Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words Victor Davis Hanson: Why Blue States Aren't Having Babies
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Nov 29, 2025 A compelling discussion unfolds about the stark difference in birth rates between blue and red states. Victor Davis Hanson links these trends to broader cultural and educational shifts. He critiques the progressive influence on universities and examines how societal attitudes towards family and success reflect in declining fertility. The podcast also tackles the consequences of immigration policies since 1965 and how they impact community cohesion. With a mix of historical context and current policy, the conversation explores the roots of today’s demographic challenges.
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Universities Shifted From Rigor To Therapy
- Victor Davis Hanson argues Western universities shifted from rigorous, fact-based education to therapeutic, ideologically driven programs.
- He links lowered academic standards and grade inflation to poor workplace readiness and national competitiveness.
AI Mirrors Its Creators' Biases
- Hanson warns AI reflects its creators' biases and can entrench ideological slants in outputs.
- He sees AI as dangerous because inputs come predominantly from progressive Silicon Valley sources.
Personal Contrast: Early Families Vs. Lost Generation
- Hanson recalls a generational contrast: his parents had early marriages, homes, and multiple children by age 28.
- He contrasts that with today's prolonged adolescence and delayed family formation among many degree-holders.
