How America's Actions Impact the Rest of the Western World | Victor Davis Hanson

In this clip, John and Victor discuss plausible methods to protect the west from potential threats like China and Russia, placing emphasis on the war in Ukraine.

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. And his next book, soon to be released on May the 7th this year, The End of Everything, How Wars Descend Into Annihilation.
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The podcast features John Anderson, former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia, interviewing the world's foremost thought leaders about today's pressing social, cultural and political issues.

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[kortyEdna]

America is currently plagued by the hydra-headed evil duo of inflation and recession. The worst part about this recession is that consumers are racking up credit card debt. In April alone, credit card debt went up 20% while rates have doubled in a year. Inflation is so high that consumers are literally taking debt for basic life necessities. Collapse has indeed begun..

[franciscody]

Victoria Nuland should be held accountable.

[oaktowndaddyg]

I served as a medic in Vietnam. This insanity, this escalation, this march toward World War Three started with the debacle in Ukraine. This is insanity.

[zeissiez]

Let’s not pretend that is not an American proxy war.

[buddy]

The American empire has a knack for mucking these up

[justjules]

The entire situation in Ukraine was avoidable

[darrenluck]

We definitely should not get involved as Australians.
Negotiate with Russia is the only way out.
The thought of Russia losing isn't an option, just think that through.
A cornered super power

[markkelly]

Victor always has a level headed take on the situation

[gilianrampart]

Ukraine could never win against Russia, and that was figured from the beginning!

[fnklown]

America needs to take care of the homeless & struggling people here lifes so expensive nowadays. If people are afraid of nuclear war then leave it alone, no one batted an eyelash when Crimea shifted to Russia, Ukraine accepted weapons that can shoot a nuclear warhead at Russia - if a country donated weapons like that to Mexico it would probably make everyone here in the U.S.A.a bit nervous.

[archiebunkers]

100 years ago, Ukraine did not even exist

[rhrh]

How about protecting America first. Is that too much to ask? We have taxation without representation!

[boost]

Why John Anderson does not interview Scott Ritter? Huh?

[dannyhughes]

This guy is a great example of what a practical thinking and honest Farmer can contribute.

[megadan]

I have a friend in Donbas. They want to be part of Russia. He doesn't like Putin, but they are of Russian culture and the rest of Ukraine is not.

[ronaldolson]

Victor David Hanson would be a great Dinner Guest!

[PaulFrew]

Some really amazing insights - true words

[cptkirkp]

Its all WEF - quantitative easing, inflation and a bonus bunch of anxiety because of war.

[tcalip]

I feel like this. Why should any Race be excluded if they are not the problem. I am only concerned with People who claim that my working seven days a week affects their lives and that a Government program is better for Me. That is Someone who is jealous and envious of Me. What is best for Me is saving as much money as I can to pay all my bills and not bother People. Simply. There is not any ifs, ands, or butts about my facts. The ones who are saying that I am bothering Guys. The Guys I talk to do not mind being bothered by Me and do not need to front in Social Media for People who are haters. Thanks for sharing.

[frpgplayer]

"The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible. So far as we have already formed engagements, let them be fulfilled with perfect good faith. Here let us stop. Our detached and distant situation invites and enables us to pursue a different course…"

Military allies makes military enemies.

Keep it to trade only.