# Hoover Institution on The No Agenda Show Hoover Institution comes up in 11 chapters across 11 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from August 2011 to February 2022. - **Chapters:** 11 - **Episodes:** 11 - **Discussed:** August 2011 – February 2022 - **Related topics:** [Victor Davis Hanson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/victor-davis-hanson.md), [Scott Atlas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-atlas.md), [Air Strikes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-strikes.md), [Aspen Institute](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aspen-institute.md), [Bodyguards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bodyguards.md), [Cancel Culture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cancel-culture.md), [Ccp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ccp.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [Cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md) ## Chapters 1–11 of 11 ### Victor Davis Hanson, Joe Biden's Health, and Cognitive Assessments - **Episode:** [1422: Honk Honk](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1422-honk-honk.md) - **Published:** 2022-02-03 - **Time:** 2:11:50–2:14:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1422-honk-honk/chapter/victor-davis-hanson-joe-biden-s-health-and-cognitive-assessments.md Professor Victor Davis Hanson describes President Joe Biden's physical and mental decline as "geometric," noting his "reptilian" complexion and unusual gait. The hosts compare the lack of media scrutiny regarding Biden's health to the intense demands for Donald Trump to take the Montreal Cognitive Assessment. They also critique the poor sound quality of Hanson's podcast. Keywords: [victor davis hanson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/victor-davis-hanson.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), cognitive assessment, [montreal cognitive assessment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/montreal-cognitive-assessment.md), bandy lee, hoover institute ### Victor Davis Hanson, Communist Tactics in American Politics - **Episode:** [1320: Quarantine Dodgers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1320-quarantine-dodgers.md) - **Published:** 2021-02-11 - **Time:** 12:03–14:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1320-quarantine-dodgers/chapter/victor-davis-hanson-communist-tactics-in-american-politics.md Victor Davis Hanson of the Hoover Institution argues that the current political climate and the shaming of Donald Trump mirror tactics used by the Chinese Communist Party. He suggests that "thought crimes" and public apologies are becoming normalized in American institutions. The concept of "free reach" versus "free speech" is introduced as a new justification for deplatforming individuals from social media. Keywords: [victor davis hanson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/victor-davis-hanson.md), [hoover institution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hoover-institution.md), [ccp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ccp.md), free reach, [cancel culture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cancel-culture.md) ### Dr. Scott Atlas, Herd Immunity, NPR Criticism - **Episode:** [1275: Hypocrite Oath](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1275-hypocrite-oath.md) - **Published:** 2020-09-06 - **Time:** 1:12:52–1:17:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1275-hypocrite-oath/chapter/dr-scott-atlas-herd-immunity-npr-criticism.md Dr. Scott Atlas, a conservative neuroradiologist from the Hoover Institution, has joined the White House coronavirus task force with a focus on reopening the economy. NPR has criticized Atlas for advocating a "herd immunity" approach that involves letting the virus spread among low-risk populations while protecting the vulnerable. Public health experts interviewed by NPR labeled this strategy as dangerous, while critics of the network argue the coverage is politically biased. Keywords: [scott atlas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-atlas.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [herd immunity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/herd-immunity.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [hoover institution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hoover-institution.md) ### Scott Atlas Health Policy, Social Distancing Science - **Episode:** [1256: White Tears](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1256-white-tears.md) - **Published:** 2020-07-02 - **Time:** 16:11–20:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1256-white-tears/chapter/scott-atlas-health-policy-social-distancing-science.md Dr. Scott Atlas of the Hoover Institution argues that public policy should be distinct from expert input, criticizing the "arbitrary" nature of six-foot social distancing rules. Atlas notes that the World Health Organization recommends three feet and that many countries use 1.5 meters, suggesting these distances lack rigorous scientific backing. He emphasizes that 98-99% of infected individuals do not suffer serious illness and advocates for personal risk assessment over government mandates. Keywords: [scott atlas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-atlas.md), [hoover institution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hoover-institution.md), [social distancing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-distancing.md), [who](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/who.md), arbitrary science ### Condoleezza Rice Reopening Board, China Narrative Shift - **Episode:** [1235: Coronafest](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1235-coronafest.md) - **Published:** 2020-04-23 - **Time:** 36:33–37:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1235-coronafest/chapter/condoleezza-rice-reopening-board-china-narrative-shift.md Condoleezza Rice joins the White House advisory board for reopening the economy while maintaining her role at the Hoover Institution. The hosts discuss China's attempts to shift the global narrative from their initial handling of the outbreak to their subsequent recovery and distribution of medical supplies. They warn that the Chinese government is actively creating a counter-narrative to avoid responsibility for the pandemic's origins. Keywords: [condoleezza rice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/condoleezza-rice.md), [hoover institution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hoover-institution.md), [ppe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ppe.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [narrative](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/narrative.md) ### Victor Davis Hanson, Identity Politics and Democratic Debates - **Episode:** [1199: Slackified](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1199-slackified.md) - **Published:** 2019-12-19 - **Time:** 27:31–30:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1199-slackified/chapter/victor-davis-hanson-identity-politics-and-democratic-debates.md Victor Davis Hanson analyzes the internal conflicts within the Democratic Party regarding race and representation on the debate stage. He argues that the party's own ideologies of "disparate impact" are being turned against its leaders. The segment discusses the "Jacobin phase" of revolutionary movements where yesterday's revolutionaries become today's enemies. Keywords: [victor davis hanson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/victor-davis-hanson.md), [hoover institution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hoover-institution.md), [cory booker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cory-booker.md), [identity politics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/identity-politics.md), [democratic party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democratic-party.md) ### Daniel Hannan on the Europeanization of America - **Episode:** [1189: CIS-Cast](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1189-cis-cast.md) - **Published:** 2019-11-14 - **Time:** 1:47:43–1:52:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1189-cis-cast/chapter/daniel-hannan-on-the-europeanization-of-america.md A 2010 clip from the Hoover Institution features Daniel Hannan discussing his book *The New Road to Serfdom*. Hannan argues that the Obama administration pursued a policy of "Europeanization" regarding healthcare, climate targets, and labor regulations. He claims these policies lead to structural unemployment and a loss of American dynamism, jokingly adding soccer to the list of unwanted European imports. Keywords: [daniel hannan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daniel-hannan.md), [hoover institution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hoover-institution.md), [obama administration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obama-administration.md), europeanization, [soccer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soccer.md) ### Special Prosecutors, J. Edgar Hoover and FBI Term Limits - **Episode:** [928: Watergate II](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/928-watergate-ii.md) - **Published:** 2017-05-11 - **Time:** 23:18–26:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/928-watergate-ii/chapter/special-prosecutors-j-edgar-hoover-and-fbi-term-limits.md The historical context of the 10-year FBI director term limit is examined, refuting the claim that it was designed for "integrity." Instead, the limit was established to prevent a repeat of J. Edgar Hoover's era of political blackmail. Comparisons are drawn between current events and the Watergate era, while noting that former Director Robert Mueller's term was uniquely extended by the Obama administration. Keywords: [j. edgar hoover](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/j-edgar-hoover.md), [robert mueller](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-mueller.md), [aspen institute](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aspen-institute.md), [special prosecutor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/special-prosecutor.md), [watergate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/watergate.md) ### Intelligence Fusion Cells, Degrading ISIS and Air Power - **Episode:** [651: Plague Grenade](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/651-plague-grenade.md) - **Published:** 2014-09-11 - **Time:** 1:23:01–1:25:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/651-plague-grenade/chapter/intelligence-fusion-cells-degrading-isis-and-air-power.md A clip from a Hoover Institution analyst discusses the lack of "fusion cells" and ground intelligence in the current fight against ISIS. The analyst argues that air power alone can only "degrade" the group and that defeating them would eventually require boots on the ground to ferret out insurgents. Keywords: [hoover institution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hoover-institution.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [air strikes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-strikes.md) ### Don Lemon and Fouad Ajami, Arab World Offense - **Episode:** [444: New Red Line](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/444-new-red-line.md) - **Published:** 2012-09-16 - **Time:** 14:11–15:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/444-new-red-line/chapter/don-lemon-and-fouad-ajami-arab-world-offense.md CNN's Don Lemon interviews Professor Fouad Ajami of the Hoover Institution regarding an opinion piece on why the Arab world is easily offended. The segment critiques the psychological warfare and media framing used to explain the widespread protests at American embassies and schools across the Middle East. Keywords: [don lemon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/don-lemon.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), fouad ajami, [hoover institution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hoover-institution.md), arab world ### Ukrainian Models Aside, Female Bodyguards - **Episode:** [333: Lions Stood Still](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/333-lions-stood-still.md) - **Published:** 2011-08-25 - **Time:** 29:44–32:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/333-lions-stood-still/chapter/ukrainian-models-aside-female-bodyguards.md A brief discussion questions why traveling with attractive Ukrainian nurses makes a world leader a "pervert," noting that these women are often highly trained bodyguards. The segment also dismisses previous media claims about Gaddafi supplying his troops with Viagra for sexual assault as a failed propaganda point. Keywords: ukrainian models, [bodyguards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bodyguards.md), [viagra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viagra.md), hoover institute, fouad ajami --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. Every public page on this site has one: add `.md` to its URL, or request it with `Accept: text/markdown`. - [Site index for agents (llms.txt)](https://search.noagendashow.net/llms.txt) - [Home](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - [Search transcripts](https://search.noagendashow.net/search.md) - [All episodes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episodes.md) - [Topics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topics.md) - [People](https://search.noagendashow.net/people.md)