Autocrats vs. Democrats: A Conversation on Uncommon Knowledge
Watch or listen to my discussion with Peter Robinson about today’s autocratic leaders and the implications for U.S. foreign policy.
I recently joined Peter Robinson on the Hoover Institution’s Uncommon Knowledge podcast for a wide-ranging conversation.
We discussed why today’s autocratic leaders often think very differently from their democratic counterparts—and how misunderstanding that difference has contributed to some of America’s biggest foreign-policy mistakes.
You can watch the full conversation below, or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. I had a great time with this discussion and hope you enjoy it!
Russia giving Iran targeting information to attack US troops!
And Trump rewards Russia by lifting sanctions on India so they can import Russian oil!
So Trump is helping Russians to kill our troops.
Why aren't Trump and his idiot lickspittle coward Hegseth threatening Putin?!?
Is Trump so cowardly, he's not willing to confront Putin?
Trump and Hegseth are Putiin's bitches. Repellent.
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/russia-is-providing-iran-intelligence-target-us-forces-washington-post-reports-2026-03-06/
Michael McFaul gives us the reality lesson that is needed in place of well meaning experts who are trying to fix the broken system without a toolbox.
His in depth knowledge and understanding of what is happening is so valuable. And the truth is that he knows more than most people about the underlying issues because he has lived there.