The State of the Union | Victor Davis Hanson

John is joined again by author and historian Victor Davis Hanson to review the current state of the union of American states as they approach the midterm elections. Politics in America is broken, and the country is more divided across political and ideological lines than it has ever been. Where is the next Lincoln to lead them out of the malaise?
Victor Davis Hanson offers his expert insight into these questions as they discuss political strategy, cultural dislocation, leftist elitists and their shibboleths, the upcoming midterm elections, the legacy and future of Trumpism and much more.
Victor Davis Hanson is an American classicist, military historian, columnist, and farmer. He has been a commentator on contemporary politics for the National Review and The Washington Times and is currently the Martin and Illie Anderson Senior Fellow at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution.
In addition to writing hundreds of articles, book reviews and newspaper editorials, Hanson is also the author of twenty-four books and hosts a regular podcast series, 'The Victor Davis Hanson Show'. Hanson was awarded the National Humanities Medal in 2007 by President George W. Bush, and was a presidential appointee in 2007-08 on the American Battle Monuments Commission. His latest book, The Dying Citizen, was published in October 2021.
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00:39 Introduction
1:38 Strategies of the Republican Party
8:53 Trumpism and the margin for error
19:15 Attitudes of the left
26:54 The elite and reality
34:10 The irony of the left
42:32 Liberal global order
48:49 Conclusion
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[@firehorse_44alpha-omega]

Victor Davis Hanson IS a national treasure. Thank you sir. Cheers

[@hittitecharioteer]

He sure is. But is it right that the DNP (and the tech/MSM/pharma/ Chinese billionairs behind it) in effect chooses who leads the GoP?

[@geekvinos]

*International treasure Gracias. Yeehaw

[@ldfreitas9437]

F no he isn't. He's a right wing un-American fascist!

[@pspears4741]

Hope Dr. Victor Davis Hanson is taking ivermectin!

[@firehorse_44alpha-omega]

@@pspears4741 I would prefer him taking a daily K2 suppliment !

[@robertbombace9153]

Victor David Hanson, is an intellectual genius. Who's able to talk to the Common Man.

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

He isn't a genius. But he does have a lot of common sense.

[@darbyohara]

Yeah but he didn’t get HOW pissed off the common man is. The common man is MAD and they’ve been shit on for generations and they want a fighter like trump to give it back to the other side harder than they give it. He should understand this

[@menzicosce]

@@golden.lights.twinkle2329 yup 👍 that’s more valuable than being a genius

[@luisvaldes1568]

Very simple = if socialist, Communist, Marxist, are elected, that's the kind of country your going to get.

[@robertholland7558]

@@golden.lights.twinkle2329 sense no longer is common at all. It is a rare trait only a small minority possess!

[@MrDavidbr1970]

Prof. Hanson is such a fantastic speaker. He is eloquent beyond belief.

[@annbrucepineda8093]

I agree.

[@hederahelix622]

@@annbrucepineda8093 This guy never has any solutions. He just trots out something from the classics, then goes on to say "hey Trump is corrupt but it's who we've got". Not an intellectual by any stretch of the imagination, once Trump is gone he'll just back whomever the majority of the GOP is backing next

[@fretnottrustingod5053]

@@annbrucepineda8093 Righto! @hederahelix is a blue koolaid zombie -- won't admit that the commitment the Republicans made last week was what VDH proposed @ 5:30.

[@lisalazarczyk8426]

His knowledge and understanding of the parallels between historical and current events, his brilliance coupled with authentic common sense and his uncommon ability to reach people from all walks of life make him the perfect disseminator of knowledge…AND the perfect prognosticator for our present day world.

[@olafnilsen1641]

A modern classicist

[@mollymalone5307]

Liza Lazarchick. So eloquently stated. I concur.

[@jglee6721]

Yes, but I wish he didn't use diesel price as an example. The middle class uses gasoline. lol

[@olafnilsen1641]

@@NWorship and food is produced using diesel

[@guaranteeme7737]

@@jglee6721 The food and goods that they consume are dependent on diesel.

[@PiersLortPhillips]

An absolute masterclass in how to conduct an interview. Thank you Victor, thank you John

[@patmitskey839]

Great post Partner 👍

[@ggc7318]

Ann Lee, NYU professor was asking USA to learn from China. What a joke ! Why is NYU paying her to brain wash the students.

[@tipple58]

Always let VDH do most of the talking!

[@guaranteeme7737]

@@tipple58 His mind is such a gift to humanity. It’s a tragedy that more people don’t avail themselves of his wisdom.

[@kate60]

Correct

[@StormTrysail]

I can never get enough of VDH. Listening to people smarter than you is always a great idea. Keep it coming, it’s some of the best material on the internet.

[@janetwhite7786]

I feel exactly that! VDH is so insightful. Great interview.

[@tomk8663]

VDH is a national treasure. I hope more people heed his warnings because he is spot on.

[@grannyannie2948]

@@tomk8663 Sadly I see no sign of that.

[@lonniepee9804]

He is SO wise and knowledgeable... and Granny must be a miserable, old Demonrat

[@friarnewborg9213]

He pisses me off here. The 2020 election was "Fortified". Was it done Legally, or Illegally. THAT still matters. VDH is right, this is not the ONLY thing that matters. But we must not let this question pass. (maybe if I was living in CA and taking blows everytime I bring this up, like VDH, I would want it to pass. But that is not my situation.)

[@codex3048]

I love the atmosphere of that room. Coffered ceiling, chandeliers, bookcases, leather chairs. So elegant.

[@AnthonyTolhurst-dw1nc]

Days gone by, hey? I love the room too.

[@brianwilke592]

Any time there is this sit down format between John Anderson and Victor Davis Hanson, I will watch every single second of it.

[@soniag4516]

For me at least twice

[@soniag4516]

For me at least twice

[@hederahelix622]

This guy never has any solutions. He just trots out something from the classics, then goes on to say "hey Trump is corrupt but it's who we've got". Not an intellectual by any stretch of the imagination, once Trump is gone he'll just back whomever the majority of the GOP is backing next

[@brianwilke592]

@@hederahelix622 Whatever. I guess you can consult Michael Moore for your opinions.

[@hederahelix622]

@@brianwilke592 Maybe you would be so kind to point out something he said that isn't one of the current stock GOP talking points? Once Trump became popular he wrote a book called The Case for Trump, but that was already AFTER Trump was the leader of the party. That's not leading, it's following. I'm sorry, but there's nothing there.

[@lylemacdonald6672]

"It's five minutes to midnight for Western civilization." That is the scariest assessment I have heard concerning our current circumstances and coming from someone with such an encyclopedic knowledge of that civilization makes it all the more worrisome. I share these grave concerns.

[@stoicsociety247]

Agreed

[@WhipHookandPaddle]

There is actually an even greater existential threat. You can hear an equally scary, or even more scary evaluation by a very bright man Here: 36: Daniel Schmachtenberger - Phase Shifting Humanity kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXPSl4mFYpmshMU

[@anonymousdonor8084]

My thoughts as well. Pompeo is scary too. He’s a tool of the IC. My understanding is that he prevented Trump from pardoning Snowden and Assange

[@grannyannie2948]

Yes, the last few years have been much more frightening than the cold war.

[@Eric_Blair]

It's scary because it happens to be true. Victor has such gravitas one can't help but be scared by such a pronouncement from him!

[@kayleneemery8217]

" It's five minutes to midnight in Western Civilisation " John and Victor are talking about here and now not then or soon ....such a valuable conversation - if only we can learn to tell time . Quick question , why do the elites call them selves secular humanist's ? They hate humanity or did I miss something ?

[@steveng7174]

It's the same ploy as "Don't look here, there's nothing to see".

[@rocketpig1914]

They think they are doing what's best for humanity. The road to hell is paved with good intentions

[@foxtrotjulietbravo5536]

We are the secular humanists and they think they are the secular humanists. They don't actually like most people outside of their immediate realm.

[@grannyannie2948]

I often describe it as a cult that demands human sacrifices.

[@joannleichliter4308]

Well, they hate God even worse.

[@camicrumb35]

Two gentlemen farmers, saving the world one heart and mind at a time. What a pleasure to listen to them!

[@mikegmedia8589]

This is one of the best explanations for what is going on in the west today 💯💯💯

[@janetteharness1693]

Always a pleasure to listen to intelligent, thoughtful and intuitive conversation with both John and Victor. Victor speaks truth yet manages to maintain his polite courteous manner and John is as always very insightful and asks the right questions. Thank you both.

[@anaibarangan4908]

True, but I have no idea how these Stanford University professors handle and deal with the wokeness in the student body. That's definitely a mystery. Don't get attacked or booed on campus. Maybe have students that really want to learn. Sarcasm. Their parents can't afford wokeness. Understand that that kind of nonsense outcome mindsets, can go through whatever amounts of a fortune that they worked very hard to make. That's part of conservative traditional values mindset parameters. Let's use the example of someone like Barbara Hutton, notoriously known as "poor little rich girl", and she wasn't even wokeness. Imagine Hunter Biden once his father is dead, and so many more. That's vision.

[@speculawyer]

This old crank thought California had Covid immunity in April 2020. Listen to him and you may die.

[@robertholland7558]

@@anaibarangan4908 Or the now King Charles. Will he be able to step up to the throne his mother created and left him? Or will he destroy the throne?

[@lucaswalker1777]

Why aren’t the leaders doing this to solve problems? It’s frustrating

[@robertholland7558]

@@lucaswalker1777 because they are not leaders! As general population we must remove them! By any and all means!

[@jerrymiller9039]

I want Trump and DeSantis as VP for 2024 and DeSantis for 2028 and 2032

[@patmitskey839]

Game On Partner!!!!

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

VP will have to be a woman or person of color.

[@dragonknightleader1]

DeSantis can wait. He's more valuable in Florida fortifying the state--and because the Dems decided it was moral to fortify by any means necessary, I don't care how he does it--and messing with NIMBYs than as VP.

[@loganjames3789]

Amen!

[@Aeneas100011]

Trump is a sure loser. DeSantis for President!

[@LynnColorado]

How fortunate we are to be able to listen to someone like Victor. The hard part comes in putting into practice the lessons taught here in light of this overwhelming culture war.

[@donaldmiller8629]

Lynn Eschach , Lynn ,you have identified the hard part. We know what is wrong ! Now , what do we do about it ? And how do we do it ? Normal people have been attacked by the Liberal Democrats from every possible direction. How do we stop them short of eliminating them ?

[@barbarataylor8101]

America Needs John Anderson. Thank you to the both of you for making this conversation available to us. God bless the both of you.

[@stevenlightfoot6479]

Playing with fire, is the understatement of the year.

[@darbyohara]

It’s not playing with fire. The house is already burning

[@grannyannie2948]

As I see it the inevitable civil unrest will be used to exercise emergency powers, lockdowns, curfews, frozen bank accounts etc, and their Reset continues. Covid was obviously a practice run.

[@allencollins6031]

@@darbyohara checkout poem The Second Coming by William Butler Yeats. Written in 1919. Haunting. Is a short poem.

[@mikeflair6800]

VDH is arguably the most interesting man in the world...especially right now. He is a beacon of light, in this increasingly dark USA.

[@alostpilgrimsjourney5953]

A candle will outshine the sun at midnight. Hanson is rather a greater light.

[@jamesberg3106]

John, you two are amazing

[@Catz_52]

Great advice for President Trump from victor I personally hope he takes heed and drives these messages home 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@kaylenehousego8929]

As a no body I ask my self if I can do so in my own life .

[@6teezkid]

I was a Trump voter. And yes, U.S. thrived under his policies, but he needs to either talk about saving Western Civilization or shut up about his being persecuted (which is true), but needs to either speak for us just go away.

[@Catz_52]

@@6teezkid you think you know better than Trump, you will never accomplish one percent of what Trump has accomplished just for our country and the world. Things are muck bigger than you can imagine never mind effect . Thank God Trump is willing to sacrifice so very much to save this republic and the likes of you and me. 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@6teezkid]

@@Catz_52 So, instead of Trump SERIOUSLY discussing POLICY ONLY to re-gather the Trump momentum, you prefer his daily "poor me" rhetoric. You're an effing idiot about politics. Trump will NOT revive his loyalty due to him whining all the time. You think people get elected doing that? Poor you.

[@paperclip612]

Go President Trump! Hanson fears Donald Trump's personality traits getting in the way of the seriosness of his commitment. In other words great to have Donald Trump if only he wasn't quite so Trumpish! I'll put my money on Donald Trump!

[@alspeers6931]

I would love if Trump and or members of his team would connect with VDH as I believe that his political suggestions would be critical to success and great strategy for 2022 and 2024,VDH is a genius and his wisdom has the ability to potentially change the trajectory of the country, Seriously!

[@kaylenehousego8929]

Amen .

[@williamjohnson148]

Wishful thinking. Trump has not only VDH but countless people with intellect and reasoning skills far beyond his own and he is too narcissistic to utilize them. He did some good things during his term in office but I, along with everyone I know wish he would go away so we can elect DeSantis and get on with repairing the damage Biden has done.

[@adventureswithjonny87]

There's really nobody better than Victor Davis Hanson when it comes to history and social commentary.

[@childofgod.5901]

Victor Hanson is a great human being.

[@johnkaylor8670]

Yes he is. But no man is a match for satan and his inexorable cunning. Add to that the demoralizing appetite large numbers possess for the temptations and illusions of his lies. And I have no problem in believing biblical prophesy as to the result of this horror story.

[@77Victory1]

Victor Hansen is great the GOP and President Trump should be listening to this program, this program is on the money.

[@reginaford8575]

So true. Hopefully, this information will be passed on!! Sensible and honest leaders are needed. This is my prayer

[@Nick-bh5bk]

VDH is such an articulate speaker. He is able to voice all of the same problems I see, but cannot explain out loud myself.

[@fieldagent59isintheforest32]

When I saw this interview ( Anderson / Hanson) pop up on my You Tube feed, I knew this was going to be epic.... The greatest interviewer in the world , with one of the wisest men in America....... epic !!!! you two should get together at least once a year..... Mr Anderson, I would recommend that you interview Dennis Prager also,....

[@maxfacsurg]

Mr. Anderson is a great interviewer... intelligent and respectful. Always points out that he's not American when he discusses our domestic politics. I wish we had more US journalists like him.

[@markpaternoster8084]

Victor has an insight in to these problems it’s enlightening to be able to listen to this perspective. Thanks John for doing the interview.

[@marcellheureux7681]

Thank you both. God bless

[@David_Jones8112]

They're both beautiful. It sounds like he's saying @rseholes instead of ourselves at 13:31.

[@drobinbarker]

Professor Hanson is an incredibly brilliant historian. His shared information if outstanding in so very many ways. Oh, if only Americans would just "listen" to some of what he willingly shares!

[@AlbertoRPerez]

Victor Davis Hanson is a real U.S.A.'s treasure. Hi regards from Mexico.

[@jamesgraham1413]

Our country needs a red tsunami in the house and senate in order to turn around the horrific damage that this administration has done to our beloved nation.🇺🇸

[@k1mgy]

We had, in 2016, at least a Trunami and look what we have now. With winners like the batch in our Congress in Trump's first two years, we were already doomed.

[@frenchmime1972]

Only a few people in congress and the Senate are actually look after the best interests of people of ether party, so it will be very hard to change.

[@soniag4516]

Red tsunami with RINOs won't make a difference we need conservative red tsunami who are libertarian leaning I think.

[@AnthonyTolhurst-dw1nc]

Australia as well, mate.

[@michaelhawk6077]

This should be required viewing..to anyone who wishes to be a citizen of the world.. and even those who don't!

[@johnkaylor8670]

Don't deceive yourself. Some people are following the left's new world order initiative out of stupidity and blindness. But some are fully knowledgeable and aware of what they are doing. They are DELIBERATELY choosing this dark path.

[@groundedkiwi]

Sad that the media TDS has worn Victor down.

[@aslkdjfzxcv9779]

no matter how much you don't want to believe it...the price for freedom is paid in blood.

[@Mellownius]

Facts

[@geekvinos]

Having done zero research, myself, what is this magical quality between these two men where I can sense deep wisdom and fair play? And more importantly, how to nurture this creative force on a larger scale - YOU, me, neighbor down the road etc.

[@jeffmella5678]

Excellent

[@WhipHookandPaddle]

If another country controls your voting boxes, none of the obvious brilliance speaking above, which I respect deeply, if another country picks your winners, none of this above matters, does it. The censors are defining an alternative reality. All we need is bright people looking at overwhelming provable facts.

[@righteousgod8376]

Sorry, the system is absolutely corrupt. The establishment of both parties hated Trump and colluded to get him out of office. The deep state, which NYT/Washington Post admitted is real, (permanent bureaucracy) resists or outright stops any President who goes against their agenda. After Trump left office, you saw various national security and military officials who admitted to lying to Trump in order to get him to do what they wanted done. Dr. Birx admitted to lying to him regarding COVID policy as well.

[@grannyannie2948]

I have come to the conclusion we now live in a post democracy, at least in Australia. It makes no difference who you vote for to the policies you will get.

[@user-st4mz2es4i]

Many Thanks to you both for this. A true Breath of Fresh Air in a World infested with Dysfunctional, Neurotic, Rhetoric & Hyperbole... Thanks, I needed That...

[@graemed7385]

Hey John, I'm an Aussie expat overseas. You give me heart mate that the country has some leaders that can step in and rally support if they continue down the destructive path they are on. Good on you.

[@TokyoCraftsman]

Mr. Anderson is one of my favorite interviewers, you sir do a great job. VDH is amazing, I love his take on almost any subject, from fixing a tractor to discussing ancient civilizations, it is a pleasure and a privilege to observe these interactions, thank you. Cheers from Tokyo!

[@vv13346]

It’s a pleasure to listen to these two calm minded, intelligent, thoughtful and articulate gentlemen.

[@joeymc2183]

VDH an American Treasure sad that more don't know of him but they will. It's just plain commonsense to listen to evaluate his resource of knowledge. Thanks J. Anderson.

[@patriciakimball8150]

Wow. Two of the best people out there. I love seeing them together. And all well said, as always. 🙏

[@captainchokdee1039]

Congratulations John. Excellent!

[@DissentOrConcur]

Brilliant teacher

[@lawrenceofarizona5588]

Professor Hanson is a national treasure.

[@mitch8226]

Victor you hit home with the comment, as a fifth generation service member of my family from Pennsylvania, I no longer advised the younger generation to explore that option

[@Col-T-Invest]

Brilliant work John... you are particularly skilled at bringing out the best in a highly intellectual guest like Victor David Hanson. Really enjoyed this one, and still digesting the important ground you two covered! A critical time for civilization, but also an invigorating one!! Thanks for all your positivity and contribution.

[@tacmason]

Clearly they are arranging a situation in society that sensible human beings cannot tolerate .

[@grannyannie2948]

And they will use any rebellion to give themselves emergency powers, again.

[@timforan1502]

Cutting insight into our times at just the right time.

[@petermathieson5692]

Is there anyone better at deeply thoughtful and gentlemanly interviews than the Right Honourable John Anderson? I can think of none. Thank you from Canada.

[@laurenglass4514]

Victor Davis Hanson is a scholar and a fine man thank you

[@kaylenehousego8929]

You and your guests have been educating me for the past two years and I am deeply grateful John. You prove your integrity by actioning your stated belief's . You don't ask for my credentials before you make rich discussion available for all regardless .

[@andyadams79]

John, as an 'outsider' has a better grasp on the reality in America than most people that live here. Sad in many ways. Just shows how powerful the social media culture has become... Scary.

[@marycostello4848]

Listening to Victor Hansen gives me hope. I personally feel the left will attack WHOEVER runs as the Republican, whether it is Trump or someone else. Trump said it best: "they are really attacking you; I'm just in the way."

[@sylviam6535]

The have all the institutions, but people are resisting. This is why they hate the people.

[@6663000]

VDH is the wisest man in the world, and John Anderson always gets the best out of him. I could not be more excited to watch this video.

[@aquious953]

Things are really bad in my Canadian city. The liberal party is fighting imaginary issues while senior citizens are eating out of garbage cans and living in the parks. It's grotesque.

[@kaylenehousego8929]

Can you feed them ?

[@yehudaclinton6252]

I emigrated from Canada a month ago. The night before I left, I was walking outside when a woman in a pickup truck asked me where she could park for the night. In affect asking if she could tempararily live on the block. The middle class is going homeless over mortgage rate hike

[@sylviam6535]

And who supports them in this? Someone votes for them.

[@sylviam6535]

@@yehudaclinton6252 - Every time the rates went down, many people calculated that they could borrow more, driving real estate prices up. Then this happened. I feel sorry for them, but many people are indulgent and financially illiterate. I know of people with very average jobs and $800,000 mortgages. Some do it with interest only (no principal) repayment plans. This was inevitable.

[@aquious953]

@@sylviam6535 it's the rich white privileged yuppies. They're the ones ramming identity politics down everyone s throats while civilization burns.

[@CRAIG672004]

Could listen to VDH on a non stop loop. Amazingly intelligent individual.

[@sharonwhiteley6510]

All I can say is: THANK YOU for another excellent opportunity to listen to Dr. Hanson.

[@johnbirman5840]

The Republicans need to have Reasons why one should vote for them as opposed to relying on the message that we are not Democrats, and a vote for them is a vote against the Democrats. That is basically how Trump won. He presented a Vision primarily, and secondarily a rebuffing against the Democrats.

[@righteousgod8376]

Conservatism that advocates for neutral government and being 'left alone' will always lose to the Left who wants to seize power, increase their influence in all institutions, reward their friends and punish their enemies using that power. GOP has conserved little since World War II because in the end, they're just default progressives driving the speed limit waiting for the left to move the ball down the fieled.

[@johnhoffman5834]

simply brilliant

[@davidfields1530]

Brilliant…yet again On both counts Great guest and great interviewer/host

[@ElroyMunson]

Fantastic Interview... Would love to hear Victor have a conversation with Jordan Peterson.

[@6663000]

I've been leaving comments to this effect on Jordan Peterson and VDH videos for years. In the last few months I've heard Jordan mention Victor's name on his podcast, and I've heard Victor mention Jordan's name on his podcast. I think it's going to happen soon.

[@ElroyMunson]

@@6663000 Fingers crossed. It would be epic.

[@soniag4516]

Prof. Victor D Hanson is one of my living heroes who helped shape my econ-socio-political values and fueled the thirst for history. I pray he lives long and help shape millions of lives. My dad, one of my elder brother and President Ronald Reagan were the other heroes.

[@cinemaartsgroup]

Victor Davis Hanson is EXCELLENT!

[@jonbutton3259]

For all of Victor's wisdom, it's interesting to note that what happened to President Trump in 2020 bears a direct influence on the regular guy's view of what we face going forward. Fraud makes everything else questionable, and a complete lack of trust in American institutions by the American citizens that are supposed to trust them makes everything happening going forward incredibly important and suspect. 2020 and the future are not separate items in the way that Victor hopes. It's not as easy for regular people to say "the agenda is more important" when election integrity and government accountability ARE a major part of the agenda. What happened to President Trump is Exhibit A for all the regular citizens who sense and see that something is terribly off with how we're being governed. His twitters mean/meant nothing to his voters, because he talks like a regular guy. The "smart crowd" never understood that, and still doesn't. Our only hope is that the midterms are so unbelievably overwhelmingly Republican, that no amount of election trickery can undo it. Eyes on and fingers crossed.

[@loganhartzog2235]

I too find the only great flaw in VDH's opinion is overlooking the seriousness of election integrity. It's our last and only non-violent recourse against tyranny.

[@kaylenehousego8929]

@@loganhartzog2235 Amen .

[@vettezl1]

A dangerous fraud is Hanson.

[@theresafranks5610]

But God

[@jeremybridges6015]

If VDH said so I have to consider it… but he still said that “they’re almost treating Desantis like he’s Trump”. Does he consider the FL governor to be emotional? Adroit? It doesnt matter who leads us, the media will still color them falsely and talk about anything but “Trump’s agenda”. Secondly, if he really considers losing a rigged election to be a consequence of a “fatal flaw” in Trump, then what I hear him saying is this: we know the its rigged, we know they cheated, we just have to win anyway, according to their rules. Im only devoting mental power to this line of thought because VDH said it, but after careful consideration I think VDH might be “mostly wrong”. (First time for everything? Lol)

[@irenejurevics6209]

To put it in a nut shell. Few of us know or remember history. Fewer still are paying attention to the here and now.

[@rah7868]

We continue to fall for the Alinsky strategy. We get Alinskyed all the time. Victor and others get it that we immediately STOP defending ourselves which what the left does not want. Ignore and attack political failures and what WE are going to do.

[@jonfurey4072]

Besides Dr.Thomas Sowell this guy Victor David Hanson is an American treasure

[@zekelucente9702]

DeSantis is Trump without the baggage and is capable of moderating his message.

[@michaelcarter5049]

What a beautiful room . Such a lovely projected atmosphere.

[@DSTH323]

Victor Hanson is always on the bullseye.

[@markkrauklis8294]

VDH; a voice of intelligence and reason; how refreshing!!!🥰🤩🥰🤩🧨🧨🧨

[@petefalc]

Two great men from two great nations. For decades both John & Victor have been promoting policies that would benefit the west & the world as a whole. If we do not change course & start following men like them the freedom of the west will be gone forever.

[@poetcomic1]

"...and they take on these 'Boutique Issues'." I LOVE that VDH is the face of sanity.

[@khonieal]

I hope he is an advisor to our future leaders. He has great insight and a grasp of our reality.

[@duster121]

I woke up today needing to hear a sane perspective on just exactly what's going on. Thank you, John Anderson. Victor Davis Hanson is a voice of reason through the trials which America is undergoing. God help us overcome the power of the idealogues who are challenging everything I've ever believed in.

[@kenjohn487]

VDH summed it up very well: The Right = equality of opportunity; the Left = equality of outcome

[@reginaford8575]

Must choose opportunities

[@Tony-ol4bt]

Sane. Well said.

[@CradleRawk]

Great talk, two top chaps. It gives one hope

[@debbieramsey-hanks3757]

Crystal clear clarity is such a welcomed moment among the political chaos at this moment in history. Grateful.

[@somah1470]

Excellent interview

[@markanderson3376]

More excellent commentary from Victor Davis Hanson with an excellent interviewer who could teach a masterclass in how to do interviews. Keep videos like this coming.

[@crystallee9481]

Victor David Hanson, the smartest man ever. I can listen him all day.

[@therezabjorklund353]

I love to listen to VDH. He's so smart, knowledgeable and can see through what's going on.

[@evegoodmon]

I love victor he is brilliant

[@thomaswhite5928]

Let's be honest, if you let a child have a temper tantrum, if you let them be violent, selfish, whiny, and demanding. If you let them lie and ignore reality. If you let them do all of these things and then give them what they want, what have you achieved? What have you incentivize? If we could have a reasonable adult conversation I would say you have a chance at not creating a monster if you negotiate. But we are witnessing hypocrisy, double standards, and foolishness at a level I've never seen before. How can the right yeild without setting a precedence we'll never be able to recover from?

[@granitestateman942]

VDH is a national treasure!

[@susanellis4684]

VHan is brilliant. I am so grateful for him. And John Anderson is does a masterful job interviewing. Thank you both!

[@oceanhome2023]

VDH is my Hero and I identify with him completely !

[@marianneanddavidchaston6733]

From one farmer to another. Great conversation. Thank you

[@soniag4516]

That makes my day. We are the salt of the earth

[@iamhereinthisworld]

capitalism failrd in us

[@mr.c3928]

Respect and honor to this farmer🇺🇸

[@soniag4516]

Farmer-Professor-Author-Historian-great American Patriot and citizen of the world

[@ausforaus7617]

The people of Martha's Vineyard calling in the army to rid themselves of those pesky immigrants should tell Americans the true values of the current 'elite' running America. "Do as I say, not, do as I do"

[@naj70]

Look at John Anderson’s pedigree and argue that he is not elite. Does he pay white Australian ranchers $160,000 a year to work of his farm? Anderson smacks of inherited privilege has has no empathy for the common man. And he could not even read Victors bio with any confidence.

[@adelezierler1547]

Another mind-blowing explanation by Victor Davis Hanson to what the reason is of such a change that is taken place right now, all over the world. It's frightening!

[@JEROMEGELB]

Thank you John and Victor for yet another fascinating, timely and highly relevant discussion and analysis! It's always such a delight to hear Victor's brilliant rhetorical skills combined with his historical perspective and his deep knowledge of current events in the political life of the nation. VDH has the unique ability to mentally sift recent events, in order to extract concrete evidence for his conclusions. As a listener/viewer, his conclusions become so much more compelling when backed by real life evidence. It's invaluable!!

[@Stuff8080]

Brilliant commentary! Particularly enlightening was VDH's explanation as to why the Democrats (and here, the NDP in Canada) has abandoned-no hates-the White working and middle classes.

[@tedbaxter5234]

These are just the best chats. Thank you!

[@jenniferhooker1601]

Excellent interview! You both are a treat to listen to, and always spot on.

[@kanscopeichel491]

Among the best interviews I’ve heard, thank you.