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Uncommon Knowledge

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For more than two decades the Hoover Institution has been producing Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson, a series hosted by Hoover fellow Peter Robinson as an outlet for political leaders, scholars, journalists, and today’s big thinkers to share their views with the world.
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From the heart of the Oregon Wine Country, Wine Crush Podcast is designed to tell the amazing and colorful stories of the local wine industry. We interview winemakers from the Willamette Valley in a conversational format, and is going in its Season 5! Hosted by Heidi Moore, sponsored by Country Financial and other local partners, produced by The Daydream Agency, formerly Powered by Portland Radio Project
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Talkers magazine's renowned publisher and some of today's top contemporary thinkers from the arts, science, business, politics, philosophy and pop culture deliver provocative insights into the effects of society's rapid changes on the human condition. Join the weekly discussion with one of the most influential media analysts and skilled interviewers in America.
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🎙️ Wine Crush Podcast – Season Finale Release! 🍷✨ We’re closing out the regular season of Wine Crush with an episode that is truly rooted in history, family, and passion. This week, we feature White Rose Estate and Garibaldi Cellars — two wineries whose stories are as rich and layered as the wines they craft. White Rose Estate has built its legacy …
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This week on Wine Crush Podcast, we’re spotlighting two very different yet equally captivating Oregon wine stories—Appassionata and Dagger Daisy Wine. Founded with a reverence for patience and craftsmanship, Appassionata is dedicated to the art of aging Pinot Noir and Riesling. With their stunning estate vineyard and elegant tasting room, they embo…
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Is humanity running out of people? Demographer and American Enterprise Institute scholar Nicholas Eberstadt joins Peter Robinson to explain why birthrates are collapsing across the globe—from China and Japan to Europe and the United States—and what this means for the future of prosperity, freedom, and global power. Can immigration save America? Wil…
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In this episode of the Wine Crush Podcast, we welcome Kathryn and Joey of Narrow Window alongside Jay McDonald of EIEIO Wines. Together, they share stories of unique vineyard management, the artistry behind their wines, and the passion that drives their work in Oregon’s wine country. From innovative approaches in the vineyard to crafting wines that…
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What happens when two legends of Oregon wine sit side by side and tell their stories? Pure magic. 🍷✨ In this week’s episode, we welcome Mike Etzel and Joe Dobbes—two iconic winemakers whose journeys are as inspiring as they are full-circle. Mike, who co-founded the legendary Beaux Frères, has since launched Sequitur, a project that reflects his ret…
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August 15th, 2025 is the 80th anniversary of the surrender of the Japanese to Allied Forces in the Pacific, ending World War II . To mark the occasion, Peter Robinson sits down with Jonathan Horn and Ian Toll to examine the most contested decision of World War II: the use of atomic weapons against Japan. Building from the brutal endgame—Iwo Jima, O…
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In this episode of Wine Crush Podcast, we sit down with Adam and Anna Campbell of Elk Cove Vineyards—two voices carrying forward one of Oregon’s most iconic wine legacies. They share the remarkable story of their parents’ vision, the early struggles of establishing a vineyard in the Willamette Valley, and the transformation of Elk Cove into one of …
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Was Woodrow Wilson a visionary statesman—or a reactionary bigot? Peter Robinson sits down with historian and former SEC Chairman Christopher Cox to discuss his latest book, Woodrow Wilson: The Light Withdrawn, Cox’s meticulously researched biography of the 28th president of the United States. Together, they explore Wilson’s complicated legacy: his …
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In this episode of Wine Crush Podcast, we’re joined by two Oregon winemakers who are breaking the mold and redefining what it means to build a brand in the world of wine. Meet Tyson, the passionate force behind Copious Cellars, and Jason, the creative mind leading Archetype 12. Both are pouring their hearts into their craft—bringing bold, honest wi…
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This episode of Wine Crush Podcast brings together two standout producers from Oregon’s wine country: Amica Luna and Walnut Ridge Winery. First, we dive into the story behind Amica Luna, a winery built on creativity, heart, and a drive to make wine more approachable and intentional. Learn how this female-led label is breaking molds and creating win…
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Has the Fed lost its way? Hoover Visiting Fellow Kevin Warsh thinks it has and offers solutions on how to fix it. Kevin Warsh is the Shepard Family Distinguished Visiting Fellow in Economics at the Hoover Institution, a partner at Duquesne Family Office LLC, the investment firm of Stanley Druckenmiller, a former governor at the Federal Reserve, and…
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Get ready to laugh, learn, and fall in love with the story of Alexana Vineyard in the newest episode of Wine Crush Podcast! Heidi sits down with the dynamic duo of Tres Burns, head winemaker and proud Oregon native, and Drew Herman, vineyard manager with roots in Oklahoma with a past stint in rodeo and a serious passion for farming. From rodeo aren…
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In this wide-ranging conversation, Supreme Court Associate Justice Samuel Alito discusses the principles that guide his judicial philosophy. From his majority opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson to his views on originalism, precedent, and the role of the courts in American democracy, Alito offers a candid defense of the Constitution as a fixed and enduring…
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Peter Robinson interviews Speaker of the House Mike Johnson about the contentious passage of the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill,” a sweeping budget reconciliation measure crafted to implement core elements of the Trump agenda. Johnson defends the bill against criticism from Elon Musk and others, arguing it delivers historic tax cuts, $1.6 trillion in sa…
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Peter Robinson speaks with Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a former Stanford professor and epidemiologist, and the newly appointed director of the National Institutes of Health. Once labeled a “fringe epidemiologist” by the previous administration at NIH, he now leads the world’s largest biomedical research agency and its $50 billion annual budget. Their con…
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In this eye-opening and wildly entertaining episode, host Heidi Moore sits down with renowned filmmaker and SOMM TV founder, Jason Wise. From Boons Farm beginnings in Ohio to filming inside the Vatican, Jason shares the winding path that led him to become a global voice in wine storytelling. This candid conversation covers everything from wine’s ro…
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Bubbles, Bravery & the Birth of Method Oregon – with Andy Lytle & Andrew Davis In this sparkling new episode of Wine Crush Podcast, host Heidi Moore is joined by two titans of Oregon bubbles—Andy Lytle of Lytle-Barnett and acclaimed winemaker Andrew Davis, founder of Radiant Sparkling Company. Together, they uncork the rich backstory of Oregon’s tr…
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In this heartfelt and entertaining episode, Heidi welcomes NBA champion Channing Frye into her cozy McMinnville studio to talk wine, healing, and connection. After losing both his parents in 2016, Frye leaned on teammates and wine culture as a form of emotional recovery. That experience inspired him to co-found Chosen Family Wines, a brand rooted i…
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In this wide-ranging and richly entertaining conversation, novelist and political satirist Christopher Buckley joins Peter Robinson for a reflection on writing, legacy, friendship, and grace. From their early days as speechwriters for George H. W. Bush to Buckley’s prolific career as an author of more than 20 books—including Thank You for Smoking a…
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Season 8 Premiere: Haunted Hills, Bold Hearts & Unforgettable Wines Welcome to Season 8 of Wine Crush Podcast! We’re uncorking the new season with a double feature that’s packed with legacy, resilience, creativity—and even a few ghosts. In this episode, we sit down with Cam of Ghost Hill Cellars, whose family has farmed the same land in Oregon’s Wi…
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Economist and author Thomas Sowell makes his long-awaited (and oft requested) return to Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson to unveil his newest project: a website titled Facts Against Rhetoric, a powerful resource dedicated to empirical thinking and intellectual clarity. In this interview, Sowell explores some of the most urgent issues in Ameri…
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Frank Dikötter is a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution who has recently returned to the United States after living in Hong Kong since 2006. In this provocative conversation, Dikötter challenges the prevailing narrative about China’s rise. Drawing from his latest book, China After Mao: The Rise of a Superpower, Dikötter argues that the Chinese …
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Niall Ferguson, preeminent historian and Milbank Family Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, joins this episode of Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson to discuss the war and ongoing stalemate in Ukraine; the Trump administration’s foreign policy and negotiations with Russia; and the broader geopolitical landscape, including the shift in Euro…
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Robert from Hoquetas Wines ditches his rock-god tours to nerd out on Riesling and Rhône blends in Walla Walla. He’s obsessed with minimal intervention—so no fancy lab tricks or color-boosting chemicals, and apparently not even a whiff of new oak is allowed to stain his precious juice. Heidi Moore, the gracious host who loves to remind us she butche…
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This panel discussion on the legacy of George Shultz, former US secretary of state and Hoover Institution senior fellow, features the Hoover Institution’s director, Condoleezza Rice; Israeli politician and human rights activist Natan Sharansky; and Abraham Sofaer, the former legal advisor to the State Department under George Shultz and the George P…
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In this larger-than-life episode of Wine Crush, Heidi Moore pops by Smoky Rose Cellars, where ex-Air Force meteorologist Josh spills the tea on Walla Walla winemaking, bulldog adventures, and the joys of color-challenged rosé. From freak hailstorms to a cellar bursting with 18 small-lot wines, discover how Josh turned a military forecast into a for…
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Today on Wine Crush, Heidi pinballs between 80s pop culture references, Ms. Pac-Man high scores, and serious Rhone-wine wisdom as she chats with Steve Wells, the renegade behind Time & Direction Wines in Walla Walla. Ever hear of a winery jam session and vintage arcade corner? Steve’s tasting room is your new grown-up playground, featuring zippy wh…
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Ever heard of a wine label named after pizza’s ancient ancestor? Meet Jason Fox of Lagana Cellars, the self-proclaimed ‘King of Pancakes’ with a passion for white wine chemistry and vibrant, no-frills reds. Host Heidi Moore uncovers Jason’s journey from Indiana kitchens to Walla Walla terroirs—plus a deep dive into Carménère’s ‘lost and found’ stor…
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Stephen Kotkin is the Kleinheinz Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution and one of the most preeminent historians in the world. In this installment of Five Questions for Stephen Kotkin, he explores the reelection of Donald Trump, debating whether it represents a fluke or a seismic shift in American politics, while contextualizing this within a bro…
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Brooke from Delmas Wines (in Walla Walla) joins Heidi on the Wine Crush Podcast. They bond over the joys (and perils) of living in smaller towns versus big cities—traffic jam complaints no one else would take seriously. Brooke’s family roots started in Napa, wandered around the country (yes, Minnesota made an appearance—blame the brutal winters for…
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Marc Andreessen is a prominent Silicon Valley entrepreneur, investor, and technologist and the cofounder and general partner at Andreessen Horowitz. This discussion covers Andreessen’s journey from his upbringing in rural Wisconsin, through his founding Netscape and the development of one of the first commercial internet browsers in his twenties, t…
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