The Victor Davis Hanson Show
Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler
This is the Victor Davis Hanson Show. Victor is the Martin and Illie Anderson Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution and the Wayne & Marcia Buske Distinguished Fellow in History at Hillsdale College. Victor's co-host for 2 podcasts is Jack Fowler. He is the Director for the Center for Civil Society at American Philanthropic. Victor and Jack discuss current political and social events and ideas, and current and past cultural trends. Victor also is joined by Sami Winc on 2 podcasts as they discuss current national news, what's trending in California, and how history repeats itself.
Episodes
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Apr 16, 2024 • 1h 9min
The Middle East: From Brinkmanship to Conflict
Discussing Iran's aggression, Biden's weak stance, Michigan protests, myths about Palestine, Trump's impact on black voters, and slow government response to crime by Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler.
Apr 13, 2024 • 1h 11min
Cynicism: the Roman Novel and Modern Politicking
Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc discuss Roman novels, decadence, and cynicism, contrasting ancient Rome's morals with the rise of Christianity. They delve into Iran's nuclear ambitions, Biden's policies, and Germany's economic challenges. The episode also touches on media manipulation, the lab origin of COVID, and the portrayal of Rome in modern cinema.
Apr 12, 2024 • 60min
Protesters, Withdraw, and Impeachment
Political commentator Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc discuss Palestinian protests, Afghanistan withdrawal, GOP split over FISA legislation, and ban on transgendered females in sports. They delve into political pressures, impeachment implications, immigration issues, election strategies, FISA controversy, FBI concerns, and future literary discussions.
Apr 11, 2024 • 59min
EV Meltdown and the Left's Epic Insanity
Political commentator Victor Davis Hanson discusses the meltdown of the EV craze, Biden's petroleum reserve strategy, the Left's demonization of conservatives, and California's labor non-participation. The conversation covers various hot topics from energy policy to culture and politics, providing insightful perspectives on the current state of affairs.
Apr 9, 2024 • 56min
The Left's Methods Bespeak Timidity and Mediocrity
The podcast covers Blinken's rhetoric against Israel, Ukraine's Spring Offensive 2023, immigrants flown to Florida and Texas, the myth of rural white rage, and a call for Justice Sotomayor to retire. Discussion also includes NATO's involvement with Ukraine, military strategies in conflicts, defensive strategies in the Ukrainian conflict, challenges in the Middle East, Turkey's economy, unlawful immigration, and leftist political manipulation tactics.
Apr 6, 2024 • 1h 33min
The Pensive West: Self-Contempt and the Contemporary Campus
Benedict Beckeld discusses 'oikofobia' in Western culture, the impact of self-criticism on society, and Christianity's influence on Roman decline. Kevin Feigelis talks about rising antisemitism on campus, challenges of Jewish leadership, and struggles of Jewish advocacy at universities.
Apr 5, 2024 • 1h 23min
Removing Netanyahu, Gagging Trump, Killing Innocents: What Won't the Left Tolerate?
Topics discussed include Biden's Israel policy, gag order on Trump, Easter at White House, illegal immigrant shootings, RFK Jr. comparing Trump and Biden, and controversies with JK Rowling and Scotland's new hate crime laws.
Apr 4, 2024 • 1h 22min
Crime and How To Get Elected in 2024
Political commentator Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler discuss the current crime wave, winning strategies for 2024, Trump's attendance at a policeman's funeral, rise of snark in media, and the case for Trump amid political dynamics and social class emphasis.
Apr 2, 2024 • 1h 13min
Election Rhetoric Storm and California Slippin' Away
Conservative commentator Victor Davis Hanson delves into election rhetoric, California's exodus, the state's cash economy, water issues, and the lawless attitudes. He discusses Joe Lieberman's death, inflation, political figures like Chuck Schumer, rising prices under Biden, tax troubles, and challenges in California's crime, leadership, and economy.
Mar 30, 2024 • 1h 18min
Roman Historians and Easter Tradition
Roman historian expert Victor Davis Hanson discusses the works of Livy, Tacitus, Polybius, and Plutarch, exploring Roman political systems and social classes. The podcast also touches on the challenges faced by Christians in Nigeria, transformation of historical sites in Turkey, and the origins of Easter traditions.
