The Victor Davis Hanson Show Hallmarks of Civilizational Decay, Old and New
41 snips
Sep 25, 2025 The hosts dive into the complexities of Trump’s immigration policies, highlighting concerns over missing migrant children. They explore the controversial rise of Chinese student admissions and the financial motives behind them. A stark comparison is drawn between modern America and the decadence of ancient Rome, focusing on the decline of higher education and the implications of political correctness. Additionally, they examine the impact of recent military policies on public discourse and the challenges of domestic terrorism.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
H‑1B Fee Hike Reveals Policy Tradeoffs
- H‑1B visa hikes expose a tension between labor policy and revenue goals.
- Victor Davis Hanson says Trump raised fees to force employers to reveal true demand and raise federal revenue.
Reciprocity Should Guide Foreign Student Policy
- Reciprocity should guide student and visa policy with China.
- Hanson argues we should treat Chinese student flows the way China treats ours.
Universities' Financial Incentives Fuel Tuition Growth
- Universities profit from high foreign tuition and federal loan guarantees.
- Hanson says administrative bloat and DEI spending drive tuition above inflation for revenue, not instruction.