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. Share This
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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. Share This
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. Share This
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.
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. Share This
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 needing to update its technology, especially drones, the relevance of RFK Jr., the elections in England brings in the Labor Party, and lessons from leaders with generous spirits. Share This
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. Share This
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. Share This
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. Share This
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. Share This