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 15, 2024 • 1h 6min
Testimony, Trump and Border Insecurity
Topics include Biden's diplomatic challenges with Netanyahu, TikTok as a tool for China, implications of Chinese influence on the 2020 election, border security threats, and discussions on the Haitian crisis and aviation industry concerns.
Mar 14, 2024 • 1h 7min
Powers of Destruction
The podcast discusses the controversy over a WWII kissing photo, JK Rowling's hate crime charge, anti-Semitism on college campuses, John Kerry joining Biden's campaign, and Iran and its proxies. The conversation also delves into societal norms, DEI initiatives, challenges to traditional values, wealth and lifestyle of political figures, and NATO's northern flank.
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.
