Best Politcs Podcasts (2025)

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A Conservative Schism? And the Battle of Crete, 1941 1:14:11

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In this weekend episode, VDH and Sami look at, among other things, Tucker Carlson's remarks at the memorial for Charlie Kirk and how Tucker's brand of conservatism echoes Pat Buchanan's, humanitarian aid efforts in Gaza, the failures of California's solar power projects, and more. In the middle segment VDH assesses the Battle for Crete during World…

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Trump Reassesses Ukraine’s Chances and Olbermann Unhinged (As Usual) 1:04:59

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In this Friday news roundup, VDH and Sami look at Trump's visit to the UN, his reassessment of Ukraine's prospects in its war with Russia, the lunacy of Keith Olbermann, Kimmel’s phony apology, the weakness of Disney, Gavin Newsom's never-ending saga of incompetence, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy N…

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Hallmarks of Civilizational Decay, Old and New 1:06:18

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In this episode VDH and Jack cover Trump's immigration policies and missing migrant children, Claudine Gay attacking her successor at Harvard, and the alarming parallels between modern America and ancient Rome. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Rewarding Terror, Political Violence, & Disney’s Downward Spiral 1:09:43

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Join VDH and Jack as they discuss the recognition of a Palestinian state by Great Britain, Canada, Australia, and France, Trump's resurgence in polls, the role of the DOJ in political accountability, the Left's response to political violence, the end of Disney as we know it, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P…

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The Heroism of Churchill in 1940 1:18:12

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In the weekend episode, VDH and Sami discuss the narrative surrounding Charlie Kirk's assassin, Trump declaring Antifa a terrorist organization, California's Proposition 50, Robert Redford's legacy in film and politics and Winston Churchill's heroism while Britain took on Nazi Germany alone. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Calif…

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The Cultural Impact of Charlie Kirk’s Assassination 1:07:57

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In this Friday news roundup VDH and Sami examine how Charlie Kirk's assassination has changed the culture, the public’s perception of political violence, Trump's ongoing legal battles against media defamation, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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The Rise of Antisemitism in Hollywood and Lawlessness in the West 1:04:56

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VDH and Jack talk about Jerry Seinfeld on the Free Palestine movement, Hollywood's boycott of Israeli film institutions, the changing landscape of Silicon Valley, the question of lawlessness in the West, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Charlie Kirk, The Left, and A Troubled Nation 1:12:05

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In this episode VDH and Jack cover the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, including the public’s disgust with public violence, Erika Kirk's powerful statement on Charlie and the future of Turning Point USA, criticism from the right regarding Kash Patel’s actions during the investigation, vile reactions from the left, and more. See Privacy P…

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Two Giants: The Legacies of Charlie Kirk and William Tecumseh Sherman 1:07:18

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In this weekend episode VDH and Sami offer further reflections on Charlie Kirk, the role of higher education in shaping societal values, and the violation of Polish airspace by Russian drones. In the middle segment, VDH considers the impressive legacy of Civil War general William Tecumseh Sherman. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…

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Where the Left Fails Us: Iryna Zarutska, Tom Homan, and Nigel Farage 1:20:40

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Victor Davis Hanson and co-host Sami Winc discuss the implications of the recent murder of Iryna Zarutska, Israel's hit on Hamas leaders in Qatar, Homan's interview with Mika, Russian drones in Polish airspace, and Britain's Nigel Farage grows in popularity, and more in the Friday news roundup. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca…

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Charlie Kirk, RIP 1:18:38

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VDH and Jack react to the assassination of Charlie Kirk, remember 9/11, look at race and crime, examine the Democratic Party's hatred of capitalism and its shift towards socialism, consider calls to let New York City should be allowed to sink under a prospective Mamdani mayorship, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califo…

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Trump Resurrects the Department of War, ‘Phillies Karen’, and the Murder of Irina Zarutska 1:15:49

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VDH and Jack discuss the reasons for the changing of the name of the Department of War to Defense and President Trump’s recent order to change it back to War, the murder of Iryna Zarutska, ‘Phillies Karen', and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Tanks for the Memories 1:08:33

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In the weekend edition, VDH and Sami discuss RFK Jr.'s stance on vaccination mandates, more nuttiness from Joy Reid, and developments in Gaza and Venezuela. The professor also offers an in-depth look at the development and employment of armor in World War II, with a particular focus on the Battle of Kursk, the largest tank battle in history. See Pr…

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Trump to Tren de Aragua: Say Hello to My Little Friend 1:14:15

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In this news roundup VDH and Sami cover Trump sinking a Venezuelan cartel drug boat, the media speculating that Trump might have died, whether the National Guard should go into Chicago, Europe's political and social challenges, the rise of censorship, Ilhan Omar's millions, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pr…

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More Students From China is a Bad Idea 1:03:57

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In this episode Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler discuss the implications of Trump's proposal to increase Chinese student enrollment in American universities, including concerns about espionage and national security, the cultural and moral decline in Western societies, flag burning, the state of the Virginia gubernatorial race, and more. See Pri…

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Barack, Regrettably, Re-Emerges. 1:01:22

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In this episode of the Victor Davis Hanson Show, Victor and Jack discuss the left’s mockery of ‘thoughts and prayers’, the hypocrisy in narratives surrounding human trafficking, the reemergence of Barack Obama and Eric Holder, redistricting, the state of the trucking, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy …

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VDH Interviews Sebastian Gorka 1:06:29

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Victor Davis Hanson interviews Dr. Seb Gorka, discussing the significant changes in national security and counterterrorism under the Trump administration, the historical context of Trump's presidency, the disruption of the post-war order, and the ongoing threats posed by Iran and global terrorism, and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.…

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An Avatar for the Dems: Charles Bronson or Don Knotts? (This One is Easy.) 1:18:08

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In this Friday news roundup VDH and Sami cover Trump's cabinet meetings, why the Democrats can’t manage to be viewed as authentically tough, the Gaza-Israel conflict, transgender issues, the Cracker Barrel logo controversy, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-se…

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More WWII ‘Revisionist’ History & the Vulgarity of a Kennedy Scion 1:07:07

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In this episode of the Victor Davis Hanson Show, Victor Davis Hanson examine assertions regarding World War II made by David Collum during an interview with Tucker Carlson, the unseemly antics of JFK's grandson, the left's struggle with language, tensions with India, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy N…

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Bolton’s and Comey’s Troubles and Cracker Barrel’s Own Goal 1:15:04

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In this episode of the Victor Davis Hanson Show, Victor Davis Hanson and host Jack Fowler discuss the raid on John Bolton's house, the Cracker Barrel logo change, male cheerleaders in the NFL, the hot water James Comey finds himself in, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priv…

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Gavin, the Gerrymander, and Air Power in WWII 1:29:26

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In this weekend episode, VDH and Sami discuss Trump's recent legal wins, Gavin Newsom's desperate gerrymandering ploy, the American and British achievement in air power in WWII, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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The Last Line of Defense: Victor's conversation with Senator Eric Schmitt 1:05:04

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Victor Davis Hanson sits down with Senator Eric Schmitt of Missouri to discuss his new book, The Last Line of Defense: How to Beat the Left in Court. The two delve into the shifting political landscape of Missouri, the implications of recent elections, and the strategies Republicans can employ to navigate the judiciary. Schmitt shares insights from…

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Praxis Behind The Obscure: Episode 55 - Thai Tattoo Magick w/ Sheer Zed 2:25:01

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In this podcast, Sheer Zed shares his background on becoming interested in occult traditions and Buddhism, traveling to Thailand for pilgrimage, meeting a variety of famous Ajarns, and also helps explain the theory and practice of Sak Yant, Thai occult amulets, initiation, and much more! Check out Sheer Zed's work below Author/Buddhist Shaman/Music…

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Donald Trump Sets Europe Straight 1:12:41

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In this episode, Victor Davis Hanson and co-host Jack Fowler talk about the summit involving Trump, Zelensky, and European leaders, the implications of U.S. foreign policy, the perception of American leadership, race and crime in America, and the role of the FBI in political accountability, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy …

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Jews vs. Rome: VDH Interviews Barry Strauss on New Book 32:45

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Victor Davis Hanson talks with Barry Strauss about "Jews Vs Rome: Two Centuries of Rebellion Against the World’s Mightiest Empire” scheduled for release August 19, 2025. They talk about revolts of Masada, Bar Kokhba, and other resistance, plus the historical relevance to the current state of Israel’s geopolitics. See Privacy Policy at https://art19…

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Putin and Zelensky: In Search of the DMZ 1:11:17

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Join Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler as they discuss the talks between Trump and Putin, Zelensky's policies, Europe's role in the Ukraine-Russia war, Jussie Smollett in the news, ethnicity in the American press, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel…

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Praxis Behind The Obscure: Episode 54 - Vajrayana, Tummo, and Tukdam w/ Lama Glenn Mullin 2:08:24

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In this episode Lama Glenn, a Tibetologist and Teacher of Tibetan Buddhism who I have had the benefit of studying with joins the podcast to discuss his journey traveling to India and learning from great masters of various lineages, why tummo is a powerful practice on the buddhist path, generation and completion stage practices, tukdam and the death…

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Sheinbaum Gets it All Wrong and the 2003 Invasion of Iraq in Retrospect 1:14:14

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In this weekend episode of the Victor Davis Hanson show, topics covered in depth include Mexican president Sheinbaum's remarks on immigration and fentanyl, the issue of race and crime in urban areas, and an appraisal of the second Gulf War, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/…

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The Armenian-Azeri Peace Treaty and ‘Shifty’ Schiff on the Hot Seat 1:14:31

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In this Friday news roundup, VDH and Sami cover the Azerbaijan-Armenia peace treaty, the deployment of the National Guard in Washington D.C., Adam Schiff in hot water, military recruitment, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Zeldin’s Drive to Deregulate and the Iliad’s Relevance Today 1:08:12

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Victor Davis Hanson and co-host Jack Fowler analyze Lee Zeldin's efforts to deregulate the EPA, California's energy crisis, the relevance of Homer's Iliad to modern warfare, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Carly Ozard - Chain of Love - A New Broadway Album 16:57

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Carly Ozard presents CHAIN OF LOVE (A Broadway Album) CD RELEASE PARTY with CARLY OZARD and FRIENDS is a One Night Only Show Concert and CD Release Party. Mon. Aug. 18, 2025 - 7:30 pm (doors 7:00 pm) at GRNHS Gallery + Studio * 864 Folsom St., (4th & 5th Sts.) SF CA 94107. * Venue Accessibility Info.: GRNHS Gallery + Studio is ADA-accessible. Gen…

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The Coarsening of the Culture and Howard’s End 1:22:32

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Victor Davis Hanson and host Jack Fowler on the meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska, the nature of war and deterrence, the decline of Howard Stern, cultural coarseness in public discourse, the controversial policy of in-state tuition for illegal immigrants, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic…

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Israel’s Gaza Decision and Dropping the Big One 1:30:45

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Victor Davis Hanson and host Sami Winc discuss developments in Iran, China, Israel’s military administration of Gaza, Trump's new census proposal, the history of the atomic bomb missions of 1945, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Gerrymandering, the Midterms, and Immigrant Ingratitude 1:17:03

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Join Victor Davis Hanson and host Sami Winc as the uproar caused by the gerrymandering in Texas, the ingratitude of recent immigrant cohorts, the upcoming midterms and the inversion of ideology of North and South, Trump's threat to federalize DC, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1…

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Whither Kamala? On Second Thought, Who Cares? 1:15:43

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Join Victor Davis Hanson and Co-host Jack Fowler as the discuss decentralizing the USDA, Kamala's uncertain political future, the legacy of John Harris, the rise of the 'climate right', Gen Z going conservative, Sydney Sweeney and the backlash against woke ideology, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No…

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Erin Burnett Beclowns Herself. Again. 1:12:23

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Join Victor Davis Hanson and host Jack Fowler as they look at self-hating whites, DEI, and Erin Burnett's coverage of the Midtown shooter, the recent spate of nations recognizing the Palestinian state, nuclear escalation with Russia, the investigation of Jack Smith ramping up, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California…

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Current Dealings With China And Russia and the First Gulf War 1:14:11

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Join Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc for discussion of the First Gulf War in our historical segment and look at current news about China, Russia, California and the Russian collusion hoax. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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The Economy on the Upswing and Fracturing Democrat Party 1:05:15

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Join Victor Davis Hanson and host Sami Winc for this Friday news roundup. Topics discussed include Trump's return from Scotland and the trade deal with the EU, the role of the Federal Reserve and the impact of interest rates, violent incidents across the nation, racial dynamics in crime reporting, and the internal conflicts within the Democratic Pa…

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Late Night TV, R.I.P., Clint Eastwood, and the Sorry State of Freedom in the Anglosphere 1:06:40

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Victor Davis Hanson and host Jack Fowler cover the decline of late-night comedy, the rise of the thought police in the Anglosphere, some favorite Clint Eastwood movies, VDH's personal Mount Rushmore of Political Awfulness, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel…

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Trump’s New Tack with Putin and Bongino’s Cryptic Remarks 1:15:50

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Join Victor Davis Hanson and host Jack Fowler as they discuss Trump's approach to Putin and the Ukraine, the new trade deal with the EU, declining birth rates and social security, Dan Bongino's investigation of the Epstein files, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-…

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The Vietnam War, More Trade Deals, and Hulk Hogan, RIP 1:03:05

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In this weekend episode Victor Davis Hanson and host Sami Winc note the passing of Hulk Hogan, further dissect the Russia collusion hoax, recap the Vietnam War and its impact on the US, look at the latest Trump trade deals, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-se…

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Hunter, Barry, Ozzy, & Candace 1:02:36

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In this episode Friday news roundup, Victor Davis Hanson and hosts Sami Winc discuss Hunter Biden's recent interview, the ongoing scandal around Russiagate enveloping Obama, Candace Owens being sued by the Macrons, the death of Ozzy Osbourne, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.co…

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Obama as ex-President and Conservative Ghettos on Campus 1:09:40

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In this episode of the Victor Davis Hanson Show, Victor Davis Hanson and host Jack Fowler delve into the Russia hoax vs. Watergate, Obama's legacy, the Minneapolis mayor's race, conservative centers on college campuses, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-m…

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Obama’s Spooks and ‘Russian Collusion’ 1:14:19

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Join Victor Davis Hanson and co-host Jack Fowler as they talk about Tulsi Gabbard detailing the Obama intel team’s role in the Russia collusion hoax, more on Jeffrey Epstein, the decline of late-night television, the defunding of NPR and PBS, the legacy of Ed Feulner, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy …

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Putin’s Dilemma, Rubio’s Cuts, and France at Ebb Tide 1:06:57

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In this weekend episode of the Victor Davis Hanson Show, VDH and host Sami Winc discuss sanctions on Russia, the ongoing Jeffrey Epstein controversy, cuts to the State Department, the French wars in Algeria and Vietnam, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-m…

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Where Powell Stands, Beating Mamdani, and the Fallout from Butler 1:09:39

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In this news roundup Victor Davis Hanson and host Sami Winc cover the ongoing diplomacy involving NATO and Ukraine, the Secret Service after Butler, how Trumps can handle Jerome Powell, and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Toughen Up, Buttercup? 1:14:56

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Join Victor Davis Hanson and host Jack Fowler as they discuss Barack Obama urging Democrats to toughen up, the roots of leftist rage, the 1619 Project's lack of scholarly rigor, and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Praxis Behind The Obscure: Episode 53 - From Western Esotericism to Buddhist Tantra w/ Greg Kaminsky 1:20:09

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In this episode Greg from The Occult of Personality Podcast and I discuss his spiritual journey from Occultism and Podcasting to finding a Guru and becoming a practitioner of Buddhist Tantra. We also discuss a bit about his other books and how the view of Dzogchen is radically different than that of other systems. Find out more about Greg and his w…

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The Treasonous John Brennan 1:04:58

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Victor Davis Hanson and co-host Jack Fowler on John Brennan probed by the Trump Administration, judicial overreach, Greece post-World War II, the alarming decline of American cities, a survey of Civil War histories, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in…

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Orange Man…Popular? 1:09:09

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Join Victor Davis Hanson and host Sami Winc for the weekend episode. Topics covered include Trump's polling performance, Pam Bondi and the Epstein files, a suppressed interview with Kamala, a survey of the early history of the Cold War, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priv…