daily Report (HDR) is a compendium of links to commentary and analysis by Hoover’s fellows and affiliated scholars in newspapers, journals, blogs, and broadcast media. The HDR highlights the breadth and depth of Hoover’s scholarship and its impact on policy formation. To subscribe to the Hoover Daily Report, visit Hoover.org/HDR The opinions expressed on this channel are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Hoover Institution or Stanford University. © 2025 by the Board of Trustees of Leland Stanford Junior University. 🌐 Follow us on social media: • Facebook: facebook.com/HooverInstStanford • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hoover-institution-at-stanford-university • Instagram: @hooverinstitution • TikTok: @hooverinstitution • X: @HooverInst

Episodes

August 15, 2025 6 mins

Today, on the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII in the Pacific, Peter Robinson speaks with two distinguished historians about the US decision to drop atomic bombs on Japan; Condoleezza Rice speaks with Bret Baier about how her life experiences have fostered her love of America, and what she sees as the nation’s role in the world today; and Michael McFaul shares his assessment of what success, and failure, could look like at today...

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Today, Condoleezza Rice joins the GoodFellows to consider the possible outcomes of tomorrow’s meeting between President Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska; for Frontline Voices, Army veteran John Moses discusses his work supporting Afghan refugee communities in Massachusetts and beyond; and Richard Epstein critiques a recent federal court decision upholding the government’s power to compel pharmaceutical companies to provide drugs ...

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August 13, 2025 5 mins

Today, Matthew Pottinger and Liza Tobin warn that allowing exports of advanced American computer chips to China will undermine US national security; Lee Ohanian analyzes the arguments of Texas and California lawmakers as each state looks to redraw congressional districts mid-decade; and Russell Berman suggests that regardless of what happens between Trump and Putin in Alaska, Europe will “end up as the loser.”

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August 12, 2025 4 mins

Today, Hoover Institution Director Condoleezza Rice speaks about why continued diplomacy and engagement may generate positive results with the People’s Republic of China. Amit Seru breaks down the dynamics of the US-India relationship in recent history. Joshua D. Rauh, Daniel Heil, and Benjamin Jaros continue to explore issues with scoring the costs of new federal legislation. And Mickey D. Levy previews how the Trump administratio...

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August 11, 2025 6 mins

Today, Andrew Roberts considers why Winston Churchill’s critics are having a comeback moment; Peter Berkowitz identifies the values and institutions that will help America endure a period of civilizational fragility and world chaos; and Eugene Volokh examines several legal options available to religious institutions seeking to maintain religious qualifications for their employees. 

Hoover Daily Report | August 11, 2025

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August 8, 2025 6 mins

In today’s Report:

Andrew Roberts and Condoleezza Rice discuss the international security landscape and how leaders can best apply the lessons of history to current policy challenges.

Russell Berman and Kiron Skinner suggest that the Trump administration should consider applying diplomatic pressure on France as it undermines US foreign policy in the Middle East.

And Liz Truss speaks with Jon Hartley about her time as UK prime minis...

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August 7, 2025 6 mins

In today’s Report:

Lanhee Chen criticizes Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed partisan gerrymander of California’s congressional districts.

Bill Whalen interviews Niall Ferguson about his rise from early setbacks in Scotland to global historical eminence and knighthood. 

And Elizabeth Economy speaks with Noah Barkin about Europe’s experience with the China challenge in trade and geopolitics. 

Hoover Daily Report | August 7, 2025

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August 6, 2025 6 mins

In today’s Report:

Michael McFaul considers lessons for American democracy from recent protests against the Zelenskyy government in Ukraine. A new video from the Stanford Emerging Technology Review shows how innovations in robotics technology are poised to transform the physical economy of the future. And Bill Whalen examines Nancy Pelosi’s political future in the light of her advanced age and San Francisco’s shifting political lan...

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August 5, 2025 5 mins

Today, Niall Ferguson sits down with Argentine President Javier Milei to talk about how economic reforms are lifting millions there out of poverty and revitalizing the fiscal health of the nation. Timothy Garton Ash argues that the Democrats have condemned themselves for a long shambolic walk in the political wilderness for how they handled Joe Biden’s frailty. And Michael Bordo recounts the lengthy US history of presidents and Fed...

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August 4, 2025 6 mins

Today, Niall Ferguson refutes the charge of genocide levied against Israel while pointing out that such a crime is ongoing in Ukraine; Peter Berkowitz examines why consensus has broken down among American Jews on Israel and the two-state solution; and Matthew Turpin reviews the fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban in 2021 to consider the significance of the paradigm shift in trade policy set off by the Trump administration since Janu...

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August 1, 2025 6 mins

This Friday, John Cochrane shares a list of questions he has for the next chair of the Federal Reserve; David Henderson analyzes how Trump’s tariff policy program is playing out; and Peter Robinson discusses the complex legacy of Woodrow Wilson with historian and public servant Christopher Cox.

Hoover Daily Report | August 1, 2025

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July 31, 2025 6 mins

Today, Jacquelyn Schneider and coauthor Julia Macdonald call for strategic innovation in American drone warfare doctrine; Chris Herhalt speaks with two former Hoover Veteran Fellows about their experiences in the Veteran Fellowship Program and how it supports consequential public service projects; and in a new Department of Energy report, Steven E. Koonin and coauthors critically examine the role of greenhouse gasses in climate cha...

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July 30, 2025 5 mins

Today, Bill Whalen asks if US President Donald Trump is on the path to winning a Nobel Peace Prize. H.R. McMaster discusses the valuable US alliance with Australia with a former Australian national security adviser on Battlegrounds. And James O. Ellis Jr. and Steven Chu point out the glaring weakness in Taiwan’s energy security, making it vulnerable to a blockade by mainland forces.

Hoover Daily Report | July 30, 2025

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July 29, 2025 6 mins

Today, Amit Seru reviews the benefits of recent cryptocurrency regulation legislation while cautioning against complacency in the adoption of stablecoins in the financial system; Andrew Roberts interviews Conrad Black about the latter’s new book on the strategic history of the world; and Thomas Weber speaks with the Wall Street Journal about what a recently opened Library & Archives collection reveals about the nature of the Na...

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July 28, 2025 6 mins

Today, Joshua Rauh testifies before the House Ways and Means Committee on the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and the economic reforms Congress should pursue from here; Marianna Kudlyak and coauthors share findings from their study of minimum wage increases and posted job vacancies; and Peter Berkowitz pushes back against arguments that American higher education does not need substantial reforms to restore traditional lib...

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July 25, 2025 5 mins

This Friday, Michael McFaul and Abbas Milani explain the broader geopolitical implications of Russia’s recent strategic failures in the Middle East; David L. Leal considers the political future of the United Kingdom as it faces chronic fiscal and leadership challenges; and Vivek Lall and astronaut Buzz Aldrin outline the requirements for American success and strategic leadership in the new space age. 

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July 24, 2025 5 mins

Today, Charles I. Plosser and Mickey D. Levy argue that a return to the fundamentals can bring the Federal Reserve out from underneath White House pressure. Steven J. Davis and coauthors demonstrate the power of remote work to increase productivity and broaden workforce recruitment. And the GoodFellows speak with Rick Caruso, former candidate for mayor of Los Angeles, about the future of big American cities and how to right the shi...

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July 23, 2025 7 mins

Today, Niall Ferguson surveys the accomplishments of Argentina’s president Javier Milei as well as the challenges he faces in cementing the success of his economic reforms; Steven J. Davis discusses the American-led post–World War II international economic system with fellow economist Maury Obstfeld; and H.R. McMaster explains the history of the US-Japan relationship and why it is essential to countering China in the Indo Pacific. 

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July 22, 2025 7 mins

Today, in a discussion with Dan Wang, Stephen Kotkin speaks about his approach to historical research and education, from archives to the halls of power; Martin Giles and Herbert Lin discuss the Stanford Emerging Technology Review’s unique insights into the development and commercial adoption of scientific innovations; and Thomas J. Sargent and George J. Hall analyze the likely fiscal future of the United States in the wake of mass...

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July 21, 2025 6 mins

Today, Condoleezza Rice offers her analysis of recent US diplomacy with Russia and increased support for Ukraine; Peter Berkowitz explains the importance of citizens recognizing the distinctive contributions of the American Declaration of Independence; and Michael Hartney considers whether the behavior of political leaders might account for declining support among Americans for using standardized tests to measure student achievemen...

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