The Victor Davis Hanson Show

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Going to Giza and Cutting Through DC Waste Feb 01, 2025

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Join the Saturday episode with Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc as they discuss the ancient pyramids in Giza and recent news: Bankman-Fried’s parents want a pardon, Trump re-opens Guantanamo, a retrospective on executive orders and pardons, the hysterical style of interrogation, and David Mamet’s art.

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Plane Crash, Executive Orders, and Kash Jan 31, 2025

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In this episode, Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc discuss Trump's early presidency, executive orders, the D.C. plane-helicopter collision, DEI policies, meritocracy, immigration challenges, the fentanyl crisis, Kash Patel's confirmation hearing, and the left's response to political apostates.

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Don't Look Back: America First and the Dangerous Alternative Jan 30, 2025

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In this episode, Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler discuss DJT's America First Manifesto, contrast Obama administration, Mexico thinks DJT unserious, Greenland's status, facing China's Belt and Trade Initiative, meritocracy's comeback, de-DEIing the university, the irony of Biden and mental fitness, and the anniversary of the Alger Hiss conviction.

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Trump Goes to California and Hegseth's Confirmation Jan 28, 2025

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Join Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler for a discussion of Pete Hegseth's nomination fight, the US Naval Academy, Elon's salute, Trump taking on bureaucracy in California , Karen Bass's radical past, pardons, and the special consideration of Mike Pompeo.

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Trump, Davos, and the New World Order Jan 25, 2025

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On this episode, join Victory Davis Hanson and Sami Winc as they delve into the current political landscape, discussing Trump's recent video address to Davos and the implications of his remarks. Victor shares insights on the controversial comments made by Bishop Budde regarding Trump and the ongoing debates surrounding immigration and social issues. The discussion then shifts to the historical significance of the Lighthouse at Alexandria, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, exploring its architectural marvel and cultural impact.

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Dawn of a New Era: Inauguration, Executive Orders and Pardons Jan 24, 2025

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Listen to the Friday news roundup with Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc as they discuss the inauguration speech and happenings, Trump’s executive orders, reflections on MLK, and Biden’s pardons.

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Sovereignty and the Face of Deterrence Jan 23, 2025

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Join Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler to talk about Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, US sovereignty, Harris-Biden admin and the sympathetic worldview, the necessity of deterrence, France pre-WWII, the unimpressive modern elite, GenZ lacking life skills, Israel and necessity, Gazans knew Hamas, and euthanasia in Canada.

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Biden: The Biden Way and Way Out Jan 21, 2025

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Listen to Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler discuss the final actions of Biden — and those of his Left enablers — as he leaves office, the end of the Obama era, MLK Jr.’s inspirational speech and the Black national caucus.

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National Security and the Deep State: VDH Interviews Adam Lovinger Jan 18, 2025

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Listen into the Saturday edition as Victor Davis Hanson interviews Adam Lovinger, the Vice President of Strategic Affairs at the Gold Institute for International Strategy. He reveals the Orwellian situation under the Obama-Biden administration when it came to Iran, national security, and lawfare, all subjects of his new book The Insider Threat.

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Ceasefire, Resignation, and Political “Cults" Jan 17, 2025

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In this Friday news roundup, Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc talk about Hamas-Israeli talks, Jack Smith’s report after resigning, the LA fires, Amy Chua being JD Vance's guest, calling political parties cults, and another cancellation of student loans.

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