The Victor Davis Hanson Show Tanks for the Memories
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Sep 6, 2025 Join a riveting discussion covering RFK Jr.'s provocative take on vaccination mandates and the wild claims from Joy Reid. The conversation shifts to the complex conflicts in Gaza and Venezuela, before diving into an intensive look at armored warfare in World War II, including the legendary Battle of Kursk. Explore the evolution of tank technology and its strategic importance, alongside a critique of political narratives shaping today’s world. This blend of historical insights and current events promises to engage and enlighten!
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Mandates Versus Individual Risk
- Victor Davis Hanson argues RFK Jr. supports vaccine availability but questions universal mandates due to individual adverse reactions.
- Hanson cites his own severe vaccine reactions and an immunologist's view that inoculation can temporarily lower white blood counts.
Personal Vaccine Reaction Story
- Victor Davis Hanson recounts multiple severe reactions he experienced after various vaccinations in youth and adulthood.
- He uses this personal history to explain sympathy for selective vaccine policies and immune-system variability.
Reality Over Conspiracy Claims
- Hanson calls Joy Reid's denial of Trump's shooting implausible and compares it to staged incidents like Jussie Smollett's claim.
- He highlights visible public evidence and ridicule at conspiratorial denialism.