The Victor Davis Hanson Show Hallmarks of Civilizational Decay, Old and New
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Sep 25, 2025 The hosts dive into the complexities of Trump’s immigration policies, highlighting concerns over missing migrant children. They explore the controversial rise of Chinese student admissions and the financial motives behind them. A stark comparison is drawn between modern America and the decadence of ancient Rome, focusing on the decline of higher education and the implications of political correctness. Additionally, they examine the impact of recent military policies on public discourse and the challenges of domestic terrorism.
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ER Visit Illustrates Service Strain
- Hanson recounts waiting in an ER and noticing many patients were non‑native English speakers on Medi‑Cal.
- He uses the scene to illustrate local service strains from large immigrant inflows.
Bagram Abandonment Meant Losing Strategic Investments
- Trump framed Bagram as strategic and as a businesslike asset worth protecting.
- Hanson says abandoning it under Biden squandered investments and complicates any reentry.
Avoid Redeploying For Nation‑Building
- Avoid re‑entanglement in Afghanistan without clear, sustainable objectives.
- Hanson advises letting Afghans manage their affairs rather than redeploying U.S. forces for nation‑building.