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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Mar 13, 2024 • 60min
Interview with Tim Sheehy: from Navy Seal to Senator
Former Navy Seal discusses his transition to entrepreneurship, Montana's shifting political landscape, challenges in combating wildfires, analysis of current issues like rising crime rates and drug problems, and the importance of engaging young voters in politics.
Mar 12, 2024 • 1h 3min
State of the Union
Listen to discussions on Biden's speech fallout, SCOTUS criticism, US-Gaza policy, Laken Riley offense, RFK Jr.'s reaction, and deliberate open border policy. Also, learn about the Petain legacy, battle of Dien Bien Phu, and more interesting insights.
Mar 9, 2024 • 1h 2min
Aristophanes' Comedy and Modern Secrets and Fantasies
Discussion on US-Hamas talks, illegal immigration, California Senate race, Musk controversies, and Pope Francis' fantasies. Exploring Aristophanes in Greek theater, political maneuvering, and historical failures in military disarmament.
Mar 8, 2024 • 1h 6min
Advantage Trump and Other Notable Matches
The podcast discusses SCOTUS decision against de-balloting Trump, Super Tuesday results, criminals using 'systemic racism' appeals in California, Victoria Nuland resigns, and Joy Reid's controversial statements.
Mar 7, 2024 • 54min
Newsom's Cronyism, DOJ's Threat, and Intellectual Thieves
In this podcast, they discuss Newsom's cronies exempt from labor laws, disappearing insurance companies in CA, DOJ's message to political opponents, and the intellectual theft of DEI administrators.
Mar 5, 2024 • 1h 13min
Trump Too Tough to Trump and Rural America
Discussion on Trump's polls and trials, exploring rural America's challenges, blaming white rural people, 'Twelve O'Clock High' series, and Israel's dilemma. Delve into legal troubles, political strategies, and leadership in politics. Addressing the stigma of white rural America and the evolving nature of warfare.
Mar 2, 2024 • 52min
Wisconsin Watch Dog: Interview with Ron Johnson
Victor Davis Hanson interviews Ron Johnson on border security, Ukraine conflict, and Senate Republican leadership. They discuss illegal immigration, national security concerns, Russian aggression, and GOP campaign strategies.
Mar 1, 2024 • 58min
Depositions, Elections, and Military Questions
Topics discussed in the podcast include Hunter Biden's deposition, Michigan elections, predictions for the 2024 election, Smirnov's arrest, disagreement on sanctuary city status, no troops on Ukrainian ground, and an interview with Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Feb 29, 2024 • 57min
No One Worries about the Tlaxcalans and Other Ironies
Topics include China possibly invading Taiwan, challenges for white males in college admissions, historical knowledge gaps on Tlaxcalans and Aztecs, biases in Google's AI, and the importance of preserving historical structures like barns.
Feb 27, 2024 • 57min
The Ick of the Left in the Campaign Season
Discuss Trump and Haley post South Carolina, Biden's ambassador's Israel statement, Left's targeting of Christian nationalists, media reduced to 'The View,' methods to suppress Hunter's scandals, illegal immigrant murder case, and electioneering impact on democracy.
