Uncommon Knowledge

The Classicist: Lessons from WWII

August 22, 2016

Victor Davis Hanson looks at how the year 1941 transformed World War II from a regional conflict into a global conflagration and explains how lessons from that era apply to ...

The Libertarian: The Future of Obamacare

August 17, 2016

Richard Epstein explains what the flight of insurers from Obamacare exchanges means for the program’s future — and describes the steps necessary to reform American health care. Discuss this podcast ...

The Libertarian: The Epstein Party Platform

August 10, 2016

With Democrats moving left and Republicans abandoning many of their traditional principles, Richard Epstein proscribes an alternative pro-growth policy platform for 2016. Discuss this podcast at Hoover.

The Libertarian: The Perils of Progressivism

August 3, 2016

Richard Epstein looks at the policy proposals animating Democrats in 2016 – and explains why they’ll lead to continued economic anemia. Discuss this podcast at Hoover.

The Libertarian: Public Pensions and Public Finance

July 29, 2016

Richard Epstein looks at the massive financial risk emanating from underfunded public pensions. Discuss this podcast.

The Classicist: The Fraying Order

July 18, 2016

Victor Davis Hanson considers whether flaring racial tensions throughout the country can be salved – and whether our politicians are up to the task. Discuss this podcast.

Libertarian Podcast: Black Lives Matter and the Police

July 13, 2016

Richard Epstein looks at the recent controversies over police shootings of African-American men in Louisiana and Minnesota, and the subsequent attacks on police officers in Dallas. Discuss this podcast at ...

The Classicist: America in Free Fall

July 5, 2016

Victor Davis Hanson looks at the factors that may predict an irreversible American decline. Discuss this podcast at Hoover.

The Classicist: Brexit and the Future of Europe

June 27, 2016

Victor Davis Hanson analyzes what Britain’s exit from the EU means for the future of European culture and international security. Discuss this podcast at Hoover.