Governor Ron DeSantis and The Free State of Florida | Peter Robinson | Hoover Institution

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Uncommon Knowledge

2026-05-06

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis joins Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson at the Governor’s Mansion in Tallahassee to explain how Florida transformed from a razor-thin swing state into one of the fastest-growing and most politically distinct states in the country. DeSantis outlines his governing philosophy—pairing conservative policy with a focus on competence—and details the results: rapid population growth, rising revenues without an income tax, debt reduction, and a dramatic political realignment. He reflects on controversial decisions during COVID, his approach to education reform and school choice, and high-profile battles with corporations, universities, and cultural institutions. The discussion also explores broader themes, including the decline of identity politics, the future of the Republican Party, and the enduring relevance of America’s founding principles. Subscribe to Uncommon Knowledge at hoover.org/uk
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  • He 's been governor for more than seven years now,

  • and during that time, more Americans have moved into his state than into any other state in the country.

  • I'm here in the governor's mansion in Tallahassee to see if I can figure out why.

  • Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida on Uncommon Knowledge Now.

  • Welcome to Uncommon Knowledge.

  • I'm Peter Robinson.

  • The 46th governor of the state of Florida, Ronald Deion DeSantis, grew up in Dunedin, just north of Clearwater.

  • He studied history at Yale, where he was captain of the varsity baseball team,

  • a successor to George H.W. Bush in that position,

  • earned his law degree from Harvard, and then served as a lawyer in the Navy, deploying to Iraq.

  • Elected to Congress in 2012, Ron DeSantis served three terms in the House.

  • In 2018, he was elected to his first term.

  • As governor of Florida by four-tenths of 1% of one point.

  • Four years later, Governor DeSantis was reelected by almost 20 points.

  • Since Florida limits its governors to two terms, Ron DeSantis is now in his final year.

  • Governor, thanks for the invitation to join you here.

  • Welcome to Florida.

  • You know, it's interesting.

  • When I was growing up, I never would see a California license plate in Florida.

  • I mean, California is the place everyone wanted to go to.