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Hoover Daily Report | July 1, 2026
2d ago00:06:13Tap to summarizeToday, 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 should voters approve a wealth tax on billionaire residents. Hoover Daily Report | July 1, 2026
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3d ago00:05:05Tap to summarizeToday, 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 revisiting the ideas of one of America’s most influential economists and public intellectuals. Hoover Daily Report | June 30, 2026
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4d ago00:06:13Tap to summarizeToday, 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 artificial intelligence race. Hoover Daily Report | June 29, 2026
Transcribe →Hoover Daily Report | June 26, 2026
1w ago00:05:33Tap to summarizeThis 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 and girls in Afghanistan, now back under Taliban control. Hoover Daily Report | June 26, 2026
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1w ago00:06:12Tap to summarizeToday, 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. Hoover Daily Report | June 25, 2026
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1w ago00:06:00Tap to summarizeToday, 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
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1w ago00:05:57Tap to summarizeToday, 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
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2w ago00:06:42Tap to summarizeToday, 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 endure in the age of AI. Hoover Daily Report | June 22, 2026
Transcribe →Hoover Daily Report | June 19, 2026
2w ago00:06:52Tap to summarizeThis 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, 2026
Transcribe →Hoover Daily Report | June 18, 2026
2w ago00:06:13Tap to summarizeToday, 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 pensions. Hoover Daily Report | June 18, 2026
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