Best Empire State Conservatives Podcasts (2024)

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Ending the End of Everything 48:46

22m ago48:46

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Join Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc to discuss the lessons of the cities annihilated in warfare and the relevance to modern society. 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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The Case for Trump Update 44:18

23m ago44:18

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In this episode, Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc discuss the changes in the Trump legacy, the trials strategy, and recent campaign since The Case for Trump was first published in 2019. 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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Episode 345: Sex? Yes, Please! 52:55

2h ago52:55

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Email Us dbahnsen@thebahnsengroup.com will@calpolicycenter.org Follow Us @DavidBahnsen @WillSwaim @TheRadioFreeCA Show Notes An Ode to Bob Newhart (Rob Long on the inimitable legacy of a comedy icon) San Diego must be more aggressive on sidewalk repair, grand jury says San Diego City Council OKs sales tax ballot measure for November Election Inform…

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From Ancient Greece to California 48:31

8m ago48:31

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In this episode, Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler discuss the Greek Dark Ages and ancient Greek agriculture, the hard decision to leave California, and an appraisal of non-fiction, especially histories. 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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Episode 344: No More Public Saks (Fifth Avenue) in San Francisco 1:21:52

3d ago1:21:52

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Email Us dbahnsen@thebahnsengroup.com will@calpolicycenter.org Follow Us @DavidBahnsen @WillSwaim @TheRadioFreeCA Show Notes Kamala Harris was not a ‘progressive prosecutor’ From David Sacks to Elon Musk, Silicon Valley’s Trump backers cheer JD Vance as VP pick Former L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa announces another run for California governor Gov…

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The 2024 Olympics Spectacular 40:33

17m ago40:33

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From TV commercials and branded soda cans to Emily in Paris spon-con, the Olympics are once again everywhere. In the Olympic spirit, we’re bringing you four stories about the games in all their international, theatrical glory. In the first story, Christopher Johnson introduces the obscure, non-traditional sports from a forgotten part of Olympic his…

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Romans Meet Germans and the Brain Drain of Latin America 51:08

1d ago51:08

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Listen in as Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler entertain questions from listeners on the Battle of Teutoburg Forest and the Roman conquest of Germany, its legacy, an analysis of the best militaries of the past, warrior v. soldier, and Latin American professionals and skilled labor leaving their home countries, and the immigration narrative…

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Hunting Like a Shadow with Brian Dombrowski 1:12:44

1h ago1:12:44

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We talk about deer sign a lot. Tracks, rubs, scrapes, beds, and food sources all make sense when we think about them individually, but taking a step back to look at the big picture is something most of us don't do often enough. Luckily, there are people out there like Brian Dombrowski who can help us break things down! This week, Pierce & Brian sta…

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Unveiling the Deep State: Mark Moyar on "Masters of Corruption" 40:29

2d ago40:29

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Join Victor Davis Hanson as he interviews esteemed military historian Mark Moyar, the William P. Harris Chair of Military History at Hillsdale College, about his latest book, "Masters of Corruption: How the Federal Bureaucracy Sabotaged the Trump Presidency." Delve into Moyer's firsthand experiences as a political appointee in the Trump administrat…

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The Power Broker #07: Sec. Pete Buttigieg 2:42:47

31m ago2:42:47

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NEWS: We've got 99PI Power Broker Breakdown merch! Visit 99pi.org/store. This is the seventh official episode, breaking down the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Power Broker by our hero Robert Caro. This week, Roman and Elliott sit down with Pete Buttigieg, the US Secretary of Transportation. One of his major responsibilities as Secretary is …

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Two Empires at Their Apex 57:47

1h ago57:47

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Join Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc for a discussion of the Aztec empire, the Spanish empire, and the two-year war that overthrew the Aztec tyranny of Meso-America. 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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Episode 343: Emergency Episode — The Legal Response to Newsom’s A.B. 1955 36:54

1h ago36:54

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Email Us: dbahnsen@thebahnsengroup.com will@calpolicycenter.org Follow Us: @DavidBahnsen @WillSwaim @TheRadioFreeCA Show Notes erae@libertyjusticecenter.org julie@calpolicycenter.orgBy Will Swaim, Emily Rae, Julie Hamill

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Toxic Males, American Exceptionalism and Papyrus Scrolls 51:17

20m ago51:17

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In this episode, Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler discuss James Carville's critique of Democratic culture, the feminization of the left, the origins and meaning of American Exceptionalism, teaching the Gospel in ancient Greek, and the Herculaneum papyrus scrolls. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic…

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Episode 342: Least Mode! 1:46:00

21m ago1:46:00

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Email Us: dbahnsen@thebahnsengroup.com will@calpolicycenter.org Follow Us: @DavidBahnsen @WillSwaim @TheRadioFreeCA Show Notes That week in San Francisco Newsom signs bill banning schools from notifying parents about student gender identity Parents Outraged by School District’s Plan to Conceal Students’ Gender Identity Gavin Newsom Launches Podcast…

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A River Runs Through Los Angeles 43:36

3d ago43:36

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When you hear the word "river," you probably picture a majestic body of water flowing through a natural habitat. Well, the LA River looks nothing like that. Most people who see it probably mistake it for a giant storm drain. It's a deep trapezoidal channel with steep concrete walls, and a flat concrete bottom. Los Angeles was founded around this ri…

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Movies, Novels, and the Death of Classics: Listeners' Questions 45:26

17h ago45:26

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Listen in to Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler talk about Shane, The Searchers, Lonesome Dove, The Longest Day, Saving Private Ryan, The Bridge on the River Kwai and more movies, Robert Graves's I Claudius, Mary Renault's series on Alexander the Great and other novels, and Classics in education. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priv…

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Metro Hunting Opportunities & Tiny Property Strategy with Dave McChesney 2:05:16

36m ago2:05:16

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Ever drive by the county park on your way to work, see a giant and think, "Man, sure would be nice if I could hunt that."? Maybe you kick up a nice buck while walking your dog in a forest preserve but just don't know how you'd go about hunting the area. If either of those scenarios sound familiar, this episode is for you as Pierce sits down with a …

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Art, History, and Human Resilience with Sabin Howard 46:33

4h ago46:33

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In this episode, Victor interviews renowned figurative sculptor Sabin Howard. They delve into Sabin's monumental task of creating the World War I memorial, exploring his artistic process, influences, and the significance of his work. Sabin shares insights into the classical techniques he employs, the cultural importance of figurative art, and his v…

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The Left in the US and in Britain 50:57

1d ago50:57

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In this Friday news roundup, Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc discuss anti-Trump rhetoric and debate performance, the new SAVE Act, Keir Starmer's cabinet and leftism, Biden interview with Stephanopoulos, Biden taps the long-running Immigration and Nationality Act to deport, Eva Marie Saint at 100, and Ozempic has many applications. See Pri…

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Justices, Candidates, and Military Technology 1:02:37

2d ago1:02:37

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In this episode, Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler discuss the Animal-Farm Democrats, Biden led the attack on Justice Clarence Thomas, the military needs to update its technology, especially drones, the relevance of RFK Jr., elections in England brings in the Labor Party, and lessons from leaders with generous spirits. See Privacy Policy a…

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Episode 341: One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest and Landed in a Tent on the Street 1:13:33

18d ago1:13:33

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Email Us: dbahnsen@thebahnsengroup.com will@calpolicycenter.org Follow Us: @DavidBahnsen @WillSwaim @TheRadioFreeCA Show Notes Democrats Eager to Prop Up Kamala Harris as Biden Teeters Unburdened by what has been: The case for Kamala Harris CNN: Calling Kamala Harris a ‘DEI hire’ is what bigotry looks like Will the Grants Pass ruling on homelessnes…

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As Slow As Possible 41:51

4d ago41:51

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When you go to a concert, you might try to get there right when the doors open. Or perhaps you take your time and skip the opening act. But generally, you want to be there when the show starts. In February, everyone who went to a concert in Halberstadt, Germany, showed up 23 years late. The performance is of a piece called ORGAN2/ASLSP. ASLSP stand…

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The Faustian Bargain 1:06:51

4d ago1:06:51

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Join Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler to hear about the Biden-Stephanopoulos interview, Kamala Harris the Agnew appointment, California voters their own worse enemy, Biden makes us ask "Is a president necessary?", and Trump v. Harris. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac…

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Maximizing Your Trail Cams with Jacob Sklenar 1:48:16

4d ago1:48:16

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It's hot, it's humid, the mosquito swarms could carry you away, and that can only mean one thing... It's time to start hanging trail cameras! And who would be better to talk about trail cam strategies with than Jacob Sklenar? That's right, folks, Jacob is back again to drop even more knowledge to help you guys get off on the right track this deer s…

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Immunity, Panic, and Presidential Speeches 43:46

8d ago43:46

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Listen in to Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc as they discuss the news of the week: SCOTUS rules on presidential immunity, the Biden team in full panic, European elections favor the right parties, US bases in Europe on high alert, Hunter sues Fox News, and Newsom's post-debate speech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali…

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Fake Gaza Famine, Real Ukraine Meatgrinder, and California Purgatory 57:40

9d ago57:40

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Join Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler as they look at the lack of data for famine in Gaza, the Ukraine War needs an answer before more die, and California policy has changed the state to a blue disaster both emergent and impending. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d…

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Episode 340: Chevron Deference & California’s Regulatory Ottoman Empire 1:16:39

24d ago1:16:39

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Email Us: dbahnsen@thebahnsengroup.com will@calpolicycenter.org Follow Us: @DavidBahnsen @WillSwaim @TheRadioFreeCA Show Notes: St. Junípero Serra statue targeted by protests in 2020 is now settled in a new home USC prof cleared Natalie Bowles in the Free Press Gavin Newsom had sex with his best friend’s wife, who allegedly ‘showed up passed out’ o…

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The Containment Plan (rebroadcast) 26:01

11d ago26:01

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It’s hard to overstate the vastness of the Skid Row neighborhood in Los Angeles. It spans roughly 50 blocks, which is about a fifth of the entire downtown area of Los Angeles. It’s very clear when you’ve entered Skid Row. The sidewalks are mostly occupied by makeshift homes. A dizzying array of tarps and tents stretch out for blocks, improvised liv…

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From the Debate Cauldron into the SCOTUS Fire 48:07

11d ago48:07

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In this episode, Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler discuss the cauldron of the debate, recent SCOTUS opinions, the unsustainable lies of the Biden admin, "doctor" Jill, and unelected bureaucrats creating law. 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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Life, Business & Bucks with Dan Johnson 1:04:55

11d ago1:04:55

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The long days of summer usually leave us with a lot of time to think. Usually that's just about how much we're sweating even though we're just sitting down, but when you can get past that, it can be a great time to reflect. That's exactly what we're doing in this week's episode with the Captain of The Sportsmen's Empire ship: Dan Johnson This week,…

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The Debate and Dante's Inferno 55:53

24d ago55:53

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Join the weekend episode with Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc to analyze the Biden-Trump debate, Biden administration's Saudi-Israeli "Peace" Deal, China wanting to "crack skulls and spill blood," and 16 stray economists. In the middle segment, VDH talks about Dante's "Inferno." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi…

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Episode 339: The Weak in Gavin Newsom 45:41

16d ago45:41

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Email Us: dbahnsen@thebahnsengroup.com will@calpolicycenter.org Follow Us: @DavidBahnsen @WillSwaim @TheRadioFreeCA Show Notes Transcript of the State of the State Newsom's Wife, Kids Relocating to Posh Marin County So Their Oldest Can Attend $60k/Year High School Sponsor: ADFBy Will Swaim, David L. Bahnsen

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Democratics Slipping 56:01

15d ago56:01

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Join Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc for this Friday news roundup: Mayorkas at the border, Bowman's defeat, Blinken conflates anti-Semitism and Islamophobia, eight Tajikistani's connected to ISIS-K, some of the 51 Laptop Hoaxers still working for CIA, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice a…

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From Campaigning to Ballots: Democracy At Work 1:06:50

28d ago1:06:50

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Join Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler as they examine Trump Derangement Syndrome and the 1980 Reagan-Carter campaigns, legislation to address illegal immigration, a California water update, and whether Biden can be taken off the ballot. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priv…

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Backfired: The Vaping Wars 52:55

18d ago52:55

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When two Stanford graduate students set out to create a new kind of cigarette that wouldn’t kill them, they didn’t foresee all the obstacles that lay ahead—or the powerful forces their invention would unleash. Nearly 10 years after the launch of the JUUL, Backfired: The Vaping Wars asks: Could e-cigarettes have been the solution to one of the world…

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Subverting Israel, RFK Jr., and the US 1:19:41

18d ago1:19:41

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Join Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler as they analyze the US policy of cutting weapons to Israel and supporting Iran, the logic of the Left's madness, the Biden administration's promises of amnesty, the presidential debate and excluding RFK, Jr., Dr. Steven Quay's testimony to Congress, and China's multi-pronged attack on the US. See Priv…

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All Over the Map: Water, Access, & E-Scouting with Jared Larsen 1:48:20

18d ago1:48:20

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Effectively E-Scouting is a hill (pun intended) that for some, seems nearly impossible to climb. But like everything outdoors, it can be as complicated or as simple as you want to make it, and having someone who really knows what they're doing to help break things down for you can make a world of difference. That's why this week, we're joined by th…

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VDH Interviews CEO of AMAC 59:55

21d ago59:55

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Join Victor Davis Hanson in this weekend episode as he interviews Rebecca Weber, the CEO of AMAC. She explains the origins and growth of her organization, why it is a preferable alternative to AARP, and tells her own story as an advocate of conservative values. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:/…

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The Power Broker #06: Mike Schur 2:58:55

26d ago2:58:55

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This is the sixth official episode, breaking down the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Power Broker by our hero Robert Caro. This week, Roman and Elliott sit down with Mike Schur, who created the critically acclaimed NBC comedy The Good Place, and co-created Parks and Recreation, Brooklyn 99, Rutherford Falls, and Netflix’s upcoming, A Classic…

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Episode 338: Fear of the White Black Studies Scholar 1:12:04

24d ago1:12:04

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Email Us: dbahnsen@thebahnsengroup.com will@calpolicycenter.org Follow Us: @DavidBahnsen @WillSwaim @TheRadioFreeCA Show Notes: Measure to restrict tax increases cannot appear on November ballot, California Supreme Court rules Jerry West, Lakers legend and architect of ‘Showtime’ era, dies at 86 Willie Mays, San Francisco Giants legend and MLB all-…

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Things That Are Not: from "Cheapfakes" to "War Crimes" 59:19

22d ago59:19

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Listen in to Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc to look at the week's news: New York appellate court upholds Trump gag order, Biden's last-ditch effort at the border and "cheapfakes," Putin and North Korea's strategic pact, Netanyahu accused of "war crimes," California mayors in trouble, Göring record in WWII, and Willie Mays RIP. See Privacy…

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Citizens, Polls, and Blaming Whistleblowers 1:12:55

23d ago1:12:55

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In this episode, Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler discuss Biden giving citizenship to illegal immigrants, war tales from the dinner table, the polls among Hispanics, Blacks and post-Hunter verdict, the DOJ charges a whistle-blower of transgendered surgery on minors, and the Left needs a little tit-for-tat treatment. See Privacy Policy at …

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