Office Hours with Victor Davis Hanson: Themistocles

Victor Davis Hanson joins Pepperdine School of Public Policy Dean Pete Peterson for a four-part seminar series titled "Office Hours with Victor Davis Hanson."

This set of special interviews will explore the class "Roots of American Leadership in Peace and War" currently being taught by Dr. Hanson to Pepperdine School of Public Policy graduate students.

Victor Davis Hanson is the inaugural Giles-O'Malley Distinguished Visiting Professor at the School of Public Policy. Hanson is also the Martin and Illie Anderson Senior Fellow in Residence in Classics and Military History at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University; Professor Emeritus of Classics Emeritus at California State University, Fresno; and the Wayne and Marcia Buske Distinguished Fellow in History at Hillsdale College. He is a nationally syndicated columnist for Tribune Media Services.

As one of America's few graduate public policy schools rooted in a Judeo-Christian understanding of servant leadership, the Pepperdine School of Public Policy firmly believes that there is a calling to public service—one that can be fulfilled through meaningful careers in government, at all levels, as well as the policy-related business and nonprofit sectors. The school's distinctive liberal arts curriculum balances a rigorous study of philosophy and history with the latest skills of quantitative economics and policy analysis. Both inside and outside our classroom, our students experience our commitment to viewpoint diversity, seeing policy debates from both sides of the aisle as a unique way of preparing servant leaders.

Join us in supporting the next generation of students making an impact in public policy and beyond:

[elishevajones]

Victor Davis Hanson is a national treasure.

[danoconnor]

In history, Victor doesn't just know what happened, he knows what motivated the players.

[saltburner]

VDH and Tom Sowell are the wisest men in America.

[williamturner]

I grew up having a great dislike for school, even dare I say a hatred for it. This man made me like learning through the way he explains it. God bless V.D.H.

[livefreeordie]

Some much you can say about VDH.... simply, he's a great American.

[What_did_u_say]

You can learn more in one hour listening to VDH than most high school kids learn in 4 years of history class!

[margielinn]

Whenever you show on TV, UTube I drop everything and listen. Your brilliance is over my head at times but I love being stretched and learn so much!! I love your unassuming humility and your character. Thank you so so much for sharing your precious time and knowledge with us. You are appreciated and loved. I'm in my 80s but still love to learn.

[randypandolini]

I have never been the kind of person that has been star struck with movie stars and never been impressed with many people, but I am always impressed with Mr. Victor Davi Hanson. What a smart, brilliant intelligent man. Alway makes so much sense. I would definitely would be star struck with Mr. Hanson. I could probably set and talk with him and have so many questions about life in general. Why couldn't Mr. Hanson run for President. What a mind he has...

[August]

I am deeply appreciative to Pepperdine University for sharing this Victor Davis Hanson series with us. His knowledge, humility and calm demeanor are character traits to be emulated in our society.

[xldogg]

A wise and brilliant man. Dr. Hansen is a national treasure.

[mattd]

Check out the comment section for any VDH video and you will see him called a national treasure. I think people independently arrive at this conclusion. When people leave comments, they think of the highest compliment they can pay him, and it just comes to mind. It's not how he is introduced, it's just how people feel about this man, and he lives up to it every day.

[harryaarrestad]

VDH , history in your face , love it !

[andrewsibanda]

Great intellectual historic mind... a national treasure....

[minutebooks]

VDH is a remarkable man. Broadly educated, profound insights. This man is sought after everywhere yet he seems unaware that he is VDH. As much as his wisdom I love the humility I see in this man. What a role model.

[johnhughes]

I’m always awestruck at the depth of knowledge this man has to share for those that will listen. A true American icon and educator. VDH for president? Man is WAY too smart and has much more integrity than that. Talk about “draining the swamp”, would have the majority of the legislative branch realizing what pompous and corrupt fools they really are in a very short time!

[ladylyonteeth]

It’s imperative, when teaching history to bring in the practical lessons which can be applied in the here and now. Then, it’s exciting and an enjoyable adventure.

[rosaesle]

This CUBAN-BORN would like to congratulate you not only for part1 of this series, but especially for chosing Victor Davis Hanson, a historian, whom I greatly admire

[trishcote]

Dearest Pepperdine University, Please note that, I absolutely love, love, love Dr.Victor Hansen. It's so refreshing and, gives me a renewed sense of HOPE, when he speaks. Not only is his intelligence, and, how he articulates, very important issues, much appreciated, his whole being is welcomed and, correct. Bravo, dear sir, for having this outstanding individual, as a guest speaker. Respectfully, THE QUEEN.👑🤩

[viramandybur]

The depth and breath of his knowledge cannot be matched …ok, by Thomas Sowell, but can’t think of anyone else…❤

[joemccormick]

I’m always amazed at how esteemed orators like Obama and Churchill read carefully prepared scripts, Dr Hanson just rolls off an avalanche of learned knowledge as if he’s reading a script. I think I’ve learned more from his musings than from any book