The Classicist: A Dangerous Four Months

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September 22, 2016 8:54 PM

Victor Davis Hanson explains why the waning months of Barack Obama’s presidency may turn out to be one of the most volatile periods for national security that America has seen in decades. Discuss this podcast at Hoover.

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