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. It highlights the breadth and depth of Hoover’s scholarship and its impact on policy formation. The podcast is produced by the Hoover Institution, a public policy think tank at Stanford University.
Episodes
Hoover Daily Report | July 24, 2026
This Friday, Jonathan Gienapp and Jane Calvert discuss the significance of newly discovered Revolutionary-era documents seeking a diplomatic resolution of the American colonies’ issues with Great Britain; Yasuyuki Todo argues that closer trade ties with Japan would help protect the US from supply-chain disruptions; and Russell Berman offers his assessment of how Germany’s national government shoul
Hoover Daily Report | July 23, 2026
Today, H.R. McMaster honors the sacrifices of recently fallen US troops and explains why, in his view, Congress should authorize additional funding for the Iran war; Michael Auslin recounts the civic contributions and legacy of the “Rabbi of the Revolution”; and Michael McFaul warns of the twin dangers of domestic polarization and US unilateralism on the world stage.
Hoover Daily Report | July 23,
Hoover Daily Report | July 22, 2026
Today, SEC Chairman Paul Atkins shares his plans to make initial public offerings more attractive and less burdensome to firms seeking capital. Jakub Grygiel outlines five possible pathways for US security strategy concerning Europe. And Bill Whalen asks if Gavin Newsom can straddle opposing political personas as he weighs a run for president.
Hoover Daily Report | July 22, 2026
Hoover Daily Report | July 21, 2026
Today, John Cochrane reflects on the economic wisdom and legacy of Alexander Hamilton; H.R. McMaster and Drew Endy each testify before different congressional committees on their areas of expertise; and a new episode of Today’s Battlegrounds places McMaster in conversation with Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Radek Sikorski.
Hoover Daily Report | July 21, 2026
Hoover Daily Report | July 20, 2026
Today, Glenn Tiffert speaks to congressional members about the impact of multidomain US-China competition on working American families; Eyck Freymann and coauthors consider how the US and its allies should define and approach “critical” economic dependencies on adversary nations; and a new short video from the Stanford Emerging Technology Review explains how embracing cutting-edge energy technolog
Hoover Daily Report | July 17, 2026
Today, Eyck Freymann and coauthors explain how the United States and its allies can prevail in the emerging quantum technology race; H.R. McMaster argues that sustained economic pressure will be critical to weakening Iran’s ability to threaten its neighbors and compel negotiations; Keith Whittington and Benjamin Keener examine the Supreme Court’s closely divided birthright citizenship ruling and t
Hoover Daily Report | July 16, 2026
Today, H.R. McMaster speaks to Japan’s former national security advisor about trade, cooperation, and confronting aggression in the Indo-Pacific. Russell Berman writes about Benjamin Rush: doctor, Declaration signer, and one-time rival to George Washington. And Andy Hall describes how he has used AI to evaluate clauses in contracts and predict which ones may lead to disputes down the road.
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Hoover Daily Report | July 15, 2026
Today, Condoleezza Rice argues that policymakers must respond to the enduring geopolitical, economic, and technological forces reshaping the world rather than the politics of the moment; Joshua Rauh and Gregory Kearney argue that Illinois’s growing pension obligations are steadily crowding out spending on education and other essential public services; and John Cochrane explains why debates over ta
Hoover Daily Report | July 14, 2026
Today, Jim Mattis writes of a founding father who was driven by his ideals to fight for American independence, and by all accounts died before he could achieve even more good for his country. Tom Clark says the key to court reform is having Congress crank out more legislation. And Dan Berkenstock and coauthor Walter Manuel ask how the US will be able to ensure space remains neutral and navigable f
Hoover Daily Report | July 13, 2026
Today, the GoodFellows ask if President Trump is in a slump, and what he can do to turn things around. Ross Levine writes about Adam Smith’s suggestion that may have been able to prevent the Revolutionary War, and Ronnen Harary, co-founder of Spin Master, speaks to Russ Roberts about the unique and enduring impact of designing original toys and selling them around the globe.
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Hoover Daily Report | July 10, 2026
This Friday, Niall Ferguson breaks down the resumption of hostilities with Iran, the state of the Ukraine war, and his key takeaways from the recent NATO summit; Michael McFaul reports on European attitudes toward the United States while offering his own view of the 2026 NATO Summit; and John Cochrane and Amit Seru share their advice for Kevin Warsh, grounded in an analysis of what the Fed’s finan
Hoover Daily Report | July 9, 2026
Today, Glenn Loury reflects on the radicalism and ambition of Gouverneur Morris’s signature contribution to the US Constitution, the line “We the People”; Andrew Hall examines trends in Democratic party fundraising emails focused on billionaires and AI; and Eyck Freymann explains the national security stakes of three interconnected technology races in quantum computing, communications, and sensing
Hoover Daily Report | July 8, 2026
Today, Douglas Irwin examines why the long-standing "most favored nation" principle is giving way to new concerns over economic security and China's rise; Hoover celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with a new anthology featuring many of the Institution's leading voices; and in a new episode of Economics, Applied,Steven J. Davis explores a policing strategy with two researchers that dramatically
Hoover Daily Report | July 7, 2026
Today, Stephen Kotkin reviews the wide-ranging accomplishments of entrepreneur, statesman, and scientist Benjamin Franklin; Andrew Roberts speaks with a media veteran about the mechanics of modern media and public relations and their powerful role in today’s politics; and Jon Hartley speaks with Dr. Mehmet Oz about his current service within the Department of Health and Human Services.
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Hoover Daily Report | July 6, 2026
Today, H.R. McMaster notes the importance of studying US history to sustaining a healthy national pride and productive citizenship; Eric Wakin relates the story of one American’s long odyssey through the Soviet Gulag before his eventual return home; and Joshua Rauh and Benjamin Jaros bring their case against California’s wealth tax ballot measure to the pages of The New York Times.
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Hoover Daily Report | July 2, 2026
Today, Joshua Rauh and Gregory Kearney consider how principles articulated by James Madison offer lessons for American governance and fiscal responsibility today; Michael Auslin explains why John Adams initially thought today, July 2, would hold the place in American history now occupied by the Fourth of July; and Scott Atlas makes the case for abolishing the National Institutes of Health to impro
Hoover Daily Report | July 1, 2026
Today, Condoleezza Rice speaks with accomplished business leader Indra Nooyi about her Only in America story; Philip Zelikow explains how Americans can learn from both their successes and their failures to imagine astonishing possibilities for the nation’s future; and Joshua Rauh joins Bill Whalen for a comprehensive and research-based discussion of the likely consequences for California’s economy
Hoover Daily Report | June 30, 2026
Today, Victor Davis Hanson reflects on the enduring principles of the Declaration of Independence and the constitutional order, and revisits Thomas Jefferson’s complicated vision for the republic; Scott Atlas argues for fundamentally redefining the FDA’s role in medicine; and John Cochrane explores how modern central banks think about inflation. We also celebrate Thomas Sowell’s 96th birthday by r
Hoover Daily Report | June 29, 2026
Today, Peter Berkowitz analyzes the complex diplomatic and political situation in which the Trump administration currently finds itself; Joshua Rauh compiles some of his work on fiscal policy issues, including wealth tax proposals; and Dan Wang teams up with a former senior China policy official to examine what the US government needs to do—and not do—to sustain American competitiveness in the art
Hoover Daily Report | June 26, 2026
This Friday, Joshua Rauh explains the likely consequences for the California economy and state budget should voters adopt a wealth tax on billionaires, drawing on his recent research into the proposal; David Leal examines how Andy Burnham managed to displace Keir Starmer at the head of Britain’s ruling Labour party; and a new Liberty Amplified essay sheds light on the bleak conditions for women an
Hoover Daily Report | June 25, 2026
Today, Amy Zegart chronicles the lesser-known Founding-era history of George Washington’s intelligence network and espionage activities; Chester Finn provides a roundup of civics resources ahead of America’s 250th birthday celebrations; and Simone D’Amico and coauthors provide policy recommendations to keep the orbital space around Earth safe and usable for many years ahead.
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Hoover Daily Report | June 24, 2026
Today, Paul Peterson argues that partisan primaries are a significant problem in American politics; Max Lamparth lays out some of the economic opportunities and deployment challenges issued by artificial intelligence; and John Cochrane uses his weekly rant to point out what a recent G7 report gets wrong about global economic growth.
Hoover Daily Report | June 24, 2026
Hoover Daily Report | June 23, 2026
Today, Hoover announces the launch of a new series featuring fellows reflecting on the legacy of American founders; Condoleezza Rice kicks off this series with an essay on Alexander Hamilton; and Victor Davis Hanson pushes back against criticisms of the Iran deal, arguing that the United States retains the upper hand against a weakened Iranian regime.
Hoover Daily Report | June 23, 2026
Hoover Daily Report | June 22, 2026
Today, Michael McFaul argues that the Iran war and recent peace deal amount to serious American foreign policy blunders; Matthew Turpin asks how the Trump administration’s decision-making processes enabled the Iranian regime to survive the war and score a “psychological victory”; and Peter Berkowitz draws on a recent papal encyclical to explore how liberal education and virtuous citizenship can en
Hoover Daily Report | June 19, 2026
This Friday, Zachary Shore explains why the pursuit of wisdom in decision-making depends on a nonideological understanding of history; H.R. McMaster joins a popular British podcast to discuss the Iran deal and President Trump’s approach to foreign policy; and a new episode of China Considered explores China’s position in the Middle East in the wake of the Iran war.
Hoover Daily Report | June 19,
Hoover Daily Report | June 18, 2026
Today, the GoodFellows convene to discuss the US-Iran memorandum of understanding; Victor Davis Hanson pens an essay on misconceptions surrounding the Iran war reverberating through US politics; and Hoover scholars share a new interactive atlas of education worker pension funding, allowing Americans to better understand how much of their state's education spending is allocated toward school worker
Hoover Daily Report | June 17, 2026
Today, Maurice Obstfeld argues the only byproduct of the Trump administration’s trade agenda are numerous, costly disruptions. The Free Speech Unmuted team explores a bizarre case that asks whether sending a digitally altered, sexually explicit image of a cartoon character to a public office holder is protected speech, or a heinous crime. And David L. Leal explores whether the UK’s local council e
Hoover Daily Report | June 16, 2026
Today, Hoover invites those in the Bay Area to a special public event honoring individuals who fled authoritarian regimes in search of liberty, featuring Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado; Andrew Roberts speaks with author Tomiwa Owolade about the limits of applying American ideas on race in Britain; and Amy Zegart and Emerson Johnston report updated findings on the talent pipeline
Hoover Daily Report | June 15, 2026
Today, Frank Dikötter describes the rise of the Chinese Communist Party and the steps the US and its allies must continue to take to counter the aggressive aims of this regime; Rose Gottemoeller explores how new military technologies are changing the logic of nuclear deterrence; and Michael McFaul compiles the political, military, and technological evidence that, more than four years in, Ukraine i
Hoover Daily Report | June 12, 2026
This Friday, John Cochrane and Amit Seru call on Kevin Warsh’s Federal Reserve to focus on reforming financial regulations; Mike Kuiken and Randy Schriver point out how China is benefiting and learning from the wars in Ukraine and Iran, with an eye toward Taiwan; and Eric Hanushek places a recent uptick in student achievement scores in the context of education outcomes so far this century.
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Hoover Daily Report | June 11, 2026
Today, Steven Koonin lays out the challenges and trade-offs involved in attempting to regulate the development of frontier AI models; H.R. McMaster speaks with the prime minister of Greece about security cooperation and economic development in the Eastern Mediterranean; and Elizabeth Economy discusses the Chinese Mao-era Long March sketches held at the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
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Hoover Daily Report | June 10, 2026
Today, in the first episode of Only in America, Condoleezza Rice speaks with Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang about his remarkable rise to the commanding heights of global technology; Steven Davis argues that restoring open trade and reforming the international trading system are vital to US security and prosperity; and Michael Auslin examines why the Superman franchise isn’t participating in t
Hoover Daily Report | June 9, 2026
Today, John Cochrane writes of another concern newly minted Fed Chair Kevin Warsh will face: uncertain forecasting. Andy Hall finds that beyond all the doom-and-gloom projections of its effects; video content creators are loving AI. And H.R. McMaster speaks with a leading legislator in the Merz coalition governing Germany, who discusses the future of US-Germany relations amid a changing internatio
Hoover Daily Report | June 8, 2026
Today, Hoover shares a trailer for a major new documentary interview series; Ross Levine channels the wisdom of Adam Smith in a letter discussing the foundational role of justice in any free society; Matthew Turpin points out several underappreciated recent developments within China that call into question narratives about the PRC’s “unstoppable” ascendance; and on the latest EconTalk, Russ Robert
Hoover Daily Report | June 5, 2026
This Friday, Tom Church explains the true impact of Social Security on the federal budget deficit; Victor Davis Hanson notes the policy choices leaders in Sacramento could make to get California back on track in terms of affordability and economic dynamism; Bill Whalen reviews the results we have so far from California’s primary elections held this past Tuesday; and John Cochrane makes the case fo
Hoover Daily Report | June 4, 2026
Today, Timothy Chu and Drew Endy draw lessons on utilizing science to advance the national interest from the life of President Trump’s uncle, Professor John Trump; Victor Davis Hanson charts the Jacksonian themes of the second Trump administration’s foreign policy; and David Henderson explains why the energy shock we’re experiencing today differs from that of the 1970s.
Hoover Daily Report | June
Hoover Daily Report | June 3, 2026
Today, Condoleezza Rice argues the US achieved tangible gains with it and Israel’s joint air war against Iran. Niall Ferguson says the global AI race needs a Kissinger-like figure to reach some form of détente. John Cochrane walks us through the first challenge that awaits Kevin Warsh as Fed chair. Steven Davis asks a pair of scholars why drug misuse deaths in the US have risen tenfold since 1979.
Hoover Daily Report | June 2, 2026
Today, Victor Davis Hanson analyzes how the war in Iran has gone so far, and lays out the two major paths the Trump administration could choose from here; Barry Strauss lists ten lessons he’s taken away from the war, as well as a few concerns the conflict has raised regarding America’s capacity for serious strategic commitments; and H.R. McMaster speaks with Finnish ambassador to Germany Kai Sauer
Hoover Daily Report | June 1, 2026
Today, Joshua Rauh, Benjamin Jaros, and John Doran explain their research into the proposed California billionaire wealth tax and the measure’s likely impact on the state’s budget issues; Michael McFaul offers readers a debrief of his recent trip to China; and a new edition of Strategika compiles lessons learned so far from the Iran war, drawing on the expertise of contributors with many decades o
Hoover Daily Report | May 29, 2026
This Friday, the Liberty Amplified column at Freedom Frequency spotlights the civil rights abuses that have accompanied El Salvador’s successful dismantling of criminal organizations in recent years; Stephen Kotkin answers five more geopolitical questions from Peter Robinson and reflects on what Americans need to remember about the nation’s role in the world; and Brandice Canes-Wrone speaks with M
Hoover Daily Report | May 28, 2026
Today, Josiah Ober analyzes the challenge of designing artificial intelligence systems that will protect and advance human values and dignity; H.R. McMaster takes the stage in Germany to offer historical perspective on current challenges in the transatlantic relationship; and Raghuram Rajan argues that some concern is warranted regarding the high levels of debt supporting the continued development
Hoover Daily Report | May 27, 2026
Today, Niall Ferguson reminds readers of the wild roller-coaster ride Americans have been on over the course of the war in Iran, before identifying the most consequential decision President Trump has made during the conflict; John Cochrane provides an economist’s perspective on narratives of AI job-loss doom; and a group of Hoover scholars examines whether the claimed fiscal premise of the propose
Hoover Daily Report | May 26, 2026
Today, Herb Lin and Maria Langan-Riekhof write about how governments can avoid the strategic surprises that come with rapid technological advances. Timothy Garton Ash offers eight ways free nations can hasten Vladimir Putin’s demise. And author Sebastian Junger discusses his own brush with death in a life spent observing the deaths and near misses of others engaged in conflict.
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Hoover Daily Report | Friday, May 22, 2026
Today, Kevin Warsh officially becomes the chair of the Federal Reserve. Zachary Shore offers a voting system solution to overcome the impact of gerrymandering. And Lanhee Chen and Brian Miller suggest solutions to lower the cost of drugs for ordinary Americans.
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Hoover Daily Report | May 21, 2026
Today, Gary Roughead explains why speed of adaptation, not sheer scale of military might, will be critical in future military conflicts; Elizabeth Economy speaks with a former senior US diplomat about the importance of engaging allies in America’s geopolitical competition with China; and Matthew Kahn points out the issues in California’s state-centric model of wildfire risk reduction, as well as s
Hoover Daily Report | May 20, 2026
Today, Condoleezza Rice shares leadership lessons from her time in government as well as her perspective on Russia, China, and the future of the international system; defense entrepreneur Palmer Luckey joins Peter Robinson on Uncommon Knowledge to discuss transformations underway in US military procurement; and John Cochrane lays out some of the policy challenges and opportunities Kevin Warsh will
Hoover Daily Report | May 19, 2026
Today, Elizabeth Economy writes of China’s reluctance to fill in any gaps created by foreign policy shifts under way in Washington during the second Trump administration. John Cochrane recaps a new Hoover book drawn from work discussed at the annual monetary policy conference. And Orin Kerr explores a new ruling on the admissibility of evidence at Luigi Mangione’s state murder trial, that conflict
Hoover Daily Report | May 18, 2026
Today, David Leal explains why making it harder to vote in federal elections won’t necessarily have the effect that both supporters and opponents believe it will; a new essay at Freedom Frequency makes the case for pursuing a democratic transition in Cuba; and Matt Turpin outlines a plan of action for Western nations opposed to Chinese trade practices in the wake of last week’s Trump-Xi summit tha
Hoover Daily Report | May 15, 2026
This Friday, Hoover celebrates renowned economist John B. Taylor with a new book examining his impactful and multifaceted career; Joshua Rauh speaks with House members about the urgency of improving America’s fiscal situation; and a new book by Rose Gottemoeller pushes back on revisionist narratives to remind readers that following the Cold War, the United States and Russia successfully collaborat
Hoover Daily Report | May 14, 2026
Today, Elizabeth Economy speaks with a seasoned former diplomat about what might happen during and after the ongoing summit between President Trump and Xi Jinping in China; Niall Ferguson explains why Taiwan remains the central issue in the US-China relationship; and Drew Endy and Erik Malmstrom share experiences and takeaways from a recent Hoover summit on biotechnology leadership and security.
Hoover Daily Report | May 13, 2026
Today, the Hoover Institution congratulates Kevin Warsh on his confirmation to serve as the next chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; Andrew Hall examines the likely political implications of AI-driven job displacement; and H.R. McMaster speaks with a human rights advocate about the dire humanitarian situation in Cuba and the prospects for a change in governance that c
Hoover Daily Report | May 12, 2026
Today, the GoodFellows speak with author Sarah Isgur about the dynamics of the Supreme Court, and whether it’s time for reform. Matt Pottinger, Liza Tobin and H.R. McMaster write about how the Trump administration should handle their trip to China. And Hoover convenes a room full of scholars tracking the ways the Executive Branch is evolving and how it interacts with the other branches of governme
Hoover Daily Report | May 11, 2026
Today, Hoover celebrates its recent live GoodFellows episode with a handy conversation guide. Michael McFaul collects the growing number of cracks and question marks appearing around Vladimir Putin’s regime in Russia. And Ross Levine, channeling Adam Smith, demonstrates why granting special exemptions and privileges undermines the marketplace.
Hoover Daily Report | May 11, 2026
Hoover Daily Report | May 8, 2026
This Friday, Michael Auslin shares the story of how he came to write a major new history of the Declaration of Independence; Rose Gottemoeller speaks with Bill Whalen about her experiences negotiating arms control treaties with Russia and serving in a senior post at NATO; and Andrew Roberts discusses the need to increase economic literacy and appreciation for the power of markets among young peopl
Hoover Daily Report | May 7, 2026
Today, John Deutch and David Fedor call for a comprehensive reassessment of America’s approach to national security and defense policy; John Taylor reflects on the origins and impact of the influential Mont Pelerin Society; and Margaret Raymond shares stories and takeaways from Hoover’s Unheard Voices Project, which featured interviews with education stakeholders across the country.
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Hoover Daily Report | May 6, 2026
Today, two officials from the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission speak with Elizabeth Economy about the current state of US-China relations; David Leal considers the implications for Britain’s once-dominant major parties of a recent special election in the UK; and Terry Anderson explains how establishing markets with strong property rights can lead to surprising improvements in natur
Hoover Daily Report | May 5, 2026
Today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appears on Uncommon Knowledge to discuss his transformation of Florida’s government and political identity. H.R. McMaster describes the dire state of Iran’s military as tensions remain in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. And Michael Auslin writes about some of the peculiar places the original Declaration of Independence was stored and displayed in the past 25
Hoover Daily Report | May 4, 2026
Today, The New York Times highlights new research from Thomas Dee and coauthors on the impact of cell phone bans in American schools; Michael Auslin relates the Revolutionary War history and movements of the Declaration of Independence; and Rishi Sunak shows how current global conflicts demonstrate the value of Ukraine as an economic and security partner for Western nations.
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Hoover Daily Report | May 1, 2026
This Friday, Zachary Shore explains the surprising origins of wise decisions across history, and how AI might be able to help leaders evaluate the wisdom of different choices when the stakes are high; Rowena He recalls her experiences teaching Hong Kong students about a Mao-era Chinese dissident; and Terry Anderson speaks with Bill Whalen about the intersection of market-based economics and enviro
Hoover Daily Report | April 30, 2026
Today, you can watch the first-ever episode of GoodFellows recorded before a live public audience; Michael Auslin considers how a royal visit to the United States may help to improve our nation’s democratic political culture; and David Leal explores the rise of populist third parties in the UK and this shift’s implications for the US.
Hoover Daily Report | April 30, 2026
Hoover Daily Report | April 29, 2026
Today, Eyck Freymann explains why the United States must prepare for a variety of crisis scenarios surrounding Taiwan beyond a clear military attack; Hoover invites the nation’s high school and college students to enter our spoken-word competition on America’s founding ideals; and Eugene Volokh analyzes the recent indictment of former FBI James Comey over an Instagram post from a First Amendment l
Hoover Daily Report | April 28, 2026
Today, Orin Kerr follows a Supreme Court case that tests the outer limits of Fourth Amendment protection. Elizabeth Mitchell Elder writes of the corrosive, anti-democratic power of single-industry towns—and what that means for American civic participation. And John Cochrane argues that strict firing rules and severance requirements weaken the labor markets they are meant to protect.
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Hoover Daily Report | April 27, 2026
Today, Michael McConnell explains the rise of the Supreme Court’s “shadow docket”; Amit Seru shares research illuminating the financial stability of private credit funds; and Bill Whalen and Lee Ohanian discuss the state of California’s gubernatorial primary as well as the Golden State’s sluggish post-COVID economic recovery.
Hoover Daily Report | April 27, 2026
Hoover Daily Report | April 24, 2026
This Friday, the Hoover Institution announces a major new initiative to envision a new economic and security commons for the United States and other free societies; Abbas Milani speaks with H.R. McMaster about current conditions in Iran and the possible futures for Iran and its people following the war; and Niall Ferguson joins Jon Hartley for a discussion of networks, empires, and the economic an
Hoover Daily Report | April 23, 2026
Today, Victor Davis Hanson reviews the strategic blunders that now leave Iran’s fragmented regime on the geopolitical ropes; Andrew Hall explores why prediction markets are becoming a key tool in American political analysis; and Hoover announces the 2026 cohort of entrepreneurs using market mechanisms to enhance conservation efforts and environmental quality.
Hoover Daily Report | April 23, 2026
Hoover Daily Report | April 22, 2026
In honor of Earth Day, Dominic Parker reflects on the decades of market-based solutions the US has employed to clean up its air and watersheds. Eugene Volokh follows a Texas defamation case brought by FBI Director Kash Patel, just as he launches a new one against The Atlantic. And Nadia Schadlow writes about how rhetoric and mean tweets obscure what is really driving differences among Brussels, Lo
Hoover Daily Report | April 21, 2026
Today, Kevin Warsh testifies before the US Senate on his nomination to lead the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; Amit Seru argues that policy uncertainty from the Trump administration is undermining its own economic agenda as well as the nation’s economy; and Russell Berman speaks with a prominent German politician about how the US war in Iran intersects with Germany’s foreign pol
Hoover Daily Report | April 20, 2026
Today, Barry Strauss explains the ancient historical ties between the people of Iran and the Jewish people; Eyck Freymann shows how Iran’s closure of a key chokepoint in global shipping might inform Chinese strategists’ approach to Taiwan; and Ross Levine speaks with Russ Roberts about Adam Smith’s insights into the ends of human ambition and what makes a good life.
Hoover Daily Report | April 20
Hoover Daily Report | April 17, 2026
This Friday, Hoover announces three national contests in honor of America’s 250th anniversary; Abbas Milani joins the GoodFellows to unpack the latest news about Iran; Philip Zelikow uses the history of World War I to clarify the role of policymakers in avoiding catastrophic great-power wars; and Margaret Raymond speaks with Bill Whalen about her research into the “unheard” stakeholders in the US
Hoover Daily Report | April 16, 2026
Today, Brian Miller testifies before the US Senate on how increased competition in prescription drug markets can make medicines more affordable; John Cochrane analyzes climate policy through the lens of measurable costs and benefits; and David Henderson explains why rent controls are not the right policy approach to make housing more affordable.
Hoover Daily Report | April 16, 2026
Hoover Daily Report | April 15, 2026
Today, the GoodFellows invite you to attend their first-ever live taping before a public audience; H.R. McMaster speaks with a former prime minister of Denmark and NATO secretary general about the health of the US-European alliance; and Allison Okamura explains where policy shifts could help secure American leadership and supply-chain security in the field of robotics.
Hoover Daily Report | April
Hoover Daily Report | April 14, 2026
Today, Darrell Duffie asks if it is time to draw down the Fed’s multitrillion-dollar balance sheet. Michael McFaul writes about the new dawn in Hungary and what it means for global antidemocratic forces. And Eugene Volokh dives into a Florida judge’s decision to dismiss President Trump’s $10 billion defamation suit against The Wall Street Journal.
Hoover Daily Report | April 14, 2026
Hoover Daily Report | April 13, 2026
Today, Ross Levine channels Adam Smith to explain why monopolies, privilege, and injustice corrode the proper functioning of markets; Paola Sapienza speaks with an immigration law expert about pathways for STEM talent to come to the US; and Matt Turpin evaluates the state of China’s economic statecraft in relation to Europe and the United States.
Hoover Daily Report | April 13, 2026
Hoover Daily Report | April 10, 2026
This Friday, a national security expert argues that military victory in Iran will not necessarily lead to long-term strategic success; Ayaan Hirsi Ali explains her concerns about the recent cease-fire deal with the remnants of the Islamic Republic; and Niall Ferguson, Philip Zelikow, and Richard Haass propose a new multinational institution to oversee shipping in the Strait of Hormuz following the
Hoover Daily Report | April 9, 2026
Today, authors warn the Trump administration not to accept a simmering, low-level standoff with Iran like America did with Iraq between 1991 and 2003. The GoodFellows invite you to attend a live episode taping later this month. And the Reflections series explores how the Hoover Afghanistan Research & Relief Team (HART) came to be in 2021.
Hoover Daily Report | April 9, 2026
Hoover Daily Report | April 8, 2026
Today, Russell Berman explains why the historic US-German alliance remains central to the Western security architecture; H.R. McMaster speaks with Haiti’s prime minister about the security challenges plaguing that nation, as well as economic and social opportunities on the horizon; and Steven Davis discusses the economic impacts of war with two economists specializing in this area.
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Hoover Daily Report | April 7, 2026
Today, Andrew Roberts asks an exiled Iranian scholar whether the war has brought Iran’s regime to the point of collapse; Herbert Lin examines the causes and consequences of persistent optimism about technology in US defense policy; Patrick McLaughlin explains how Congress could meaningfully improve railway safety; and a panel of Hoover scholars explore the possible pitfalls and opportunities for i
Hoover Daily Report | April 6, 2026
Today, Condoleezza Rice tells students at Auburn University that they are key to revitalizing America’s democracy. Peter Robinson discusses the future of the conservative movement with none other than Ben Shapiro. And Matt Turpin discusses the difference between conducting a lethal and an effective military campaign, and the political and social implications of warfare.
Hoover Daily Report | April
Hoover Daily Report | April 3, 2026
This Friday, Niall Ferguson applies the history of the 1956 Suez Crisis to America’s challenge today in the Strait of Hormuz; Bill Whalen speaks with a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner about the future of journalism; and Joshua Rauh and Gregory Kearney propose precise policy adjustments that would improve national security without unduly restricting beneficial economic activity.
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Hoover Daily Report | April 2, 2026
Today, Michael McFaul analyzes the similarities and differences between the American war in Iran and the Russian war in Ukraine; Amit Seru and David Larcker explain why a move to less-frequent earnings reporting requirements won’t necessarily improve American capitalism; and the Supreme Court of the United States cites Eugene Volokh’s “friend of the court” briefing in a recent high-profile case re
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