

The War in Israel and the War at Home | GoodFellows: John H. Cochrane, Niall Ferguson, H.R. McMaster, and Bill Whalen | Hoover Institution
9 snips Oct 18, 2023
Hoover senior fellow John H. Cochrane, along with Niall Ferguson and H.R. McMaster, discuss the recent conflict in Israel, failures in intelligence gathering, and America's strategic choices. They also reflect on the anti-Israel backlash in American universities and the current state of higher education. The conversation further explores topics like Iranian influence, discrimination in academic jobs, dissatisfaction in Iran, and the need for regime change. They conclude with discussions about reading materials, ideal guests, and technological advancements.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Israel's Concerns and Need for Support
04:33 • 17min
Israel, Palestine, and the Response of the Arab World
21:11 • 11min
Political Activism and Discrimination in Academic Jobs
32:16 • 16min
Desire for Regime Change and Popular Dissatisfaction in Iran
48:24 • 4min
Reading materials, ideal guests, and the lack of the Churchillian Spirit
52:06 • 2min
Speculating Ben Franklin's Reaction to Technological Advancements and Material Prosperity
54:18 • 2min