The Victor Davis Hanson Show Zeldin’s Drive to Deregulate and the Iliad’s Relevance Today
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Aug 14, 2025 The hosts dive into Lee Zeldin's push to deregulate the EPA and the surprising parallels between California's energy crisis and Europe's renewable energy struggles. They discuss the unintended consequences of environmental policies and examine the complexities of political advocacy in California. A fascinating exploration of the Iliad reveals its relevance to modern warfare, particularly for Israeli Defense Forces veterans, emphasizing how ancient narratives resonate with contemporary moral challenges.
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Deregulation As Competitiveness Strategy
- Lee Zeldin frames EPA deregulation as resisting Europe-style energy self-harm and preserving U.S. competitiveness.
- Victor argues aggressive green policy mainly shifts manufacturing advantage to China and raises domestic energy costs.
California's Renewable Paradox
- California's renewable push raised electricity costs and made the state a net energy importer despite high renewables capacity.
- Hanson links high energy prices to business departures and middle-class flight from California.
Regulation, Production Decline, And Middle-Class Exit
- Regulatory pressure and taxes are shrinking California's fossil fuel production and prompting refinery exits.
- Hanson connects those trends to rising living costs and the erosion of the middle class.
