Matters of Policy & Politics is a Hoover Institution podcast devoted to matters of governance and balance of power at home and abroad. It is hosted by Hoover fellow Bill Whalen.
Matters of Policy & Politics
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Matters of Policy & Politics is a Hoover Institution podcast devoted to matters of governance and balance of power at home and abroad. It is hosted by Hoover fellow Bill Whalen.
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Recent Episodes
July 31, 2026
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Outer space isn’t as empty as you might imagine – especially the low-orbiting space around Planet Earth heavily populated by orbiting satellites and space debris. Hoover Institution science fellow Simone D’Amico discusses how make the “space highway” safer, more secure and its platforms more sustainable.
July 17, 2026
Quantum Leap? How America and Her Allies Can Lead the Next Tech Revolution
Host John Smith interviews Dr. Jane Doe, a leading quantum physicist, about how America and its allies can strategically position themselves to dominate the impending quantum technology revolution.
July 7, 2026
“The House Always Wins”: Lanhee Chen on California-Brand Direct Democracy
Host Lanhee Chen, a policy expert, explores how California's direct democracy initiatives, intended to curb special interests, now often amplify their influence.
184 total episodes available with 35 transcripts
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