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.
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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.
Mar 29, 2024 • 1h 8min
The Bridge Disaster, Message from Mexico, and the Know-nothing Testimony
Podcast discusses various topics including a key bridge collapse, Diddy's home raid, Trump's bond reduction, Obrador's warning, skier on climate change, and changes at Boeing. Delve into incompetence in industry, Sean Diddy Combs, sex trafficking, wealthy individuals, legal issues, and political influences. Critique UN Security Council's Gaza cease-fire resolution and explore Jim Plunkett's inspiring football journey and ancient philosophical schools in Athens.
Mar 28, 2024 • 1h 11min
Terrorists, Squatters, and Other Unintelligible Intelligence
Military historian Victor Davis Hanson discusses topics such as ISIS attacks on Russia, squatter's rights, DEI in the intelligence community, and racializing math in California with cohost Jack Fowler.
Mar 26, 2024 • 1h 10min
Homeless, Illegal Immigrant Policy Failures, Election Oil Policy Covered Up
Topics covered include Ronna McDaniel at MSNBC, California's homeless crisis, Gov. Abbott's immigration policy, oil production for elections, Candace Owens' career, and GOP congressman resigning. Discussions on media bias, homelessness challenges, firearm safety, shifting political dynamics, anti-Semitism, debt relief solutions, and political messaging. Plus, free online courses on American citizenship and ancient history.
Mar 23, 2024 • 59min
Trollers Trolling, Fighters Fighting: Musk, Trump, and Netanyahu
Elon Musk's hiring and firing of Don Lemon, Trump's controversial remarks and lawsuit, impact of DEI policies, discussion on modern imperialism and left-wing arrogance, VR training for welding skills, controversy around Larry Summers and political affiliations
Mar 23, 2024 • 1h 5min
Roman Plays and Illegal Acts
The podcast discusses topics such as illegal immigration's impact on social services, Supreme Court blocking Biden's efforts in Texas, Afghanistan hearings, and a brief look at Roman playwrights. Also explores healthcare challenges in California, Roman theater evolution, Biden's actions in Afghanistan, and the blame game between Biden and Trump over losses in Afghanistan.
Mar 21, 2024 • 1h 5min
Iran, Abortion and Trumping the Deep State
Topics discussed include billions to Iran, SBF's sentencing, Kamala's abortion stance, FBI's actions, Trump breaking deep state, college athletics, and protecting women athletes.
Mar 19, 2024 • 1h 15min
The Case Against Fani and Finding Trump
The podcast discusses the Fani Willis case, military code changes, Left rhetoric, Trump's appeal to middle voters, DEI policies, and gas policy. It also covers legal controversies, challenges in the military, election trends, and racial tensions in education.
Mar 16, 2024 • 49min
The Greek rhetoricians and Athletes Sue NCAA
The podcast delves into Ancient Greek rhetoric, California's legislative proposals, financial challenges, and inflation concerns. It explores the evolution of rhetoric in Greece, the styles of Greek orators, and the influence of rhetoric on democracies. The discussion also touches on language manipulation, media impact on communication, and legal debates over transgender athletes in sports.
