America faces a historic crisis as the midterm elections force voters to choose between free-market capitalism and state-subsidized socialism, warns legendary historian Victor Davis Hanson. "Rarely in American history have the two parties been so far apart or the choice between them so stark," he writes. Hanson says decades of trust in universities, media newsrooms, and federal bureaucracies have already evaporated, sparking a grassroots backlash ahead of the election – but it's still unclear which side will be victorious. Evan Barker is all too familiar with the crumbling Leftist establishment amidst its Socialist infiltration. After raising tens of millions of dollars for Democrats – so deeply inside their machine that she was present when Bernie Sanders and AOC first met – Barker says her breaking point happened on the floor of the 2024 Democratic National Convention. She joins Dr. Drew to tell why she left the Left, how the progressive movement has been hijacked by the very billionaires it claims to oppose, and the behind-the-scenes look into the DNC in her new book "Nothing Left: Confessions of a Democratic Operative." LINKS & SOURCES: https://drdrew.com/10272026 Victor Davis Hanson is the Martin and Illie Anderson Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. He is an American military historian, columnist, former classics professor, and scholar of ancient warfare. He has written or edited 26 books, including "The Counterrevolution: The Fall and Rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA Movement" and "The Dying Citizen." Follow at https://x.com/VDHanson Evan Barker is a former Democratic campaign operative and political strategist. A first-generation college graduate, Barker earned her Bachelor's degree from the University of Kansas in 2015. A columnist, Substack writer, and podcast host, Evan lives in Northern California. She is the author of "Nothing Left: Confessions of a Democratic Operative." Follow at https://x.com/evanwch SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Find out more about the brands that make this show possible and get special discounts on Dr. Drew's favorite products at https://drdrew.com/sponsors • PALEOVALLEY - "Paleovalley has a wide variety of extraordinary products that are both healthful and delicious,” says Dr. Drew. Get 15% off your first order at https://drdrew.com/paleovalley • FATTY15 – The future of essential fatty acids is here! Strengthen your cells against age-related breakdown with Fatty15. Get 15% off a 90-day Starter Kit Subscription at https://drdrew.com/fatty15 • THE WELLNESS COMPANY - Be prepared for the next crisis with a Medical Emergency Kit. Learn more at https://twc.health/drew Portions of this program may examine countervailing views on health issues, and do not necessarily represent the views of the hosting platform or producers. This show is for entertainment or informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or attorney before making health or financial decisions. Executive Producers • Kaleb Nation - https://x.com/KalebNation • Susan Pinsky - https://x.com/firstladyoflove Content Producer & Booking • Emily Barsh - https://x.com/emilytvproducer Hosted By • Dr. Drew Pinsky - https://x.com/drdrew About The Show Tired of tribalism and outrage? It's time for a second opinion. From the front lines of the culture war to the front lines of medicine, iconic broadcaster Dr. Drew Pinsky (of "Loveline" with Adam Carolla) brings his unfiltered perspective to today’s most urgent political, cultural, and medical issues. Dr. Drew is a board-certified physician with over 35 years of national radio shows, NYT bestselling books, and countless TV shows bearing his name. He's best known for Celebrity Rehab (VH1), Teen Mom OG (MTV), The Masked Singer (FOX), and multiple hit podcasts. Dr. Drew Pinsky received his undergraduate degree from Amherst College and his M.D. from the University of Southern California. Read more at https://drdrew.com/about