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
    @firehorse_44alpha-omega Жыл бұрын

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

  • @hittitecharioteer

    @hittitecharioteer

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    @geekvinos

    Жыл бұрын

    *International treasure Gracias. Yeehaw

  • @ldfreitas9437

    @ldfreitas9437

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @pspears4741

    @pspears4741

    Жыл бұрын

    Hope Dr. Victor Davis Hanson is taking ivermectin!

  • @firehorse_44alpha-omega

    @firehorse_44alpha-omega

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @robertbombace9153
    @robertbombace9153 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @golden.lights.twinkle2329

    @golden.lights.twinkle2329

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @darbyohara

    @darbyohara

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    @menzicosce

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @luisvaldes1568

    @luisvaldes1568

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @robertholland7558

    @robertholland7558

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @MrDavidbr1970
    @MrDavidbr1970 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @annbrucepineda8093

    @annbrucepineda8093

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree.

  • @hederahelix622

    @hederahelix622

    Жыл бұрын

    @@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

    @fretnottrustingod5053

    Жыл бұрын

    @@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.

  • @codex3048
    @codex3048 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @AnthonyTolhurst-dw1nc

    @AnthonyTolhurst-dw1nc

    4 ай бұрын

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

  • @jerrymiller9039
    @jerrymiller9039 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @patmitskey839

    @patmitskey839

    Жыл бұрын

    Game On Partner!!!!

  • @golden.lights.twinkle2329

    @golden.lights.twinkle2329

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @dragonknightleader1

    @dragonknightleader1

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    @loganjames3789

    Жыл бұрын

    Amen!

  • @Aeneas100011

    @Aeneas100011

    Жыл бұрын

    Trump is a sure loser. DeSantis for President!

  • @stevenlightfoot6479
    @stevenlightfoot6479 Жыл бұрын

    Playing with fire, is the understatement of the year.

  • @darbyohara

    @darbyohara

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @grannyannie2948

    @grannyannie2948

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    @allencollins6031

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @camicrumb35
    @camicrumb35 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @lisalazarczyk8426
    @lisalazarczyk8426 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @olafnilsen1641

    Жыл бұрын

    A modern classicist

  • @mollymalone5307

    @mollymalone5307

    Жыл бұрын

    Liza Lazarchick. So eloquently stated. I concur.

  • @jglee6721

    @jglee6721

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @olafnilsen1641

    @olafnilsen1641

    Жыл бұрын

    @@NWorship and food is produced using diesel

  • @guaranteeme7737

    @guaranteeme7737

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @brianwilke592
    @brianwilke592 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @soniag4516

    @soniag4516

    Жыл бұрын

    For me at least twice

  • @soniag4516

    @soniag4516

    Жыл бұрын

    For me at least twice

  • @hederahelix622

    @hederahelix622

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    @brianwilke592

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @hederahelix622

    @hederahelix622

    Жыл бұрын

    @@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.

  • @StormTrysail
    @StormTrysail Жыл бұрын

    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

    @janetwhite7786

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @tomk8663

    @tomk8663

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @grannyannie2948

    @grannyannie2948

    Жыл бұрын

    @@tomk8663 Sadly I see no sign of that.

  • @lonniepee9804

    @lonniepee9804

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @friarnewborg9213

    @friarnewborg9213

    Жыл бұрын

    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.)

  • @mikegmedia8589
    @mikegmedia8589 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @jamesberg3106
    @jamesberg3106 Жыл бұрын

    John, you two are amazing

  • @PiersLortPhillips
    @PiersLortPhillips Жыл бұрын

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

  • @patmitskey839

    @patmitskey839

    Жыл бұрын

    Great post Partner 👍

  • @ggc7318

    @ggc7318

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    @tipple58

    Жыл бұрын

    Always let VDH do most of the talking!

  • @guaranteeme7737

    @guaranteeme7737

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @kate60

    @kate60

    Жыл бұрын

    Correct

  • @lylemacdonald6672
    @lylemacdonald6672 Жыл бұрын

    "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

    @stoicsociety247

    Жыл бұрын

    Agreed

  • @WhipHookandPaddle

    @WhipHookandPaddle

    Жыл бұрын

    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 kzread.info/dash/bejne/kXajyLiIXZfffsY.html

  • @anonymousdonor8084

    @anonymousdonor8084

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    @grannyannie2948

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @Eric_Blair

    @Eric_Blair

    Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @AlbertoRPerez
    @AlbertoRPerez Жыл бұрын

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

  • @LynnColorado
    @LynnColorado Жыл бұрын

    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

    @donaldmiller8629

    Жыл бұрын

    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 ?

  • @janetteharness1693
    @janetteharness1693 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @anaibarangan4908

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    @speculawyer

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @robertholland7558

    @robertholland7558

    Жыл бұрын

    @@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

    @lucaswalker1777

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @robertholland7558

    @robertholland7558

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @childofgod.5901
    @childofgod.5901 Жыл бұрын

    Victor Hanson is a great human being.

  • @johnkaylor8670

    @johnkaylor8670

    Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @barbarataylor8101
    @barbarataylor8101 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @drobinbarker
    @drobinbarker Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @mikeflair6800
    @mikeflair6800 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @alostpilgrimsjourney5953

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @marcellheureux7681
    @marcellheureux7681 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you both. God bless

  • @David_Jones8112

    @David_Jones8112

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @adventureswithjonny87
    @adventureswithjonny87 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @Catz_52
    @Catz_52 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @kaylenehousego8929

    @kaylenehousego8929

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @6teezkid

    @6teezkid

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    @Catz_52

    Жыл бұрын

    @@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

    @6teezkid

    Жыл бұрын

    @@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

    @paperclip612

    Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @kayleneemery8217
    @kayleneemery8217 Жыл бұрын

    " 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

    @steveng7174

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @rocketpig1914

    @rocketpig1914

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @foxtrotjulietbravo5536

    @foxtrotjulietbravo5536

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    @grannyannie2948

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @joannleichliter4308

    @joannleichliter4308

    Жыл бұрын

    Well, they hate God even worse.

  • @markpaternoster8084
    @markpaternoster8084 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @alspeers6931
    @alspeers6931 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @kaylenehousego8929

    Жыл бұрын

    Amen .

  • @williamjohnson148

    @williamjohnson148

    Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @fieldagent59isintheforest32
    @fieldagent59isintheforest32 Жыл бұрын

    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,....

  • @captainchokdee1039
    @captainchokdee1039 Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations John. Excellent!

  • @Nick-bh5bk
    @Nick-bh5bk Жыл бұрын

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

  • @patriciakimball8150
    @patriciakimball8150 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @77Victory1
    @77Victory1 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @reginaford8575

    @reginaford8575

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @TokyoCraftsman
    @TokyoCraftsman Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @geekvinos
    @geekvinos Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @maxfacsurg
    @maxfacsurg Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @laurenglass4514
    @laurenglass4514 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @jeffmella5678
    @jeffmella5678 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent

  • @michaelhawk6077
    @michaelhawk6077 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @johnkaylor8670

    @johnkaylor8670

    Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @user-st4mz2es4i
    @user-st4mz2es4i Жыл бұрын

    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...

  • @lawrenceofarizona5588
    @lawrenceofarizona5588 Жыл бұрын

    Professor Hanson is a national treasure.

  • @petermathieson5692
    @petermathieson5692 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @Col-T-Invest
    @Col-T-Invest Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @joeymc2183
    @joeymc2183 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @vv13346
    @vv13346 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @6663000
    @6663000 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @DissentOrConcur
    @DissentOrConcur Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant teacher

  • @CRAIG672004
    @CRAIG672004 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @cinemaartsgroup
    @cinemaartsgroup Жыл бұрын

    Victor Davis Hanson is EXCELLENT!

  • @groundedkiwi
    @groundedkiwi Жыл бұрын

    Sad that the media TDS has worn Victor down.

  • @timforan1502
    @timforan1502 Жыл бұрын

    Cutting insight into our times at just the right time.

  • @jonfurey4072
    @jonfurey4072 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @evegoodmon
    @evegoodmon Жыл бұрын

    I love victor he is brilliant

  • @kaylenehousego8929
    @kaylenehousego8929 Жыл бұрын

    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 .

  • @mitch8226
    @mitch8226 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @markkrauklis8294
    @markkrauklis8294 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @michaelskramii2245
    @michaelskramii2245 Жыл бұрын

    I learn something new each time I hear VDH. He has a concise and sober way with words that is compelling. My ultra-liberal friends could benefit from hearing this man.

  • @graemed7385
    @graemed7385 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @davidfields1530
    @davidfields1530 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @jamesgraham1413
    @jamesgraham1413 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @k1mgy

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    @frenchmime1972

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    @soniag4516

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @AnthonyTolhurst-dw1nc

    @AnthonyTolhurst-dw1nc

    4 ай бұрын

    Australia as well, mate.

  • @WhipHookandPaddle
    @WhipHookandPaddle Жыл бұрын

    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

    @righteousgod8376

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    @grannyannie2948

    Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @DSTH323
    @DSTH323 Жыл бұрын

    Victor Hanson is always on the bullseye.

  • @irenejurevics6209
    @irenejurevics6209 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @markanderson3376
    @markanderson3376 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @petefalc
    @petefalc Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @sharonwhiteley6510
    @sharonwhiteley6510 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @johnhoffman5834
    @johnhoffman5834 Жыл бұрын

    simply brilliant

  • @ElroyMunson
    @ElroyMunson Жыл бұрын

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

  • @6663000

    @6663000

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    @ElroyMunson

    Жыл бұрын

    @@6663000 Fingers crossed. It would be epic.

  • @oceanhome2023
    @oceanhome2023 Жыл бұрын

    VDH is my Hero and I identify with him completely !

  • @CradleRawk
    @CradleRawk Жыл бұрын

    Great talk, two top chaps. It gives one hope

  • @michaelcarter5049
    @michaelcarter5049 Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful room . Such a lovely projected atmosphere.

  • @duster121
    @duster121 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @somah1470
    @somah1470 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent interview

  • @crystallee9481
    @crystallee9481 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @debbieramsey-hanks3757
    @debbieramsey-hanks3757 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @jenniferhooker1601
    @jenniferhooker1601 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @therezabjorklund353
    @therezabjorklund353 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @aslkdjfzxcv9779
    @aslkdjfzxcv9779 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @Mellownius

    @Mellownius

    Жыл бұрын

    Facts

  • @khonieal
    @khonieal Жыл бұрын

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

  • @kanscopeichel491
    @kanscopeichel491 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @poetcomic1
    @poetcomic1 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @marianneanddavidchaston6733
    @marianneanddavidchaston6733 Жыл бұрын

    From one farmer to another. Great conversation. Thank you

  • @soniag4516

    @soniag4516

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @iamhereinthisworld

    @iamhereinthisworld

    8 ай бұрын

    capitalism failrd in us

  • @mattd6086
    @mattd6086 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent interview with an American treasure. The world needs more people like these two men.

  • @tacmason
    @tacmason Жыл бұрын

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

  • @grannyannie2948

    @grannyannie2948

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @Tony-ol4bt
    @Tony-ol4bt Жыл бұрын

    Sane. Well said.

  • @susanellis4684
    @susanellis4684 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @adelezierler1547
    @adelezierler1547 Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @zekelucente9702
    @zekelucente9702 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @tedbaxter5234
    @tedbaxter5234 Жыл бұрын

    These are just the best chats. Thank you!

  • @bobzoellner1982
    @bobzoellner1982 Жыл бұрын

    Every kid in high school should have to watch this!

  • @Stuff8080
    @Stuff808010 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @JEROMEGELB
    @JEROMEGELB Жыл бұрын

    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!!

  • @winstonsmith8240
    @winstonsmith8240 Жыл бұрын

    That was cheerful. Do enjoy listening to Victor though. Such an intelligent, rational man. Thanks.

  • @marycostello4848
    @marycostello4848 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @sylviam6535

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @mr.c3928
    @mr.c3928 Жыл бұрын

    Respect and honor to this farmer🇺🇸

  • @soniag4516

    @soniag4516

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @scottedwards9704
    @scottedwards9704 Жыл бұрын

    I don’t think there is anyone more pleasant to listen to than VDH?

  • @wally1452
    @wally1452 Жыл бұрын

    These two men are excellent. The subect matter, clarity and good conversation (w/out talking over one another) is a wonderful thing to have & behold. We may disagree some if need be but they stimulate thought and the recall these two have is amazing. I read a lot, I know many things but I find, older I get, tho' I have/know these things these men say I cannot always remember my source or where it came from in a philosopher or whomever. I'd like to seee former President Anderson have millions of watchers. This is great.

  • @ripvanwinkle2035
    @ripvanwinkle2035 Жыл бұрын

    One of the smartest people I listen to

  • @copperclawz
    @copperclawz Жыл бұрын

    I hope and pray we can turn this around.

  • @MrObichop
    @MrObichop Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this interview and the way it's conducted.

  • @johnbirman5840
    @johnbirman5840 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @righteousgod8376

    Жыл бұрын

    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.