Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words

Victor Davis Hanson: No, Jen Psaki. Joe Biden Was the Real Manchurian Candidate

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Oct 30, 2025
This discussion dives into the critique of Obamacare’s failures and rising costs, revealing the impact of COVID-era subsidies. The hosts analyze the perplexing outcomes of the 2020 election, focusing on Biden’s surprising vote totals and mail-in voting controversies. They tackle Jen Psaki's attack on Usha Vance, highlighting the significance of tone in political discourse. The episode also explores the intriguing alliance between the left and radical Islam, shedding light on the underlying motivations behind this relationship.
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INSIGHT

Obamacare's Flawed Assumptions

  • Obamacare's design assumptions failed because younger healthy entrants and insurer cost controls never materialized.
  • Pandemic-era subsidies then inflated costs and made the system dependent on escalating taxpayer support.
ANECDOTE

Skipping Routine Care During COVID

  • Victor describes skipping routine medical care and PSA tests during COVID because appointments were delayed or canceled.
  • He says many people choose clean living over navigating an exhausted medical system.
INSIGHT

Puzzling 2020–2024 Vote Shifts

  • The 2020-2024 vote fluctuations reveal puzzling anomalies unlikely explained by normal demography or turnout.
  • Victor suggests mail-in voting and new early-vote practices contributed to confusion in turnout patterns.
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