The Victor Davis Hanson Show Universities, Election Interference, and Colonialism
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May 1, 2025 Dive into the clash between elite universities and political power, especially concerning Trump, and reflect on the 50th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon. Examine China's influence, particularly in Afghanistan, and the financial entanglements of prestigious institutions. Discuss military accountability in the face of tragic errors, critiques of foreign intervention, and the cultural debates surrounding gender identity and transgender athletes. The conversation wraps up with listener engagement and the importance of civil society.
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Elite Universities Resist Trump Demand
- Elite universities like Harvard and Yale collaborate to resist the Trump administration's demands for cultural changes.
- They rely heavily on large endowments, including significant funding from China and Qatar, impacting U.S. policy and education.
Left's Hypocrisy on Medical Procedures
- The left opposes certain medical procedures but supports experimental transgender surgeries and treatments.
- The transgender issue is largely a cultural construct with very low scientific gender dysphoria prevalence.
U.S. Aid Cuts Led to Vietnam Collapse
- The U.S. cut aid to South Vietnam repeatedly, which led to its collapse and the fall of Saigon.
- Vietnam's fate shows how political decisions and lack of support can devastate allied countries despite their military efforts.
