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Senator John Hoeven discusses the Keystone pipeline

Senator John Hoeven Lights Up The Conversation On Energy

interview with John Hoevenvia Uncommon Knowledge
Friday, June 5, 2015

Senator John Hoeven discusses the Keystone pipeline, energy policy, the Middle East, and politics, noting that our country moves forward with investments that make our energy secure and environmentally sound.

Arkansas Senator Thomas Cotton

Arkansas Senator Thomas Cotton on events in Iraq, negotiations with Iran, and life in the US Senate

interview with Thomas Cottonvia Uncommon Knowledge
Wednesday, April 8, 2015

In this episode of Uncommon Knowledge, Peter sits down with Senator Tom Cotton, a Republican from Arkansas, to examine the many issues facing the nation today.

Hoover fellow Peter Robinson interviews Jim Hake and General Jim Mattis

Jim Hake, General Jim Mattis, And Spirit Of America

interview with Jim Hake, General Jim Mattisvia Uncommon Knowledge
Friday, March 13, 2015

Spirit of America began in 2003, and the idea gained enormous support, including from General Jim Mattis, commander of some of the first missions in Iraq. Today, Spirit of America is working around the world, providing assistance in response to local needs identified by our troops, from sewing machines to vocational training, wherever there is a need.

General Jim Mattis brings insight and clarity to the nature of war

General Jim Mattis Brings Insight And Clarity To The Nature Of War

interview with General Jim Mattisvia Uncommon Knowledge
Friday, March 6, 2015

In this episode, Uncommon Knowledge is honored to have retired four-star General James Mattis. 

Dartmouth professors Jennifer Lind and William Wohlforth

Uncommon Knowledge With Dartmouth Professors Jennifer Lind And William Wohlforth

interview with Jennifer Lind, William Wohlforthvia Uncommon Knowledge
Thursday, February 26, 2015

Uncommon Knowledge with Dartmouth professors Jennifer Lind and William Wohlforth on international relations, political theories, and America’s role in the world.

Author P.J. O'Rourke reflects on life in the sixties to today with nostalgia and humor

Author P.J. O'Rourke reflects on life in the sixties to today with nostalgia and humor

interview with P.J. O'Rourkevia Uncommon Knowledge
Wednesday, February 4, 2015

In this episode of Uncommon Knowledge, Peter sits down with one of America’s favorite political satirists, P. J. O’Rourke, to discuss his best-selling books and the political philosophies that inspired them. 

Thomas Sowell Brings the World into Focus through an Economics Lens

Thomas Sowell Brings the World into Focus through an Economics Lens

interview with Thomas Sowellvia Uncommon Knowledge
Wednesday, December 10, 2014

In this episode of Uncommon Knowledge, Peter Robinson interviews Hoover fellow and author Thomas Sowell on his 5th edition of Basic Economics: A Common Sense Guide to the Economy. In this interview, Sowell brings the world into clearer focus through a basic understanding of the fundamental economic principles and how they explain our lives. Sowell draws on lively examples from around the world and from centuries of history.

David Kelley

Uncommon Knowledge with David Kelley on creativity, innovation, and design

interview with David Kelleyvia Uncommon Knowledge
Wednesday, November 12, 2014

In this episode of Uncommon Knowledge, Peter sits down with David Kelley, author of Creative Confidence, professor of Stanford’s Hasso Plattner Institute of Design, and founder of IDEO, one of the world’s most prestigious design firms. 

Peter Thiel on markets, technology, and education

Peter Thiel on markets, technology, and education

interview with Peter A. Thielvia Uncommon Knowledge
Friday, October 24, 2014

In this episode of Uncommon Knowledge, guest Peter Thiel, one of Silicon Valley’s leading investors and thinkers, discusses his new book Zero to One.

Liam Fox on Uncommon Knowledge

Liam Fox on Foreign Policy

with Liam Foxvia Uncommon Knowledge
Thursday, October 9, 2014

In this episode of Uncommon Knowledge, Peter sits down with Liam Fox, member of Parliament and former secretary of state for defense, to discuss his new book, Rising Tides, as well as current issues regarding the purpose of NATO, Scotland’s move for independence, and the conflicts in the Middle East. 

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For more than a decade the Hoover Institution has been producing Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson, a series hosted by Hoover fellow Peter Robinson as an outlet for political leaders, scholars, journalists, and today’s big thinkers to share their views with the world. Guests have included a host of famous figures, including Paul Ryan, Henry Kissinger, Antonin Scalia, Rupert Murdoch, Newt Gingrich, and Christopher Hitchens, along with Hoover fellows such as Condoleezza Rice and George Shultz.

“Uncommon Knowledge takes fascinating, accomplished guests, then sits them down with me to talk about the issues of the day,” says Robinson, an author and former speechwriter for President Reagan. “Unhurried, civil, thoughtful, and informed conversation– that’s what we produce. And there isn’t all that much of it around these days.”

The show started life as a television series in 1997 and is now distributed exclusively on the web over a growing network of the largest political websites and channels. To stay tuned for the latest updates on and episodes related to Uncommon Knowledge, follow us on Facebook and Twitter