The Victor Davis Hanson Show Two Giants: The Legacies of Charlie Kirk and William Tecumseh Sherman
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Sep 13, 2025 This discussion dives into the enduring legacy of General Sherman, examining his strategies during the Civil War and the moral implications of his tactics. It also critiques the troubling state of higher education, highlighting ideological indoctrination and cultural divides. Additionally, the conversation touches on the recent violation of Polish airspace by Russian drones, reflecting on its potential humanitarian impact. The podcast emphasizes the importance of youth engagement in politics and the complexities of campus free speech.
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Assassination Shows Professional Elements
- Charlie Kirk's assassination involved a.30-caliber scoped rifle fired from a distance, suggesting premeditation and planning.
- Victor Davis Hanson argues the weapon and escape make it likely investigators will trace the shooter through ranges and forensic evidence.
Kirk Shifted Youth Politics
- Victor says Charlie Kirk represented a powerful counter to campus leftism by making conservative values appealing to young people.
- Kirk's campus activism and Turning Point USA helped normalize traditionalist views among high-school and college-aged audiences.
Universities Have Shifted Toward Indoctrination
- Hanson argues higher education has become heavily left-leaning and often indoctrinates rather than enlightens students.
- He reserves praise for STEM fields but criticizes humanities and education schools for promoting divisive ideologies.
