GoodFellows: Conversations from the Hoover Institution
A GoodFellows Special: A Guide to Summer | GoodFellows: John H. Cochrane, Niall Ferguson, H.R. McMaster, and Bill Whalen | Hoover Institution
Jun 20, 2024
Discover how a historian, economist, and geostrategist plan their summers with leisurely pursuits, favorite foods, family gatherings, recommended books, and upcoming research projects. Dive into discussions on summer activities, historical narratives, streaming content, summer movies, and lighthearted conversations about paddleboarding and American car sizes.
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- Each of the GoodFellows has distinct summer activities and reading preferences, reflecting their diverse interests.
- Neil Ferguson, John Cochrane, and H.R. McMaster engage in various historical and intellectual pursuits during summer.
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Neil Ferguson is focused on finalizing his Kissinger book and hosting an international seminar at Hoover, among other writing projects. John Cochran is busy with a book on the euro, grumpy economist projects, and learning AI. H.R. McMaster is diving into Rick Atkinson's Revolutionary trilogy and Hampton Sides' book about Captain Cook's voyage, delving into historical narratives.
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