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

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

Michael Knowles flips the script on Peter Robinson, host of the Hoover Institution's "Uncommon Knowledge," in an interview that answers the questions that no one is asking. | Daily Wire

On the latest episode of Uncommon Knowledge with host Peter Robinson, Hoover Institution senior fellow Niall Ferguson reflects on his exchange with Vice President J.D. Vance over U.S. strategy in Ukraine. While the two disagreed on aspects of the conflict, Ferguson praised Vance’s willingness to engage publicly and emphasized the value of open debate on matters of national interest. He also acknowledged that the Trump-Vance administration may be closer to ending the war than its predecessor ever

On the latest episode of Uncommon Knowledge with host Peter Robinson, Hoover Institution senior fellow Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster provides insight into his tenure as national security advisor, emphasizing that his role was not to make or centralize foreign policy decisions but to support the president in setting and executing his #foreignpolicy and #nationalsecurity agenda. Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRBSYcHNe7I | Hoover Institution

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

“Are we alone in the universe?” That’s the central question we put to astrophysicist Dr. Luke Barnes, cosmologist Dr. Brian Keating, and philosopher Dr. Jay Richards on the latest episode of #UncommonKnowledge. Our guests delve into the probabilities and challenges of finding #extraterrestrial life, considering the vastness of the #cosmos and the fine-tuning necessary for life to exist. They explore the implications of the SETI project, the rarity of Earth-like conditions, and the potential for

"The value proposition is that you get to play your sport at the highest levels... and, if you do the right thing, you get a college degree." On #UncommonKnowledge, Hoover Institution Director Condoleezza Rice reflects on the collegiate model of student-athletes, highlighting its potential for both athletic and academic achievement. Watch the full episode of Uncommon Knowledge with host Peter Robinson and guests Condoleezza Rice and Andrew Luck here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7RMfByqv7g #

With Election Day right around the corner, we wanted to share a flashback episode of Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson and Milton Friedman. Friedman was a Nobel Prize-winning economist and a senior research fellow at the Hoover Institution from 1977 to 2006. In this episode recorded back in 2000, he shares his timeless advice for the next President of the United States and how the next President should approach the issues of education, health care, and the future of Social Security. https:/