Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words
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Victor Davis Hanson provides commentary on the latest political and cultural news with an eye to the historical significance of our time. He is an author, historian, classicist, and contemporary analyst. Join him to learn about the what's going on in your world.
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Victor Davis Hanson: Marco Rubio’s Powerful Defense of Western Civilization
Marco Rubio’s speech in Greece made a powerful case for defending Western civilization at a time when the West seems increasingly unwilling to defend its own history, values, and traditions. Victor Davis Hanson also weighs in on the political bias behind Nobel Prizes, why Trump may never receive the recognition he deserves, and the growing tensions between Trump and Zelenskyy over the war in Ukraine. CovePure - Go to http://CovePure.com/VDH right now and get $250 off your purchase! Allegiance Gold - Visit http://protectwithvictor.com to learn about a special Liberty Offer. Home Title Lock - Go to https://hometitlelock.com/victor to apply promo code VICTOR for a FREE title history report and a FREE TRIAL of their Triple Lock Protection. Alliance Defending Freedom - Alliance Defending Freedom is gathering 100,000 signatures on a petition to get the disturbing Rights, Respect, and Responsibility program out of schools and to protect parents' right to direct their kids' education. Sign the petition by texting HANSON to 83848 or visit http://JoinADF.com/HANSON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
White Guilt: Shelby and Eli Steele
This week, Shelby Steele and his son Eli join Victor Davis Hanson to discuss their new movie, White Guilt. Shelby and Eli explain the paternalism of the woke Left’s demands for white repentance. White Guilt explores racism in using an entire race as a means to absolve oneself of historically inherited guilt. WATCH NOW: White Guilt https://www.whiteguiltfilm.com/home#watchwhiteguilt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Victor Davis Hanson: Can Steve Hilton Still Win?
After the three-year anniversary of Oct. 7, Victor Davis Hanson discusses the Palestinians’ history of appealing to Western sympathy by claiming victim status to garner “aid” to turn into weapons of war. Victor predicts a Hilton loss against Becerra in the upcoming California gubernatorial race and explains why. As part of today’s Saturday Special, Victor explores the presidencies of Andrew Johnson and Herbert Hoover. NEW FILM, The Immigration Crisis That Will Destroy The West, presented by The Heritage Foundation, OUT NOW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pX0rwaEs5jA 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸The Counterrevolution: The Fall and Rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA MovementThe Daily Signal, the proud producers of “Victor Davis Hanson: In a Few Words,” has a special limited time offer: With a monthly donation $14, you’ll become BOTH a Signal Elite Supporter AND receive a copy of “The Counterrevolution: The Fall and Rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA Movement”Click here to order: https://secured.dailysignal.com/support-daily-signal-today/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=signalelite&utm_content=260930-vdh-book-youtube10 Home Title Lock - Go to http://https://hometitlelock.com/victor to apply promo code VICTOR for a FREE title history report and a FREE TRIAL of their Triple Lock Protection. Blackout Coffee - Go to http://BlackoutCoffee.com/VDH or use code VDH for 20% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Victor Davis Hanson: Why Is Trump Being Blamed for This Cornell Scandal?
A deadly plague linked to a Russian laboratory raises new concerns about biological weapons, government secrecy, and the possibility of another global health crisis. Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc draw parallels to COVID-19 while examining Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping, Canada's growing ties to China, and Britain's struggles with immigration, terrorism, and military readiness. They also address sexual assault allegations involving Cornell University students, Hollywood's anti-Trump activism, the politicization of the justice system, and the resurgence of woke ideology on the Left. My Patriot Supply - Go to https://WWW.PREPAREWITHVDH.COM and get your Winter Prep Bundle - 114 servings of emergency food with real meals you can count on, a VESTA heater and stove that’s safe to use indoors, backup power with solar charging, emergency lighting, and thermal blankets - and save almost $300 while it’s still available. Pure Health Research - Visit https://purehealthresearch.com and use coupon code VICTOR to save 35% on your order today. Alliance Defending Freedom - Alliance Defending Freedom is gathering 100,000 signatures on a petition to get the disturbing Rights, Respect, and Responsibility program out of schools and to protect parents' right to direct their kids' education. Sign the petition by texting HANSON to 83848 or visit https://JoinADF.com/HANSON NEW FILM by the Heritage Foundation: “Preventable: The System That Failed My Daughter.” Available now. https://youtu.be/HxiwOSSRT6s?si=r9k6BFD-iMmvnvpn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Victor Davis Hanson: Europe’s Immigration Crisis Is Reaching a Breaking Point
The U.S. pulls its bombers from a British air base amid fears of an Iranian-linked terrorist threat, raising new questions about whether America’s European allies can adequately protect U.S. military assets. Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler on today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words” examine growing security and immigration concerns across Europe, arguing that mass migration and failures of assimilation are creating mounting cultural and political instability. They connect these concerns to Canada under Mark Carney, questioning the country’s relationship with the United States, while Hanson warns that Western nations risk importing the very political and social problems many immigrants sought to escape. They also examine the approaching 2026 midterms, and Brazil’s political shift, as they move further to the right. This episode also talks about Americans’ rapidly declining confidence in higher education, arguing that soaring tuition, DEI instruction, and mounting student debt are forcing students to debate on whether their degrees are still worth the cost. Allegiance Gold - Visit http://protectwithvictor.com to learn about a special Liberty Offer. Vaer Watches - Go to http://www.vaerwatches.com/vdh NEW FILM by the Heritage Foundation: “Preventable: The System That Failed My Daughter.” Available now. https://youtu.be/HxiwOSSRT6s?si=r9k6BFD-iMmvnvpn “The Counterrevolution: The Fall and Rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA Movement” NOW: https://www.amazon.com/Counterrevolution-Fall-Donald-Trump-Movement-ebook/dp/B0GF1K43WM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Victor Davis Hanson: They Are Trying to Rewrite WWII History
Lies about our history, and revisionist perspective is threatening to rewrite facts about America’s involvement in WWII. Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler on today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words” dive into the news of riots erupting across France as the European demographic crises, open borders, and assimilation failures reach a tipping point. They discuss how these global fractures can relate to issues felt in America, pointing to polling that reveals alarming youth support for Sharia law, the resurgence of post-October 7th antisemitism, and Massachusetts Governor’s proposal to send state inspectors into the homes of newborns. They analyze the legal and moral complexities of the Cornell University fraternity sexual assault allegations, diving into the background of the so-coined “Cornell seven.” The episode also delivers a historical critique of Tucker Carlson’s interview with Jacob Rees-Mogg, dismantling Carlson's revisionist claims about Adolf Hitler, Winston Churchill, and Britain’s stand in World War II. Allegiance Gold - Visit http://protectwithvictor.com to learn about a special Liberty Offer. Blackout Coffee - Go to http://BlackoutCoffee.com/VDH or use code VDH for 20% off your first order. Alliance Defending Freedom - Alliance Defending Freedom is gathering 100,000 signatures on a petition to get the disturbing Rights, Respect, and Responsibility program out of schools and to protect parents' right to direct their kids' education. Sign the petition by texting HANSON to 83848 or visit http://JoinADF.com/HANSON NEW FILM, The Immigration Crisis That Will Destroy The West, presented by The Heritage Foundation, OUT NOW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pX0rwaEs5jA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trump’s Economy Is Stronger Than Voters Think | Victor Davis Hanson
The economy is showing signs of strength, but many Americans still aren’t feeling it—and Republicans have only weeks to convince voters that their policies are working. Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc break down the economic picture heading into the midterms, including growth, inflation, wages, and why even The Washington Post is acknowledging some of the underlying strengths of Trump’s economy. They also discuss how illegal immigration is affecting American hospitals and emergency rooms, and what Republicans need to do to turn the economy into a winning midterm message. In the Saturday special, Victor looks back at the presidencies of Abraham Lincoln and Franklin D. Roosevelt and the extraordinary crises that defined their time in office. Vaer Watches - Go to http://www.vaerwatches.com/vdh GhostBed - Go to http://www.GhostBed.com/VDH and use promo code VDH to receive 10% off! Pure Health Research - Visit http://purehealthresearch.com and use coupon code VICTOR to save 35% on your order today. PragerU- Please support PragerU with a tax-deductible donation today. Go to http://PragerU.com/VDH and give generously today. NEW FILM by the Heritage Foundation: “Preventable: The System That Failed My Daughter.” Available now. https://youtu.be/HxiwOSSRT6s?si=r9k6BFD-iMmvnvpn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Victor Davis Hanson: Why Millions Fell for Iran’s Biggest Lie
Donald Trump brings top AI executives to the White House in a push to secure American technological dominance, drawing comparisons to FDR’s wartime industrial mobilization. Victor Davis Hanson and Sammy Winc also cover growing unrest in Iran, reports of passengers stopping an attempted cockpit hijacking on a flight to Tel Aviv, and the unraveling of media narratives surrounding the Israel-Hamas war. They break down the stalemate in Ukraine, new remote warfare technology, and the escalating tariff dispute with Canada over trade surpluses and defense commitments. The episode also covers fraud scandals tied to government programs in Minnesota and Washington, along with new developments in the Lindsay Clancy case. My Patriot Supply - Go to WWW.PREPAREWITHVDH.COM and get your Winter Prep Bundle - 114 servings of emergency food with real meals you can count on, a VESTA heater and stove that’s safe to use indoors, backup power with solar charging, emergency lighting, and thermal blankets - and save almost $300 while it’s still available. Allegiance Gold - Visit http://protectwithvictor.com to learn about a special Liberty Offer. Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit www.JoinADF.com/HANSON or text HANSON to 83848 and for a limited time your first gift to ADF will be MATCHED by a special matching grant—while funds last. NEW FILM by the Heritage Foundation: “Preventable: The System That Failed My Daughter.” Available now. https://youtu.be/HxiwOSSRT6s?si=r9k6BFD-iMmvnvpn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
European Anti-Semitism, Saving Sinwar’s Life, and the Left’s October 7 Denial
European nations are turning against Israel while downplaying the realities of October 7 and applying a different standard to Israel’s response to terrorism. Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler focus on Ireland and Spain’s increasingly anti-Israel rhetoric and the refusal to confront the brutality of the October 7 attacks. They also highlight the irony that Israeli doctors once saved the life of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar by removing a brain tumor while he was imprisoned in Israel. Hanson also pushes back on claims that the conflict with Iran is becoming another “forever war,” arguing that Iran’s weakened infrastructure and limited American combat losses tell a very different story. The conversation also covers the growing race for artificial intelligence dominance, Elon Musk’s success with companies like SpaceX and Starlink, the release on bail of five suspects arrested with explosives near a British airbase used by the United States, and the political dynamics heading into the midterm elections. Allegiance Gold - Visit http://protectwithvictor.com to learn about a special Liberty Offer. PragerU - Please support PragerU with a tax-deductible donation today. Go to http://PragerU.com/VDH and give generously today. NEW FILM by the Heritage Foundation: “Preventable: The System That Failed My Daughter.” Available now. https://youtu.be/HxiwOSSRT6s?si=r9k6BFD-iMmvnvpn Home Title Lock - Go to https://hometitlelock.com/victor to apply promo code VICTOR for a FREE title history report and a FREE TRIAL of their Triple Lock Protection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Victor Davis Hanson: Why Canada's Prime Minister Is Courting Disaster
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney raises the prospect of preparing for a possible U.S. invasion as trade tensions between Canada and the United States continue to escalate. The strain in the relationship comes as Canada faces broader economic pressures, questions over immigration and open-border policies, and growing concern over the long-term consequences of severing ties with its largest trading partner. Across Western institutions, similar ideological battles are playing out in higher education and the cultural establishment. Stanford faces backlash over the use of AI to alter students’ races in promotional materials, while academic fraud controversies at Cambridge raise further questions about standards and credibility in elite universities. The National Book Awards and the growing influence of DEI politics in major cultural institutions come under scrutiny, along with the treatment of left-wing historians and public figures in the media. The conversation closes with the midterms, where both parties currently stand, and what the coming election season could look like. Cove Pure - Visit http://protectwithvictor.com to learn about a special Liberty Offer. PragerU - Please support PragerU with a tax-deductible donation today. Go to http://PragerU.com/VDH and give generously today. Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit http://JoinADF.com/HANSON or text HANSON to 83848 and your gift will be MATCHED by a special grant while funds last. NEW FILM by the Heritage Foundation: “Preventable: The System That Failed My Daughter.” Available now. https://youtu.be/HxiwOSSRT6s?si=r9k6BFD-iMmvnvpn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Victor Davis Hanson: The Left Is Rebranding Ahead of the Midterms
Victor Davis Hanson examines whether woke politics has truly faded or whether Democrats are simply changing their message ahead of the 2026 midterms. Hanson discusses the rise of Democratic candidates James Talarico in Texas and Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, and why Republicans cannot afford to dismiss their opponents or assume traditionally favorable races are already won. Victor and Sami Winc also react to Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech at the United Nations and the walkout by delegates during his remarks, before continuing their series on American presidents with a look at Harry Truman and James Buchanan. NEW FILM by the Heritage Foundation: “Preventable: The System That Failed My Daughter.” Available now. https://youtu.be/HxiwOSSRT6s?si=r9k6BFD-iMmvnvpn Pure Health Research - Visit http://purehealthresearch.com and use coupon code VICTOR to save 35% on your order today. PragerU- Please support PragerU with a tax-deductible donation today. Go to http://PragerU.com/VDH and give generously today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Victor Davis Hanson: The Hong Kong Blueprint Xi Wants to Force on Taiwan
Donald Trump takes the stage at the UN General Assembly to confront adversarial regimes and reject globalist posturing. Republicans risk throwing away an economic boom by failing to counter progressive narratives, argue Victor Davis Hanson and Sammy Winc on today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.” Drawing parallels to the 1992 election, Hanson cautions that solid fundamentals, including low poverty and rising per capita income, will be drowned out by paid social media influencers and midterm jitters over inflation and the ongoing war with Iran unless the GOP hones its message. They also dive into Beijing’s strategic dilemmas, analyzing Xi Jinping’s military purges and arguing that modern drone warfare is forcing China to pivot toward suffocating Taiwan through economic coercion rather than an outright assault. My Patriot Supply - Visit www.preparewithvdh.com where in honor of National Preparedness Month, My Pariot Supply is giving every customer who gets their best-selling 3-Month Emergency Food Kit a 72-serving MEGA Protein Kit FREE. Vaer Watches - Go to www.vaerwatches.com/vdh Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit www.JoinADF.com/HANSON or text HANSON to 83848 and for a limited time your first gift to ADF will be MATCHED by a special matching grant—while funds last. NEW FILM by the Heritage Foundation: “Preventable: The System That Failed My Daughter.” Available now. https://youtu.be/HxiwOSSRT6s?si=r9k6BFD-iMmvnvpn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Victor Davis Hanson: Why Charlie Kirk’s Death Sparked Conspiracy Theories
Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler cover Iran’s reported demands to end the war, including the release of frozen funds, an end to U.S. attacks, and the removal of the naval blockade. They also look at Canada and Mark Carney’s push for closer economic ties with Europe, the strategic importance of Greenland and the Arctic, and growing competition involving Russia, China, and the Panama Canal. Other topics include immigration, assimilation, religious tensions in Europe and the United States, DEI and rising racial and ethnic tribalism, the unresolved legal legacy of 9/11, October 7 and the war in Gaza, and conspiracy theories surrounding Charlie Kirk’s killing—including claims that Mossad was involved. Allegiance Gold - Visit http://protectwithvictor.com to learn about a special Liberty Offer. PragerU - Please support PragerU with a tax-deductible donation today. Go to http://PragerU.com/VDH and give generously today. NEW FILM by the Heritage Foundation: “Preventable: The System That Failed My Daughter.” Available now. https://youtu.be/HxiwOSSRT6s?si=r9k6BFD-iMmvnvpn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Victor Davis Hanson: Why Leftist Feminists are Clinging to the Lindsay Clancy Case
Tucker Carlson’s criticism of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki reignites the debate over why the United States used nuclear weapons against Japan and whether an invasion could have produced even greater casualties. The nuclear debate extends to deterrence, Donald Trump’s approach to America’s arsenal, and the growing capabilities of Russia and China. The state of the U.S. economy and the lingering effects of recent inflation are also examined before turning to the Lindsay Clancy case, the mistrial, conflicting accounts of the jury’s deliberations, and the intense backlash surrounding the lone holdout juror. Allegiance Gold - Visit http://protectwithvictor.com to learn about a special Liberty Offer. Home Title Lock - Go to https://hometitlelock.com/victor to apply promo code VICTOR for a FREE title history report and a FREE TRIAL of their Triple Lock Protection Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit www.JoinADF.com/HANSON or text HANSON to 83848 and for a limited time your first gift to ADF will be MATCHED by a special matching grant—while funds last. NEW FILM, The Immigration Crisis That Will Destroy The West, presented by The Heritage Foundation, OUT NOW: https://youtu.be/pX0rwaEs5jA?si=p-Brtu2N961oMS9y Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The AI Apocalypse, the Left’s History of Crisis Warnings, and the Midterm Elections | Victor Davis Hanson
Iran’s growing regional influence, the 2026 midterm elections, and warnings about the Left threatening an AI apocalypse dominate today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.” Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc examine Iran’s missile and nuclear programs, the U.S.-Israel relationship, and the strategic importance of the Middle East. They also discuss the 2026 midterms, touching on key races in Minnesota and Texas and the political strategies shaping the campaigns. Hanson also addresses warnings from AI leaders about human extinction, and questioning calls for international regulation. He connects the current AI debate to previous political and cultural crises instigated by the Left, including the overreaction panic from the left during COVID, and the lasting effects of those rushed decisions. The episode also explores racial tensions amplified by social media, fentanyl trafficking, and historical reflections on Millard Fillmore and Dwight D. Eisenhower. Pure Health Research - Visit http://purehealthresearch.com and use coupon code VICTOR to save 35% on your order today. Vaer Watches - Go to http://www.vaerwatches.com/vdhNEW FILM, The Immigration Crisis That Will Destroy The West, presented by The Heritage Foundation, OUT NOW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pX0rwaEs5jA 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸The Counterrevolution: The Fall and Rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA MovementThe Daily Signal, the proud producers of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” has a special limited time offer: With a monthly donation $28, you’ll become BOTH a Signal Elite Supporter AND receive a copy of “The Counterrevolution: The Fall and Rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA Movement”Click here to order: https://secured.dailysignal.com/support-daily-signal-today/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=signalelite&utm_content=260820-vdh-book-youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Victor Davis Hanson: How Obama’s Race Politics Backfired on America
The Left’s emphasis on racial victimhood, DEI, and equality of outcomes has made race more—not less—central to American life, replacing an older ideal of integration and equal opportunity, Victor Davis Hanson argues on today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” with Sami Winc. Hanson contends that disputed racial narratives and perceived double standards are producing growing resentment, fatigue, and social separation rather than racial reconciliation. Hanson and Sami Winc also examine Canada’s escalating trade dispute with the United States. They discuss the Minnesota Senate race, allegations surrounding election fraud, and political polarization. Hanson dives into broader concerns about the direction of the Democratic Party, exploring race and media coverage, debates over alleged lynching incidents, Black Lives Matter, affirmative action, and changing narratives around race in American politics. Hanson then discusses college programs he characterizes as racially segregated, drawing on a report about race-based housing and graduation programs, before sharing his own experiences teaching minority students and discussing race-conscious admissions and opportunities. The episode also discusses how Trump’s return to office changed the personnel and strategic approach behind his political movement. My Patriot Supply - Visit http://www.preparewithvdh.com where in honor of National Preparedness Month, My Pariot Supply is giving every customer who gets their best-selling 3-Month Emergency Food Kit a 72-serving MEGA Protein Kit FREE. Allegiance Gold - Visit http://protectwithvictor.com to learn about a special Liberty Offer. GhostBed - Go to http://www.GhostBed.com/VDH and use promo code VDH to receive 10% off! NEW FILM, The Immigration Crisis That Will Destroy The West, OUT NOW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pX0rwaEs5jA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Obama’s AI Alarm Could Hand China the Advantage | Victor Davis Hanson
Democrats are elevating fears over artificial intelligence just before the midterms to attack Trump’s push for American technological dominance. Victor Davis Hanson warns that binding the U.S. to international AI controls could amount to unilateral disarmament if China and Russia refuse to play by the same rules.Victor argues that the problem with importing immigrants from failed states who lack a desire to assimilate is that they often recreate conditions for their original country’s decline. He examines Abdul El-Sayed’s supporters in Dearborn, who mourned the death of Ayatollah Khomeini as a case study for this phenomenon. Victor also critiques the true legacy of Obama, the race divisions that led to the rise of wokeness and lack of value for personal accountability in the zeitgeist.Allegiance Gold - Visit http://protectwithvictor.com to learn about a special Liberty Offer. GhostBed - Go to www.GhostBed.com/VDH and use promo code VDH to receive 10% off! Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit http://www.JoinADF.com/HANSON or text HANSON to 83848 and for a limited time your first gift to ADF will be MATCHED by a special matching grant—while funds last. The Heritage Guide to Historic Sites: Visit https://historicsites.heritage.org/ to start your adventure today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Victor Davis Hanson: Mark Carney Is Leading Canada ‘Right Over the Cliff’
Canada’s growing economic troubles, its escalating trade fight with the United States, and Prime Minister Mark Carney’s turn toward China are putting the country on a dangerous path. Years of weak economic growth, mass immigration, green-energy policies, and underinvestment in defense have left Canada increasingly vulnerable. Carney’s confrontation with the United States could cost Canada millions of jobs and push its already weak economy into recession. At the same time, closer ties with China threaten to drive an even deeper wedge between Canada and its largest trading partner and closest ally. Cove Pure - Get the lead (and chlorine) out and visit https:/www.CovePure.com/VDH today to get $250 off your order. Don’t wait! Hillsdale - Visit https:/www.hillsdale.edu/VDH to enroll for free in Hillsdale's newest free online course, "The Iliad," with Professor Stephen Smith. Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit https:/www.JoinADF.com/HANSON or text HANSON to 83848 and for a limited time your first gift to ADF will be MATCHED by a special matching grant—while funds last. The Heritage Guide to Historic Sites: Visit https://historicsites.heritage.org/ to start your adventure today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Victor Davis Hanson: The Terrifying Power of Artificial Intelligence
Ukraine, Iran, and the possibility of a major foreign-policy reset remain in focus as the Trump administration works to end the Russia-Ukraine war and Iran potentially waits until after the midterms to pursue a deal. Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc also consider what could follow if Republicans lose the midterms, including the possibility of renewed impeachment efforts, as well as the state of the economy, job growth, and Trump’s use of executive orders. European immigration and integration, growing tensions between the U.S. and Canada, and the presidencies of Zachary Taylor and John F. Kennedy round out the discussion, including Kennedy’s handling of the Cuban Missile Crisis, civil rights, and his 1960 presidential campaign. Artificial intelligence presents another major challenge, from the risk of increasingly powerful systems aiding the development of biological weapons and advanced military technology to the consequences of the United States falling behind China in the global AI race. Pure Health Research - Visit http://purehealthresearch.com and use coupon code VICTOR to save 35% on your order today. The Heritage Guide to Historic Sites: Visit https://historicsites.heritage.org/ to start your adventure today. Pre-order “The Counterrevolution: The Fall and Rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA Movement” NOW: https://www.amazon.com/Counterrevolution-Fall-Donald-Trump-Movement-ebook/dp/B0GF1K43WM NEW FILM: “Sacred Honor: The Declaration That Defines a Nation,” featuring Victor Davis Hanson, is OUT NOW! https://youtu.be/O1d3gn_H8ow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Victor Davis Hanson: The 25th Anniversary of 9/11
How did a city once attacked by Islamic terrorists elect an islamist mayor 25 years later?Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc explore the changing political ideologies from 2001 to 2026 in the context of the 25th anniversary of 9/11. They also discuss the shocking explanations of why the majority of Lindsey Clancy's jurors refused to believe she should be imprisoned for strangling her three children. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸The Counterrevolution: The Fall and Rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA MovementThe Daily Signal, the proud producers of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” has a special limited time offer: With a monthly donation $28, you’ll become BOTH a Signal Elite Supporter AND receive a copy of “The Counterrevolution: The Fall and Rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA Movement”Click here to order: https://secured.dailysignal.com/support-daily-signal-today/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=signalelite&utm_content=260820-vdh-book-youtube 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. Hydralift - Visit http://pureance.com to shop and save. Right now, you can try HydraLift Volumizing Shampoo risk-free and save 35% by using discount code VICTOR at checkout. Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit www.JoinADF.com/HANSON or text HANSON to 83848 and for a limited time your first gift to ADF will be DOUBLED by a special matching grant—while funds last.The Heritage Guide to Historic Sites: Visit https://historicsites.heritage.org/ to start your adventure today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Victor Davis Hanson: Why Europe Is Turning Against Mass Immigration
Europe’s growing backlash against mass immigration, Germany’s recent elections, and anti-migrant protests in Britain highlight mounting tensions over immigration, assimilation, and the continent’s changing demographics. Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler examine the cultural and political consequences of those shifts, along with Colin Kaepernick’s return to the spotlight and his controversial political views. They also look at the declining cultural status of blue-collar work in America, the growing shortage of skilled tradespeople, and the strong wages available in many of those professions. In New York City, Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces controversy surrounding the upcoming 9/11 remembrance ceremony and his decision to hand a ceremonial pen to his chief counsel after signing two 9/11-related executive orders. Allegiance Gold - Visit http://protectwithvictor.com/ to learn about a special Liberty Offer. Vaer Watches - Visit http://Vaerwatches.com/VDH The Heritage Guide to Historic Sites: Visit https://historicsites.heritage.org/ to start your adventure today. Pre-order “The Counterrevolution: The Fall and Rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA Movement” NOW: https://www.amazon.com/Counterrevolution-Fall-Donald-Trump-Movement-ebook/dp/B0GF1K43WM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Victor Davis Hanson: Modern ‘Art’ Is Separating Man from Meaning feat. Sculptor Sabin Howard
Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel at 33 years old. Raphael painted the Stanze di Raffaello when he was in his twenties. Where has this love for art gone? In this special episode of Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words, Hanson sits down with American classical figurative sculptor Sabin Howard to discuss the rise of modern art and Howard’s personal mission to commemorate American history through his bronze sculptures. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸The Counterrevolution: The Fall and Rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA MovementThe Daily Signal, the proud producers of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” has a special limited time offer: With a monthly donation $28, you’ll become BOTH a Signal Elite Supporter AND receive a copy of “The Counterrevolution: The Fall and Rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA Movement”Click here to order: https://secured.dailysignal.com/support-daily-signal-today/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=signalelite&utm_content=260820-vdh-book-youtube The Heritage Guide to Historic Sites: Visit https://historicsites.heritage.org/ to start your adventure today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
America’s Education Crisis, the Left’s Victimhood Culture, and Trump’s Political Comeback | VDH
The failures of America’s education system, how the Left has erased history, and replaced it with political programming, and more on today’s episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.” Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler discuss how the failure of the American education system has left the younger generations disconnected from the country’s founding and institutions. They also dive into the Democrats’ shift toward socialism, and the Left’s focus on victimhood and intersectionality. These traits have been shown in their reactions to recent crimes in New York and the Lindsey Clancy case. Hanson also details Donald Trump’s legal and political battles, and highlights the arguments of his new book, The Counter-Revolution: The Fall and Rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA Movement. The episode also examines Gloria Steinem and feminism, relating back to Hanson’s own mother and family. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸The Counterrevolution: The Fall and Rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA MovementThe Daily Signal, the proud producers of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” has a special limited time offer: With a monthly donation $28, you’ll become BOTH a Signal Elite Supporter AND receive a copy of “The Counterrevolution: The Fall and Rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA Movement”Click here to order: https://secured.dailysignal.com/support-daily-signal-today/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=signalelite&utm_content=260820-vdh-book-youtube My Patriot Supply - Visit http://WWW.PREPAREWITHVDH.COM to learn how you can receive over $1,000 in shelf-stable food and preparedness gear FREE! Home Title Lock - Go to https://hometitlelock.com/victor to apply promo code VICTOR for a FREE title history report and a FREE TRIAL of their Triple Lock Protection Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit http://www.JoinADF.com/HANSON or text HANSON to 83848 and for a limited time your first gift to ADF will be DOUBLED by a special matching grant—while funds last. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Victor Davis Hanson: Democrats Have a Socialist Problem They Can’t Run Away From
Public sympathy for Lindsay Clancy reflects a broader culture that searches for explanations when women commit horrific acts while increasingly treating men as presumptively guilty or disposable. He contends that these attitudes—combined with years of attacks on masculinity and unequal expectations in relationships and institutions—are helping convince a generation of young men to withdraw from dating, marriage, and family life, argues Victor Davis Hanson on tomorrow’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words”Victor Davis Hanson also argues that Democrats increasingly embraced policies once associated with the socialist left, only to watch candidates distance themselves from the socialist label when competing beyond safely Democratic constituencies. He contrasts that political repositioning with Donald Trump’s unapologetic style, arguing that voters may dislike what Trump says but rarely have to wonder whether he actually means it. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸The Counterrevolution: The Fall and Rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA MovementThe Daily Signal, the proud producers of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” has a special limited time offer: With a monthly donation $28, you’ll become BOTH a Signal Elite Supporter AND receive a copy of “The Counterrevolution: The Fall and Rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA Movement”Click here to order: https://secured.dailysignal.com/support-daily-signal-today/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=signalelite&utm_content=260820-vdh-book-youtube The Heritage Guide to Historic Sites: Visit https://historicsites.heritage.org/ to start your adventure today. Pure Health Research - Visit http://purehealthresearch.com and use coupon code VICTOR to save 35% on your order today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Victor Davis Hanson: The Democratic Party Is Unrecognizable
Iran is facing mounting economic pressure as new sanctions target the regime’s finances, trade, and access to foreign markets. With its currency collapsing, critical supplies running short, and economic pressure continuing to build, a popular uprising against the regime could have major consequences for Iran, Hezbollah, the Houthis, Lebanon, Syria, and the wider Middle East. Mark Carney’s confrontation with Donald Trump comes as Canada struggles with slow economic growth, mass immigration, heavy regulation, and its dependence on the United States for trade and defense. In the United States, the consequences of open-border policies are becoming harder to ignore, while democratic socialism continues to move closer to the center of the Democratic Party. The modern Democratic Party increasingly bears little resemblance to the party of earlier generations as its politics move further toward the activist left. My Patriot Supply - Visit WWW.PREPAREWITHVDH.COM to learn how you can receive over $1,000 in shelf-stable food and preparedness gear FREE! Hydralift - Visit pureance.com to shop and save. Right now, you can try HydraLift Volumizing Shampoo risk-free and save 35% by using discount code VICTOR. The Heritage Guide to Historic Sites: Visit https://historicsites.heritage.org/ to start your adventure today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Iran’s Dangerous Game, Trump’s Midterm Challenge, and Letitia James’ War on Trump
🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸The Counterrevolution: The Fall and Rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA MovementThe Daily Signal, the proud producers of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” has a special limited time offer: With a monthly donation $28, you’ll become BOTH a Signal Elite Supporter AND receive a copy of “The Counterrevolution: The Fall and Rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA Movement”Click here to order: https://secured.dailysignal.com/support-daily-signal-today/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=signalelite&utm_content=260820-vdh-book-youtube Victor Davis Hanson examines Iran’s nuclear ambitions and Trump’s strategy toward the regime, the political stakes of the 2026 midterms, and the growing influence of Caitlin Clark on the WNBA, on today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.” Hanson and Jack Fowler also discuss Trump’s tensions with Canada and Prime Minister Mark Carney, arguing that Canada’s economic, immigration, and defense policies are increasingly at odds with the United States. The episode also dives into New York politics, highlighting Letitia James’ pursuit of Donald Trump and his associates. Hanson discusses how Trump’s legal battles revealed a broader politicization of the FBI, CIA, IRS, and other institutions, and warns that the Left’s “victim-victimizer” worldview has created a system of political and cultural double standards. Allegiance Gold - Visit http://protectwithvictor.com to learn about a special Liberty Offer. Vaer Watches - Go to http://www.vaerwatches.com/vdh Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit http://www.JoinADF.com/HANSON or text HANSON to 83848 and for a limited time your first gift to ADF will be DOUBLED by a special matching grant—while funds last.The Heritage Guide to Historic Sites: Visit https://historicsites.heritage.org/ to start your adventure today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Victor Davis Hanson: Carney Picked a Trade War With Trump—But Why?
The U.S.-Canada trade war is heating up again as President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney clash over tariffs, trade, and the terms of their economic relationship. Victor Davis Hanson argues that Carney’s confrontation with Trump is driven less by Canada’s economic strength than by political calculations—and that Canada may have far more to lose in a prolonged fight with its biggest trading partner. Jack Fowler and Hanson also discuss Iran and the weakening of its regime, the impact of U.S. sanctions, the decline of Iranian-backed groups including Hezbollah and Hamas, and the possibility of a future uprising. They examine Europe’s immigration and welfare policies, and how the “Trump effect” is leading to the rise of right-wing political movements. They dive into what Donald Trump’s political “counterrevolution,” could mean for both the future of American politics, and politics worldwide. Cove Pure - CovePure is giving VDH’s audience $250 off if you use this link: http://www.CovePure.com/VDH. Don’t wait! Allegiance Gold - Visit http://protectwithvictor.com/ to learn about a special Liberty Offer. Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit http:/www.JoinADF.com/HANSON or text HANSON to 83848 and for a limited time your first gift to ADF will be DOUBLED by a special matching grant—while funds last. The Heritage Guide to Historic Sites: Visit https://historicsites.heritage.org/ to start your adventure today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What Iran, Putin and China Really Want | Victor Davis Hanson
Victor Davis Hanson discusses Vladimir Putin, Russia, Iran, China, Israel, and the growing geopolitical tensions confronting the United States. Hanson explains how Putin thinks, why he believes Putin takes advantage of weakness in the West, and how Russia’s ambitions have shaped its approach to Ukraine, Europe, and the United States. He also examines Iran’s leadership and its goals in the Middle East, the conflict with Israel, Iran’s nuclear program, and the aftermath of the recent war, challenging the idea that Iran emerged victorious. The conversation also turns to the dangers of tribalism and the lessons of Rwanda, the WNBA and Caitlin Clark, Japan and Pearl Harbor, and the effects of social media, Silicon Valley, and artificial intelligence on American culture and society. Pure Health Research - Visit http://purehealthresearch.com and use coupon code VICTOR to save 35% on your order today. The Heritage Guide to Historic Sites: Visit https://historicsites.heritage.org/ to start your adventure today. NEW FILM: “Sacred Honor: The Declaration That Defines a Nation,” featuring Victor Davis Hanson, is OUT NOW! https://youtu.be/O1d3gn_H8ow Pre-order “The Counterrevolution: The Fall and Rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA Movement” NOW: https://www.amazon.com/Counterrevolution-Fall-Donald-Trump-Movement-ebook/dp/B0GF1K43WM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Victor Davis Hanson: Is Marco Rubio the GOP’s Best Bet for 2028?
CORRECTION: “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words” from Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, aired this morning. This was an error. This is the actual show for today, Aug. 28, 2026. We hope you enjoy it, and we apologize again for the error. Marco Rubio’s strength heading into 2028, Victor Davis Hanson argues, is that he has the experience and foreign-policy toughness to advance Trump’s agenda while potentially broadening the movement’s appeal, particularly with Hispanic voters. “I think a lot of people are talking about recent polls about the 2028 presidential election. I don't trust any of the polls because they're all slanted. “I do not believe, right now, that Pete Buttigieg is polling ahead of both Marco Rubio and J.D. Vance. That's not possible. “But an Emerson poll said that Rubio polls anywhere from three to five points higher than J.D. Vance does against putative 2028 Democratic candidates Pete Buttigieg, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Gavin Newsom, etc. “OK, so there's this sense now that Rubio's name keeps coming up. And we have to ask two questions: Why? And what are his strengths and weaknesses vis-a-vis Vance?” 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸The Counterrevolution: The Fall and Rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA MovementThe Daily Signal, the proud producers of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” has a special limited time offer: With a monthly donation $28, you’ll become BOTH a Signal Elite Supporter AND receive a copy of “The Counterrevolution: The Fall and Rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA Movement”Click here to order: https://secured.dailysignal.com/support-daily-signal-today/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=signalelite&utm_content=260820-vdh-book-youtube Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit http://www.JoinADF.com/HANSON or text HANSON to 83848 and for a limited time your first gift to ADF will be DOUBLED by a special matching grant—while funds last. My Patriot Supply - Visit http://WWW.PREPAREWITHVDH.COM to get My Patriot Supply’s best-selling 4 Week Emergency Food Supply for a limited time Buy One, Get One 50% Off deal. The Heritage Guide to Historic Sites: Visit https://historicsites.heritage.org/ to start your adventure today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Victor Davis Hanson: Trump Managed to Expose the Left’s Neo-Confederate Policies
President Donald Trump is the first president to challenge the Left’s “neo-confederate” policies, such as sanctuary cities, which seek to bypass the federal government’s historical supremacy over matters pertaining to immigration, and the Left called him a fascist. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸The Counterrevolution: The Fall and Rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA MovementThe Daily Signal, the proud producers of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” has a special limited time offer: With a monthly donation $28, you’ll become BOTH a Signal Elite Supporter AND receive a copy of “The Counterrevolution: The Fall and Rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA Movement”Click here to order: https://secured.dailysignal.com/support-daily-signal-today/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=signalelite&utm_content=260820-vdh-book-youtube Allegiance Gold - Visit http://protectwithvictor.com/ to learn about a special Liberty Offer. Vaer Watches - Go to vaerwatches.com/vdh The Heritage Guide to Historic Sites: Visit https://historicsites.heritage.org/ to start your adventure today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Victor Davis Hanson: Trump Must Confront America’s Debt Crisis
Victor Davis Hanson answers questions on what victory against Iran would actually look like and the future of Trump’s foreign policy. He weighs America’s growing debt, unsustainable spending, Social Security and Medicare, and what Trump should prioritize during the remainder of his presidency. Hanson also reflects on Trump’s political style, national unity, and his own experience growing up during the Cold War and Cuban Missile Crisis. Data centers and America’s growing energy needs round out the discussion. The Heritage Guide to Historic Sites: Visit https://historicsites.heritage.org/ to start your adventure today. Allegiance Gold - Visit http://protectwithvictor.com/ to learn about a special Liberty Offer. Home Title Lock - visit www.HomeTitleLock.com and use promo code VICTOR to get a FREE Title History Report, PLUS, a FREE TRIAL of their Million Dollar TripleLock Protection Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit www.JoinADF.com/HANSON or text HANSON to 83848 and for a limited time your first gift to ADF will be DOUBLED by a special matching grant—while funds last. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Victor Davis Hanson: How Universities Influence Elections
Victor and Sami discuss likely outcomes of Lindsay Clancy murder trial. Victor recalls stories of probable foreign interference at Stanford and the moral depravity on today’s campuses. They also discuss the parasitic nature of the Democratic Socialists of America on the Democrat party. Pre-order “The Counterrevolution: The Fall and Rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA Movement” NOW: With a monthly gift of $28 or more, The Daily Signal will send you a copy of Victor Davis Hanson's new book, “The Counterrevolution: The Fall and Rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA Movement”Support The Daily Signal + Get a Copy of “The Counterrevolution” https://secured.dailysignal.com/support-daily-signal-today/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=signalelite&utm_content=260820-vdh-book-youtube Or Pre-Order on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Counterrevolution-Fall-Donald-Trump-Movement-ebook/dp/B0GF1K43WM NEW FILM: “Sacred Honor: The Declaration That Defines a Nation,” featuring Victor Davis Hanson, is OUT NOW! https://youtu.be/O1d3gn_H8ow Pure Health Research - Visit http://purehealthresearch.com and use coupon code VICTOR to save 35% on your order today. The Heritage Guide to Historic Sites: Visit https://historicsites.heritage.org/ to start your adventure today.#HeritageGuidetoHistoricSites Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Victor Davis Hanson: Eugene Semyon Vindman’s Predictable Fall From Grace
California is becoming more and more leftist as the last conservatives left leave the state in droves. The 2026 midterms take center stage on today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.” Victor Davis Hanson examines Florida’s Democratic Socialist candidates, and argues that the party’s increasingly radical positions could create problems in the general election. The episode dives into the issues in California, including Xavier Becerra’s campaign for Governor, arguing that high taxes, homelessness, crime, poor schools, and the exodus of residents reflect the state’s political decline. The episode also examines the aftermath of the Iran ceasefire, Iran’s nuclear ambitions and potential escalation before the midterms, along with Saudi Arabia’s growing ties to Turkey and Pakistan. Hanson also addresses alleged fraud in Minnesota, Keith Ellison’s dispute with Texas over an ICE agent, and the Texas Senate race. My Patriot Supply - Visit http://WWW.PREPAREWITHVDH.COM to enter My Patriot Supply’s Road to Preparedness Challenge for a chance to win an almost $600 bundle of premium preparedness gear! No purchase necessary. Sweepstakes starts at 12:00:01 AM MT on 8/10/26 and ends at 11:59:59 PM MT on 8/23/26. Must be at least 18 years old to enter and reside in the United States. Void where prohibited. For official rules, visit https://www.mypatriotsupply.com/pages/sweepstakes. Sponsored by My Patriot Supply. Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit http://www.JoinADF.com/HANSON or text HANSON to 83848 and for a limited time your first gift to ADF will be DOUBLED by a special matching grant—while funds last. The Heritage Guide to Historic Sites: Visit https://historicsites.heritage.org/ to start your adventure today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Victor Davis Hanson: Blue States Are Gambling With Americans’ Lives
Donald Trump’s unconventional foreign policy has reshaped America’s position abroad, from Iran and the Strait of Hormuz to Russia, China, NATO, and the Western Hemisphere. Behind the seemingly chaotic rhetoric is a strategy built around unpredictability, pressure, and forcing both allies and adversaries to reconsider their assumptions about American power. Blue-state efforts to block the Trump administration from obtaining commercial driver’s license information raise new concerns about illegal immigrants operating commercial trucks and public safety on America’s highways. New York lawmakers’ defense of shoplifting also highlights the consequences of tolerating low-level crime for businesses, consumers, and communities. Artificial intelligence, drones, robotics, and new weapons are changing the modern battlefield without necessarily changing the fundamental nature of war. Battles over American education are unfolding at the same time, from a controversial California high school mosque trip to disputes over how Western civilization is taught and racial disparities at New York City’s elite Stuyvesant High School. Allegiance Gold - Visit http://protectwithvictor.com/ to learn about a special Liberty Offer. The Heritage Guide to Historic Sites: Visit https://historicsites.heritage.org/ to start your adventure today. Vaer Watches - Visit http://Vaerwatches.com/VDH Pre-order “The Counterrevolution: The Fall and Rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA Movement” NOW: https://www.amazon.com/Counterrevolution-Fall-Donald-Trump-Movement-ebook/dp/B0GF1K43WM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
America’s Greatest Military Humiliation | Victor Davis Hanson
Victor Davis Hanson discusses the Afghanistan withdrawal and its impact on American military strength and global deterrence. He also examines the media, COVID-19, Fauci, academia, plagiarism, and the growing divide between truth and political power. Hanson also reflects on the importance of saving money, personal responsibility, and the values of an earlier generation. The Heritage Guide to Historic Sites: Visit https://historicsites.heritage.org/ to start your adventure today. Cove Pure - CovePure is giving VDH’s audience $250 off if you use this link: CovePure.com/VDH Don’t wait! Allegiance Gold - Visit http://protectwithvictor.com/ to learn about a special Liberty Offer. Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit JoinADF.com/HANSON or text HANSON to 83848 and for a limited time your first gift to ADF will be DOUBLED by a special matching grant—while funds last. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Victor Davis Hanson: Socialism Sounds Great Until You Run Out of Other People’s Money
The growing influence of democratic socialism, aggressive wealth taxes, and the financial pressures facing blue states as governments search for new sources of revenue. Trump’s strategy toward Iran, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, and declining American support for Israel raise broader questions about the direction of U.S. foreign policy. Plus, a look at William Henry Harrison and Gerald Ford, the political fallout of Watergate, and how the Republican Party evolved from an era of accepting political defeat to Donald Trump’s more confrontational approach. Pure Health Research - Visit http://purehealthresearch.com and use coupon code VICTOR to save 35% on your order today. Vaer Watches - Go to http://vaerwatches.com/vdh The Alliance for Secure AI - VisitThe Alliance for Secure AI Actionwww.secureainow.org Learn how we're working to mitigate risks and protect humanity in the advanced AI revolution. The Heritage Guide to Historic Sites: Visit https://historicsites.heritage.org/ to start your adventure today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The SAVE Act Showdown, the Left’s Socialist Revolution, and Mamdani’s Netanyahu Threat
Socialists are going to school for gender studies - and finding out that doesn’t pay in the real world. In today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler examine Iran’s attacks, Ukraine’s drone war, and Marco Rubio’s warning about left-wing violence. Hanson discusses the Democratic Party’s socialist agenda, arguing that many of its leading figures come from wealthy or privileged backgrounds while using race and class politics to divide Americans. They also discuss the Left’s educational priorities, arguing that lowering academic standards and steering students away from practical paths can ultimately hurt the very people Democrats claim to be helping. The episode also highlights Zohran Mamdani’s threat to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu, antisemitism, and Netanyahu’s record as Israel’s prime minister. They also close with a discussion of “Black English” and whether lowering language standards helps students succeed. Pre-order “The Counterrevolution: The Fall and Rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA Movement” NOW: Amazon.com: The Counterrevolution: The Fall and Rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA Movement Allegiance Gold - Visit http://protectwithvictor.com/ to learn about a special Liberty Offer. The Alliance for Secure AI - VisitThe Alliance for Secure AI Actionwww.secureainow.org Learn how we're working to mitigate risks and protect humanity in the advanced AI revolution. The Heritage Guide to Historic Sites: Visit https://historicsites.heritage.org/ to start your adventure today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The COVID Truth The ‘Experts’ Didn’t Want to Hear, Academia’s DEI Fraud, and Open Borders | VDH
How were the scientists who criticized Fauci’s COVID mandates unfairly vilified in a way to keep them silent? On today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler discuss certain scientists’ early warnings about school closures, lockdowns, vaccine mandates, and the broader costs of the COVID response, while explaining how Fauci suppressed dissent and concealed his involvement in COVID-related gain-of-function research in China. The episode also dives into to Israel’s war against Hamas and the aftermath of October 7, covering Israel’s military response and how Hamas deliberately embeds its forces among civilians. They also discuss Democrat politicians attempting to rebrand themselves, the rise of socialism and anti-capitalist rhetoric, homelessness and crime in blue states, and the growing divide between elite progressive ideals and the realities facing ordinary Americans. Allegiance Gold - Visit http://protectwithvictor.com/ to learn about a special Liberty Offer. Home Title Lock - visit http://www.HomeTitleLock.com and use promo code VICTOR to get a FREE Title History Report, PLUS, a FREE TRIAL of their Million Dollar TripleLock Protection The Alliance for Secure AI - Visit http://www.secureainow.org Learn how we're working to mitigate risks and protect humanity in the advanced AI revolution. The Heritage Guide to Historic Sites: Visit https://historicsites.heritage.org/ to start your adventure today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Victor Davis Hanson: The FBI’s Secret Trump Probe, Birthright Citizenship, and the WNBA’s Race War
The WNBA erupts into controversy after Sophie Cunningham is clotheslined during a game, with the incident quickly becoming a flashpoint over race, politics, and the culture war in the WNBA. On today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words” Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler examine the FBI’s “Oxford Comma” investigation, and the new questions it raises about the Trump-Russia probe and alleged political bias within federal law enforcement. They examine the topic of birthright citizenship, and Trump’s executive order targeting birth tourism. They also discuss the WNBA, focusing Sophie Cunningham’s clotheslining incident, Caitlin Clark’s impact on the league, and the racial and political controversy surrounding both players. Hanson and Fowler discuss how Clark has transformed the WNBA’s popularity and financial prospects while criticizing the league’s ideological divisions. The episode also tackles transgender athletes and Seth Moulton’s reversal on the issue before closing with Tucker Carlson’s proposed third party and the potential consequences for the Republican Party. My Patriot Supply - Visit http://WWW.PREPAREWITHVDH.COM to enter My Patriot Supply’s Road to Preparedness Challenge for a chance to win an almost $600 bundle of premium preparedness gear! No purchase necessary. Sweepstakes starts at 12:00:01 AM MT on 8/10/26 and ends at 11:59:59 PM MT on 8/23/26. Must be at least 18 years old to enter and reside in the United States. Void where prohibited. For official rules, visit https://www.mypatriotsupply.com/pages/sweepstakes. Sponsored by My Patriot Supply. Hillsdale - Hillsdale - Sign up right now for Hillsdale College’s newest free online course, “The Odyssey.” Go to http://www.hillsdale.edu/VDH to enroll. It’s totally free. The Alliance for Secure AI - Visit http://www.secureainow.org Learn how we're working to mitigate risks and protect humanity in the advanced AI revolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Democratic Socialists' Biggest Lie, Michigan's Leftward Shift, and Academia's Plagiarism Problem | VDH
Socialists are lying to the American people about their backgrounds. Despite the propaganda they pander to the masses, Democratic Socialists are elites, argue Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc on today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.” Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc dive into the results of Tuesday's primary elections in Michigan. They argue the Democrat Party is increasingly divided between establishment figures and democratic socialists, discussing radical candidates such as Abdul El-Sayed and Francesca Hong, while examining the broader ideological direction of the party. They also discuss the challenges of progressive governance, including New York City's proposed government-run grocery stores, the rising cost of universal childcare plans, and Los Angeles' growing public health problems related to homelessness. This episode also discusses the plagiarism scandal surrounding a Cambridge University professor, discussing the fall of standards in modern academia. This episode concludes with a discussion of reports that retired U.S. military leaders participated in a Chinese-backed dialogue initiative, raising concerns about national security and the role of retired military officials. NEW FILM: “Sacred Honor: The Declaration That Defines a Nation,” featuring Victor Davis Hanson, is OUT NOW! https://youtu.be/O1d3gn_H8ow Pre-order “The Counterrevolution: The Fall and Rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA Movement” NOW: https://www.amazon.com/Counterrevolution-Fall-Donald-Trump-Movement-ebook/dp/B0GF1K43WM Pure Health Research - Visit http://purehealthresearch.com and use coupon code VICTOR to save 35% on your order today. The Heritage Guide to Historic Sites: Visit https://historicsites.heritage.org/ to start your adventure today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Victor Davis Hanson: Socialism Sounds Better Than It Works
Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc dive into the results of Tuesday's primary elections in Michigan. They argue the Democratic Party is increasingly divided between establishment figures and democratic socialists, discussing candidates such as Abdullah El-Sayed, Zohran Mamdani, and Francesca Hong while examining the broader ideological direction of the party. They also discuss the challenges of progressive governance, including New York City's proposed government-run grocery stores, the rising cost of universal childcare plans, and Los Angeles' growing public health problems related to homelessness. This episode also discusses the plagiarism scandal surrounding a Cambridge University professor, discussing the fall of standards in modern academia. This episode concludes with a discussion of reports that retired U.S. military leaders participated in a Chinese-backed dialogue initiative, raising concerns about national security and the role of retired military officials. Pre-order “The Counterrevolution: The Fall and Rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA Movement” NOW: https://www.amazon.com/Counterrevolution-Fall-Donald-Trump-Movement-ebook/dp/B0GF1K43WM My Patriot Supply - Get $250 off My Patriot Supply’s best-selling 6-month emergency food supply! Available now at http://preparewithvdh.com The Heritage Guide to Historic Sites: Visit https://historicsites.heritage.org/ to start your adventure today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Victor Davis Hanson: Why the WNBA Is Fighting Its Own Stars
Coaches can’t even say that biological men shouldn’t be in women’s sports? In this episode, Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler discuss America’s military readiness, the lessons of World War II’s massive industrial buildup, and why the United States needs to rapidly rebuild its weapons production. They discuss the growing use of Flock surveillance cameras, warning that the technology can track vehicles, identify people, and record movements, raising serious Fourth Amendment and privacy concerns. Increasingly sophisticated surveillance is troubling when the criminal justice system is simultaneously failing to adequately punish criminals. The episode also examines the WNBA’s ongoing cultural battles, including Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham’s differing responses to the question of transgender athletes in women’s sports, and the continued ideological hostility toward two of the league’s biggest stars. The episode also praises Tuskegee University’s new dress code and a broader discussion about discipline, professionalism, and the decline of traditional standards in American society. Allegiance Gold - Visit http://protectwithvictor.com/ to learn about a special Liberty Offer. Home Title Lock - visit http://www.HomeTitleLock.com and use promo code VICTOR to get a FREE Title History Report, PLUS, a FREE TRIAL of their Million Dollar TripleLock Protection Pre-order “The Counterrevolution: The Fall and Rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA Movement” NOW: https://www.amazon.com/Counterrevolution-Fall-Donald-Trump-Movement-ebook/dp/B0GF1K43WM The Heritage Guide to Historic Sites: Visit https://historicsites.heritage.org/ to start your adventure today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Victor Davis Hanson: New York's Socialist Agenda, Iran's Threats, and Spain's Border Crisis,
Victor and Jack provide an update on the conflict with Iran and assess the latest threats facing the region. They examine New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's proposed property tax surcharge, the release of homeowners' addresses, and the broader philosophy behind redistribution policies and government power. The conversation also covers the surge of African migrants into Spain, Europe's shifting approach to illegal immigration and deportations, and the continuing debate over Anthony Fauci's COVID-era decisions and newly released diaries. Allegiance Gold - Visit http://protectwithvictor.com/ to learn about a special Liberty Offer. Vaer Watches - Visit http://Vaerwatches.com/VDH Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit http://www.JoinADF.com/HANSON or text HANSON to 83848 and for a limited time your first gift to ADF will be DOUBLED by a special matching grant—while funds last. Pre-order “The Counterrevolution: The Fall and Rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA Movement” NOW: https://www.amazon.com/Counterrevolution-Fall-Donald-Trump-Movement-ebook/dp/B0GF1K43WM The Heritage Guide to Historic Sites: Visit https://historicsites.heritage.org/ to start your adventure today. #HeritageGuidetoHistoricSites Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Real Odyssey, Andrew Jackson's America, and Reagan's Conservative Revival | Victor Davis Hanson
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey impresses with spectacular visuals; but it misses the heart of Homer's epic, argues Victor Davis Hanson. On today's edition of Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words, Hanson explores the historical origins of The Odyssey, explaining how the poem blends Mycenaean history, Greek mythology, and oral tradition into one of Western civilization's foundational works. He then critiques Nolan's adaptation, praising its technical achievements while arguing that changes to key characters, themes, and mythology fundamentally alter Homer's original story. The conversation then turns to two transformative American presidents, Andrew Jackson and Ronald Reagan. Hanson examines Jackson's populism, expansion of executive power, and enduring legacy, before reflecting on Reagan's rise from California governor to president, his economic agenda, and why he became one of the defining conservative leaders of the twentieth century. re-order “The Counterrevolution: The Fall and Rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA Movement” NOW: https://www.amazon.com/Counterrevolution-Fall-Donald-Trump-Movement-ebook/dp/B0GF1K43WM NEW FILM: “Sacred Honor: The Declaration That Defines a Nation,” featuring Victor Davis Hanson, is OUT NOW! https://youtu.be/O1d3gn_H8ow Vaer Watches - Visit http://Vaerwatches.com/VDH Pure Health Research - Visit http://purehealthresearch.com and use coupon code VICTOR to save 35% on your order today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Victor Davis Hanson: Fauci’s Diary EXPLAINED
Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc discuss the narcissistic ravings of fame-obsessed Dr. Anthony Fauci. They examine the contradictory statements Fauci made publicly and wrote privately. They also discuss the viability of socialist candidates in light of Mamdani's pied-à-terre and recent publication of wealthy NYC resident's information. |My Patriot Supply - Get $250 off My Patriot Supply’s best-selling 6-month emergency food supply! Available now at http://preparewithvdh.com Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit http//:www.JoinADF.com/HANSON or text HANSON to 83848 to sign ADF’s petition to protect female sports. Add your name to the declaration and side with truth and fairness! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Victor Davis Hanson: I Left Academia Because I Was Sick of the Blatant Racial Politics
Modern higher education standards are being ruined by the wokeness taking over America. Look no further than Arizona State University, where its School of Journalism just announced a new major dedicated to becoming an “influencer.” Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler on today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” examine Congressman Ro Khanna’s policy priorities for a Democratic House majority, including Medicare for All, living wage mandates, and cutting off aid to Israel. They describe how the progressives are hypocritical elites, operating as capitalists while pandering to anti-Israel hard-liners. Addressing the public exhaustion with anti-police hostility, Hanson then shares insights from his own career as a classicist, detailing the blatant racial preferences in hiring and ideological rot that ultimately drove him to resign his university tenure. He describes how the woke and DEI standards across America are running higher education into the ground, and influenced his decision to resign his tenure at age 51. Allegiance Gold - Visit http://protectwithvictor.com/ to learn about a special Liberty Offer. The Heritage Guide to Historic Sites: Visit https://historicsites.heritage.org/ to start your adventure today.#HeritageGuidetoHistoricSites NEW FILM: “Sacred Honor: The Declaration That Defines a Nation,” featuring Victor Davis Hanson, is OUT NOW! https://youtu.be/O1d3gn_H8ow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Victor Davis Hanson: Anthony Fauci’s Own Records Reveal Who He Really Was
Iran’s leadership is increasingly divided as political factions seek renewed negotiations with the United States while the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps pushes for continued conflict. America’s Gulf allies must take greater responsibility for confronting Iran and protecting the region. Newly released documents raise serious questions about Anthony Fauci’s honesty, financial interests, and conduct during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Democratic Party’s socialist wing continues to gain influence, while Tucker Carlson’s accusations of treason over U.S.–Israel defense cooperation reflect a growing fixation on Israel that has distorted the political debate. Cove Pure - CovePure is giving VDH’s audience $250 off if you use this link: http://CovePure.com/VDH. Don’t wait! Allegiance Gold - Visit http://protectwithvictor.com/ to learn about a special Liberty Offer. Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit http://www.JoinADF.com/HANSON or text HANSON to 83848 and for a limited time your first gift to ADF will be DOUBLED by a special matching grant—while funds last. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Victor Davis Hanson: The Democratic Socialists of America are Frankenstein’s Monster
This week Victor and Sami discuss how the new Socialist Left emerged from the Democrats catering to the excesses of their fringe, creating a political Frankenstein’s monster. They also provide an update on the state of the Iran war, as wartime strategic decision making necessitates the U.S. to retaliate disproportionately. As part of the Saturday Special, Victor examines the connections between John Quincy Adams and George H. W. Bush and the entertaining exchange between Representative Gill and Smithsonian’s Director of the Museum of American History. NEW FILM: “Sacred Honor: The Declaration That Defines a Nation,” featuring Victor Davis Hanson, is OUT NOW! https://youtu.be/O1d3gn_H8ow Pure Health Research - Visit http://purehealthresearch.com and use coupon code VICTOR to save 35% on your order today America is worth preserving. Do your part and act now by going to https://www.heritage.org/beautiful Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The IRS Leak Scandal, Democrats’ Socialist Takeover, and the ICC’s War on Israel
An IRS employee who leaked thousands of confidential tax records, non-citizens mistakenly receiving ballots, and Zohran Mamdani's pledge to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu all fuel this week's political firestorm. Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc argue on today's edition of "Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words" that these controversies reveal a broader pattern of political weaponization, and the Democratic Party's accelerating shift toward democratic socialism. They discuss how progressive activists have overtaken the Democratic party, including figures like Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris, who have been moving further left; despite being wealthy socialist leaders who are increasingly disconnected from working Americans. The episode also examines the International Criminal Court's warrant for Netanyahu, arguing that the ICC has no authority in the United States, and analyzing what these developments could mean for Trump's presidency and the 2026 midterm elections. NEW FILM: “Sacred Honor: The Declaration That Defines a Nation,” featuring Victor Davis Hanson, is OUT NOW! https://youtu.be/O1d3gn_H8ow My Patriot Supply - Get $250 off My Patriot Supply’s best-selling 6-month emergency food supply! Available now at http://preparewithvdh.com Allegiance Gold - Visit http://protectwithvictor.com/ to learn about a special Liberty Offer. Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit http://JoinADF.com/HANSON or text HANSON to 83848 to sign ADF’s petition to protect female sports. Add your name to the declaration and side with truth and fairness! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Iran's Military Bluff, Socialist Revival, and World War II Revisionism | Victor Davis Hanson
Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler argue that President Trump is leading a political "counter-revolution," seeking to reverse decades of progressive policies on immigration, education, energy, and American history, doing more than any other Republican president. They examine why these efforts have sparked fierce resistance from the political Left and what they could mean for the country's future.The conversation also covers the growing appeal of democratic socialism among younger Americans, the resurgence of historical revisionism, and why the ignorance of the past is fueling today's political and cultural debates. This episode also explores Iran's military threats in the Middle East, Canada's wildfire and healthcare controversies, and what recent changes in military recruitment and merit-based leadership reveal about the direction of the United States and its allies. Allegiance Gold - Visit http://protectwithvictor.com/ to learn about a special Liberty Offer. NEW FILM: “Sacred Honor: The Declaration That Defines a Nation,” featuring Victor Davis Hanson, is OUT NOW! https://youtu.be/O1d3gn_H8ow America is worth preserving. Do your part and act now by going to https://www.heritage.org/beautiful Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices