The Victor Davis Hanson Show The Diddy Verdict, U Penn Caves, and the Korean War Revisited
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Jul 5, 2025 The verdict in Sean 'Diddy' Combs's trial stirs discussions on accountability in celebrity culture. The challenges of transgender athletes in sports ignite debate, particularly regarding Ivy League responses. A look into the complexities of California’s politics reveals its impacts on the Hispanic community amid rising gas prices and immigration policies. Historical insights into the Korean War reveal its lasting geopolitical ramifications. Lastly, the podcast critiques the ongoing controversies surrounding the FBI and its role in recent political events.
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Decline of Universities
- Universities have become autocratic kingdoms ignoring laws and public opinion.
- Their academic quality and reputation have sharply declined due to race- and gender-based admissions.
Business Leadership in Education
- Business-minded leaders like Linda McMahon effectively negotiate with resistant institutions.
- Choose practical business skills over academic credentials for leadership roles in education reform.
Early Lessons in Tribalism
- As a child, Victor noticed tribalism affecting team selections in school sports.
- In Libya, job hiring was based on family ties, a non-meritocratic tribal system.