

Dems' "Democracy" Meltdown, Christians and Israel, and Abortion as Election Issue, with Victor Davis Hanson | Ep. 762
Apr 10, 2024
Victor Davis Hanson, a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution and author of "The End of Everything," joins the discussion on political and cultural issues. They dive into Texas Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee's bewildering comments about the moon, and the implications of recent abortion rulings for the 2024 elections. The conversation touches on the U.S. support for Israel amid rising tensions, the perception of democracy in danger, and how social unrest might influence voter dynamics. They also tackle the contrasting narratives surrounding the Ukraine and Israel conflicts.
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Jackson Lee's Lunar Mishap
- Megyn Kelly criticizes Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee for her remarks on the composition of the moon.
- Jackson Lee claimed the moon is made of gas, then later said she meant the sun.
Guam Flipping Over
- Victor Davis Hanson recalls Rep. Hank Johnson's question about Guam flipping over.
- He connects this to the declining caliber of elected officials.
Moon as Planet
- Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee mischaracterizes the moon as a planet in a speech about the eclipse.
- Kelly expresses concern over her intelligence, given her Yale and UVA Law education.