The Megyn Kelly Show Mamdani vs. Cuomo, Michelle Obama's New Whining, and Bombshell UFO Reporting, with Victor Davis Hanson | Ep 1174
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Oct 17, 2025 
Victor Davis Hanson, a conservative scholar at the Hoover Institution, joins to dissect the New York mayoral race, particularly Andrew Cuomo's dismal debate performance against Zohran Mamdani. They also tackle the complexities of privilege and victimhood in politics, especially concerning Michelle Obama's comments about not fitting in at Princeton, critiquing affirmative action narratives. Additionally, they delve into shocking revelations about UFO cover-ups and military encounters with unidentified aerial phenomena, urging for rigorous scrutiny of these extraordinary claims.
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Charismatic Identity Politics Wins Low Turnout Races
- Zohran Mamdani leveraged identity and victim narratives to counter Andrew Cuomo effectively in the debate.
- Victor Davis Hanson warns this rhetorical fusion can win low-turnout, highly motivated urban electorates.
Cuomo Appears Broken Onstage
- Cuomo's debate performance showed him as a diminished, vulnerable politician post-scandal.
- Hanson argues his lackluster rebuttal to Mamdani exposed both tactical and character decline.
Socialist Promises Depend On Co-Opting Elites
- Mamdani promises expansive programs funded by taxing the wealthy, assuming rich residents will stay or be co-opted.
- Hanson predicts socialists often cut deals with elites, undermining long-term economic sustainability.
