
Longtime political writer and great conservative thinker Michael Barone has joined Peter Robinson on Uncommon Knowledge. They discuss the possibility of a brokered convention in Tampa, why campaign finance regulations need to go, and how they infringe upon our first
by Uncommon Knowledge9 Apr 2012, 2:51 PM PST0
58th Speaker of the House and 2012 GOP presidential candidate, Newt Gingrich makes the case for his candidacy, explains why he’s not a Washington insider, and describes his vision for his first term. On the agenda: gaining energy independence, ending
by Uncommon Knowledge25 Feb 2012, 4:37 PM PST0
True constitutional conservatives don’t ask, “Does the Constitution keep me from doing X?”. Instead, they examine whether the Constitution explicitly lays out that X is permitted. On a recent Uncommon Knowledge, constitutional scholars Richard Epstein and John Yoo have a
by Uncommon Knowledge1 Feb 2012, 6:03 PM PST0
Some of you may remember our interview with Tim Groseclose a few months back that explored the liberal bias in the media. This kind of spin has been more prevalent than ever this fall. Why is that? Have you noticed
by Uncommon Knowledge5 Jan 2012, 12:05 PM PST0
Is Europe worse off than the United States economically? If the EU does collapse, will it take another form? Is the Green Movement based on junk science? In a recent interview, James Delingpole provides a different perspective on the future
by Uncommon Knowledge15 Dec 2011, 3:30 PM PST0
Is the United States government considered a republic? Paul Rahe thinks so – and asserts, “The modern nation state is an attempt to capture what the ancient Greeks and Romans had.” Our federal government has gone through a massive shift
by Uncommon Knowledge23 Nov 2011, 7:27 AM PST0
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The Declaration and the Constitution have been thrown out the window by the Obama Administration. There’s no doubt that these are two of the most impressive and influential documents in history. The founding fathers of our country provided a framework
by Uncommon Knowledge30 Oct 2011, 4:01 PM PST0
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Why are so many scientific experts atheists? Is it because of their desire for power, their sole acceptance of physical theories, or mere denial? Contrary to what many people think, science and religion are not always mutually exclusive. Many laws
by Uncommon Knowledge2 Oct 2011, 12:01 PM PST0
It’s widely known that the media has a liberal bias. But how do we prove it exists? Tim Groseclose, political scientist and Professor of American Politics at the University of California at Los Angeles, has proven that this liberal bias
by Uncommon Knowledge27 Sep 2011, 5:51 PM PST0
Can Muslims live in a democratic country that is tolerant of others’ views? Or are there fundamental and philosophical differences that will forever divide the West and Islam? For many, 9/11 represents how incompatible these two systems really are. Dr.
by Uncommon Knowledge21 Aug 2011, 1:17 PM PST0
Margaret Thatcher redefined what it meant to be “conservative” in Britain during the 1980s. Horrified by the fear that her county was going downhill, Thatcher tackled some of Britain’s biggest challenges head on – from trade unions to high inflation
by Uncommon Knowledge21 Aug 2011, 4:48 AM PST0
Why does the Cold War still matter? Because communism provides a perfect example of what can happen when big government encroaches on individual freedom. What led to the fall of communism? The ideology itself, Ronald Reagan, and the dissident movement
by Uncommon Knowledge13 Aug 2011, 5:49 AM PST0
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Big Government’s very own Andrew Breitbart stopped by our studio recently to discuss his latest book, Righteous Indignation: Excuse Me While I Save the World. Check out the episode below to learn more about his days as a liberal parrot
by Uncommon Knowledge27 Jul 2011, 5:43 PM PST0
Does affordable housing require rent control? No. Not even in Manhattan. And in fact, it is no coincidence that the cities with the most rent control (NYC and San Francisco) also have the highest rent. There is no incentive on
by Uncommon Knowledge27 Jun 2011, 7:12 PM PST0
The introduction of the GI Bill following WWII transformed college education. Universities were no longer a possibility for only the upper class. Instead, people from all walks of life were given the opportunity to further their education. Now, college is
by Uncommon Knowledge21 May 2011, 12:03 PM PST0
The GOP pool for 2012 is overflowing with hopefuls and yet lacking in any clear frontrunner. And with our recent involvement in Libya, the ongoing battle in Congress over the budget, and health care costs skyrocketing – we really could
by Uncommon Knowledge7 May 2011, 9:36 AM PST0
Civil war, revolution, protests and general unrest have swept through the Arab world in the past few months. What once might have been a small prairie fire–the suicide protest in Tunisia–became a widespread conflagration in part due to social media’s
by Uncommon Knowledge2 May 2011, 3:36 PM PST0
Perhaps the first good thing to come Donald Rumsfeld’s way via the New York Times is his current standing on the bestseller list for his memoir, Known and Unknown, which looks back at his career as Secretary of Defense and
by Uncommon Knowledge26 Apr 2011, 1:42 PM PST0
During President Obama’s first two years in office, we have seen him do nothing but fumble on the world stage. He often seems to sit back and watch major changes occur – making no effort to be a part of
by Uncommon Knowledge19 Mar 2011, 7:34 PM PST0
In an episode that will air next week, Mitch Daniels responds to his conservative critics on social issues and defense cuts. He responds in two ways. First, while Daniels believes that liberals are the primary aggressors on social issues, he
by Uncommon Knowledge12 Mar 2011, 6:01 PM PST0
The welfare state isn’t going anywhere. The current debate is, as our recent guest William Voegeli argues, simply “narcissism of small differences.” It will surely mean a nasty fight, but it won’t end with any dramatic changes to the public’s
by Uncommon Knowledge5 Mar 2011, 3:32 PM PST0
President Obama’s cult of personality and feel-good message of “change” allowed him to sail through the 2008 campaign without being thoroughly vetted by the press. No one took the time to delve into his past and look at his influences,
by Uncommon Knowledge27 Feb 2011, 11:03 AM PST0