What does it really mean to be a “well-informed” citizen? Thomas Schnaubelt and Checker Finn introduce Hoover’s new Civic Profile—a 3-part assessment of civic values, knowledge, and engagement—launching in March. Plus: can America sustain a decades-long civics renaissance beyond 250? To join our newsletter and be the first to tune into the next episode, visit Matters of Policy & Politics: https://www.hoover.org/publications/matters-of-policy-and-politics?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=mpp_youtube&utm_content=02202026 Recorded on February 25, 2026. __________ The opinions expressed on this channel are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Hoover Institution or Stanford University. © 2026 by the Board of Trustees of Leland Stanford Junior University. 🔔 Subscribe for more discussions: @HooverInstitution 👍 Like and share this video! 🌐 Follow us on social media: • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HooverInstStanford • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hoover-institution-at-stanford-university • Instagram: https://instagram.com/hooverinstitution • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hooverinstitution • X: https://www.twitter.com/HooverInst