And the hits just keep on coming...

Thanks in large part to Rob Long and Adam Carolla's appearances on my podcast, I've been able to book some pretty amazing guests for August and September.  Upcoming conversations include: Arthur Brooks, Walter E. Williams, and Andrew Breitbart.  I'm laughing to myself as I even type those names.

But to the point: Professor Victor Davis Hanson was kind enough to share some of his profound knowledge, insight, and wisdom with me earlier this week and I wanted to, in turn, share it with you.

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A professor of the classics for more than two decades in the California State University system, Dr. Hanson is a columnist at National Review, a senior fellow of military history at Stanford's Hoover Institution, the author of more than a dozen books,and, of course, a Ricochet contributor!

VDH, as he's affectionately known in conservative circles, graciously lent us a 1/2 hour of his time and we covered everything from his monthly lunches with Dr. Thomas Sowell to his Swedish ancestry to the current state of American higher education.

You're going to enjoy this interview.  Trust me.  You can stream our conversation live at my site, or download it on your iTunes.

Look forward to hearing your thoughts, Ricochet!  Any feedback, positive or otherwise, is welcomed.

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Lance
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Lance

You are quickly becoming my hero. 

R.J. Moeller
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R.J. Moeller
Lance: You are quickly becoming my hero.  · Aug 4 at 12:56pm

Ha! Thanks. Most of my friends have no idea who any of these people are so the excitement dwindles quickly in the face of blank stares from them. 

Aaron Miller
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Aaron Miller

The episode with Rob is still saved on my desktop, but I haven't finished listening to it yet. Be assured I'll get to these eventually!

Congrats on your guest lineup. Keep 'em coming.

Jimmy Carter
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Jimmy Carter

While listing VDH's credentials, You left out "Ricochet Contributor."

Just saying.....

Time to listen.

Edited on Aug 4, 2011 at 6:39pm
Squishy Blue RINO
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Squishy Blue RINO

Great job R.J., good interview.

R.J. Moeller
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R.J. Moeller

Jimmy Carter: While listing VDH's credentials, You left out "Ricochet Contributor."

Just saying.....

Time to listen. · Aug 4 at 6:38pm

Edited on Aug 04 at 06:39 pm

Noted!  I'll change that right now.

R.J. Moeller
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R.J. Moeller
Squishy Blue RINO: Great job R.J., good interview. · Aug 4 at 6:40pm

Thanks. I just tried to get out of the way.  VDH couldn't have been nicer.

Give Me Liberty
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Give Me Liberty

Nice!

Cas Balicki
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Cas Balicki

Good interview!

AmishDude
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AmishDude

You're big-time now, R.J.  No chance of that AmishDude interview anymore!

Edited on Aug 4, 2011 at 8:40pm
Leslie Watkins
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Leslie Watkins

Really enjoyed your show. Congratulations on putting it all together!

Erik Larsen
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Erik Larsen

I can't get enough of VDH. He has spurred me to read Greek history and also info about the Pacific theater in WWII. Thank you!

Ross Conatser
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Ross Conatser

 Victor is kind of like a modern day Cincinnatus.  Except rather than being a general who fights wars and returns to his plowing, he is a teacher who after teaching returns home to prune his vines. 

Franco
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Franco

I just subscribed.

R.J. Moeller
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R.J. Moeller

AmishDude: You're big-time now, R.J.  No chance of that AmishDude interview anymore! · Aug 4 at 8:40pm

Edited on Aug 04 at 08:40 pm

I've been using those other guests to try and get to you!  ;)

R.J. Moeller
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R.J. Moeller
Franco: I just subscribed. · Aug 5 at 6:57am

Thanks, man!

R.J. Moeller
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R.J. Moeller
Ross Conatser:  Victor is kind of like a modern day Cincinnatus.  Except rather than being a general who fights wars and returns to his plowing, he is a teacher who after teaching returns home to prune his vines.  · Aug 5 at 6:24am

Important question is...who will play VDH in the movie?

Kervinlee
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Kervinlee

I read everything by VDH that I can. Had I had him as a professor in my school days, I might have become educated.

Forrest Cox
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Forrest Cox

VDH is pure, unadulterated WIN.


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