The Victor Davis Hanson Show

The Gallery of Rogues Cultivated by the Left

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Jun 12, 2025
Delve into the intriguing influence of Chinese students allegedly acting as agents for the People's Army. Discover how the left is entwined with rising judicial bias and political partisanship among judges. Uncover the chilling experiences of the Jewish community facing pressures from anti-Semitic sentiments. The podcast also tackles the controversial California high-speed rail project and critiques its funding. Overall, it explores the intersection of cultural tension, political maneuvering, and the legacy of radicalism traced back to the 1960s.
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INSIGHT

Chinese Students as Agents

  • Chinese students in U.S. elite schools often serve as de facto agents in a people's war against America.
  • They facilitate technological theft and espionage under the protection of campuses and local Chinese communities.
ANECDOTE

Teaching Wealthy Chinese Students

  • Victor Davis Hanson taught graduate seminars where about half the class were wealthy mainland Chinese students.
  • They often ignored exam rules and exhibited entitled behavior, backed by powerful parents in China.
INSIGHT

Corporate China Partnerships Fail

  • Corporate partnerships with China failed to create a consensual society; they enriched oligarchic elites and worsened U.S. vulnerability.
  • The Chinese government caused vast damage, including more American deaths from COVID-19 than WWII.
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