Deterrence Dilemma: Victor Davis Hanson on Columbia University Protests

Townhall Review  - May 11, 2024 Hugh Hewitt turns to National Review’s Andrew McCarthy to discuss the latest in the sham trial of Donald Trump, which is purposefully keeping Trump off the campaign trail, seeking to charge him as a criminal for which there is no crime.  John Solomon talks with Michael Oren, Israel’s former Ambassador to the U.S., about Biden reneging on promised and already paid for munitions for Israel, threatening Israel's military for beginning its move on Rafah. Hugh turns to Cliff May, of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, to talk about Biden's dangerous delay tactic, which if delayed further will be a victory for Hamas. Victor Davis Hanson, with co-host Jack Fowler talks about how Biden and the Democrats have created what Hanson likes to call a “Frankenstein monster.” The campus protests, full Hamas sympathizers, a.k.a "useful idiots," are being subsidized by us, the taxpayers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Hewitt speaks with Dr. Matthew Spalding, Hillsdale College's Vice President of Washington Operations & Dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government, about the pro-Hamas protests on college campuses across the country. He delves into the ideological rifts within the left, highlighting the culmination of postmodern Marxist ideas cultivated over decades in academia, shedding light on the complexities underlying the unrest. 👉Follow Hugh on XSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Hugh Hewitt discusses with Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton the confirmed delay in the delivery of precision-guided munitions to Israel, attributing it to President Biden's pressure on Israel due to the influence of the left wing of his party. Senator Cotton criticizes Biden's foreign policy decisions, suggesting they exacerbate conflicts like the Israel-Hamas war and praising former President Trump's approach for bringing stability. 👉Follow Hugh on X 👉Follow Sen. Tom Cotton on XSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, John Solomon introduces his guest, J. Michael Waller, senior analyst for strategy at the Center for Security Policy and president of Georgetown Research, who discusses his book "Big Intel," highlighting the transformation of the CIA and FBI from Cold War heroes to entities pursuing political agendas. Waller recounts historical events and institutional shifts, shedding light on the infiltration of woke ideology, lack of accountability, and the politicization of intelligence agencies. 👉Follow John Solomon on X 👉Follow J Michael Waller on XSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Townhall Review  - May 4, 2024 Joe Piscopo turns to Michael Goodwin of the New York Post to give us his candid take on the antisemitic chaos that is happening at Columbia University. Hugh Hewitt talks with Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton about the need to restore order on college campuses.  John Solomon and Amanda Head on the “John Solomon Reports” podcast talk with Natalie Sanandaji, who is a survivor of the Nova music festival shooting on October 7 in Israel. She talks about the effort to silence her from speaking out against Hamas.  Hugh turns to Michael Oren, the former Israeli Ambassador to the United States, to discuss the way the United States is hamstringing Israel in its effort to take out Hamas once and for all.  Hugh talks with Yossi Klein Halevi, a senior fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute, about his takeaways from October 7th. He also talks about how many of the demonstrators at Columbia and other liberal campuses hate America and that it is telling about the mental health of the left. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson report that Representative Elise Stefanik from New York has filed an ethics complaint against prosecutor Jack Smith, accusing him of interfering with the 2024 election by prosecuting Donald Trump. Andy McCarthy agrees that the complaint won't go far, but notes Smith's blatant disregard for DOJ policies, suggesting a public case is being made. They discuss the politicization of prosecutions, with Trump vowing retribution if re-elected, highlighting the irony amidst ongoing legal battles. 👉Follow Dan Proft on X 👉Follow Amy Jacobson on X 👉Follow Andrew McCarthy k on XSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Piscopo welcomes Tom Homan, a former acting director of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency. Holman delves into the risks of Chinese infiltration across the US border, urging preparedness for potential threats. Homan talks about the need for stronger border security measures and criticizes the lack of action from both political parties. 👉Follow Joe Piscopo on X 👉Follow Tom Homan on XSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Julie Hartman describes her visit to Columbia University during the antisemitic pro-Hamas protest and how many universities have become hotbeds for extreme political activism, not free thought or academics. 🎙️Subscribe to Timeless with Julie Hartman 👉Follow Julie on XSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Victor Davis Hanson discusses the recent campus antisemitic protests in support of Palestine and Hamas. Hanson advocates for stronger measures such as arresting and deporting lawbreakers, critiquing university leaders, and urging a reassessment of the education system's priorities away from ideology towards genuine education. 👉Follow Victor Davis Hanson on X  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.