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In this installment of <em>Five Questions for Stephen Kotkin, </em>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 broader discussion of global democracy, as 2024 saw significant elections across many of the world’s most populous nations.</p> <p>The conversation also delves into the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, analyzing Vladimir Putin’s strategic missteps, the challenges of authoritarian regimes, and the potential paths to resolution. Additionally, Kotkin addresses the rising tensions in the Middle East, particularly Iran’s nuclear ambitions and Israel’s response, emphasizing the importance of strategy in achieving lasting peace. Throughout, Kotkin’s sharp historical perspective provides a nuanced analysis of the intersections between leadership, governance, and global stability.</p> <p>Recorded on January 9, 2025.</p></p></div><div class="read-more"><a href="/e/five-questions-for-stephen-kotkin-advice-for-the-new-administration-and-the-rest-of-us/" class="text-decoration-none text-truncate"> Read more <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="16" height="16" fill="currentColor" class="bi bi-arrow-right" viewbox="0 0 16 16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M1 8a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h11.793l-3.147-3.146a.5.5 0 0 1 .708-.708l4 4a.5.5 0 0 1 0 .708l-4 4a.5.5 0 0 1-.708-.708L13.293 8.5H1.5A.5.5 0 0 1 1 8z"></path></svg></a></div><div class="cc-post-toolbar"><ul class="list-unstyled d-flex mb-0 row gx-5 p-0"><li class="col-auto"><a class="border-0 p-0 bg-transparent row gx-1 align-items-center" href="https://www.podbean.com/site/EpisodeDownload/PB17D4B33M4DSW" target="_blank" title="Download"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="16" height="16" fill="currentColor" class="bi bi-arrow-down-square col-auto" viewbox="0 0 16 16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M15 2a1 1 0 0 0-1-1H2a1 1 0 0 0-1 1v12a1 1 0 0 0 1 1h12a1 1 0 0 0 1-1V2zM0 2a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v12a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H2a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V2zm8.5 2.5a.5.5 0 0 0-1 0v5.793L5.354 8.146a.5.5 0 1 0-.708.708l3 3a.5.5 0 0 0 .708 0l3-3a.5.5 0 0 0-.708-.708L8.5 10.293V4.5z"></path></svg><span class="text-gray col-auto item-name">Download</span><span class="text-gray col-auto">38.9K</span></a></li><li class="col-auto"><button class="border-0 p-0 bg-transparent row gx-1 align-items-center" title="Share" data-bs-toggle="modal" data-bs-target="#shareModal"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="16" height="16" fill="currentColor" class="bi bi-share col-auto" viewbox="0 0 16 16"><path d="M13.5 1a1.5 1.5 0 1 0 0 3 1.5 1.5 0 0 0 0-3zM11 2.5a2.5 2.5 0 1 1 .603 1.628l-6.718 3.12a2.499 2.499 0 0 1 0 1.504l6.718 3.12a2.5 2.5 0 1 1-.488.876l-6.718-3.12a2.5 2.5 0 1 1 0-3.256l6.718-3.12A2.5 2.5 0 0 1 11 2.5zm-8.5 4a1.5 1.5 0 1 0 0 3 1.5 1.5 0 0 0 0-3zm11 5.5a1.5 1.5 0 1 0 0 3 1.5 1.5 0 0 0 0-3z"></path></svg><span class="text-gray item-name col-auto">Share</span></button></li></ul></div></div></div><div class="col6 mt-0 card bg-transparent border-0 d-md-flex list"><div class="episode-logo position-relative" href="javascript:void(0)"><div class="e-logo"><img class="object-fit-cover" width="300" height="300" alt="Marc Andreessen: It’s Morning Again In America" src="https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/2824837/UK-Logo-2017-1400x1400px-podbean_300x300.jpg" loading="lazy"></div><p class="e-l-date"><span class="episode-date">Tuesday Jan 14, 2025</span></p><div class="hover-bg"></div><div class="play-bg position-absolute d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center"><button type="button" class="btn btn-link play-button" title="Play Marc Andreessen: It’s Morning Again In America"><span class="play-button-bg"><svg t="1622017593702" class="icon icon-play" fill="currentColor" viewbox="0 0 1024 1024" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" p-id="12170" width="30" height="30"><path d="M844.704269 475.730473L222.284513 116.380385a43.342807 43.342807 0 0 0-65.025048 37.548353v718.692951a43.335582 43.335582 0 0 0 65.025048 37.541128l622.412531-359.342864a43.357257 43.357257 0 0 0 0.007225-75.08948z" fill="" p-id="12171"></path></svg></span></button></div></div><div class="card-body position-relative"><div class="card-body-button-title"><button type="button" class="btn btn-link play-button e-r-play-button" title="Play Marc Andreessen: It’s Morning Again In America"><span class="play-button-bg"><svg t="1622017593702" class="icon icon-play" fill="currentColor" viewbox="0 0 1024 1024" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" p-id="12170" width="30" height="30"><path d="M844.704269 475.730473L222.284513 116.380385a43.342807 43.342807 0 0 0-65.025048 37.548353v718.692951a43.335582 43.335582 0 0 0 65.025048 37.541128l622.412531-359.342864a43.357257 43.357257 0 0 0 0.007225-75.08948z" fill="" p-id="12171"></path></svg></span></button><div class="right-title-date"><h2 class="card-title e-title text-truncate"><a href="/e/marc-andreessen-it-s-morning-again-in-america/" class="text-decoration-none text-truncate">Marc Andreessen: It’s Morning Again In America</a></h2><p class="r-t-date text-gray"><span class="episode-date">Tuesday Jan 14, 2025</span></p></div></div><p class="e-date text-gray"><span class="episode-date">Tuesday Jan 14, 2025</span></p><div class="episode-description"><p class="e-description text-two-line card-text"><p>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, to his pivotal role in shaping Silicon Valley and now national politics.</p> <p>The interview also delves into the technological and political evolution of Silicon Valley and Andreessen’s own shifting political affiliations from left to right, along with his vision for leveraging technology to drive societal progress, the role of innovation in addressing energy challenges, border security, and national defense.</p> <p>Andreessen also discusses DOGE, a policy initiative focused on government efficiency (and the strategy DOGE may use to accomplish its goals), his “<a href="https://a16z.com/the-techno-optimist-manifesto/">Techno-Optimist Manifesto</a>,” and the imperative for revitalizing the US military’s technological capabilities to maintain global competitiveness. </p> <p>Recorded on 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Drawing from themes in her book, Rosen critiques how digital devices and virtual realities have increasingly supplanted direct human interaction and embodied experiences. She reflects on societal shifts including rising loneliness, diminished face-to-face communication, and the normalization of screen-mediated interactions. The conversation addresses philosophical inquiries, such as philosopher Robert Nozick’s thought experiments on virtual reality and the risks of prioritizing simulated experiences over physical reality.</p> <p>The conversation concludes with notes of cautious optimism about younger generations’ growing awareness of the trade-offs of technology. Rosen advocates for a more deliberate, community-driven approach to integrating technology, drawing inspiration from practices like those of the Amish. 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Rice joins <em>Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson</em> at a perilous moment for the United States and the world at large, even more dangerous than the Cold War, Rice argues.</p> <p>Drawing on her <a href="https://www.foreignaffairs.com/united-states/perils-isolationism-condoleezza-rice">recent article in</a> <a href="https://www.foreignaffairs.com/united-states/perils-isolationism-condoleezza-rice"><em>Foreign Affairs</em></a>, Rice highlights the complex threats posed by global powers including China, Russia, and Iran. The conversation delves into China’s economic and military growth, Russia’s war in Ukraine, and Iran’s nuclear ambitions, while assessing the United States’ preparedness to face these challenges. Rice reflects on the strategic errors made in integrating China into the global economy and raises concerns about the potential for future conflicts, particularly in Taiwan and the broader Indo-Pacific region. Rice emphasizes the need for American leadership in a world threatened by authoritarian regimes, arguing that the US cannot afford to retreat from the world stage.</p> <p>The interview concludes with a discussion on the upcoming election, with Rice offering advice to candidates and voters alike on the importance of considering foreign policy in determining America’s future.</p> <p>Recorded on October 17, 2024.</p> <p><strong>OF FURTHER INTEREST:</strong></p> <ul><li><a href="https://www.foxnews.com/video/6361418395112">Bret Baier (Fox News) Interview</a> on September 2, 2024</li> <li><a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/event/condoleezza-rice-on-americas-role-in-the-world-and-the-perils-of-isolationism/">Atlantic Council Event </a>on September 24, 2024</li> <li><a href="https://www.foreignaffairs.com/podcasts/middle-east-china-and-case-against-american-isolationism-condoleezza-rice"><em>Foreign Affairs</em> Podcast</a> on September 27, 2024</li> <li><a href="https://www.foxnews.com/video/6363036178112"><em>Brian Kilmeade Show</em></a> on October 9, 2024</li> <li><a href="https://www.foxnews.com/video/6363033855112">Dana Perino (Fox News) Interview</a> on October 9, 2024</li> <li><a href="https://www.wndu.com/2024/10/11/former-secretary-state-condoleezza-rice-speaks-notre-dame/"><em>16 News Now</em> (WNDU Indiana) Interview</a> on October 11, 2024</li> <li><a href="https://www.pbs.org/wnet/firing-line/video/condoleezza-rice-yifiaz/"><em>Firing Line with Margaret Hoover</em> (PBS) Interview</a> on October 11, 2024</li> </ul></p></div><div class="read-more"><a href="/e/which-way-america-condoleezza-rice-on-america-s-foreign-policy-challenges-uncommon-knowledge-peter-robinson-hoover-institution/" class="text-decoration-none text-truncate"> Read more <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="16" height="16" fill="currentColor" class="bi bi-arrow-right" viewbox="0 0 16 16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M1 8a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h11.793l-3.147-3.146a.5.5 0 0 1 .708-.708l4 4a.5.5 0 0 1 0 .708l-4 4a.5.5 0 0 1-.708-.708L13.293 8.5H1.5A.5.5 0 0 1 1 8z"></path></svg></a></div><div class="cc-post-toolbar"><ul class="list-unstyled d-flex mb-0 row gx-5 p-0"><li class="col-auto"><a class="border-0 p-0 bg-transparent row gx-1 align-items-center" href="https://www.podbean.com/site/EpisodeDownload/PB170FD4F8KP4U" target="_blank" title="Download"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="16" height="16" fill="currentColor" class="bi bi-arrow-down-square col-auto" viewbox="0 0 16 16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M15 2a1 1 0 0 0-1-1H2a1 1 0 0 0-1 1v12a1 1 0 0 0 1 1h12a1 1 0 0 0 1-1V2zM0 2a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v12a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H2a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V2zm8.5 2.5a.5.5 0 0 0-1 0v5.793L5.354 8.146a.5.5 0 1 0-.708.708l3 3a.5.5 0 0 0 .708 0l3-3a.5.5 0 0 0-.708-.708L8.5 10.293V4.5z"></path></svg><span class="text-gray col-auto item-name">Download</span><span class="text-gray col-auto">37.4K</span></a></li><li class="col-auto"><button class="border-0 p-0 bg-transparent row gx-1 align-items-center" title="Share" data-bs-toggle="modal" data-bs-target="#shareModal"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="16" height="16" fill="currentColor" class="bi bi-share col-auto" viewbox="0 0 16 16"><path d="M13.5 1a1.5 1.5 0 1 0 0 3 1.5 1.5 0 0 0 0-3zM11 2.5a2.5 2.5 0 1 1 .603 1.628l-6.718 3.12a2.499 2.499 0 0 1 0 1.504l6.718 3.12a2.5 2.5 0 1 1-.488.876l-6.718-3.12a2.5 2.5 0 1 1 0-3.256l6.718-3.12A2.5 2.5 0 0 1 11 2.5zm-8.5 4a1.5 1.5 0 1 0 0 3 1.5 1.5 0 0 0 0-3zm11 5.5a1.5 1.5 0 1 0 0 3 1.5 1.5 0 0 0 0-3z"></path></svg><span class="text-gray item-name col-auto">Share</span></button></li></ul></div></div></div><div class="col6 mt-0 card bg-transparent border-0 d-md-flex list"><div class="episode-logo position-relative" href="javascript:void(0)"><div class="e-logo"><img class="object-fit-cover" width="300" height="300" alt="H.R. 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McMaster, the <a href="https://www.hoover.org/profiles/h-r-mcmaster">Fouad and Michelle Ajami Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution</a>, returns to <em>Uncommon Knowledge </em>to discuss his latest book, <a href="https://www.hoover.org/research/war-ourselves"><em>At War with Ourselves</em></a>, in which he candidly recounts his experiences as former national security advisor to President Donald Trump from 2017 to 2018.</p> <p>In this wide-ranging interview, McMaster delves into the complexities and challenges he faced while serving in the administration and describes his role in providing the president with multiple options and safeguarding his independence of judgment, partially by drawing on the Stoic philosophy of Epictetus to “play well the role assigned to you.” He reflects on the internal tensions and conflicts within the White House, often exacerbated by differing agendas among staff and cabinet members. McMaster also discusses the difficulties in maintaining a productive relationship with President Trump, especially when offering candid advice that sometimes led to alienation. 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