

Peter Robinson
Hoover fellow and host of Uncommon Knowledge.
Top 5 podcasts with Peter Robinson
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Feb 26, 2025 • 37min
Ep57 “Effective Communication: Trump vs. Reagan” with Peter Robinson
Peter Robinson, a distinguished policy fellow at the Hoover Institution and former speechwriter for Ronald Reagan, brings invaluable insights on communication strategies. He discusses the unpredictable nature of Donald Trump's communication style, questioning its intentionality. Robinson contrasts this with Reagan's iconic speeches, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, including the genesis of 'Tear down this wall.' The conversation dives into how both leaders engaged the public, revealing the strengths of structured rhetoric versus off-the-cuff remarks, ultimately reflecting their unique legacies.

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Mar 25, 2022 • 1h 3min
Leaving the Mainstream to Build Media Without Fear
Peter Robinson, a former speechwriter for President Reagan and host of the Hoover Institution's Uncommon Knowledge podcast, dives into pressing cultural issues. He discusses how social movements have reshaped identities and the growing divide in American society. Together, they address conformity within media narratives, the complexities surrounding anti-Semitism, and the challenges of modern communication fueled by technology. They also explore innovative approaches to journalism and education, advocating for fresh, diverse perspectives in a polarized landscape.

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Jun 12, 2025 • 11min
Ronald Reagan’s ‘Tear down this wall’ speech
Peter Robinson, a speechwriter for Ronald Reagan and a research fellow at Stanford, shares insider stories about crafting the iconic 'Tear down this wall' speech. He reveals how that pivotal phrase almost didn't make it into the address and the pressure he felt in making history. The discussion dives into the Berlin Wall's significance during the Cold War and how Reagan's bold call resonated deeply, inspiring change across Eastern Europe. Robinson provides a unique perspective on a moment that changed the course of history.

May 2, 2024 • 1h 12min
Episode 60: Write and Ron — with Peter Robinson
Peter Robinson, speechwriter for President Reagan, discusses writing the iconic 'Tear Down This Wall' speech. They talk about Reagan's working style, the intense atmosphere before the speech, and reflections on women in power and societal shifts.

Jun 20, 2025 • 42min
Behe, Meyer, & Lennox: The Evidence for Design is Growing
Join Peter Robinson as he interviews John Lennox, an Oxford math professor and critic of atheism, and Michael Behe, a biochemist known for his work on intelligent design. They tackle the gaps in Darwin's theory, exploring the Cambrian explosion and the mystery of transitional fossils. The conversation dives into irreducible complexity and critiques traditional evolutionary paradigms. They also examine the role of DNA as a coded language, raising questions about life's origins and the intricacies of biological information.