A podcast very much worth watching
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I rarely read or watch podcasts because I read quickly, and I grow irritated listening to a 10 minute, let alone 60 minute discussion of an issue when I could read a transcript of the thing in 5 or less. But I do listen to Victor Davis Hanson’s own show from time to time because he always has something interesting and thought-provoking to say. So when I saw this one recommended by Scott Johnson @ PowerLine, I paid attention. Excellent take, in my opinion, on Trump’s possible mistake in Iran, confusing a theocracy ‘s openness to making a deal — none — vs ordinary dictatorships like Russia and North Korea. Begins about 12 minutes in.
Our friend Victor Davis Hanson sat for an interview with the Washinton Post’s Kate Andrews. Andrews is one of the rotating hosts for the Post’s Make It Make Sense podcast. I hadn’t heard of the podcasat and haven’t seen anything about this episode. It is available at the Washington Post here, but also on podcast platforms including YouTube (below).
In its 35 minutes they cover the California dystopia (12 minutes), Homer’s Odyssey (three minutes), deals with Iran (six minutes), and The Counter Revolution: The Fall and Rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA Movement. The last is his forthcoming book, to be published by Basic on September 8. There the podcast ends abruptly and leaves you wanting more. I thought some readers might enjoy it as weekend viewing.
