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Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words
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: In His Own WordsThe Hypocrisy Behind Obama's Latest Attack on Trump | Victor Davis Hanson
Barack Obama is taking aim at Donald Trump’s White House renovations, personal wealth and foreign policy, inviting scrutiny of his own record. On “Victor Davis…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsWhy Does LeBron James Disrespect the Country That Made Him Rich? | Victor Davis Hanson
LeBron James has made a fortune in America, yet he can’t show a few minutes of respect during the national anthem. Jack Fowler and I look at his latest antics…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsEurope's Decline Is Becoming Impossible to Ignore | Victor Davis Hanson
Today, I sat down with Sami Winc to discuss the growing unrest in France, antisemitic attacks, and the consequences of Europe’s immigration policies. We…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsVictor Davis Hanson: Ilhan Omar and the Stakes of the Midterms
The 2026 midterms will be a critical test of the direction of the Democratic Party and the future of American politics. From the questions and controversies…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsVictor Davis Hanson: The Dangerous Decline of Western Civilization
Western civilization is facing a crisis of its own making. Across Europe, mass immigration, failed assimilation, economic stagnation, and political paralysis…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsVictor Davis Hanson: France Is Burning as Europe Reaches Its Breaking Point
France is burning once again, with violent riots spreading across Europe and raising serious questions about mass immigration, failed assimilation, and the…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsVictor Davis Hanson: How Marxist Ideology Infiltrated American Classrooms
How did the ideas of European postmodernists like Michel Foucault and Jacques Derrida find their way into American classrooms? What began as an intellectual…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsThe Truth About World War II, Henry Ford’s Controversial Past, and America’s Atomic Decisions
What was America’s plan after Hiroshima and Nagasaki? Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc dive into the final days of World War II and questions about whether…
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Victor Davis Hanson: Ilhan Omar Wants Accountability—Until It Knocks on Her Door
A college professor allegedly poses as a MAGA supporter to threaten and harass a Jewish colleague, raising alarming questions about rising antisemitism on…
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Victor Davis Hanson: The West Has Fallen for Hamas’ Genocide Propaganda
Why has the West embraced accusations of genocide against Israel while overlooking Hamas's own genocidal ambitions? Historian Richard Landes joins today's…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsVictor 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…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsWhite 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…
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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…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsVictor 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…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsVictor 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…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsVictor 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…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsTrump’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…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsVictor 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…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsEuropean 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: In His Own WordsVictor 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…
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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…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsVictor 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…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsVictor 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…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsVictor 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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsVictor 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…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsVictor 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…
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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…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsVictor 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…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsVictor 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?…
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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…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsVictor 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…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsVictor 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…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsIran’s Dangerous Game, Trump’s Midterm Challenge, and Letitia James’ War on Trump
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Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsVictor 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…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsWhat 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…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsVictor 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…
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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…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsVictor 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…
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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…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsVictor 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…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsVictor 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…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsAmerica’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…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsVictor 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…
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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…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsThe 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…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsVictor 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…
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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: In His Own WordsVictor 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…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsVictor 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…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsVictor 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…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsThe 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 WordsVictor 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…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsVictor 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…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsVictor 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…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsVictor 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…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsThe 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…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsIran'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…