GoodFellows: Conversations from the Hoover Institution
Known Unknowns, the Rolling Stones, and Karl Rove | GoodFellows: John H. Cochrane, Niall Ferguson, H.R. McMaster, and Bill Whalen | Hoover Institution
Nov 29, 2023
Karl Rove, Niall Ferguson, H.R. McMaster, and John Cochrane discuss the odds of a Biden-Trump rematch. They analyze the latest in the Middle East, including the potential for eradicating Hamas. The 'lightning round' explores Vladimir Putin’s peace overtures, Sam Altman's return to OpenAI, an ascendant Right on two continents, and the legacy of the Rolling Stones.
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- The upcoming Iowa caucuses hold the potential for surprising outcomes, as historical examples have shown unexpected candidates emerging as frontrunners.
- The lack of positive and optimistic visions in US politics suggests that animosity towards opponents is driving the parties, rather than a hopeful vision for the future.
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The situation in Iowa caucuses is unpredictable and can lead to surprising outcomes
The discussion focuses on the upcoming Iowa caucuses and the unpredictability of the results. Carl Rove highlights historical examples where unexpected candidates emerged as frontrunners, emphasizing the possibility for surprising outcomes in the upcoming caucuses.
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