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The Victor Davis Hanson Show

Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler

News, Society & Culture, Politics, History, Culture, Conservative

4.96.4K Ratings

Overview

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.

618 Episodes

The Case for Trump Update

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.

Published: 26 July 2024

From Ancient Greece to California

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.

Transcribed - Published: 25 July 2024

Romans Meet Germans and the Brain Drain of Latin America

Listen in as Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler entertain questions from listeners on the Battle of Teutoburg 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 of the left is changing.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 23 July 2024

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

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 administration, his challenges with the deep state, and the intricate workings of the federal bureaucracy. This episode offers a compelling look at the internal resistance faced by the Trump administration and provides insights into the broader implications for future governance.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 20 July 2024

Unveiling the Deep State: Mark Moyer on "Masters of Corruption"

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 administration, his challenges with the deep state, and the intricate workings of the federal bureaucracy. This episode offers a compelling look at the internal resistance faced by the Trump administration and provides insights into the broader implications for future governance.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 20 July 2024

Two Empires at Their Apex

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.

Transcribed - Published: 19 July 2024

Toxic Males, American Exceptionalism and Papyrus Scrolls

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 Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 18 July 2024

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

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/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 16 July 2024

Art, History, and Human Resilience with Sabin Howard

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 vision for future projects. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 13 July 2024

The Left in the US and in Britain

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 Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 12 July 2024

Justices, Candidates, and Military Technology

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 at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 11 July 2024

The Faustian Bargain

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/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 9 July 2024

Immunity, Panic, and Presidential Speeches

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 California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 5 July 2024

Fake Gaza Famine, Real Ukraine Meatgrinder, and California Purgatory

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#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 4 July 2024

From the Debate Cauldron into the SCOTUS Fire

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.

Transcribed - Published: 2 July 2024

The Debate and Dante's Inferno

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 California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 29 June 2024

Democratics Slipping

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 at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 28 June 2024

From Campaigning to Ballots: Democracy At Work

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/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 27 June 2024

Subverting Israel, RFK Jr., and the US

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 Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 25 June 2024

VDH Interviews CEO of AMAC

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://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 22 June 2024

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

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 Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 21 June 2024

Citizens, Polls, and Blaming Whistleblowers

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 https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 20 June 2024

Looking Ahead: Gaza War and UK Elections

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.

Transcribed - Published: 18 June 2024

The Walls of Constantinople and How the Impenetrable Become Penetrable

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 California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 15 June 2024

Gaza Negotiations and Terrorizing the American Electorate

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://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 14 June 2024

Water, Rural Rage, and Popular Classes

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.

Transcribed - Published: 13 June 2024

Woke Jihadism

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://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2024

The End of Thebes: Alexander's Vengeance

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.

Transcribed - Published: 8 June 2024

Bleeding Civilization: from Illegal Immigration to Debt-Making Policy

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 California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 7 June 2024

The Justice Challenge: Trump v. Hunter

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.

Transcribed - Published: 6 June 2024

War Gaming Operation Downfall: What If We Invaded Japan? And other listener questions

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 military strategies, potential casualties, and the geopolitical implications of involving the Soviets. The conversation then shifts to a historical examination of Adolf Hitler's political alignment and the roots of National Socialism. Finally, they explore the lack of reformation in Islam and its impact on modern politics, and conclude with a discussion on the Shah of Iran's fall from power and its lasting effects.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 4 June 2024

The End of Carthage: Things We Can Learn

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#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 1 June 2024

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

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.

Transcribed - Published: 30 May 2024

California Governors and Middle East Politics

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.

Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2024

From Bonafide Medieval War Hero to Certified Military Genius

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 Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 25 May 2024

Victor Answers Your Questions

On this episode, join Victor Davis Hanson and co-host Jack Fowler, as Victor answers questions that have been sent in by listeners of the show, on topics ranging from the founding of America to farming.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 24 May 2024

The Genesis of Protests, Pandemics, and Good Journalism

In this episode, Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc discuss the Israel-Gaza war and pro-Palestinian protestors, US taxpayers funding gain-of-function research, why cold water is now healthy, Chief's kicker celebrates motherhood, and Justice Alito wrongly accused by the Left, and Rufo, Kelly and Berenson, the best of journalism.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 23 May 2024

Trump Seeks Drug Testing and AOC "Baby-Girl" Colleagues

Join Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc to examine drug testing before a debate, Congressional "baby girl" culture, Diddy damages, Newsom's charade, and is DEI culture dying.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2024

Roman Historians and Modern Universities

Join the weekend edition. Victor Davis Hanson with cohost Sami Winc examines some remaining news--Sonoma State ask president to step aside, do universities do enough to dismantle DEI, and keeping intelligence from Israel--and VDH gives his take on historians of the late Roman Empire, Marcellinus and Procopius.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 18 May 2024

The Ins and Outs of Left-Wing Justice

In this Friday news roundup, Victor Davis Hanson with cohost Sami Winc look at the news stories of the week: Cohen and Castello testimony, Trump rally, a debate with Biden, the Left's propensity to project and the polls.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 17 May 2024

Diplomacy Dilemma: Trump stability v. Obama-Biden chaos

In this episode, Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler take on diplomacy and decisions in the Middle East, Russia, Germany, and Canada. Don't miss the native mass-grave hoax and other things that have gone wrong in Canada.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 16 May 2024

Feminizing Pro-Hamas Protesters and Losing-Leaving California

Join Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler as they discuss the disproportionately female Hamas supporters, Hillsdale-Hoover models of what to do, Biden's lies, California's black market and insurance industry, and forcing teachers to take DEI courses to continue employment in California K-12 schools.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 14 May 2024

Early Christian Thinkers and Signs of the Changing Times

Join this weekend episode to hear about Boethius and St. Augustine in the fallen Roman empire. Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc also talk about M.I.T.'s ban on diversity statements in hiring, 13 federal judges parry with Columbia, polls turn South for the Left, a criminal conspiracy among trial lawyers and the administration, and the possibility of Biden off the ticket by May 31.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 12 May 2024

Reversals of Fortunes

In this Friday news roundup, Victor Davis Hanson with cohost Sami Winc looks at the Trump trials gone awry, Biden's flipflop on Israel, universities surrendering to the pro-Hamas crowd, RFK Jr. on the ballot, and Sweden's crime wave.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 10 May 2024

Our Leadership and Looking Back to WWII

In this episode, Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler take on the quality of the current advisors to the administration, Operation Market Garden's legacy, Trump's appeal to "safety moms," and the coming Chicago Democratic convention.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 9 May 2024

It Stopped Making Sense: Radicalizing the University

In this episode, Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler talk about protests as a class thing, faculty being as immature as students, universities as propaganda zones, a new approach to US immigration, and the new Left's inception with the Obama administration.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 7 May 2024

The Trumporama and Polling Big

Listen in as Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc examine current Trump trial shenanigans propelling the polls, voter fraud survey, the House speaker's critics, and the strange similarity of BLM protest organization and the current protests.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 4 May 2024

Inside the Prism: Protests, Advice and Bad Politics

Listen to the Friday news roundup. Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc discuss handling the pro-Palestinian protestors, Blinken's advice to Hamas, and the truth behind US support for Ukraine.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 3 May 2024

Crimes and Miseducation

Join Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler as they discuss the crimes of New York lawmakers, the cowardice of protestors, destroying evidence and lying in the name of institutional loyalty, America's fertility rates, cleaning up universities "Ed Meese" style, and Biden buying black votes with reparations.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 2 May 2024

Stop It: VDH's Interview with Author Jeremy Carl

VDH interviews Jeremy Carl about his just released deeply researched and splendidly written book, "The Unprotected Class. How Anti-White Racism Is Tearing America Apart." Jeremy discusses how racial obsessions and anti-white bias are undermining American institutions from the military to Hollywood, and why and how people of all races need to stand up and say, “Stop it!"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2024

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