A Classicist Farmer: The Life and Times of Victor Davis Hanson | Uncommon Knowledge

[@FlatFifties]

In a world where most people think like children, mister Hanson is a man who thinks like an adult.

[@Ryan_Powers25]

My family came to the U.S in the early1990s from Poland as soon as the Iron Curtain fell. We looked up to America. We felt and still do today that the Anglo-Saxon, western culture is superior. We felt very lucky that we could come, that American welcomed us. I still remember my parents listening to Radio Free Europe and keeping the volume very low out of fear that one of our neighbors would hear us and possibly report us when we were kids. Today, I feel very lucky to be a U.S citizen and I support our disabled veterans' charities. Just so I could pay back in small part to the country that I love.

[@richarddetriquet9642]

That my friend is what made America great. Its not the Trumps, Bidens, Clintons etc. Its the people like your family and those like you that have made the American experiment continue.

[@Acke1959]

Today, we europeans should look up to Poland (and Hungary) instead of the USA.

[@foxtrotjulietbravo5536]

Poland and Hungary are the two countries in Europe that I admire most. I respect how they have chosen to protect their independent, individualistic societies and resist the trend to be swallowed by a globalist hegemony.

[@jp5419]

This... you... is America. Glad you're here ❤😉👏🙏

[@mossyoakmom8880]

That is very lovely Ryan. People like you have been a big part of making America a wonderful country. Now the world powers are trying to tear it down from within.

[@cdmcmxcvi1249]

Victor is a treasure to his fellow countrymen

[@Acke1959]

Before we had a lot of men like him, here in Sweden. Now there is different type of people who take over the country, wearing hijab and pray 5 times a day insterad of working.

[@monicahart3071]

Yes he sure is!

[@Hannah68-n7l]

God Bless VHD🙏 I graduated from Fresno State and remembering riding my bike..the sweet farm aroma of a quiet summer evening.

[@glendavis1266]

Your opinion.

[@elijahFree2000]

He was a cheerleader for Bush's invasion of Iraq in 2003, something he would like people to forget

[@chefmichaelt]

I’m a 7th generation Californian from Spanish /Mexican heritage on my mother’s side, 3rd generation Italian immigrants on my father’s side, resident of the San Francisco Bay Area my entire 67 years of life. I am a Christian conservative. It saddens me to see the deterioration of this beautiful state. I used to thank God that I was blessed to be born here. Now I pray to God that he will intervene and restore the blessings in my lifetime.

[@hoawarrior9060]

I am native Californian also and was so grateful to grow up there. Today, you can not pay me to live there. So sad.

[@michaelart4878]

Blessings in JESUS name. A-men' 🌿

[@kzoo4053]

Realistically, I’m afraid you will not see that happening.

[@mariaguzman1552]

I feel the same way.

[@angelatakano6072]

The woke have destroyed it :( 😢

[@desertpirate9413]

VDH is not just a brilliant mind, he is also a great story teller. Listening to him is like going into a time trip in history.

[@rdyplyr2141]

Agree, I love listening to him while I work.

[@glendavis1266]

Not me, the Hoover Institute tells the motivation of this presentation. Let’s critique everyone and everything that is not ultra conservative.

[@daryllynn5406]

Hear hear!

[@adamsmith-wi3qg]

Why is this not a 72 hr series?!? I've read several of his books and listened to him for years but I didnt realize what a fascinating family story he has. Edit: having finished this interview - it will be a multi-generation effort to produce men like this again, but it's hard to think of a worthier thing to attempt. I know my dad has tried, and I'll be doing the same.

[@goodtalker]

My dad thumbed his was way to Brawley, California in January 1942. He was originally from the South. He was only 15 years old, but my grandmother--who eventually joined him--lied and said he was 13. A few years later my dad was drafted into the Army, and his younger brother was also drafted but saw action in Korea. He was only 20 years old and was killed in combat. My dad never, ever got over it. VDH's stories are so much like my families is isn't even funny. They were people of agriculture, the land, cattle and cotton and produce. They were tough, industrious, and had a great spirit for The West. Thanks for sharing Victor.

[@bobdevine4906]

Bravo! Born in ‘54, raised on a 160 acre farm in Iowa, worked 30 years in the defense industry; I’ve found my voice/my heart in VDH. Thank You!

[@pg618]

Born in San Francisco, abandoned by my parents at age 7, became a rebel hippie in my teenage years, moved to South America and made and distributed hallucinogenics in the upper Amazon, almost died of hepatitis, became a Christian, taught myself to read at 19, searched church history and became an Antiochian Orthodox Christian, bought an Amish farm in Ohio where I raised my children and see myself as a conservative hippie internationalist philosopher priest in the garden uniting heaven and Earth. Now at age 71 I'm thinking of getting a high school diploma. One of my dreams is that I could meet and talk with V. D. H.

[@barbarabehrmann976]

Isn’t it amazing what the thinking mind can to know than a Stanford knows today

[@jacobmasters438]

Wow! That's an incredible life journey so far. Hope your dream comes true.

[@debragurley4097]

Refreshing to hear from those who love our dear California, God help us to save it!

[@robertmacaulay3051]

What a fine clear sighted man. I’m British and was a farmer but gave it up in my early fifties. I have never heard anyone express so clearly and well, the importance of having a reasonably large part of the population with an independent view and an ability to understand and cope with life with all that it throws at you. I became a lawyer and was shocked at the lack of the other people in the firm to deal with physical things that needed fixing. Thank you so much.

[@angelatakano6072]

He is an example of a typical smart, capable and wholesome American man of the old times, as doesn’t probably exist anymore

[@markallred1953]

My father grew up under a father who was the village blacksmith and wheelwright until manufactured goods and spark welding put him out of business. Self repair was just the way that things were done. Baling wire and the Crecent wrench were essential resources. My legacy became auto repair however was needed, so I have replaced carburators, oil pumps, coolant pumps, engine heads, timing belts, and whatever else mechanical failed in my life. Dad became an esteemed electrical engineer and I followed him into engineering. The old farm went derelect after all of the 6 sons left it for other ambitions.

[@janetpursel626]

@@angelatakano6072 So impressed with him! I didn't think real men like him still existed!! Please, all that claim to be real men stand up and take Our Precious America back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm just an elderly women praying some how it all can be turned around with God's help!!

[@jannichi6431]

Small isolated reactionary soul. He'll admit it with pride.

[@robertmacaulay3051]

@@jannichi6431 but surely not isolated

[@megansovik5629]

Absolutely brilliant VDH never speaks a foolish or untrue word. Thank you.

[@ELL289]

That might be overstating things, but I get why you admire him.

[@barbarabehrmann976]

Victor Davis Hanson makes the case for the power of coming from and excellent family-- no government will ever outlast the family--Why because God himself business is the family

[@gloriabonnifield9740]

This video had me glued because everything Mr Hanson said is so true. I live 20 minutes away from Selma and was born the same year as he it saddens me to see what has happened to the valley and the state. We have become a laughing stock when we use to be admired by all.

[@Norm475]

This man is a national treasure. I have the utmost respect for him. I can relate to him in his early years. My family was very poor and I worked alongside migrant workers picking and weeding beans when I was seven years old. Later on, I picked strawberries, then when I was 13 or so I baled hay. Every summer I worked.

[@es6544]

He is a hypocrite.

[@terriejohnson6498]

​@es6544 who are you ranking about.

[@TuTuFox]

I remember Bush saying (Americans won't pick strawberries etc or clean homes) WHAT A LIE😡 I cleaned homes for over 30 yrs & now that I am in my 70's my body feels those yrs of cleaning. Arthritis in all my joints & I live with the pain daily. You picked strawberries etc & Im sure many Americans did all those things Bush said we won't do. After he said that I had no trust in him & since then the Bush family has shown their true colors👎🏽

[@kyubre]

What an outstanding interview with a most humble and yet brilliant intellect. Thank you!

[@sandysutton4429]

Thank you. We need our family farms. Children learn many skills by growing up on a farm.

[@Paul-th9vr]

I remember the first time I heard Victor Hanson and how much I was blown away by his knowledge and his razor sharp insights into the history of many different cultures and his expertise in the workings of the US government and political system. Victor Hanson is one of a few men who are incredibly knowledgeable and thoughtful about the need for a system that benefits as many citizens as possible. Thomas Sowell is another example of a national treasure for Americans. Peter you are awesome too, you are my favourite interviewer and you deserve so much credit for your hard work and dedication to your country. Thank you both and God bless.

[@oldkoot5828]

Ditto!

[@brucehutch5419]

Agree The same Dittos

[@patriciatoth7715]

💯 Also Michael Savage!!

[@Coolpoolers]

Ditto for me as well!

[@jebjeb1498]

What an admirable man,scholar and farmer.I never miss his podcasts.Thank you for interviewing him,Peter.

[@simbrow3001]

Scoffed at by professional classicists ... so there is that. Suggested read: Greek Warfare. Myths and Realities by Van Wees.

[@carefulmovers431]

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[@carefulmovers431]

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[@carefulmovers431]

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[@elijahFree2000]

His support for Bush's war in Iraq in 2003 was hardly admirable.

[@weibherrman]

Wow to have that house in the family for that long, and to be born and die in the same ROOM, must be incredible.

[@grzegorzrozynski8659]

Remarkable sense of belonging...

[@naj70]

I have also heard Victor make this comments (similar to how he finishes in this interview): 1. His mother said to him: “To keep the farm, you must get a non-Farm income”. 2. The Hobbesian view of the world (or as he said the adversarial forces) - that be it bad weather, climate or bad luck; be it a bad policy (that drops raisin prices 70%), or accidents or fraternal ruptures; or high costs; or bad water (irrigation policy) - all these forces conspire against you from “keeping the family farm”. So to keep the farm is a Demanding, ceaseless effort - with all the contingencies, guile and smarts needed. Victor is an American treasure. I am 52- he (and his parents generation)reminds me of a generation of my parents uncles and aunts - VDH being clearer and so articulate (with antiquities references and perspective) - that life was hard (hunger, war, going without) - but you lived, endured, we’re happy).

[@Ketofit62]

Is he married?😂

[@brucehutch5419]

​@@Ketofit62. Yes and he has grown children.

[@oldkoot5828]

I certainly hope that Victor lives a long life - America needs this man!

[@josiemascorro9701]

A most beautiful and humble man; Victor Hansen thank you for all your writings and talks!

[@garethyoung6067]

Beautiful. Not many folk can talk like this without using the Politics of envy or guilt or jealousy.😢

[@juliaagnes7]

Learning to grow your own food, preserve it, understand the cycles of the season, how animals become food are all skills that I use daily. It's noble & respectful to understand how things work, to be able to fix other things & solve problems without using cash has been invaluable in my life.

[@mistysowards7365]

Tremendous interview, well done. VDH is an American treasure. If only 40% of the professors in this country were as good as VDH this country would be on the verge of a major common sensicle breakthrough and would surely prosper.

[@Metaphix]

No idea his daughter died in her 20's that's terrible. God bless this great man he is a valuable asset to the country.

[@ktrigg2]

VDH, a national treasure.

[@jamesschaffner4916]

One of the BEST interviews and insights of VDH I've seen...Thank you, Thank you, Thank you...

[@smvw4447]

Always engrossing to listen to VDH talk and Peter is such a courteous respectful and understanding man. Thank you both.

[@paulforbes1217]

Dr. Hanson is a national treasure.

[@ruoftheway]

I just cant get a handle on His commitment to writing, a huge volume of work.

[@BethGrantDeRoos]

Sixth generation Californians living in the Sierra foothills (red area) and I so LOVED this interview and highly recommend Victor Davis Hanson's book The Dying Citizen!

[@christopherrobbins9985]

Brilliant insights from VDH. We've lost our connection to the land and, even more so, our connection to God.

[@Coolpoolers]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 So true!

[@ph0605]

Totally agree.

[@roberthumphreys7977]

Victor is a beacon in the fog that our country now lives in. That fog gets thicker each year. After two and a half years of Brandon, it is what the Brits called a “pea souper”. Keep the light on, Victor.

[@Sarcasmses]

> Recorded on May 11, 2024 Peter Robinson and Victor Davis Hanson...FROM THE FUTURE. Truly a one of a kind treat!

[@jillclark6076]

VDH is my hero. Thank you for such a wonderful, thoughtful interview. In a world of a lot of noise and nonsense, Dr. Hanson is a voice of reason.

[@mistersteve5354]

Even if you took from this man every title, honor, degree, and professional position, he would still be what he genuinely is...a truly great man.

[@royolstad8532]

One of the finest voices in my generation. Thank you very much

[@OvertonLeveller]

may God give him a loooong life, we need him!

[@samadams9023]

VDH is a national treasure.

[@memdog5]

I’m an agave farmer on my third career in Mexico. Living in a house my grandfather built. & also a 5th generation farmer! Appreciate your insights!

[@jeffphillips916]

VDH…one of the few bright lights in dark times…

[@johnhughes2043]

Dr/Professor/Mr/Farmer Hanson is the most insightful individual of our time. This kitchen table chat is the very best yet! Being of the same age, but far less formally educated I ‘ve been lucky enough to find and follow him within the last two years and have learned so much I’m amazed. He is a true American treasure!

[@6663000]

I've never clicked on a KZbin video so fast! VDH is the wisest man in the world, and Peter Robinson is the #1 interviewer. I know this is going to be great.

[@SusanH4626]

I have learned so much from listening to him! Wish I had a teacher like him when I was in High School/college!

[@highlandlakecottage4276]

We need more people like VDH - he is brilliant but equally practical.

[@voyd1507]

I have the highest respect for the Man. Thank you for sharing this conversation

[@joannemckinley5897]

What an amazing story.

[@MFJoneser]

A very rare conversation. Thank you for creating and sharing this.

[@oldkoot5828]

I listen to this man every chance that I get!

[@JensPedersen-q7e]

Grew up in the city (Chicago area) , spent 30+ years in army, now own 20 acres in Indiana working my butt off to turn it in to a self sustaining farm. Working the land is the hardest thing I’ve ever done (including being shot at), but these last few years have been the happiest years of my life. VDH is absolutely spot on, something about having a piece of land that you can call your own, despite all of the hardships, it keeps you grounded in reality and makes you truly appreciate the little things in life that, in the end, add up to a whole lot of happiness.

[@jesusmysavior2424]

❤❤❤ May God bless two of you. So pleasure seeing VDH’s farm

[@bobmeyer7009]

Victor Davis Hanson is an American treasure. His wisdom and the commentary he provides is exemplary. His comprehension of history and how it applies to the present day is well worth hearing. Interestingly, when he attended UCSC in the '70's, my first wife was a student there as well. The campus was way loony, as he says, but my wife who was and is a staunch conservative did well there and graduated with honors. I am a life long native Californian who grew up in a rural area in the 1950's - California was a virtual paradise back then, but it has been ruined beyond comprehension by the left and the idiots who vote them in. Very sad. Thank you for this interview - it only deepens my respect for Dr. Hanson.

[@mrragogna2282]

Thank you for this interview. I've always respected VDH but listening to him today my respect has grown immensely. God bless Victor.

[@deesantiago368]

I adore VDH so much. He is so smart, and a great patriot. I wish I could thank him for his contribution to the betterment of the United States of America.

[@scottgebow6539]

It’s always great to hear Victor Davis Hanson, especially his family’s background. BTW, my late father was a WW2 veteran on Saipan in 1944-45.

[@donnagaxiola9675]

So refreshing to see and listen to a humble human being.

[@eugeniashen4819]

My highest respect goes to Dr. Hanson.

[@EricLV2020]

Peter you're great and we love your work. Wish you all the best.

[@Christian___]

I love both of these guys

[@jtavegia5845]

What a remarkable story and Victor is a remarkable human being. Thanks for all you are doing. Just ordered the dying citizen for my Kindle.

[@pbv61]

I was raised and experienced so many of the values Dr. Hanson has and speaks of. I admire him so much and appreciate this talks. There are few persons whom I would say "I'd like to meet him," and he is one of them. Bless him and his family.

[@Zuzana1fan]

Victor is brilliant!! Now I need to read his books.

[@michaelboyd7508]

Every time I listen to an interview with VDH or one of his lectures i feel the thirst for knowledge that i wished for but never felt in my school age years. Victor is so insightful on so many subjects it blows my mind. He is the very definition of the difference between smarts and wisdom. The wisest man in America, in my opinion. May god protect him and extend his life so he may continue to enlighten us all.

[@janepinckney1544]

Wonderful video! Victor Davis Hanson makes SO much sense!

[@Mariner311]

Incredible listen - I'm 1st Gen California, been here 60 years now - it was SUCH a different State up until the mid 1980s. Parents were immigrants from Montana and Colorado (Dad's side had been in America for 100+ years, Mom's side had fled Europe just prior to WWII)... they came to California to get educated and WORK. Both went to Stanford - Dad for his Masters and Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Mom for her MRS. . I grew up in Sunnyvale as it was changing from an Agriculture/Bedroom Community to Pre-Computer Industry... and then the Computer boom. I left the Bay Area in 85 for the Navy, returned in 1999 and it was unrecognizable - after my time in Afghanistan/Iraq/Philippines I returned, but moved to Calaveras County - to something more like California had BEEN.

[@NelsonPerla-u9h]

Rush Limbaugh use says that VDH is one of the most brilliant modern thinkers in America. Sadly the new generation doesn’t appreciate it. Very wise man..

[@suzannewilliams868]

I never tire of VDH. His modesty and command of history and current events is impressive I appreciate his matter of fact but interesting delivery. Love him.❤

[@KarlaIrvin]

Victor Davis Hanson is a National Treasure. Brilliant!

[@ceeb3192]

I could listen to Victor all day! Brilliant mind of knowledge, wisdom and understanding. National treasure indeed. He is EXACTLY what this culture needs. Thank you Victor Davis Hanson. Proverbs 4:5 Acquire wisdom! Acquire understanding! Do not forget nor turn away from the words of my mouth.Luke 21:15 For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which none of your adversaries will be able to withstand or contradict.

[@jodada97]

Loved this. Would pay my life savings to see a sitdown between you two and Thomas Sowell. VDH has mentioned that he has lunch with Dr. Sowell regularly and would do anything to be in that position.

[@oldkoot5828]

I would believe they would enjoy your company and would never let you spend your life's savings.

[@sockeemendiola247]

Incredible man!!! Victor Hanson and Thomas Sowell never disappoint in their clarity, simplicity and brilliance, and of course, Peter Robinson's questions have depth, and relevance. Great interviewer. No bias.

[@sallysnowball1866]

I could listen to VDH all day. What a great mind!

[@marcwalker9610]

Thank you both so much for this. You're both American treasures and I'm deeply humbled 😊

[@damiangrouse4564]

Owing to the field(s) I specialized in or had to morph into I can say I had a inordinate amount of instructors/teachers/professors whom could respect and look up to. This gentleman is at another level.

[@esterhudson5104]

👏👏👏

[@acflarios1]

Exactly! That happens to me also. Incredibly person and personality.

[@philgowan6298]

It's wonderful to see him smile.

[@magnaquam]

I’ve lived my whole life right in the area he talks about. So fun to listen to my favorite scholar talk about home. Mussel Slough Tragedy is an amazing story.

[@oldkoot5828]

I'll have to look that one up.

[@harryaarrestad583]

As a huge VDH fan , this was a real treat !

[@janicegilbert412]

i have so much admiration and respect for Victor. I wish he and his common sense were in the administration where his views might prevail. He is a national treasure! God bless him.

[@BirdSaver]

VDH is my hero, a towering intellect and a farmer. His book on World War II is a masterpiece.

[@gi169]

VDH is AWESOME!!!

[@chriscotterill2267]

Probably the most emotional interview I've seen with VDH. You can tell some points hit a nerve with him, like the one where Peter says his vision is romantic. Interesting family history.

[@jobaxter6021]

From Sydney Australia 🇦🇺 love VDH, he makes sense of everything. Between VDH Thomas Sowell and Jordan Peterson if i want common sense, i go to these three. VDH just love him!

[@oldkoot5828]

Ditto!

[@SC-rh5yo]

It’s marvelous to hear VDH share his story.

[@viramandybur]

Peter, thank you for this glimpse into a fascinating life and brilliant mind...VDH is a treasure.

[@Broomtwo]

This is a pleasant surprise, thanks!

[@willaknotts1298]

I love this man VDH. He says the whole truth from his heart. He knows the history. He isnt on any one side. That gives him all the license he needs. Thank you for espousing the real truth. Bravo!

[@kimhyunjoo67]

Mr. Hanson is a smart and wise man!

[@cindymonk6994]

Thank you for this look at this fascinating man’s personal history and insights

[@sjk7995]

We are farmers in the midwest. VDH has absolutely nailed the essence of what is needed if we are to get through this storm of arrogance and narcissism to better days. To quote good ole Hank Williams Jr, "a country boy can survive." Never thought I would be pairing the thoughts of VDH and Hank Williams Jr. regarding autonomy but here it is.Yes Mr. Hanson, independence is the key. Independence is EVERYTHING and can only exist if we are free. TY for this fantastic video. I am sending it on to my family in CA.

[@Benjamin-fu5ij]

Yet another unbelievably expansive interview - from personal family history to culture, education, civics, and political philosophy. VDH is a rare mixed breed of erudite scholar w/ serious blue-collar cred. And UK is arguably the best vodcast/interview show in the English-speaking world.

[@fntsmk]

If Peter Robinson and Victor Davis Hanson made a video every day, I'd watch a new Peter Robinson / Victor Davis Hanson every day. Kudos gentlemen. Keep bringing truth and history to light.

[@jjforcebreaker]

Awesome interview as always. I wish you good health and perseverance, professor!

[@ramonazteca]

thanks, hoover institution. what a narrative! only a (real) historian like dr hanson could give such detail and richness to his family history. i'm envious.

[@JaredAF]

VDH is always one of my favorite speakers on Uncommon Knowledge. Also Peter Robinson is an excellent host as always!

[@cricketmay8640]

I could listen to Victor Davis Hanson all day long.

[@kzoo4053]

I cannot get enough of VDH’s interviews, lectures and speeches. I feel I am a perfect listener of this interview. I have had some similar life experiences as he had, and I share his feelings of frustration and anger. It touchy me deeply. I’ll only say this one thing here. High quantity of money does not equal to high quality of life.

[@kzoo4053]

It touched me deeply

[@miradjurdjevdan]

Such a humble man. Fantastic interview!

[@416dl]

Appreciate Professor Hanson's deep and intimate understanding of history. Thank you for sharing it with us. I hope to visit one day. Cheers

[@lennartjonasson5710]

A wunderfull hour. Thanks!

[@rmnair90]

Fascinating conversation! Thank you 👏👏👏

[@raymondalverez5999]

Dr. Hansen is my pick for a Future President of the United States. Well versed in our U.S. history and that of our 🌎 world. At best. Prayers for you and your family Dr. HANSEN. RESPECTFULLY RCA OF SOCAL.