GoodFellows: Conversations from the Hoover Institution

NYT columnist Bret Stephens joins Hoover fellows to discuss Israel's future post Hamas attack, potential expansion into Lebanon, and Gaza's transformation into a Dubai. They reflect on four years of the podcast, showcasing predictions on inflation and Trump. Geopolitical challenges, weak international relations, and pandemic impacts are analyzed. Audience questions on Ukraine's NATO membership and deterrence strategies against Russian invasion are explored.

Experts discuss America's military strategy against China, TikTok's ownership debate, and Schumer's call for early Israeli elections. The podcast also explores geopolitical challenges, political interference in Israel, and the complexities of modern romance.

In this engaging discussion, Victor Davis Hanson, John Cochrane, and H.R. McMaster delve into the state of the US economy, Biden-Trump rematch, foreign policy strategies including Israel and Ukraine, national security concerns, and potential candidates for the upcoming elections. The conversation also touches on historical lessons from divided nations, reflections on influential leaders, and optimism for the future.

The podcast discusses Israel's stance on a two-state solution, Putin's involvement with Palestinian leaders, America's support for Israel and Ukraine, and the rankings of US presidents. It also delves into the challenges in the Middle East, communication strategies, and skepticism among individuals with military connections.

John H. Cochrane, Niall Ferguson, and H.R. McMaster discuss US strategy in the Middle East, Trump's popularity, revitalizing African nations, and Niall's dislike for Super Bowl Sunday.

Hoover senior fellows Niall Ferguson, John Cochrane, and H.R. McMaster discuss topics such as a possible re-embrace of Western heritage, the potential for a third world war, India and Pakistan's outlooks, Trump's second-term objectives, Argentinian president's pro-market policies, the use of profanity in public discourse, and thoughts on Davos. They also joke about forming a blues band and share recommended books.

Hoover senior fellows Niall Ferguson, H.R. McMaster, and John Cochrane discuss escalating hostilities in the Middle East, the uncertainty of economic assumptions, and the odds of Cold War 2 turning into World War III. They also talk about the search for new university presidents, the state of the economy, and predictions on world leaders and ongoing wars.

Bari Weiss, Niall Ferguson, HR McMaster, and John Cochrane discuss anti-Semitism in elite universities, the parallels to Nazi Germany, politicization of academia, the prevalence of anti-Semitism in American education, Henry Kissinger's vilification, understanding peripheral players in Cold War, reevaluating foreign policy, and holiday traditions.

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.

Two conflicts present two challenges: a Ukrainian counteroffensive turned stalemate; and Israel’s survival as it confronts Hamas (and possibly Hezbollah and Iran). Russ Roberts, Hoover’s John and Jean De Nault Research Fellow and president of Jerusalem’s Shalem College, joins Hoover senior fellows Niall Ferguson. H.R. McMaster, and John Cochrane to discuss Israel’s morale and strategic choices amid a month-long wartime crisis. Then Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges, former commanding general of US Army Europe, makes the case for anticipating a positive outcome—Ukraine expelling Russian forces, winning back its land—in a war nearing its 21-month mark.