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reeducatedPower, Institutions, and the Limits of Reform | Terry Moe | William Bennett Munro Professor of Political Science at Stanford University | Season 12 Episode 15 | #190In this episode, I speak with Terry Moe about how political power shapes institutions and why bureaucracy plays such a central role in modern democracy. We begin with his work on the rise of the strongman presidency and how public frustration with democratic systems creates openings for leaders who promise simple solutions. From there, we explore how similar dynamics operate inside education, where large-scale systems are often expected to balance efficiency, accountability, and human development all at once.Much of our conversation focuses on how institutions are actually designed. Terry explains why bureaucracies are not neutral structures...
2026-02-0258 min
Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 0239 - Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 by Charles F. Horne, Rossiter Johnson, John RuddDive into the rich tapestry of world history with this engaging account that highlights pivotal events through the masterful narratives of renowned historians. Volume 2 of a 22-volume series, this edition spans from 450 BC to 12 AD, offering readers a captivating journey through time. - Summary by Title Page
2025-09-0329 minGreat Events by Famous Historians, Volume 0238 - Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 by Charles F. Horne, Rossiter Johnson, John RuddDive into the rich tapestry of world history with this engaging account that highlights pivotal events through the masterful narratives of renowned historians. Volume 2 of a 22-volume series, this edition spans from 450 BC to 12 AD, offering readers a captivating journey through time. - Summary by Title Page
2025-09-0329 minGreat Events by Famous Historians, Volume 0237 - Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 by Charles F. Horne, Rossiter Johnson, John RuddDive into the rich tapestry of world history with this engaging account that highlights pivotal events through the masterful narratives of renowned historians. Volume 2 of a 22-volume series, this edition spans from 450 BC to 12 AD, offering readers a captivating journey through time. - Summary by Title Page
2025-09-0332 minGreat Events by Famous Historians, Volume 0236 - Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 by Charles F. Horne, Rossiter Johnson, John RuddDive into the rich tapestry of world history with this engaging account that highlights pivotal events through the masterful narratives of renowned historians. Volume 2 of a 22-volume series, this edition spans from 450 BC to 12 AD, offering readers a captivating journey through time. - Summary by Title Page
2025-09-0330 minGreat Events by Famous Historians, Volume 0235 - Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 by Charles F. Horne, Rossiter Johnson, John RuddDive into the rich tapestry of world history with this engaging account that highlights pivotal events through the masterful narratives of renowned historians. Volume 2 of a 22-volume series, this edition spans from 450 BC to 12 AD, offering readers a captivating journey through time. - Summary by Title Page
2025-09-0328 minGreat Events by Famous Historians, Volume 0234 - Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 by Charles F. Horne, Rossiter Johnson, John RuddDive into the rich tapestry of world history with this engaging account that highlights pivotal events through the masterful narratives of renowned historians. Volume 2 of a 22-volume series, this edition spans from 450 BC to 12 AD, offering readers a captivating journey through time. - Summary by Title Page
2025-09-0326 minGreat Events by Famous Historians, Volume 0233 - Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 by Charles F. Horne, Rossiter Johnson, John RuddDive into the rich tapestry of world history with this engaging account that highlights pivotal events through the masterful narratives of renowned historians. Volume 2 of a 22-volume series, this edition spans from 450 BC to 12 AD, offering readers a captivating journey through time. - Summary by Title Page
2025-09-0332 minGreat Events by Famous Historians, Volume 0232 - Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 by Charles F. Horne, Rossiter Johnson, John RuddDive into the rich tapestry of world history with this engaging account that highlights pivotal events through the masterful narratives of renowned historians. Volume 2 of a 22-volume series, this edition spans from 450 BC to 12 AD, offering readers a captivating journey through time. - Summary by Title Page
2025-09-0326 minGreat Events by Famous Historians, Volume 0231 - Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 by Charles F. Horne, Rossiter Johnson, John RuddDive into the rich tapestry of world history with this engaging account that highlights pivotal events through the masterful narratives of renowned historians. Volume 2 of a 22-volume series, this edition spans from 450 BC to 12 AD, offering readers a captivating journey through time. - Summary by Title Page
2025-09-0329 minGreat Events by Famous Historians, Volume 0230 - Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 by Charles F. Horne, Rossiter Johnson, John RuddDive into the rich tapestry of world history with this engaging account that highlights pivotal events through the masterful narratives of renowned historians. Volume 2 of a 22-volume series, this edition spans from 450 BC to 12 AD, offering readers a captivating journey through time. - Summary by Title Page
2025-09-0329 minGreat Events by Famous Historians, Volume 0229 - Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 by Charles F. Horne, Rossiter Johnson, John RuddDive into the rich tapestry of world history with this engaging account that highlights pivotal events through the masterful narratives of renowned historians. Volume 2 of a 22-volume series, this edition spans from 450 BC to 12 AD, offering readers a captivating journey through time. - Summary by Title Page
2025-09-0323 minGreat Events by Famous Historians, Volume 0228 - Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 by Charles F. Horne, Rossiter Johnson, John RuddDive into the rich tapestry of world history with this engaging account that highlights pivotal events through the masterful narratives of renowned historians. Volume 2 of a 22-volume series, this edition spans from 450 BC to 12 AD, offering readers a captivating journey through time. - Summary by Title Page
2025-09-0325 minGreat Events by Famous Historians, Volume 0227 - Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 by Charles F. Horne, Rossiter Johnson, John RuddDive into the rich tapestry of world history with this engaging account that highlights pivotal events through the masterful narratives of renowned historians. Volume 2 of a 22-volume series, this edition spans from 450 BC to 12 AD, offering readers a captivating journey through time. - Summary by Title Page
2025-09-0317 minGreat Events by Famous Historians, Volume 0226 - Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 by Charles F. Horne, Rossiter Johnson, John RuddDive into the rich tapestry of world history with this engaging account that highlights pivotal events through the masterful narratives of renowned historians. Volume 2 of a 22-volume series, this edition spans from 450 BC to 12 AD, offering readers a captivating journey through time. - Summary by Title Page
2025-09-0343 minGreat Events by Famous Historians, Volume 0225 - Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 by Charles F. Horne, Rossiter Johnson, John RuddDive into the rich tapestry of world history with this engaging account that highlights pivotal events through the masterful narratives of renowned historians. Volume 2 of a 22-volume series, this edition spans from 450 BC to 12 AD, offering readers a captivating journey through time. - Summary by Title Page
2025-09-0323 minGreat Events by Famous Historians, Volume 0224 - Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 by Charles F. Horne, Rossiter Johnson, John RuddDive into the rich tapestry of world history with this engaging account that highlights pivotal events through the masterful narratives of renowned historians. Volume 2 of a 22-volume series, this edition spans from 450 BC to 12 AD, offering readers a captivating journey through time. - Summary by Title Page
2025-09-0329 minGreat Events by Famous Historians, Volume 0223 - Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 by Charles F. Horne, Rossiter Johnson, John RuddDive into the rich tapestry of world history with this engaging account that highlights pivotal events through the masterful narratives of renowned historians. Volume 2 of a 22-volume series, this edition spans from 450 BC to 12 AD, offering readers a captivating journey through time. - Summary by Title Page
2025-09-0324 minGreat Events by Famous Historians, Volume 0222 - Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 by Charles F. Horne, Rossiter Johnson, John RuddDive into the rich tapestry of world history with this engaging account that highlights pivotal events through the masterful narratives of renowned historians. Volume 2 of a 22-volume series, this edition spans from 450 BC to 12 AD, offering readers a captivating journey through time. - Summary by Title Page
2025-09-0333 minGreat Events by Famous Historians, Volume 0221 - Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 by Charles F. Horne, Rossiter Johnson, John RuddDive into the rich tapestry of world history with this engaging account that highlights pivotal events through the masterful narratives of renowned historians. Volume 2 of a 22-volume series, this edition spans from 450 BC to 12 AD, offering readers a captivating journey through time. - Summary by Title Page
2025-09-0334 minGreat Events by Famous Historians, Volume 0220 - Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 by Charles F. Horne, Rossiter Johnson, John RuddDive into the rich tapestry of world history with this engaging account that highlights pivotal events through the masterful narratives of renowned historians. Volume 2 of a 22-volume series, this edition spans from 450 BC to 12 AD, offering readers a captivating journey through time. - Summary by Title Page
2025-09-0342 minGreat Events by Famous Historians, Volume 0219 - Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 by Charles F. Horne, Rossiter Johnson, John RuddDive into the rich tapestry of world history with this engaging account that highlights pivotal events through the masterful narratives of renowned historians. Volume 2 of a 22-volume series, this edition spans from 450 BC to 12 AD, offering readers a captivating journey through time. - Summary by Title Page
2025-09-0340 minGreat Events by Famous Historians, Volume 0218 - Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 by Charles F. Horne, Rossiter Johnson, John RuddDive into the rich tapestry of world history with this engaging account that highlights pivotal events through the masterful narratives of renowned historians. Volume 2 of a 22-volume series, this edition spans from 450 BC to 12 AD, offering readers a captivating journey through time. - Summary by Title Page
2025-09-0337 minGreat Events by Famous Historians, Volume 0217 - Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 by Charles F. Horne, Rossiter Johnson, John RuddDive into the rich tapestry of world history with this engaging account that highlights pivotal events through the masterful narratives of renowned historians. Volume 2 of a 22-volume series, this edition spans from 450 BC to 12 AD, offering readers a captivating journey through time. - Summary by Title Page
2025-09-0338 minGreat Events by Famous Historians, Volume 0216 - Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 by Charles F. Horne, Rossiter Johnson, John RuddDive into the rich tapestry of world history with this engaging account that highlights pivotal events through the masterful narratives of renowned historians. Volume 2 of a 22-volume series, this edition spans from 450 BC to 12 AD, offering readers a captivating journey through time. - Summary by Title Page
2025-09-0324 minGreat Events by Famous Historians, Volume 0215 - Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 by Charles F. Horne, Rossiter Johnson, John RuddDive into the rich tapestry of world history with this engaging account that highlights pivotal events through the masterful narratives of renowned historians. Volume 2 of a 22-volume series, this edition spans from 450 BC to 12 AD, offering readers a captivating journey through time. - Summary by Title Page
2025-09-0323 minGreat Events by Famous Historians, Volume 0214 - Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 by Charles F. Horne, Rossiter Johnson, John RuddDive into the rich tapestry of world history with this engaging account that highlights pivotal events through the masterful narratives of renowned historians. Volume 2 of a 22-volume series, this edition spans from 450 BC to 12 AD, offering readers a captivating journey through time. - Summary by Title Page
2025-09-0328 minGreat Events by Famous Historians, Volume 0213 - Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 by Charles F. Horne, Rossiter Johnson, John RuddDive into the rich tapestry of world history with this engaging account that highlights pivotal events through the masterful narratives of renowned historians. Volume 2 of a 22-volume series, this edition spans from 450 BC to 12 AD, offering readers a captivating journey through time. - Summary by Title Page
2025-09-0323 minGreat Events by Famous Historians, Volume 0212 - Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 by Charles F. Horne, Rossiter Johnson, John RuddDive into the rich tapestry of world history with this engaging account that highlights pivotal events through the masterful narratives of renowned historians. Volume 2 of a 22-volume series, this edition spans from 450 BC to 12 AD, offering readers a captivating journey through time. - Summary by Title Page
2025-09-0313 minGreat Events by Famous Historians, Volume 0211 - Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 by Charles F. Horne, Rossiter Johnson, John RuddDive into the rich tapestry of world history with this engaging account that highlights pivotal events through the masterful narratives of renowned historians. Volume 2 of a 22-volume series, this edition spans from 450 BC to 12 AD, offering readers a captivating journey through time. - Summary by Title Page
2025-09-0333 minGreat Events by Famous Historians, Volume 0210 - Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 by Charles F. Horne, Rossiter Johnson, John RuddDive into the rich tapestry of world history with this engaging account that highlights pivotal events through the masterful narratives of renowned historians. Volume 2 of a 22-volume series, this edition spans from 450 BC to 12 AD, offering readers a captivating journey through time. - Summary by Title Page
2025-09-0330 minGreat Events by Famous Historians, Volume 0209 - Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 by Charles F. Horne, Rossiter Johnson, John RuddDive into the rich tapestry of world history with this engaging account that highlights pivotal events through the masterful narratives of renowned historians. Volume 2 of a 22-volume series, this edition spans from 450 BC to 12 AD, offering readers a captivating journey through time. - Summary by Title Page
2025-09-0326 minGreat Events by Famous Historians, Volume 0208 - Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 by Charles F. Horne, Rossiter Johnson, John RuddDive into the rich tapestry of world history with this engaging account that highlights pivotal events through the masterful narratives of renowned historians. Volume 2 of a 22-volume series, this edition spans from 450 BC to 12 AD, offering readers a captivating journey through time. - Summary by Title Page
2025-09-0318 minGreat Events by Famous Historians, Volume 0207 - Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 by Charles F. Horne, Rossiter Johnson, John RuddDive into the rich tapestry of world history with this engaging account that highlights pivotal events through the masterful narratives of renowned historians. Volume 2 of a 22-volume series, this edition spans from 450 BC to 12 AD, offering readers a captivating journey through time. - Summary by Title Page
2025-09-0330 minGreat Events by Famous Historians, Volume 0206 - Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 by Charles F. Horne, Rossiter Johnson, John RuddDive into the rich tapestry of world history with this engaging account that highlights pivotal events through the masterful narratives of renowned historians. Volume 2 of a 22-volume series, this edition spans from 450 BC to 12 AD, offering readers a captivating journey through time. - Summary by Title Page
2025-09-0334 minGreat Events by Famous Historians, Volume 0205 - Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 by Charles F. Horne, Rossiter Johnson, John RuddDive into the rich tapestry of world history with this engaging account that highlights pivotal events through the masterful narratives of renowned historians. Volume 2 of a 22-volume series, this edition spans from 450 BC to 12 AD, offering readers a captivating journey through time. - Summary by Title Page
2025-09-0331 minGreat Events by Famous Historians, Volume 0204 - Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 by Charles F. Horne, Rossiter Johnson, John RuddDive into the rich tapestry of world history with this engaging account that highlights pivotal events through the masterful narratives of renowned historians. Volume 2 of a 22-volume series, this edition spans from 450 BC to 12 AD, offering readers a captivating journey through time. - Summary by Title Page
2025-09-0325 minGreat Events by Famous Historians, Volume 0203 - Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 by Charles F. Horne, Rossiter Johnson, John RuddDive into the rich tapestry of world history with this engaging account that highlights pivotal events through the masterful narratives of renowned historians. Volume 2 of a 22-volume series, this edition spans from 450 BC to 12 AD, offering readers a captivating journey through time. - Summary by Title Page
2025-09-0324 minGreat Events by Famous Historians, Volume 0202 - Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 by Charles F. Horne, Rossiter Johnson, John RuddDive into the rich tapestry of world history with this engaging account that highlights pivotal events through the masterful narratives of renowned historians. Volume 2 of a 22-volume series, this edition spans from 450 BC to 12 AD, offering readers a captivating journey through time. - Summary by Title Page
2025-09-0325 minGreat Events by Famous Historians, Volume 0201 - Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 by Charles F. Horne, Rossiter Johnson, John RuddDive into the rich tapestry of world history with this engaging account that highlights pivotal events through the masterful narratives of renowned historians. Volume 2 of a 22-volume series, this edition spans from 450 BC to 12 AD, offering readers a captivating journey through time. - Summary by Title Page
2025-09-0332 min
Chronicles of America - Crusaders of New France11 - Chronicles of America - Crusaders of New France by William Bennett MunroWhile previous volumes in the Chronicles of America series highlighted Spain and Englands pivotal roles in the discovery and development of the New World, this installment shines a light on Frances significant contributions to Americas emergence as a global power. Join us on a captivating journey through history and explore the fascinating legacy of New France.
2025-09-0333 minChronicles of America - Crusaders of New France10 - Chronicles of America - Crusaders of New France by William Bennett MunroWhile previous volumes in the Chronicles of America series highlighted Spain and Englands pivotal roles in the discovery and development of the New World, this installment shines a light on Frances significant contributions to Americas emergence as a global power. Join us on a captivating journey through history and explore the fascinating legacy of New France.
2025-09-0329 minChronicles of America - Crusaders of New France09 - Chronicles of America - Crusaders of New France by William Bennett MunroWhile previous volumes in the Chronicles of America series highlighted Spain and Englands pivotal roles in the discovery and development of the New World, this installment shines a light on Frances significant contributions to Americas emergence as a global power. Join us on a captivating journey through history and explore the fascinating legacy of New France.
2025-09-0332 minChronicles of America - Crusaders of New France08 - Chronicles of America - Crusaders of New France by William Bennett MunroWhile previous volumes in the Chronicles of America series highlighted Spain and Englands pivotal roles in the discovery and development of the New World, this installment shines a light on Frances significant contributions to Americas emergence as a global power. Join us on a captivating journey through history and explore the fascinating legacy of New France.
2025-09-0329 minChronicles of America - Crusaders of New France07 - Chronicles of America - Crusaders of New France by William Bennett MunroWhile previous volumes in the Chronicles of America series highlighted Spain and Englands pivotal roles in the discovery and development of the New World, this installment shines a light on Frances significant contributions to Americas emergence as a global power. Join us on a captivating journey through history and explore the fascinating legacy of New France.
2025-09-0328 minChronicles of America - Crusaders of New France06 - Chronicles of America - Crusaders of New France by William Bennett MunroWhile previous volumes in the Chronicles of America series highlighted Spain and Englands pivotal roles in the discovery and development of the New World, this installment shines a light on Frances significant contributions to Americas emergence as a global power. Join us on a captivating journey through history and explore the fascinating legacy of New France.
2025-09-0318 minChronicles of America - Crusaders of New France05 - Chronicles of America - Crusaders of New France by William Bennett MunroWhile previous volumes in the Chronicles of America series highlighted Spain and Englands pivotal roles in the discovery and development of the New World, this installment shines a light on Frances significant contributions to Americas emergence as a global power. Join us on a captivating journey through history and explore the fascinating legacy of New France.
2025-09-0329 minChronicles of America - Crusaders of New France04 - Chronicles of America - Crusaders of New France by William Bennett MunroWhile previous volumes in the Chronicles of America series highlighted Spain and Englands pivotal roles in the discovery and development of the New World, this installment shines a light on Frances significant contributions to Americas emergence as a global power. Join us on a captivating journey through history and explore the fascinating legacy of New France.
2025-09-0326 minChronicles of America - Crusaders of New France03 - Chronicles of America - Crusaders of New France by William Bennett MunroWhile previous volumes in the Chronicles of America series highlighted Spain and Englands pivotal roles in the discovery and development of the New World, this installment shines a light on Frances significant contributions to Americas emergence as a global power. Join us on a captivating journey through history and explore the fascinating legacy of New France.
2025-09-0340 minChronicles of America - Crusaders of New France02 - Chronicles of America - Crusaders of New France by William Bennett MunroWhile previous volumes in the Chronicles of America series highlighted Spain and Englands pivotal roles in the discovery and development of the New World, this installment shines a light on Frances significant contributions to Americas emergence as a global power. Join us on a captivating journey through history and explore the fascinating legacy of New France.
2025-09-0322 minChronicles of America - Crusaders of New France01 - Chronicles of America - Crusaders of New France by William Bennett MunroWhile previous volumes in the Chronicles of America series highlighted Spain and Englands pivotal roles in the discovery and development of the New World, this installment shines a light on Frances significant contributions to Americas emergence as a global power. Join us on a captivating journey through history and explore the fascinating legacy of New France.
2025-09-0319 min
Oxford Brookes Poetry Centre PodcastEpisode 24: Eric WhiteThis is the second instalment in an occasional series to feature research that colleagues are engaged with at Oxford Brookes University. This episode includes an interview with Dr Eric White, who is a Reader in American Literature at Oxford Brookes University. Eric specializes in avant-garde literature and is the author of two books: Reading Machines in the Modernist Transatlantic: Avant-Gardes, Technology and the Everyday (2020) and Transatlantic Avant-Gardes: Little Magazines and Localist Modernism (2013). He has also prepared critical editions of texts, including Readies for Bob Brown’s Machine (2020) and The Early Career of William Carlos Williams (2013). Eric is the principal investigator of...
2023-04-241h 20
Talks from the Hoover InstitutionNot Accountable: Rethinking the Constitutionality of Public Employee Unions | Hoover InstitutionJoin the Hoover Book Club for engaging discussions with leading authors on the hottest policy issues of the day. Hoover scholars explore the latest books that delve into some of the most vexing policy issues facing the United States and the world. Find out what makes these authors tick and how they think we should approach our most difficult challenges.
In our latest installment, watch a discussion between Terry Moe, a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution and the William Bennett Munro Professor of political science at Stanford University, and Philip K. Howard, author of Not Accountable: Reth...
2023-03-2855 min
Killer Casting051: NitramTRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains explicit descriptions of violence. Please exercise care when listening. SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers of the film "Nitram". However, the true events that this film is based upon are well known particularly in Australia. On April 28th 1996, Australia experienced the worst mass shooting massacre in its history as 35 people were murdered in Port Arthur Tasmania by a 28 year old white male shooter. This week on Killer Casting, we cover the new film "Nitram" written by Shaun Grant and directed by Justin Kurzel, which probes the sequence of...
2021-10-051h 08Killer Casting051: NitramTRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains explicit descriptions of violence. Please exercise care when listening. SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers of the film "Nitram". However, the true events that this film is based upon are well known particularly in Australia. On April 28th 1996, Australia experienced the worst mass shooting massacre in its history as 35 people were murdered in Port Arthur Tasmania by a 28 year old white male shooter. This week on Killer Casting, we cover the new film "Nitram" written by Shaun Grant and directed by Justin Kurzel, which probes the sequence of...
2021-10-051h 08
In Deep with Angie Coiro: InterviewsPresidents, Populism, and the Crisis of DemocracyShow #270 | Guests: Prof. William Howell and Prof. Terry Moe | Show Summary: Donald Trump, elected in a populist uprising, has eschewed the normal conventions of politics. But the idea of what’s “normal” needs to be examined in its own light. For example – “normally”, laws are drafted in Congress and sent to the President for signature. What if that were a two-way street? What if the President could propose legislation for Congress to approve? William Howell is the Chair of the Department of Political Science at the University of Chicago; he’s the Sydney Stein Professor in American Politics at the university’s H...
2020-10-0459 min
The Governance PodcastLessons from British Economic History: In Conversation with Gary CoxWhat are the origins of constrained government? How did globalisation influence politics in Victorian Britain, and are there lessons for modern times? In this episode of the Governance Podcast, Gary Cox (Stanford) sits down with Anton Howes (King’s College London) to discuss his corpus of research in economic history and political economy from the 17th through the 19th centuries.
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2019-07-2457 min