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Victor Davis Hanson discusses the impact of identity politics on American history and culture, including recent controversies in education and immigration.

The Left's obsession with identity politics and rewriting history is reshaping everything from America's largest cities to its classrooms. Victor Davis Hanson examines New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's controversial immigrant map, growing support for Hamas among younger Americans, the return of Ebonics in California schools, and the Charlie Kirk murder case.Hanson argues that progressive leaders are erasing America's history of assimilation while encouraging tribalism and victimhood in its place. From Europe struggling with failed immigration policies to California legitimizing "Black English" in schools, he explains how identity politics is replacing a shared American culture. Hanson also breaks down the evidence in the Charlie Kirk murder investigation, condemning the conspiracy theories surrounding the case and warning that political narratives are increasingly taking precedence over facts. NEW FILM: “Sacred Honor: The Declaration That Defines a Nation,” featuring Victor Davis Hanson, is OUT NOW! https://youtu.be/O1d3gn_H8ow   Allegiance Gold - Visit http://protectwithvictor.com/ to learn about a special Liberty Offer. Home Title Lock -  visit…

People in this episode

Host: Victor Davis Hanson

Topics covered

• identity politics
• American history
• Hamas support
• Ebonics in education
• immigration policies
• tribalism
• political narratives

Keywords

• identity politics
• Hamas
• Ebonics
• California schools
• immigration
• Charlie Kirk
• tribalism
• assimilation

Sponsors

Allegiance Gold, Home Title Lock, Pepperdine School of Public Policy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hamas, Charlie Kirk, California

Books & works: Sacred Honor: The Declaration That Defines a Nation

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