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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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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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
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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
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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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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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On Uncommon Knowledge with host Peter Robinson, Cuban exile and Yale historian Carlos Eire reflects on the promise of America as it approaches its 250th anniversary. He explains that despite today's challenges, this nation "still works"—remaining a place where hard work and sacrifice can turn potential into reality. Watch the full conversation here: https://youtu.be/rIrfWu7vAJY | Hoover Institution
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On Uncommon Knowledge with host Peter Robinson, Cuban exile and Yale historian Carlos Eire reflects on the promise of America as it approaches its 250th anniversary. He explains that despite today's challenges, this nation "still works"—remaining a place where hard work and sacrifice can turn potential into reality. Watch the full conversation here: https://youtu.be/rIrfWu7vAJY | 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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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
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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
193.7K viewsMay 19, 2020
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Economist and author Thomas Sowell makes his long-awaited (and oft-requested) return to Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson to unveil his newest project: a website titled Facts Against Rhetoric, a powerful resource dedicated to empirical thinking and intellectual clarity. In this interview, Sowell explores some of the most urgent issues in American life—from the collapse of educational standards to the unintended consequences of affirmative action, the impact of tariffs, and the erosion of fa
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Over the years, Hoover senior fellow Victor Davis Hanson has graced Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson many times, often referring to his family home and farm outside of Selma, in California’s Central Valley. So for this interview, we decided to go to Selma and see where Hanson grew up and still lives and where several generations of his family—going back to the mid-19th century—have lived and worked the land. In part one of this two-part interview, we cover Hanson’s rich and fascinating fam
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On the latest episode of Uncommon Knowledge, @BenShapiro argues that critiques of "cancel culture" have been so overextended by the right that criticism itself is now treated like cancellation.Full conversation with @P_M_Robinson here:
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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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In the second episode of a new series of Uncommon Knowledge episodes done via webcam, Peter Robinson talks to Professor of Medicine at Stanford University Dr. Jay Bhattacharya about the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. https://hvr.co/346i8Pt | Hoover Institution
297.9K viewsApr 2, 2020
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Condoleezza Rice: Director of the Hoover Institution | Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson
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"For 30 years, we've lived with the specter of having made this discovery, and yet, I stipulate, did anyone's life change?" On the latest episode of Uncommon Knowledge with host Peter Robinson, Dr. Brian Keating discusses the controversial discovery of possible life on a Martian meteorite that landed in Antarctica and the broader implications of such discoveries. Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-jfKDFVK7U | Hoover Institution
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Uncommon Knowledge with Hoover fellows Rick Hanushek and Paul Peterson
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The Death of Europe, with Douglas Murray
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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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How does the Supreme Court really work—and how does one of its youngest justices balance life, law, and seven children? On a new episode of Uncommon Knowledge, Justice Amy Coney Barrett discusses her new book, Listening to the Law: Reflections on the Court and the Constitution, with host Peter Robinson. Barrett explains the principles behind originalism, the Court's reasoning in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, and how the Court reached a decision in landmark cases like Casa de Mary
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In December 2025, former US Senator Ben Sasse announced that he had been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. That's the primary topic for this Uncommon Knowledge conversation about mortality, faith, and what truly matters when time is short. Talking to host Peter Robinson, Sasse reflects on "redeeming the time"—holding ambition lightly, loving family more deliberately, and resisting the urge to make politics or professional success the center of life. The discussion also covers Sasse's tho
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Milton Friedman on Abolishing Government Agencies | Uncommon Knowledge
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Judging the Justices: Epstein and Yoo on the New Originalist Supreme Court
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It Could Have Been Worse: Kim Strassel and Ross Douthat Review 2021
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Watch Uncommon Knowledge: Season 1, Episode 60, "Condoleezza Rice: Director of the Hoover Institution" Online - Fox Nation
Sep 15, 2020
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Thomas Sowell Brings the World into Focus through an Economics Lens
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