Victor Davis Hanson on Corona, California, and the Classical World

[@twofishes8846]

My hat's off to this wonderful show, Uncommon Knowledge from the Hoover Institution. Thank you for introducing Victor Davis Hanson and Thomas Sowell to me. Intellectuals capable of communicating with clarity, no smoke and mirrors with these gentleman. People of this caliber restore my faith in Human endeavor.

[@petefalc]

VDH is by far the greatest living historian. We are so lucky to have him.

[@esterhudson5104]

peter falc double that❤️

[@richards.eisner3561]

Ditto

[@dsd265]

I wish there were 100,000 Victor Davis Hansons. What a brilliant human being.

[@johnvannewhouse]

SECONDED!!!

[@JayDavis-O2brutal]

I kinda look like VDH... except for when I speak. Then I just look like an idiot. Erm. Yes! We need more VDHs!!!

[@harrytd]

I could not agree more 👍

[@jeffreyriley8742]

And that's still probably a million short of what we need.

[@juventutem]

We could use one in Canada!

[@robertwatson9359]

When ever I need to feel hope, I listen to a Victor Davis Hanson interview, who can provide a historical perspective to what is happening now. I am a retired Chem. Eng. and history buff and he gives me hope that we will awaken before we walk off the cliff. I am in Ecuador most of the time which is very locked down, but the poor uneducated people know how to survive and I had my hair cut sitting on a garbage can behind the bamboo home of my barber and were joyful that they would have money for rice and beans for merienda last night. They know that along with their neighbors, are the only ones who will save them from starvation which is worse than the corona virus. I gave them N95 masks and latex gloves for their back yard business. They brought me fruit today from their garden. Life is good, People are good and it reminds me of our humanity.

[@alsoknownas875]

One of the most spirited interviews I've ever seen Mr. Hanson give; and dead on in so many ways.

[@jazzyjake3080]

I'm from New Zealand , I love this guy VDH, he needs to be on every media channel in america especially at this time.

[@shychameleon]

Vanessa Robinson 🇳🇿🇺🇸🇳🇿🇺🇸🇳🇿

[@lawshorizon]

I'm from Canada, and I agree; however, it's not going to happen. Do you really expect the media to go against the going narrative? -- forget it! Their not going to talk about suicides increasing and people dying from other conditions because they can't go out to seek medical attention, etc. They're not going to talk about *the fact* that more people are going to die from from the lock-down and scaremongering then the virus itself. Heaven forbid that we upset the public or make the politicians and medical community look bad.

[@philomath67]

Great to see your appreciation from NZ. People that are common sense transcend the miles.

[@redskinjim]

he lives 10 miles from me

[@lornatremain3241]

Will Ardern watch this? I hope so. 🙂

[@barb0138]

I just love these interviews with such smart and intelligent people who are very easy to follow. Thanks for all you do.

[@VanMiddeConcrete]

Hearing VDH speak is like a breath of fresh air.

[@wessur5]

As usual, Victor Davis Hanson is spot on! He should be on Trump's staff as an adviser.

[@SofiaJLyons]

I saw Victor's name & clicked immediately! thank God for a voice of reason like he shares.

[@nepaniquepas]

Who isn’t sick of China? W.H.O. isn’t sick of China.

[@lindadunn8787]

Good one!

[@geopietro]

Absolutely loved your comment!

[@kloschuessel773]

Victoria H. Nice one? Is that you in the picture?

[@AFuller2020]

Victoria H. China didn’t flatten our economy, fat cat career DC swamp doctors shut us down.

[@MontyRoyal963]

Get it gurl!!

[@alwaysovercomingbear4809]

I wish I could even get my family to watch ten minutes of someone like VDH. I am so tired of being thought of as crazy.... I'm done!

[@dmonarredmonarre3076]

And the legend VDH continues!

[@vivianamorrison5753]

Wonderful ! FINALLY someone who speaks to me without the presumption that I dropped out of school in the 2rd Grade!! Insightful, thought provoking material! Thank you so much!

[@Post-Yap_Clarity]

You know, with so many at-home interviews lately, I have never seen an intellectual with his own library ladder.

[@williammedford5891]

Peter Robinson and Victor Davis Hanson, positives in a difficult time. Grateful here. Thank you.

[@amichelle1971]

I have so much respect for Victor David Hanson. I cannot get enough of his wisdom and insight.

[@severeestimate9361]

Absolutely fantastic VDH!!! Thank you! It is always a pleasure to hear you think out loud and have a clear understanding of what is taking place... Again thank you!!! God bless America! God bless President Trump! God bless you! Peace and love! ##WWG1WGA #QArmy #Trump2020 #Qsentme

[@fernandovianna3691]

Stay strong America. You’re my beacon of light, city on a hill.

[@silverfoxsmith8582]

Fernando Vianna - Thank you! ❤️

[@georgeh8937]

hey i never heard this statement before "97 percent of the virus transmissions is indoors". that means there should be no punishment for staying outdoors.

[@DirkusTurkess]

I think we can all agree, an hour of Victor Davis Hanson is far too short. Top notch as always.

[@llaurita2]

Thank the lord God for people like VDH and PR.

[@MaGuFer]

Too bad VDH is not a Christian. Not a fervent atheist, but definitely an agnostic.

[@TommyTooter]

i've been learning a lot from this program since i discovered it a few weeks ago when a friend shared a VDH interview.

[@horserose17]

IF THEY READ HIS WORD

[@jongadel9424]

'Peter Robinson' is the smartest and BEST interviewer i've ever seen! (and no, i am not related to him LOL)

[@cltarr1]

I have often thought that Peter Robinson is the one with Uncommon Knowledge. These broadcasts are treasures.

[@canmcneely]

I literally clapped at the end!! Love you VDH and God bless you!

[@AlexKomnenos]

Very grateful for VDH. I was fortunate at my state university to have well balanced history professors, even some conservatives. History viewed and taught as Prof. Hanson needs to be taught to our young people

[@torceridaho]

Please do a show with Dr Hanson on the history and problems in Mexico. Ask him why Mexico is a failed state (which in turn drives and forces its people to enter the US illegally).

[@kimfreeman9148]

America will do great when we make all of our medicines and all other products..

[@jackjones3657]

I love Dr. Hanson's cool, calm demeanor. He is a wonderful voice of wisdom and critical thinking in a world of willful ignorance and censorship.

[@susanacuratolo1200]

Dr.Victor Davis Hanson Delivered an UPBEAT, ERUDITE AND POSITIVE MESSAGE ---THANK YOU!!!!

[@cwcobo]

Renaissance man. Rancher, classics scholar, author, commentator. Mr Hanson is an old school Californian and Westerner. Me too. I live part-time where Mr Hanson spends half his time in Palo Alto, CA. The town and region was never conservative, like the central valley, but it's now infested with leftists. I happily spend more time outside the bay area, with the ranchers and farmers.

[@happysawfish]

Obviously someone on Trump's team needs to be notified about this video and get the Commander in Chief to listen to it.

[@karenkurdijinian2069]

Thank you American intellects 🙏🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻

[@nancydavis5668]

Victor David Hanson is the wisest man I have ever heard speak his faith in the American people & his belief that we will make America the best is very encouraging

[@marilynbarker8255]

Victor David Hanson... been hoping I would hear from you during this confusing time. If we only had more of you! Thanks for making my day.... listening to your logic has once again cleared the cobwebs! Thanks!!

[@myriamgiovannini3298]

I just love Victor Hanson! His wisdom is unparalleled!

[@istand4truth]

Thank you for another great interview. It was like going through a roller-coaster, with worrisome perspectives, encouraging one, scary ones, and, finally, a great uplifting, hopeful finale. Victor David Hansen is one of the sharpest minds around.

[@liberty-matrix]

During the COVID-19 crisis, *"My neighbor is cutting hair all day long. And if I had hair, I'd be his customer!"* ~ VDH

[@dougm3037]

I always look forward to more insights from Victor Davis Hanson. If only world leaders shared his wisdom.

[@davidjohnson3166]

Peter, you produce clearly the very best examinations of folks who have accomplished much, and continue to size up America quite accurately. Dave in Phoenix Arizona USA

[@johnmanspeaker5640]

Thank you Professor Hanson for 'The Corona Project', it sounds like the next great national objective, I'm in! Who else?

[@johnpalmer5131]

What VDH is saying the CCP Virus may not kill us but the fear, panic, and over-reaction could.

[@joshuabstark]

the president's press briefings are causing more people to see some of the reporters in the room as irrelevant. I say get all of the heads of the executive dept's like VDH says and all the talking heads from all the big networks and the online ones like alex jones, and have the best talking heads in media ask the president questions.

[@jamesmcintosh4085]

One of America's smartest men meets one of America's smartest interviewers.

[@hoagybob]

james mcintosh ya, very articulate story-teller and a shame he’s such a biased trump syncophant.

[@michagrobi6771]

.... I guess if I had hair I would be his customer..... LOVE this one. Besides Victor is not only capable of deep analysis he is also integer for stepping out and beeing one of the first “intellectual“ TRUMP supporters.

[@fado792]

That is something YOU cannot see.

[@TheValentineShow]

I heard this guy for the first time ever about 2 weeks ago on Fox News and his brilliance just shined through my TV. Very smart individual.

[@JEROMEGELB]

Another brilliant session with VDH, whose mind seems to work on another plane....a lateral one!! Bravo!!

[@TriNguyen-wg5np]

Thanks, please keep having him back Great conversation

[@keithplymale2374]

VDH is a national treasure. I have several of his books. His scholarship comes through in very understandable language and with humor too.

[@ezeluv8612]

This presentation should be a must viewing for all those who want to be a leader in the United States, no matter at what level , be it teacher, small business owner, corporate officer, politician, or just the supervisor for any occupation.

[@dilbertjunkmail]

Thank You. You're One of the most brilliant insightful spokesmen on the Internet now. You're relevant commentary on history to our current lives is impressive and encourages all to read more about these historical figures you use in your analogies.

[@TesterBoy]

Thank God Peter, Victor, and the rural workers are not listening to the politicians!

[@joshuawheelock8874]

More than ever, demographics determine voting behavior; the only honest answer is change the demographics of the state

[@markprice1121]

Like VDH,Douglas Murray and Roger Scuton, both English, are very good

[@foxyone3]

A cool logical mind in a sea of political nonsense VDH is a national treasure

[@jon782]

The lower death rate and infection must be down to the warmer weather, lowering transmission and people getting more vitamin D from more sunlight

[@dberdes]

Wow, that is one of the best interviews of Dr Hanson I’ve seen. And I have seen many.

[@Unclebigcats]

A Great American, Mr. Victor David Hanson, I salute you sir!! From down the road, Bakersfield, California.

[@darrellbissing]

Mr. / Professor / Doctor Hanson, many thanks for being a public figure of common sense. When young I never imagined common sense could become so rare.

[@stanw909]

I just had my cataract surgery postponed again. Thank you Navin Gruesome for extending our shutdown to May 31st .

[@silverfoxsmith8582]

Stan Watkins - So sorry for you and many others that need essential surgery. This needs to end. 😥🦠🔫

I could listen to Mr. Hanson all day. Id sit at his feet and absorb the wisdom.

[@teresaevans6717]

And regardless to what Trump has said and done in this time.. I will still vote for him. He will be able to get more economical height and possibly a boom again. Plus he is better for this country in every aspect at this point in time.

[@FelonyVideos]

Spot on! VDH is a freaking genius and the man of our time. His ideas and observations are crystal clear.

[@jjforcebreaker]

Ah yes! Couldn't imagine better entertainment for the evening. Sadly just one hour. ed: it was great, but that ending 15 minutes were just amazing.

[@willosee]

Peter, as Nick Gillespie at Reason describes you, "the gold standard of interviewers". Combine that with the most brilliant VDH and you have a wonderful way to learn, think, and importantly focus on what we can do to improve the world. Thanks, Mark Wills

[@desertskymike]

Yes, thank you both. VDH at his best - God Bless!

[@jayl9595]

Mr Victor Hanson always has excellent analysis and great insight. He put them together so well again. Thanks for posting.

[@timbrunet1759]

These two make me proud to be a Real Californian.

[@JohnyLatelyCome]

Mr Hanson Please be a guest speaker at the White House press briefing. The American people need their eyes opened and you are the perfect guy to do it.

[@janea3601]

Why did I almost cry when these 2 intellectual juggernauts made comparisons to Ancient Rome. The depth of their knowledge just blows my mind

[@bitjockey6265]

Thank you, Peter! Thank you, Victor! Thank you, Hoover Institute!

[@belindamehlman1448]

Thank you! It is so nice to hear conversations, that are intelligent and have common sense.

[@mili3212]

Would love to know what books are on Dr. Hanson's library bookshelf

[@MsElke11]

I like my financial planner but right now I'd rather have a handyman available.

[@Tracy77751]

Love him...! Smart Man....! Intelligent....!

[@mbrad8544]

Thank you for being a bastion of sanity in these very challenging times!

[@NathanJennings1222]

VDH is most definitely a bastion of sanity in the academic field.

[@Queens11372]

👍

[@nelsano3]

I'm in the UK and totally agree with Prof Hanson. It's time to open up the economy again, this complete lockdown is total insanity now.

[@satoruchibana]

Last words give me comfort. Thanks, God Bless The U.S.A.

[@sergiomiranda1497]

Once again, absolutely brilliant! Uncommon Knowledge is the best educational program out there.

[@troylabrie]

This is the first realistically optimistic thing I've heard. Three cheers for VDH!

[@randomactivitiesco.5848]

Two precious souls. Thankyou both!

[@nepaniquepas]

Hoover University specializing in STEM, Mathematics, Engineering, Political Science, History, Government, Civics, English.

[@JEROMEGELB]

The medical community has indeed been warning of inevitable pandemics for decades. In medical school in the 1970’s, we learned of the 1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic & the real possibility that despite progress in public health, antibiotics & vaccines, we remain vulnerable to a ferocious, highly contagious & lethal pandemic. This warning was repeated many times since but fell on politicians fairly deaf ears.

[@moondoggieist]

Thank God for Victor Davis Hanson !!

[@THALEStheGREEK]

A national treasure. Should be in Trumps administration. A wise wise man.

[@thegeneralist7527]

"War is a permanent aspect of human life." I have to agree, except that nuclear weapons have rendered war between great powers impossible because of mutually assured destruction. Without an external outlet for our aggressive and warlike nature we have turned against ourselves, almost like an autoimmune disease. First there was the war on drugs, then the war on terrorism, then the war between left and right. Now we have a war on COVID 19, which is really a war on death itself. Thank-you for a very thought provoking discussion!! Much respect to you both.

[@victoriaalgra3675]

So thankful for Victor Davis Hanson! 🙌🙌Best practical knowledge! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@nepaniquepas]

VDH: How can we get the two party system back in California?

[@petercollingwood522]

10:05 to 10:40. Hanson is quite right. But to do that requires intellect, strength of charachter and leadership ability.

[@marybishop855]

Dr. Hanson is the man.

[@TREMVan]

he's always my favorite. Vdh the Almond farmer. Jeffersonian

[@thedude427]

Fantastic interview as always, can't get enough of these two.

[@kimochkaks]

VDH has the sharpest mind on the planet!!!! I’m always reassured that we’re all going to survive when I hear him or read his books.♥️

[@emilym8571]

We have a nation to save Thank goodness we don't silence voices like VDH'S .... yet! I wonder if posting this on FB though will trigger Zuckenberg's SS.

[@tadmarshall2739]

Great interview, thanks! This may be the most optimistic version of Victor Davis Hanson that I have heard or read.

[@twinturbo8304]

I lived in Modesto for 35 years. I relate to this wise man. I am now a refugee from calif! Many states don’t want us,just our money. I left because calif changed from a nice conservative state to what it is now.

[@nfevelo]

I was pretty left. It was people like Victor Davis Hanson that invited me to conservatism.

[@bb5242]

Nicholas Fevelo I don't think you should continue with the false dichotomy--it is more important to be open minded and a student of history and not an ideologue.

[@lushujka]

Wellcome a board!

[@timb8989]

Victor, thank you for your comments on U.S. College edu. I taught for 30 yrs in sciences. I constantly spoke to struggling students who told me"...its too hard, there's too much work. Eng, Art, Sociology is easy. I just have to do a few papers or projects and they give extra credit!" In addition, the Colleges tell everyone that a college degree, OF ANY KID, will give you a good career/job. There should be a law in college counseling info just like in the bank's "truth and lending rules".What would students do about spending 100K$ on a degree if they knew it was basically worthless(as compared to Medical(RN,RT,RAD,MedT etc), Engineering, and STEM degrees)!

[@philmorrow5322]

I encourage my adult children and grandchildren to listen to and read VDH. The historian of our time and certainly one of most clear thinkers of our times. Have his books and have learned a lot from him.

[@thomasjeffers2981]

Thank you Victor Davis Hansen. You have given me hope.

[@dianewarner7505]

Thank you another great interview so much common sense ,from Western Australia

[@debrajohnson6395]

I like your library Mr Hanson.

[@joeiiiful]

Love VDH and Peter Robinson.

[@301rs]

An intelligent, illuminating, interesting discussion. I always enjoy listening to Victor Davis Hansen’s unique perspective on today’s state of affairs. Thanks for a great interview!

[@cher128bx]

Just a great interview. The Founders were a group of impossibly brilliant men & Victor Davis Hanson, if he had lived back then, would be in the midst of that group. Thank God, he is with us today & for that, we are truly blessed.