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Victor Davis Hanson's The Classicist
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The Classicist is the weekly podcast of Victor Davis Hanson, scholar, writer, farmer. Tune in each week to hear VDH's unique perspective on the issues of the day.
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E228. VDH Q&A
May 28, 202100:56:28Tap to summarizeOn this, the final episode of The Classicist Podcast, Victor Davis Hansons answers listener questions on everything from farming to war movies to which books he’s always wanted to write but never gotten around to. Tune in for a jam-packed episode featuring VDH like you’ve never heard him before. It has been an honor to carry this show since its inception 6 years ago, and we are sorry to see it go... SourceSponsored by Kitty Poo Club Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-classicist/vdh-qa/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to Victor Davis Hanson's The Classicist in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.
Transcribe →E227. The Israelis, the Palestinians, and the Future of the Middle East
May 21, 202100:26:14Tap to summarizeVictor Davis Hanson analyzes the recent conflict between the Israelis and the Palestinians, how it reflects on the foreign policy of the Biden Administration, and what the consequences may be for the future of the Middle East. SourceJoin the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-classicist/the-israelis-the-palestinians-and-the-future-of-the-middle-east/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to Victor Davis Hanson's The Classicist in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.
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E226. California, at Dusk
May 14, 202100:36:53Tap to summarizeVictor Davis Hanson analyzes the decline of California — and a few hopeful signs that it may not be permanent. SourceSponsored by Honey, Helix Sleep Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-classicist/california-at-dusk/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to Victor Davis Hanson's The Classicist in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.
Transcribe →E225. What Killed Higher Education?
May 6, 202100:43:25Tap to summarizeVictor Davis Hanson explains how today’s campus radicalism is different to that of the 1960s, analyzes the factor that led to higher education’s decline, and provides a blueprint for what a more enlightened university might look like. SourceSponsored by Kitty Poo Club, Policygenius Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-classicist/what-killed-higher-education/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to Victor Davis Hanson's The Classicist in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.
Transcribe →E224. The Woke Breaking Point
Apr 29, 202100:40:19Tap to summarizeAmidst woke ideology’s takeover of elite institutions, a hopeful sign is emerging: a counterrevolutionary backlash amongst the American people. SourceJoin the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-classicist/the-woke-breaking-point/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to Victor Davis Hanson's The Classicist in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.
Transcribe →E223. How Much More Can America Take?
Apr 23, 202100:43:01Tap to summarizeVictor Davis Hanson analyzes the decay of America institutions — from politics and education to the military and law enforcement — and asks “at one point does America hit it’s breaking point”... SourceSponsored by Spectator US, Stamps.com Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-classicist/how-much-more-can-america-take/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to Victor Davis Hanson's The Classicist in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.
Transcribe →E222. Will the Great Awokening Succeed?
Apr 15, 202100:44:25Tap to summarizeVictor Davis Hanson examines how ’The Great Awokening’ has morphed from a boutique obsession into a society-wide attack on meritocracy … and considers whether that is setting the state for a brutal backlash. SourceSponsored by Honey, Policygenius Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-classicist/will-the-great-awokening-succeed/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to Victor Davis Hanson's The Classicist in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.
Transcribe →E221. Failures at Home, Dangers Abroad
Apr 8, 202100:38:26Tap to summarizeIn a wide-ranging conversation that covers voting rights, COVID, Immigration, foreign policy, and debt, Victor Davis Hanson looks at the perilous consequences of the Biden Administration. SourceSponsored by Spectator US, Helix Sleep Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-classicist/failures-at-home-dangers-abroad/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to Victor Davis Hanson's The Classicist in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.
Transcribe →E220. Racism By Any Other Name
Apr 1, 202100:47:21Tap to summarizeVictor Davis Hanson examines the dramatic change in elite racial attitudes in recent years and issues a stern warning: there’s never been a bigger threat to America’s ability to hold together as a successful multiethnic society. SourceSponsored by Gabi Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-classicist/racism-by-any-other-name/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to Victor Davis Hanson's The Classicist in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.
Transcribe →E219. Collision Course with China?
Mar 24, 202100:42:41Tap to summarizeIn the wake of the Biden Administration’s diplomatic fiasco with Beijing, Victor Davis Hanson looks at the trajectory of Chinese ambitions, the elements necessary for America to face down the threat, and what the future may hold if the tensions boil over into conflict. SourceSponsored by Stamps.com, ExpressVPN Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/the-classicist/collision-course-with-china/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to Victor Davis Hanson's The Classicist in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.
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