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 Jack Fowler is the Director for the Center for Civil Society at American Philanthropic. Podcasting twice weekly, Victor and Jack discuss current political and social events and ideas in "The Traditionalist" and current and past cultural trends in "The Classicist."
Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler
The Victor Davis Hanson Show podcast is a unique and insightful source of information and analysis in today's fast-paced news environment. Victor Davis Hanson, at the age of 68, demonstrates exceptional sharpness and incisive insight, making him one of the rare clear thinkers in society today. His ability to provide historical perspective and navigate through complex issues is truly impressive.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the depth of knowledge and expertise that Victor brings to each episode. His insights on current events, culture, politics, and agriculture are unparalleled. Listeners can expect to learn a great deal from his discussions and gain a clearer understanding of the world we live in.
However, one drawback of the podcast is that it sometimes takes several days for new episodes to be prepared and aired. The fast-paced nature of news means that some topics covered may become less relevant by the time they are released. It would be beneficial if there was a way to shorten the preparation time in order to deliver more timely analysis.
In conclusion, The Victor Davis Hanson Show podcast is an exceptional source for those seeking clear thinking, thoughtful analysis, and historical perspective on current events. Victor's brilliance shines through each episode, providing listeners with valuable insights that help make sense of our complex world. Whether discussing political issues or sharing personal stories from his upbringing in agriculture, his podcast is both informative and enjoyable to listen to.
In this Friday news roundup, Victor Davis Hanson and co-host Sami Winc look at where Iran stands with its 'allies', the continuing exodus from blue cities, and how to encourage reverse migration through self-deportation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode, VDH and Jack look at fallout from the Iran strike, the nature of the Iranian diaspora, the emotional toll the transgender issue has on parents, the removal of dams in California, the legacy of Sam Peckinpah, and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Victor Davis Hanson and co-host Jack Fowler discuss Trump neutralizing Iran's nuclear threat, the unpredictability of Trump's foreign policy, MAGA's support for the strike, Obama's pathetic posturing, Gavin Newsom as a mediocre failure, and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this weekend episode, Victor Davis Hanson and co-host Sami Winc discuss the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, how the Mossad has helped ensure Israel's success, what the war means for China, the end of World War II in 1945, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this Friday news roundup, Victor Davis Hanson and co-host Sami Winc discuss Iran's military capabilities, the political implications of U.S. involvement with Israel's attack on Iran, Obama's stated agenda to transform America, the role of universities in cultural decay, positive changes in crime rates and immigration, the impact of self-deportation on the American workforce, and Democrats avoiding the hearings on the mental state of Joe Biden.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
William Tecumseh Sherman, liberation, and race in the Civil War, reflections on the Iraq War, the significance of horses in ancient military tactics, the overlooked legacy of the Byzantine Empire, and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Victor Davis Hanson and co-host Jack Fowler answer listener questions on WWII. Topics covered include the failure of the Western Allies declare war on the Nazi-allied USSR in 1939, Patton's role on the Western Front and his desire to take on the Soviets, reading recommendations for the post-war era, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this weekend episode Victor Davis and Sami Winc look at the LA riots, Greta Thunberg's antics in Gaza, Iran's nuclear ambitions, political violence in Latin America, and how 1944 played out during World War II.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode Victor Davis Hanson and co-host Sami Winc discuss the LA riots and the deployment of the National Guard, D-Day, the falling out between Trump and Musk, the big beautiful bill, tariffs, and trade deficits, and the row between Riley Gaines and Simone Biles over trans men participating in women's sports.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Listen to Victor Davis Hanson and co-host Jack Fowler discuss Chinese students as the People's Army agents, Chinese responsibility for global troubles, US judges as politicos, the Secret Service politicized, the choices for Jews among Left anti-Semites, the criminality of the Left's martyrs, cutting aid to California's high-speed rail, and UC Santa Cruz as microcosm of radicalism started in the 1960s.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Join Victor Davis Hanson and co-host Jack Fowler for thoughts on the LA riots, Musk-Trump fallout, ICE raids, Newsom's "this is cruel," and the real cruelty in California, meaning 65-cents-per-gallon tax, liberal elite destroying the middle class, sub-standard schools, and doxing ICE agents.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Join Victor Davis Hanson in conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, author, and filmmaker David Mamet. Topics discussed include David's new book, The Disenlightenment: Politics, Horror, and Entertainment, the power and corruption of institutions, the recrudescence of anti-Semitism on campus, and the current state of Hollywood.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Join Victor Davis Hanson and co-host Sami Winc to examine the week's news: anti-Semitic attack in Boulder, Colorado, protestors turn on ICE agents, drones hit Russia, Olympic "woman" boxer Khalib is male, Chinese nationals with dangerous fungus, 56.3% of liberal women with mental health issues, and Karine Jean-Pierre shirks Democratic party. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Listen to Victor Davis Hanson and co-host Jack Fowler examine China's threat to Taiwan, Trump calling out China on Truth Social, Biden's first speech since leaving office, Jill Biden should answer for lies, DEI has paralyzed the Democratic Party, Judge Dugan believes she's above the law, and from AIDS to trans issues for gay community.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode, Victor Davis Hanson interviews Julie Banderas about her new book "A Monumental Mistake" which gives advice to youth both on personal conduct and to respect for traditional values.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Listen to Victor Davis Hanson and co-host Jack Fowler as they discuss commencement speeches praising Hamas, Harvard should accept the truth about their anti-Semitism, Trump's counter-revolution goes to the core, Rubio revokes visas, Jamie Dimon's honesty about the economy, Greece post-WWI, Trump's post, and relations between Trump and the Federalist Society.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Listen to the special weekend edition with Victor Davis Hanson and co-host Sami Winc, featuring the year 1943 of World War II and Allied progress in the middle segment. They also discuss the Government Accountability Office's effort to stop Trump, the Democrat staffers' reasons for covering up Biden, Putin's mind, Scott Pelley's speech to graduates, North Korea's nuclear capability, and Musk's critique of the Big Beautiful Bill.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Join the Friday news roundup with Victor Davis Hanson and co-host Sami Winc: escalation in the Ukraine war, faux ceasefire in Gaza, AMA a dying industry, Apple's future, Trump v. judicial overreach, Harvard's insidious anti-Semitism, Columbia's protestor's profiles, racism in the WNBA, and California's exodus and decline.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode, Victor Davis Hanson and co-host Jack Fowler talk about a range of pressing political issues, including the decline of political integrity exemplified by figures like Chuck Schumer, the alarming rise of trans activism in Colorado, and the implications of the Jussie Smollett incident. They also explore the state of American cities under leftist governance, and the importance of restoring scientific standards.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode, Victor Davis Hanson sits down with Mark Joseph, the director behind the acclaimed film "Reagan" and the companion book "Making Reagan". Mark shares the challenges faced during the production of the film, the complexities of portraying a controversial figure like Ronald Reagan, and the insights he gained from interviewing those who knew him best. From navigating Hollywood's political landscape to uncovering personal stories that shaped Reagan's character.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode, Victor Davis Hanson and co-host Jack Fowler discuss President Biden's health and his recent cancer diagnosis, the controversies surrounding Dr. Anthony Fauci, the Biden administration's handling of COVID mandates, labeling opponents as domestic extremists, cuts to the National Security Council, nuclear energy, and concerns over Chinese technology in solar energy systems.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this weekend episode, Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc look at events in 1942, a tribute to the US military and its innovations under Trump, and we start with a few news stories including the killing of 2 Israelis in DC, the truth about Ramaphosa's visit, and stories of a whistleblower about the autopen signers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Join Victor Davis Hanson and co-host Sami Winc for discussion of fake-Jake Tapper, Biden's cancer, Trump meeting with South Africa's president, Rubio facing questions in the Senate, McIver's poor defense, Musk scaling back, and Kash confirming Epstein's death was by suicide.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Join Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler for a discussion of the federal budget bill, the Reparations Now Resolution, criticism of General Milley, SCOTUS sided with Venezuelan migrants, was society more stable long ago v. Modernism, what will be said about the current generations, Strategika, Gordon Chang critical of deal with China, and Memorial Day movies.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode, Victor Davis Hanson and co-host Jack Fowler examine the recent gifted plane from Qatar, Comey's 8647, Robert Hur's audio released, Hannah Dugan and other ICE protests, Harvard's board, and the new masquerade for DEI in universities and libraries.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this weekend episode, Victor Davis Hanson talks with co-host Sami Winc about 1941 in WWII and current events: Newsome blames Trump for his deficit, Germany bans a political party, Ben Cohen disrupts Congressional hearings, Hegseth plans to reduce generals, Dugan's defense, and thoughts on Ukraine.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Listen to Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc as they discuss Trump's week in the Middle East, deal-making with Iran, Afrikaner refugees, Democratic candidates for 2028, Menendez brothers, Sean Combs reflects a dangerous cultural trend, Chinese spies, and Donald Trump Jr.'s business.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode, Victor Davis Hanson and co-host Jack Fowler talk about the Fetterman problem for Democrats, the radical history of the Left, University of Edinburgh's bias training, dealing with Qatar, eating crickets, re-settling Afrikaners, Mexicans are not California's original immigrants, regulation of appliances, and Islamofascism in Europe.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Listen to Victor Davis Hanson and co-host Jack Fowler discuss the China tariff deal, Biden on "The View," the Vatican chooses a new pope, Newark ICE detention center protests, Left out of touch with their constituency, AOC's constituency angry at her, 4 in 5 Democrats embarrassed to be American, Time Square statue, Edan Alexander freed in Gaza, India-Pakistan ceasefire, and the cold reality of negotiations in Ukraine war.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Join Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc for this weekend's episode in which Victor explains the strategy of the German and Japanese armies as they waxed in WWII and then takes up some current news: Kristi Noem's testimony, Venezuela in the illegal immigration game, Antifa again at University of Washington, and the NY Times raises its ugly head once more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Join Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc for the Friday news roundup: Canada's Carney talks with Trump, investigation of FBI cover up, Left rhetoric and fear mongering, Israel hits the Houthis, Britain updates war plans, and SCOTUS transgendered ruling.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode, Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler talk about the India-Pakistan conflict, how India as a good ally, Trump wanting to re-open Alcatraz, law firms the government avoids, smacking down rogue judges, the South Dakota rancher's case, quality nuclear power, California's left and their destructive political decisions, and the university presidents' letter to Trump.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Listen to Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler discuss Trump's and Israel's options to prevent Iranian nuclear weapons, Great Britain's illegal immigration, the grooming of young girls, those who deal with the fallout from illegal immigration and those who don't, solicitation of boys 16 years of age, and Maine assault on democracy and free speech.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this weekend episode, Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc discuss the beginnings of World War II in 1939 and the current news: David Horowitz passes away, Eugene Daniels's speech, Harvard internal task force finds anti-Semitism, Walz the 'he-man' on the ticket, and Michelle Obama's late-night worries.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this news roundup, Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc talk about Canada's election, polls on Trump, power outage in Spain, Ukraine negotiations, Belichick interview, David Brooks claims Judge Dugan a hero, and JB Pritzker calls for disruption.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Join Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler to examine the issues of the day: universities fight Trump, more information on the helicopter crash at Reagan airport, Klaus Schwab caught, Biden's attempt to oust Netanyahu, the 50th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon, China funding Houthis, Martina Navratilova questions transgender medical procedures, and the Left adopting imperial methods.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Join Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler as they discuss Ukraine, China, polls, the stock market, technology's future and Elon Musk, Hegseth targeted, Judge Hannah Dugan abetting criminals, due process for illegal aliens, Dept. of Energy, and Democrats don't understand the working class.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Join the weekend edition with Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc as they talk about events that led to World War II and some current trials for our system of justice: New Mexico justice banned for life, SCOTUS on LGBTQ+ literature, Minnesota DA lets off Tesla vandal, a task force on anti-Christian bias, banning dyes, and Elon's work coming to an end.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Join Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc for this week's news: Earth Day, Abrego Garcia madness, Hegseth's faceless critics, Elizabeth Warren, and JD Vance in the news and in India.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode, Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler discuss the polls on Trump's agenda, the Left being unable to spell out an agenda, the media's false claim of a violent right, Arizona governor Hobbes, California unaffordable and swamped by immigrants, Los Angeles post-fire and post-sanity, and Van Hollen in El Salvador.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Join Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler to talk about Pope Francis who recently passed away, immigration and security of nations, Steve Witkoff and the Middle East-Ukraine arenas, illegal immigration brings with it insidious problems, Canada's elections, Panama Canal's future, AOC-Sander's fan base and the 1960s, Blue Origin flight, and the Trump-Harvard stand-off.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Listen to the weekend edition with Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc. Topics include a discussion of fascism in the 1930s, the polls on Trump's approval, Trump goads Jerome Powell, Kristi Noem's glam, Harvard and tax exemption, and nemesis touches partisan lawyers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Join Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc for the news of the week: Deported Salvadoran MS-13 member Garcia, Shapiro's home set ablaze, Lorenz on Mangioni's "moral goodness", Letitia James investigated, Biden's speech, Gretchen Whitmer hides her face, pro-Hamas protesters, and Bezos sends a rocket into space.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode, Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler make a deep dive into the issues plaguing the Democrats: CNN poll show alienated popular classes, agricultural labor is mechanized, Biden decline the biggest cover up since Watergate, James Clyburn and the Tammany Hall nomination, military resignations, DEI companies on language, Middle East donations to universities, the Bradley Prize, and Okinawa in WWII.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Listen to Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler. They discuss gangs and immigration, admired cop killers, why to avoid basing financial decisions on politics and ideology, stock market logic, the US being allowed to deport Khalil, illegals on social services, and school officials influence on our children.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this weekend episode, Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc talk about the global treaties made in the 1920s, tariff wars, Trump's cabinet meeting, Scott Bessent, Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, and choices made by Kash Patel.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Join this week's news roundup with Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc: China's tariff war, Netanyahu talks to Trump, thoughts on Iran and Turkey, Elon claims Navarro a "sack of bricks," data on undocumented from the IRS, Trump comes down hard on universities, Amy Comey Barrett, and "Silence Is Violence."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode, Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler examine the fallout from tariffs and "Black Monday", the ruling on district judge Boasberg's case against deportation, 52% of the Left would be happy if Trump were assassinated, and Obama's brand is falling precipitously.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Listen to Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler discuss tariffs and stock markets, DOGE's recent work, female fencer refuses to fight trans, colleges need to remediate, Rubio on Europe funding NATO, Australia regulates beef, proxy vote for new parents in Congress, and many more Federal funds go to NPR and PBS than they let on.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Victor interviews essayist, historian, and journalist Michael Walsh on his just released second volume—A Rage to Conquer. Twelve Battles that Changed the Course of Western History—in his envisioned three-volume trilogy on the social, cultural, economic and political consequences of key battles of Western history. Join us for discussions on the status of military history, the brilliance of Western commanders from Alexander and Caesar to Patton and Nimitz, the manner in which battles alter popular culture, and Michael's selection of existential battles that are rarely discussed and unfortunately often ignored. The interview transcends military history and also discusses the challenges of the historian and writer, the need for discipline in taking on large historical projects, and methods of historical research and writing—and what makes a readable military history.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this weekend episode, Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc examine the recent tariff policy and Liberation Day speech, the Great Depression and current economic policy, and Gavin Newsom's machination and the no-alternative Democrats.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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