Obama and the Perfect Storm - Victor Davis Hanson

Dive in to Episode 7 of History in the News for a deep dive into the groundbreaking 2008 election of Barack Obama, a northern liberal who defied political norms to become president. Discover how a 'perfect storm'—from the Wall Street meltdown to the absence of an incumbent—propelled his victory, challenging America’s distrust of liberal senators since JFK. Explore the ideologies, like postmodernism and utopian pacifism, that shaped Obama’s presidency and sparked a cultural shift. (Also available on podcast/Links in bio)