Best Victor Davis Hanson Podcasts (2024)

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Obamas at the DNC and what's next for RFK Jr. 55:39

8m ago55:39

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In this Friday news roundup episode of the Victor Davis Hanson Show, Victor and co-host Sami Winc dive into the latest happenings from the Democratic National Convention, including an analysis of speeches by Barack and Michelle Obama. We also discuss the unexpected moves by RFK Jr., the dynamics between Trump and his opponents, and the impact of id…

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From the First Day of DNC to the GOP Impeachment Report 1:17:07

4m ago1:17:07

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Join Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler to examine the first day of the Democratic National Convention, Kamala's economic policy, AOC's buoyant appearance, why Iran dallies, Democrats side-step democracy, the GOP impeachment report, and can John Deere and Harley Davidson go woke. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi…

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The Truth About Consequences: the No-Consequences Society Must Go 1:27:31

1d ago1:27:31

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Join Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler as they examine Kamala on street protests 2020-2024, Walz's criminal lying, two scenarios about the Democratic National Convention, impact on Iran of the Shukr assassination, and universities needing to punish the criminal behavior of protestors and their accessories to the crimes. See Privacy Policy …

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Trump's Poll Lead and Kamala's Press Strategy 58:01

2d ago58:01

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Join the weekend edition where Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc talk about the Harris-Walz talk and Harris's speech, the Israel ceasefire, the military parade in Kabul, a ruling against UCLA's treatment of Jewish students, and a discussion of Edward Gibbons' The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. See Privacy Policy at http…

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Pollsters, Campaign Ads, and Ghosts from Walz's Past 1:06:59

15m ago1:06:59

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Join Victor Hanson and cohost Sami Winc in the Friday news roundup: the incoherence of a never-Trumper, the pollsters on the impact of Kamala's candidacy, Hunter's foreign affairs revealed, a Kamala ad, and more this week on incidents purely Walz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri…

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Unemployment, UNWRA, and Other Unforgettable Stories 1:12:00

9m ago1:12:00

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In this episode, Victor Davis Hanson and his cohost Jack Fowler talk about unemployment in the US, more tortured tales of Tim Walz, the UNWRA staff participants in Oct. 7, analysis of the media, and riots in Britain and legal asymmetry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not…

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Legacies: Michael Brown, the Olympics, and Universities 1:18:51

19m ago1:18:51

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Join Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler to explore ten years after Michael Brown's death, Olympic history, topics Trump should stick to, who believes Kamala, inflation and the California insurance industry, Harvard's anti-Semitism meets the legal system, and Jews and the Democratic party. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and …

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Hume's Enlightenment v. Modern Gaslighting and Surveilling 1:09:33

3d ago1:09:33

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In this weekend episode, Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc explore David Hume's life and role in the Scottish Enlightenment. They discuss the warning to Israel to hold back, Tulsi Gabbard trailed by TSA, Trump-Harris debate will happen, Harris-Walz "vibes-joy" campaign, Walz's past works against him. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p…

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Be Careful What You Vote For 1:06:42

12d ago1:06:42

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In the Friday news roundup, Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc discuss Raskin's call for invoking the 14th Amendment to take down Trump, the Harris choices, the Squad losing re-election bids, how the Left deals with debt, Biden’s absence from the scene, and California as Kamala’s offering to the country. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.co…

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Walz, Iran, and UK Progressives 1:10:46

5d ago1:10:46

1:10:46

In this episode, Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler examine the VP pick Tim Walz, overlooking Josh Shapiro, Iran’s choices as the Middle East heats up, Israel in a good position, UK progressives assail protestors and not the murderer they protest, and the KSM deal rescinded. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri…

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A Message for Donald Trump 1:13:21

7d ago1:13:21

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Join Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler for discussion of the alleged Jimmy Carter wish to vote for Kamala, do's and don'ts for Trump, Kamala's husband's nanny affair, leaving the Taliban millions at Bagram, China's covid caused and causes misery, and socialist-communist leftists and the proclivity for authoritarian methods: on the last top…

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Hostages, Harris and the Machiavellian Touch 1:08:23

20d ago1:08:23

1:08:23

Join Victor Davis Hanson's weekend episode with cohost Sami Winc: home for the hostages, Olympic trans-boxer, Israel takes out terrorists, Kamala's campaign, and Niccolo Machiavelli's "The Prince" and other works. 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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Trump Wades and Weighs In 57:51

14d ago57:51

57:51

Join the Friday news roundup with Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc: Trump interviewed at the National Association of Black Journalists, Judge Merchan's daughter brings in the money, assassination investigation reveals much, Trump meets Netanyahu, and campaign rhetoric. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy N…

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Rockets, Nuclear Weapons and Flag Burning 1:06:26

15d ago1:06:26

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In this episode, Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler discuss the Hezbollah rockets hit Israeli soccer stadium killing 12 youths, the opening of the Paris Olympics, Putin threatening nuclear weapons, and the Union Station riots, burning the American flag. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:/…

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Pressing Issues: The Assassination and Vice Presidents 1:12:32

14d ago1:12:32

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Join Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler to consider the assassination attempt on Trump, the Republican National Convention, Joe Biden’s exit, Kamala’s impending nomination, Trump's tactics for the new campaign, and the pros and cons of JD Vance. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c…

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Ending the End of Everything 48:46

17d 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

27d 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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From Ancient Greece to California 48:31

19d 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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Romans Meet Germans and the Brain Drain of Latin America 51:08

21d 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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Unveiling the Deep State: Mark Moyar on "Masters of Corruption" 40:29

24d ago40:29

40:29

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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Two Empires at Their Apex 57:47

25d 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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Toxic Males, American Exceptionalism and Papyrus Scrolls 51:17

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

1M ago45:26

45:26

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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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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The Faustian Bargain 1:06:51

1M 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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Immunity, Panic, and Presidential Speeches 43:46

2M ago43:46

43:46

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

2M ago57:40

57:40

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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From the Debate Cauldron into the SCOTUS Fire 48:07

2M 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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The Debate and Dante's Inferno 55:53

2M 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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Democratics Slipping 56:01

2M 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

2M ago1:06:50

1:06:50

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

2M ago1:19:41

1:19:41

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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VDH Interviews CEO of AMAC 59:55

2M 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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Things That Are Not: from "Cheapfakes" to "War Crimes" 59:19

2M ago59:19

59:19

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

2M 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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Looking Ahead: Gaza War and UK Elections 1:05:26

2M ago1:05:26

1:05:26

Join Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler as they discuss the dog days of Biden, the political implications of Gaza War, Nigel Farage's candidacy in UK elections, and comments on covid from a listener. 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 Walls of Constantinople and How the Impenetrable Become Penetrable 1:06:06

2M ago1:06:06

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In this weekend episode, Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc talk about Constantinople's fall in 1453 and more current news: Russian boats off the Florida coast, Pelosi's extreme rhetoric, Mexico's president now willing to help with hordes at the border, and lies about Israeli hostage rescue. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…

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Gaza Negotiations and Terrorizing the American Electorate 54:55

2M ago54:55

54:55

Join Victor Davis Hanson in this news roundup with Sami Winc as cohost to examine the Gaza negotiation debacle, hostages home to Israel, protests in the streets amplify, California's deficit also increasing in magnitude, and the hard left pundits try to terrorize the American electorate with unfounded accusations. See Privacy Policy at https://art1…

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Water, Rural Rage, and Popular Classes 54:00

2M ago54:00

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Listen in to Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler talk about the California water madness, the Gaza pier bust, white rural rage hoax, and why the international leftists hate the popular classes. 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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Woke Jihadism 1:03:12

2M ago1:03:12

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In this episode, Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler discuss the Hunter gun verdict and justice that "works," Paul Ryan's revealing interview, hostages saved in Gaza and a US hostage deal, Biden's polls tanking, and General Milley in the news again. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1…

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The End of Thebes: Alexander's Vengeance 1:09:56

3M ago1:09:56

1:09:56

Listen to Victor Davis Hanson discuss with cohost Sami Winc the fate of Thebes in the 4th century BC at the hands of Alexander the Great. 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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Bleeding Civilization: from Illegal Immigration to Debt-Making Policy 55:20

3M ago55:20

55:20

Join Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc on the Friday news round up: Biden's executive order on the border, incendiary bombs on Israel, California assembly bill to employ illegal immigrants, pro-Palestinian students storm Stanford president's office, and the emptiness of a Kamala interview. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and …

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The Justice Challenge: Trump v. Hunter 1:35:05

3M ago1:35:05

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Listen to Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler discuss the recent news on the Trump verdict, the opening days of Hunter's trial, Caitlyn Clark fending off opposing players, and the streets of Paris. 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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War Gaming Operation Downfall: What If We Invaded Japan? And other listener questions 49:53

3M ago49:53

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In this special episode of the Victor Davis Hanson Show, Victor and host Jack Fowler delve into listener questions. The episode kicks off with an in-depth discussion on Operation Downfall, the planned invasion of Japan during World War II, and the alternatives considered, including the use of atomic bombs. Victor provides a detailed analysis of the…

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The End of Carthage: Things We Can Learn 1:01:23

3M ago1:01:23

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Don't miss Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc as they discuss the second chapter in VDH's new best-selling book, "The End of Everything": the destruction of Carthage in the Third Punic War (149-146 BC) and its relevance to the present. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d…

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Makers and Breakers: California, Churchill, and Biden's Buddies 43:06

3M ago43:06

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Join Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler as they talk about California living and leaving, a world and war without Churchill, and in absentia due to dementia, who is running the Biden administration. 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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California Governors and Middle East Politics 46:34

3M ago46:34

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In this episode, Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler discuss the governorship of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Islamic states past and present, Israel as an American ally, and the Allied abolition of Prussia post-WWII. 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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From Bonafide Medieval War Hero to Certified Military Genius 1:11:10

3M ago1:11:10

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Join this Memorial Day weekend episode, in which Victor Davis Hanson with cohost Sami Winc explore the medieval tales of "Beowulf" and "The Song of Roland" and then talk about Patton's role post-D-Day invasion. They first touch on some current news of Putin, Xi, Raisi, and Menendez. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri…

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