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Hoover Daily Report | October 7, 2026

Today, a new paper from Hoover scholars suggests California’s proposed 2026 Billionaire Tax Act will face serious legal challenges if approved by voters in November. California Decides evaluates a ballot measure that would set up a fast lane for select California building projects, and the GoodFellows welcome Michael Auslin to talk about the Declaration of Independence and whether “the spirit of ’76” continues to be felt today. Hoover Daily Report | October 7, 2026

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Hoover Daily Report | October 6, 2026

Today, Hoover invites you to an event examining the presidency in historical context, featuring David Kennedy and Niall Ferguson; Steven Koonin and Scott Atlas propose a framework for analyzing policy failures involving “the consensus trap”; and Isabel Lopez Ysmael examines the impact of high-skill immigration on opportunities for American workers. Hoover Daily Report | October 6, 2026

Hoover Daily Report | October 5, 2026

Today, the Russell Kirk Center awards Eugene Volokh its prestigious prize for advancing free speech and expression; Matthew Turpin analyzes how youth unemployment is likely to trouble the Chinese Communist Party for years to come; and Joshua Rauh sits down with Peter Robinson on Uncommon Knowledge to discuss the significant fiscal challenges facing the United States. Hoover Daily Report | October 5, 2026

Hoover Daily Report | October 2, 2026

This Friday, Condoleezza Rice sits down for a wide-ranging Q&A in Arkansas on her upbringing in Alabama and her distinguished career in government; Steven Koonin sorts data center myths from realities; and an excerpt from the Hoover Institution Press’s recently released The Troika sheds light on spycraft and state power in East Germany. Hoover Daily Report | October 2, 2026

Hoover Daily Report | October 1, 2026

Today, Hoover invites you to vote for our finalists in the Signal Awards, which recognize excellence in podcasting each year; David Henderson uses the contributions and contradictions of John Adams to propose a method for evaluating the morally mixed records of eminent historical figures; and Henderson, along with fellow economists John Cogan and Michael Boskin, evaluates how Thomas Sowell left his mark on the field of economics. Hoover Daily Report | October 1, 2026

Hoover Daily Report | September 30, 2026

Today, Hoover announces a major new initiative to comprehensively transcribe the Richard Nixon White House tapes, offering unparalleled insight into the decision-making of the 37th president; a new explainer offers an overview of California’s ballot Proposition 4, concerning public financing of elections; and Barry Strauss outlines several lessons from the Iran War, drawing on his expertise in military history. Hoover Daily Report | September 30, 2026

Hoover Daily Report | September 29, 2026

Today, Condoleezza Rice appears on Fox News to discuss how best to manage artificial intelligence, rogue agents and all, as well as her view of how the Iran conflict ends. Three Hoover podcast episodes have been nominated for Signal Awards. And Hoover scholars explore high-skilled migration’s impact on US workers, and the Proposition 42 California ballot initiative. Hoover Daily Report | September 29, 2026

Hoover Daily Report | September 28, 2026

Today, Vladimir Kara-Murza explains how Russia’s opposition is leveraging the discontent of that nation’s youth against the dictatorial Putin regime; a new episode of Free Speech Unmuted covers what the law says about press access in the White House; and Terry Anderson makes the case that the repeal of a “roadless” rule by the Forest Service will actually improve public land management, not spell the end of the American wilderness. Hoover Daily Report | September 28, 2026

Hoover Daily Report | September 25, 2026

This Friday, Maria Langan Riekhof and fellow intelligence community alumni share lessons learned from a contrarian analytical unit formed within the CIA the day after the 9/11 attacks; Elizabeth Economy discusses the Chinese perspective on the Trump-Xi summit; and Steven Davis speaks with distinguished economist Kenneth Rogoff about the risks of high levels of government debt. Hoover Daily Report | September 25, 2026

Hoover Daily Report | September 24, 2026

Today, H.R. McMaster cautions against judging the Trump-Xi summit on promises made rather than ongoing realities in the US-China relationship; Lee Ohanian reflects on the long train of delays and cost overruns that have marred California’s High-Speed Rail project; and Paola Sapienza remembers James Wilson’s impactful contributions to the Constitutional Convention, where he emphasized that government in the United States derives its powers from the people. Hoover Daily Report | September 24, 2026

Hoover Daily Report | September 23, 2026

Today, H.R. McMaster speaks with Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza about the war in Ukraine, increasing political repression within Russia, and Kara-Murza’s hopes for a democratic Russian future. The GoodFellows discuss the US-China rivalry with guest Eyck Freymann and move on to talk about the continued Russian invasion of Ukraine. And Rowena He and Paul Wolfowitz each spotlight the plight of Hong Kong’s activists, now imprisoned or awaiting sentencing, pointing out the folly of their charges and how the United States can lean on Beijing to do better. Hoover Daily Report | September 23, 2026

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Hoover Daily Report | September 22, 2026

Today, Victor Davis Hanson’s book on President Trump’s political comeback reaches the no.1 spot on The New York Times bestseller list; David Henderson explains how the administration’s tariffs threaten the competitiveness of auto manufacturing firms on both sides of the US-Canadian border; John Cochrane outlines the basics of his ideal tax system; and Paola Sapienza announces a new program within the Hoover Immigration Initiative, which she directs. Hoover Daily Report | September 22, 2026

Hoover Daily Report | September 21, 2026

Today, John Cochrane comments on the significance of the Federal Reserve’s quietly stepping back from long-term Treasury bond purchases; Matthew Turpin remembers the later broken promises and coordinated shows of public support made during Xi Jinping’s last trip to DC over a decade ago; and Timothy Garton Ash outlines a playbook for Germany’s mainstream political parties to compete against the rising far right, without resorting to party bans. Hoover Daily Report | September 21, 2026

Hoover Daily Report | September 18, 2026

This Friday, Niall Ferguson examines the prospects for a peace deal for Ukraine; Victor Davis Hanson offers an explanation and appraisal of President Trump’s foreign policy; and Samuel Helfont explains the significance of debates underway in the Middle East regarding how—and where—to build an alternate to the Strait of Hormuz for a trade route. Hoover Daily Report | September 18, 2026

Hoover Daily Report | September 17, 2026

Today, Russell Berman reviews the most significant challenges and lessons of the Iran war so far; Orin Kerr provides an update on the Fourth Amendment status of information obtained from Flock cameras; and David Henderson offers a simple guide to building wealth over time, as part of a broader discussion on opportunity in America. Hoover Daily Report | September 17, 2026

Hoover Daily Report | September 16, 2026

Today, Joshua Hodges testifies before the House on steps the United States should take to retain economic leadership and protect national security in the domain of biology and biotechnology; Anne Neuberger explains how AI can help to secure vulnerable digital infrastructure nationwide; and Steven Davis speaks with the head of the International Monetary Fund about the rapidly developing field of digital finance, as well as global macroeconomic trends. Hoover Daily Report | September 16, 2026

Hoover Daily Report | September 15, 2026

Today, Richard A. Epstein reflects on the legacy of Thomas Jefferson’s view of naturalization, which created lasting challenges for America as it interpreted who could obtain citizenship. Rose Gottemoeller argues new nations must step forward to advance the cause of nuclear nonproliferation. And Amit Seru and coauthors find norms and conventions aren’t always enough to stop shady behavior by public officials, even in places known for being low-corruption. Hoover Daily Report | September 15, 2026

Hoover Daily Report | September 14, 2026

Today, H.R. McMaster recalls President Washington’s leadership and wisdom in safeguarding civilian control of the US military; John Cochrane examines the economic costs of regulating AI before its impacts are fully understood; and Brian Miller tells a congressional subcommittee how lawmakers can help to spur greater competition—and better results for patients—in American healthcare. Hoover Daily Report | September 14, 2026

Hoover Daily Report | September 11, 2026

This Friday, Condoleezza Rice delivers a speech at the Pentagon commemorating the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks; Bill Whalen speaks with Philip Zelikow about the latter’s work leading the 9/11 Commission; and Michael McConnell examines how presidential emergency powers have expanded in the quarter century since the attacks. Hoover Daily Report | September 11, 2026

Hoover Daily Report | September 10, 2026

Today, Condoleezza Rice speaks with President George W. Bush about leading the nation through the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001; H.R. McMaster calls on Americans to honor the victims of the attacks by transcending partisan vitriol; and Admiral James Ellis explains how new technologies have overturned centuries of assumptions about naval dominance—and how traditional sea powers like the United States must respond. Hoover Daily Report | September 10, 2026