

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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Oct 6, 2023 • 53min
Trials, Budgets and Presidential Candidates
The podcast discusses the ongoing trial of Donald Trump and the criticism he is facing. It also explores the controversy surrounding private conversations of the former president and the potential weaponization of agencies like the FBI, DOJ, and CIA. The hosts highlight the upcoming trial of Sam Bankman Fried and the hypocrisy of the wealthy left. They also examine Governor Newsom of California and his actions suggesting presidential ambitions. In addition, they delve into vetoed bills and concerns about a politician's speaking style. The podcast concludes with a discussion on California's destruction and failed projects.

Oct 5, 2023 • 1h 5min
The Left Are the Great Destroyers of Civilization
In this podcast, Victor Davis Hanson discusses imperialism and America's similarities to historical examples. They also touch on the spread of culture by imperialist powers and the decline of the United States. The chapter delves into the absentee ballot scandal, Russia's war competence, and the resilience of the Russian army. The hosts analyze a Polish leader's views on national sovereignty and borders. They also explore the left's inability to build infrastructure and the prevalence of leftists in academia.

Oct 3, 2023 • 1h 12min
Political Engineering and Public Cynicism
In this podcast, Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler discuss replacing Feinstein, public cynicism, the second Republican debate, and Fauci's honesty. They also cover topics like media bias, Joe Biden's alleged corruption, and the influence of certain individuals in spreading misinformation about COVID-19 research.

Sep 30, 2023 • 55min
Conservative Documentaries and Our Government Media: Interview with Michael and Thomas Pack
Victor Davis Hanson interviews Michael and Thomas Pack about their efforts to reform government media and promote conservative documentaries. They discuss the dominance of left-wing filmmakers, intolerance in academia and media, the career downfall of Scott Atlas, fighting back against attacks, protests in Seattle and their plans to create a balanced narrative film about protesters while teaching real journalism.

Sep 29, 2023 • 1h 11min
M-Obama, Menendez, and Milley
Topics discussed in this podcast include Michelle Obama's speaking engagement, the hypocrisy of climate change advocates, the UAW strike and EV regulations, contradictions of the electric vehicle ideology, and questioning Mark Millie's actions as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Sep 28, 2023 • 1h 19min
Women Politicians and Education
Discussion on women politicians and education, analyzing recent incidents involving the president and speculating on Democratic candidates, topics including school lunches, Kamala Harris as guns czar, the destructive nature of wars, Gavin Newsom's veto and Kamala Harris's responsibilities, government shutdown and unsustainable national debt, challenges and solutions in education, wrapping up with trades, newsletter, and concerns about the state of the country.

Sep 26, 2023 • 1h 27min
Our Corrupt Bureaucrats and Representatives
Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler discuss recent events and controversy with Professor Kendi, corruption in bureaucracy and the immigration conundrum, the current immigration situation in the US, John Brennan's role in the Biden administration, government officials' dishonesty and lack of consequences, and concerns about air travel.

Sep 23, 2023 • 1h 11min
What to do with the FBI and the Vietnam War
CIA whistleblower's claims about COVID's origin, Chuck Grassley's call for FBI reform over defunding, concerns with F-35 fighter jets, Russell Brand's cancellation and ideological shift, historical background of Vietnam War, portrayal of war in movies, and importance of etiquette in a neighborhood.

Sep 22, 2023 • 1h 7min
The Polish Perspective on Ukraine and Gender Chaos in Ukraine
On this episode, join Victor Davis Hanson and co-host Sami Winc as they look at the news and discuss Poland President Andrzej Duda's take on Ukraine, Attorney General Merrick Garland's testimony on Capitol Hill, Sam Bankman-Fried's lawyers filing suit against his parents, Ukraine hiring a trans activist as a PR person and new legislation in Pennsylvania to boost voter rolls.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 21, 2023 • 1h 9min
Targeting the Middle Class and Our Political Circus
Topics include IRS targeting middle class, US border in northern Texas, illegal immigration, AOC's controversies, Democratic candidate's porn side gig, critiquing AOC and Ilhan Omar, concerns about billions paid to Iran, rising price of hostages, and listener comments.