Unburdened By What Has Been | GoodFellows

An already surreal political year becomes all the more quizzical as former president Donald Trump literally dodges an assassin’s bullet soon before making a surprise pick of Ohio senator J. D. Vance as his running mate; followed by President Biden unexpectedly ending his reelection bid and Vice President Kamala Harris swiftly becoming the Democratic Party’s presumptive presidential nominee. Hoover senior fellows Niall Ferguson, John Cochrane, and H.R. McMaster do their best to make sense of these summertime blockbusters, including whether Harris alters her party’s course (triangulate or double down on the past four years?); the pros and cons of Trump-brand nationalism and that philosophy’s hold over a restyled Republican Party; Vance’s qualifications for national office; plus cautionary tales from Biden’s lone presidential term and the chances of more surprises to come before Election Day in America.

ABOUT THE SERIES

GoodFellows, a Hoover Institution broadcast, features senior fellows John Cochrane, Niall Ferguson, and H.R. McMaster discussing the social, economic, and geostrategic ramifications of this changed world. They can’t banter over lunch these days, but they continue their spirited conversation online about what comes next, as we look forward to an end to the crisis.

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[m]

This podcast is really refreshing in this current political climate. Some really great minds

[astralpete]

Good luck, America. Watching from South Africa.

[hailey]

I have been waiting to hear from the GFs about recent events and this show did not disappoint, thank you very much for your insightful discussion.

[jamesdemayo]

This is the first election since 1978 that a person named Bush, Biden or Clinton was not on the ticket. The deficit went from $1 Trillion to $38 Trillion in that time. Americans want something different.
"When you seek the truth, you have to leave the left." ---- Thomas Sowell

[vich]

This show calls it as it is. I commend each and every one of them for the wonderful discussion and the idea of producing an ¨Emergency" GoodFellows. The camaraderie shown with the knowledge presented individually and together sets the example of what we all should be doing. The issues are the key. Thank you John, H.R. Niall and Bill and the productions team for your efforts in its production.

[shanekirchoffer]

Great episode. Thank you for talking about these crucial issues such as the Noble Lie and the non-main stream rose colored glasses view of Harris.

[searchingfortruth]

I dont necessarily like Trump as a person, but his presidency was successful and he clearly has the ability to organize an effective and thoughtful team.

[michaelwaters]

One of the most illuminating shows I have seen for a while, and thats saying something.

[Xylos]

This past 30 days have been a hell of a year

[tacitus]

I watch this podcast every week it is released. As a conservative suffering from Biden policies, yet aware of the failures of Republican foreign policies, I have found myself increasingly frustrated by the commentary/ positions of H.R.McMaster. Just imagine what could have been accomplished domestically with the huge amount of money spent on foreign wars, including Ukraine.

[brooklyn]

Please pray for America - she is lost.

[mnmeyers]

Love this show. Very informative discussion. Thanks guys.

[mysneekers]

Excellent discussion, ideal chemistry runs through out the panel.

[charlesmackey]

You have been a tremendous help in my understanding of the Republican ticket and esp J D Vance.

[ronaldmcdonald]

Reminds me of the Revolutionary Guards 1966 CCP.
They wanted to erase thousands of years of culture and history.
And implement their naive disastrous plans

[AaronDAntoni]

I really appreciate the Hoover institute. Niall Ferguson is the first historian that I felt a genuine connection with that was not simply academic.

And what to say about the economist extraordinaire, Mr. Cochran? His stable middle of the road and sometimes self deflating humor has taught me a more fluid way to look at not only finances but life in general.

And, of course, the find general HR McMaster. His optimistic, never quit glass half full view of the world is also mixed with the reality and terrors that face our nation.

Thank you all for your candidness on a variety of topics. I may not agree, even though there is in (R) on my voters registration. I certainly appreciate the perspectives given.

With that said, I was very confused as to why the assassination attempt on candidate Donald Trump wasn’t examined very much. With a world, renowned historian, a very wise economist, and a bulldog for general did not cover the most significant topic that has happened in the last 40 years.

On US soil, former President Donald Trump took a bullet for democracy. This is not me endorsing former president, but merely pointing out that for years the MSM and politicians alike, said that he was a threat to “our sacred democracy”. There have been people like Bill, Crystal, Jonah Goldberg, and all the never Trumper‘s referring him to hitlarian status.
Four good Americans were wounded or killed for that so called “sacred democracy”.

I mean no disrespect personally to these men that set up this conversation. But what happened to the former president was amazingly significant in all three of these men’s lives. It was significant, or should have been to Nila Ferguson. At least in the historical context. Professor Cochran as well. As economies have risen and fallen on the death of leaders. And the bulldog general, McMaster, despite any personal distain or dislike, he may have of the former president.

[auto]

Thank you thank you thank you for a most excellent and needed episode. I always enjoy hearing what you guys have to say but given the last few weeks…oy! I was hanging on every word, truly.

[annaescarrega]

I'm a first timer and enjoy your show, Ill be back 😊. Columbia SC

[jonswire-thompson]

What a brilliant show. It really is wonderful to have three intelligent and experienced minds applied to these current events.

[guylancaster]

This or the presidential debate….. What a pleasure listening to thinking articulate people, dare I say men