GoodFellows: Conversations on Economics, History, & Geopolitics is a flagship videocast from the Hoover Institution where senior fellows John Cochrane, Niall Ferguson, and H.R. McMaster cut through the noise, challenge conventional wisdom, and explain what’s driving markets, power, and public policy. Drawing on rigorous economic analysis, deep historical perspective, and national security leadership at the highest levels, these leading thinkers deliver clear, trusted insight into the challenges facing the United States while debating the forces shaping the modern world.
The Declaration of Independence represents a moment of profound historical contingency, evolving from a pragmatic administrative announcement into the foundational moral document of the American Republic. Regional divisions and the existential threat of war forced the Founders to reconcile disparate interests, ultimate...
Geopolitical stability faces mounting pressure as China employs "gray zone" tactics to incrementally assert control over Taiwan, bypassing the need for a direct military invasion. This strategy exploits U.S. reliance on Taiwanese semiconductor production, creating a precarious economic dependency that necessitates robu...
Scientific institutional reform, geopolitical tensions with Iran, and the socioeconomic implications of artificial intelligence define the current landscape of public policy and research. Jay Bhattacharya, serving as NIH and acting CDC director, details his mission to democratize scientific truth by prioritizing replic...
Donald Trump’s second term faces significant political headwinds, characterized by stagnant approval ratings and legislative friction, yet the underlying U.S. economy remains a resilient global powerhouse. While the administration’s impulsive decision-making and inconsistent communication style create volatility, the c...
The American Revolutionary War was a conflict defined by strategic contingency and British incoherence rather than inevitable outcomes. Historian Rick Atkinson highlights how the war became an existential struggle for Britain only after the entry of France, Spain, and the Netherlands, while the American victory relied ...
The 14-point Memorandum of Understanding regarding the Middle East represents a strategic failure, prioritizing the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz over the long-term containment of the Iranian regime. By offering significant sanctions relief and unfreezing assets, the agreement risks repeating the errors o...
The podcast explores the potential ramifications of military actions against Iran, focusing on the objectives, guardrails, and potential for escalation. It suggests the primary objective is to neutralize Iran's military capabilities and weaken its regional influence. The discussion covers the lessons learned from previ...
The Hoover Institution's GoodFellows podcast analyzes the potential for a third Gulf War and its global implications, particularly in the context of Cold War II. The discussion centers on whether the U.S. military actions against Iran could trigger a broader conflict, with Niall Ferguson arguing it resembles the 1991 D...
The podcast examines the rise of Chinese communism, particularly focusing on Frank Dikötter's new book, "Red Dawn over China." It challenges the traditional narrative of a communist-led social revolution driven by land reform, arguing instead that the communists gained power through violence, unrestricted warfare tacti...
The podcast explores the intersection of Trumpism and globalism, questioning whether Trump's policies disrupt or reconfigure the international order. The discussion highlights Trump's unconventional approach to global affairs, including tariffs and diplomatic tactics, and examines how European leaders respond to his po...
The discussion centers on the potential collapse of the Iranian regime, examining factors such as internal repression, economic struggles, and external pressures. The panel debates whether the current protests signal an actual regime collapse or are merely another instance of suppressed dissent, referencing historical ...
The discussion centers on the implications of the U.S. military operation in Venezuela, considering its potential impact on global geopolitics and the balance of power among authoritarian states. Key points include whether the action aligns with the historical "Roosevelt Corollary" and if it legitimizes similar actions...
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