Uncommon Knowledge

For more than two decades 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. For more than two decades 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.
Hosts & Guests
Your interview with Niall Ferguson
Mar 19
What an awesome piece!
Niall Ferguson: War of Words….Vance…Trump
5d ago
I have really appreciated Uncommon Knowledge. But this episode was very disappointing. Ferguson’s appraisal of Trump seemed to lean toward praise rather than dismay. He seemed pained to try to fall in line with Trump’s agenda and how he is going about implementing it. Yes, let’s trash our allies and withdraw from the national stage to create a vacuum that China/Russia would love to fill.
No. 1 Podcast
Jan 28
The best political podcast out there. I only wish there were even more of Peter Robinson’s interviews.
Idiots
Mar 18
I'm canceling your podcast today. You are both relics of TDS warhawks of the bush/romney elitists who helped drive us $37 trillion in debt. Trump is our only chance out of the predicament you got us into and you arrogantly favor Zelenesky over him and Vance. Good riddance to you. America first and America always.
About
Information
- CreatorHoover Institution
- Years Active2018 - 2025
- Episodes100
- RatingClean
- Copyright© The Board of Trustees of Leland Stanford Junior University
- Show Website
More From Hoover Institution
You Might Also Like
- News CommentaryUpdated Biweekly
- PoliticsUpdated Semiweekly
- News CommentaryUpdated Biweekly
- News CommentaryUpdated Bimonthly
- Society & CultureUpdated Daily
- PoliticsUpdated Biweekly
- Society & CultureUpdated Weekly