The Victor Davis Hanson Show

A Conservative Schism? And the Battle of Crete, 1941

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Sep 27, 2025
Tucker Carlson's recent remarks prompt comparisons to Pat Buchanan's conservatism, igniting discussions on political divisions. The failures of California's solar projects are explored, shedding light on wider green energy challenges. A historical dive reveals the strategic complexities of the 1941 Battle of Crete, highlighting key tactics and outcomes. The podcast also discusses humanitarian aid efforts in Gaza and raises concerns about government influence on social media moderation.
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INSIGHT

Race Card As Political Narrative

  • Victor Davis Hanson argues Democrats reflexively label opponents racist without evidence and use that narrative to dismiss them.
  • He calls this a repeated tactic of narrative-driven politics rather than honest debate.
INSIGHT

Carlson's Buchanan Echo

  • Hanson frames Tucker Carlson's current platform as echoing Pat Buchanan's America First isolationism.
  • He warns this stance stresses nonintervention on Ukraine and other hotspots and divides MAGA ranks.
ANECDOTE

NGOs Deliver Food In Gaza More Reliably

  • Hanson and Sami cite a Washington Free Beacon piece about Israeli-US NGOs successfully delivering Gaza food aid.
  • They contrast that with UN shipments that Hamas often seizes and diverts.
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