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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 War with Iran, the Left’s Anti-Semitism, and America’s Election Battle | Victor Davis Hanson
Iran escalates. Trump retaliates. And a New York mayoral candidate wants Netanyahu arrested. Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler unpack the week's biggest…
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Campus ‘Palestine’ Hysteria, Iran Negotiation Doubts, and Why Blue States Are Bleeding Wealth | VDH
Recent polling from Pew Research shows young Americans—especially Democrats under 30—favor Palestinians over Israelis, which Victor Davis Hanson attributes to…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsUpdates on the Iran Strategy, the Democrats’ Working-Class Crisis, and the Battle Over DEI | VDH
As President Trump escalates pressure on Iran, Victor Davis Hanson examines whether a swift military campaign could cripple the regime, reshape the balance of…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsMamdani’s War on American History, Hamas Sympathy Grows, and California’s Ebonics Comeback
The Left's obsession with identity politics and rewriting history is reshaping everything from America's largest cities to its classrooms. Victor Davis Hanson…
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Iran’s Growing Threat, Graham’s Lasting Legacy, and the Left’s Misreading of Homer | VDH
Iran’s attacks continue to escalate, prompting calls for a stronger U.S. response. Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler argue America should abandon a limited…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsVictor Davis Hanson: Iran War Update, Mexico’s Cartel Problem, and the Tyler Robinson Case
Iran’s latest moves, Mexico’s reaction to the El Mayo arrest, and the Tyler Robinson case all raise the same question: whether America still has the will to…
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Why Graham Platner’s Dropped Out Now, Hitting Iran Harder, Europe’s ‘Breakup’ Talk & Smithsonian Rewrite
In this Friday news roundup, Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc discuss Maine Democrat Senate candidate Graham Platner “suspending” his campaign amid multiple…
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Patriot Front, Europe's Break with America, and Tucker Carlson's Third-Party Dream
Is America becoming more divided at home—and more isolated abroad? Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler examine the media firestorm surrounding the July 4…
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The Racist Tribalism Coming for Your Hometown, the Californian Blueprint, and Islam’s Infiltration | VDH
The extreme socialist and Communist policies taking over California and New York may be coming from your hometown next. Victor Davis Hanson discusses the…
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Victor Davis Hanson: Why the American Republic Has Survived for 250 Years
Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc discuss on this special July 4th edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words” why the U.S. republic has endured for 250…
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Victor Davis Hanson: Roberts and Coney Barrett’s Defection in the Birthright Citizenship Decision
This week, the Trump v. Barbara's decision regarding birthright citizenship surprised observers, as Justices Roberts and Barrett departed from the conservative…
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The Supreme Court Decides, Scott Wiener’s ‘Betrayal,’ and Immigration Fraud | VDH
The Supreme Court’s new rulings on mail-in ballots, Scott Wiener’s apparent ‘betrayal’ of his trans allies, and the rampant immigration fraud within this…
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Iran’s Ceasefire Violations, Europe’s Skepticism, and Democrats’ Socialist Turn | Victor Davis Hanson
Iran’s reported ceasefire violations, Trump’s retaliatory strikes, and Victor Davis Hanson’s view that future U.S. responses may need expanded “dual-use”…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsVictor Davis Hanson: Antifa, America's Universities, and the Decline of Patriotism
Victor Davis Hanson discusses Antifa, America's universities, political extremism, and the decline of patriotism, while examining Iran, drone warfare, military…
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Zohran Mamdani’s AIPAC Attack, Updates on the Iran Strategy, and America’s Urban Decline
Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc examine the Trump administration’s emerging agreement with Iran, arguing that the memorandum reflects a strategic effort to…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsVDH: Britain's Decline, Open Borders, and the West's Crisis
Is there still hope for Britain? Victor Davis Hanson examines Britain's future, Europe's immigration crisis, border security, energy policy, and the growing…
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CAT 5: The 2033 War—Bing West on America’s “Jupiter Complex,” Debt Crisis, and China’s Taiwan Threat
Victor Davis Hanson interviews Marine combat veteran and military author Francis J. “Bing” West about West’s new book, “CAT5: The 2033 War,” which argues the…
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Trump’s Middle East Tightrope, Tucker’s Blind Spot, and Newsom’s Political Theater | Victor Davis Hanson
Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler argue that President Trump is pursuing a pragmatic strategy: preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon while avoiding…
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Trump’s Iran Gamble, Britain’s Grooming Gang Scandal, and California’s Decline | Victor Davis Hanson
Mamdani and the Left’s love for billionaires and the hypocrisy within the Democratic Party, Donald Trump’s reported Iran agreement sparks fierce debate on the…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsTrump’s Iran Strategy, Europe’s Deportation Push, and the Lasting Lessons of John Adams | VDH
A new memorandum of understanding with Iran sparks debate over whether Tehran has truly been deterred. Victor Davis Hanson and co-host Sami Winc examine the…
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Europe’s Revolt, Iran’s Defiance, and America’s Broken Universities | Victor Davis Hanson
Europe is facing growing unrest as political leaders continue to dismiss public concerns over immigration, crime, and social cohesion. Victor Davis Hanson…
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The Genetic Proof COVID Was Lab-Made | Dr. Steven Quay
Victor Davis Hanson interviews Dr. Steven Quay, one of America’s top scientists and inventors, on his explosive new book “The Code as Witness: How the Covid…
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Victor Davis Hanson: Businesses Keep Leaving California, Passing of Gordon Wood, and Updates on Iran
As debate continues over President Trump’s handling of Iran, some foreign policy allies are beginning to question whether the administration is applying enough…
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California Primaries, DEI Double Standards, UK Henry Nowak Case & Left-Wing Media Meltdowns | VDH
Victor Davis Hanson and co-host Sami Winc cover the House hearing on the Delaney Hall ICE detention center in Newark, New Jersey then turn to California…
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From Courtroom Protests to Belfast Riots: VDH on Race Politics, Immigration, and California’s Mail-In Machine
“ Had the roles been reversed, the whole Black community would be up in arms. “They would say it was murder. But what I'm getting at is that America is so over…
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Victor Davis Hanson: Identity Politics Is Driving America Backward
Updates on the conflict with Iran, the growing fallout from the Karmelo Anthony case, and a look at the legacies of George Washington and Joe Biden; this is…
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Victor Davis Hanson: Iran Can’t Be Trusted, and Trump Turns the Tables on Kristen Welker
The FBI’s targeting of traditional catholics, updates on the U.S-Iran war, and the Left’s continued misuse of media; this is “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own…
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Victor Davis Hanson: Raymond Ibrahim, Islamic History, and Western Decline
How has the West’s relationship with Islam shaped modern politics and culture? Learn more on today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.”…
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Victor Davis Hanson: California Election Theft Happens With Mail‑In Ballots, Not Election Day
I can think of three races where Californian Republicans in purple districts clearly won on Election Day—they've even had victory celebrations. And then it…
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Victor Davis Hanson: Iran Updates, Nowak Murder Trial, and George Floyd Similarities
How are George Floyd and the murder of Henry Nowak symptoms of broader tribalism? Learn more on today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.”…
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Victor Davis Hanson: Is Britain Experiencing Its Right-Wing George Floyd Moment?
Victor Davis Hanson covers the stalled Iran negotiations on today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” argues that Iran is delaying while…
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Founders’ Fire: From 1776 to Trump—Arthur Herman on Innovation, Wealth, and American Renewal | VDH
Victor Davis Hanson interviews historian Arthur Herman about his book "Founders’ Fire: From 1776 to the Age of Trump," linking the Founding Fathers to later…
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ICE Threats, Elite Leftist Radicals, NFL Wokery, and California’s “Stop Nick Shirley” Bill | VDH
Victor Davis Hanson comments on the rising hostility toward ICE agents after the arrest of Nicholas Matthew Scelfo for threatening an agent’s family, arguing…
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California Politics, Greek Mythology, and The Future of the West
California’s political dysfunction, growing concerns over immigration and election integrity, and declining trust in public institutions reflect a broader…
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Trump’s Iran Strategy, Why China Isn’t Rising, and the Socialist-Islamist Democrat Party
Iran, China, immigration, elite institutions, and the future direction of the Democratic Party all point back to a broader debate over power, nationalism, and…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsVictor Davis Hanson: The Modern Left Wants Control More Than Accountability
America’s political and cultural institutions are becoming increasingly centralized, ideological, and disconnected from ordinary citizens. Media organizations…
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Victor Davis Hanson: Tulsi Gabbard’s Legacy in Review
Former Democrat turned Trump’s director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, announced her resignation last week, citing her husband’s ongoing battle with…
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Victor Davis Hanson on What Holds Nations Together This Memorial Day
Political dysfunction in California, the collapse of communist regimes, the meaning of Memorial Day, and the importance of the citizen soldier all point back…
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Victor Davis Hanson: It’s ‘Do or Die’ for America in Iran Right Now
The Arab nations, most namely Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, want the United States to destroy the Iranian regime—they’re just not willing…
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VDH on Kamala Harris’ Radical ‘No Bad Ideas’ Playbook, the Left’s War on Law Enforcement, and Colbert’s Nihilism
Kamala Harris floats “no bad ideas” proposals like abolishing the Electoral College and packing the Supreme Court. Democrats only attack rules when out of…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsVictor Davis Hanson: The COVID Narrative Officially Collapsed
A CIA whistleblower, James Erdman III, alleges that Dr. Anthony Fauci, the architect behind many of the notorious, draconian public health policies…
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Victor Davis Hanson: Trump’s Leverage Over Xi Jinping EXPLAINED
The narrative that America is in terminal decline while China is an unstoppable juggernaut is a completely historically illiterate trope. Donald Trump has…
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Victor Davis Hanson: Why $29 Billion for Iran War Is a ‘Bargain,’ but Only if It Works
Given that we spent over a trillion dollars in Iraq and maybe more in Afghanistan, and Joe Biden left $50 billion in equipment in the latter, the idea that you…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsVictor Davis Hanson: This Is Who Really Deserves Reparations
“ If you want to give reparations, how about all the people who died fighting in World War I, World War II, Vietnam, and Korea? What did they get,” asks Victor…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsThe Untold Story of the Declaration of Independence | Victor Davis Hanson
It’s a miracle the Declaration survived 250 years. It was rolled through battlefields during the Revolutionary War, nearly destroyed when the British burned…
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VDH: California’s Peak Dystopia, LA’s Mayoral Chaos, and New York’s Toxic Empathy
Rhamell Burke, a repeat criminal, attacked and later stalked two women on the New York City subway last April. Though police stopped Burke from harassing the…
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VDH: Iran Stalling Tactics, Reform Party Shock in Britain, Hephaestus & the Double Standard in U.S. Justice
Negotiations with Iran inevitably drag on through delay and deception, warning the prolonged standoff affects U.S. economic confidence and is shaped by…
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Antisemitism Surge, Iran Deal Doubts, Europe’s Free-Ride, and California’s Breakdown | Victor Davis Hanson
Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Wink cover New York’s Mamdani removing a city webpage celebrating ties with Israel and broader incidents they describe as a…
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Victor Davis Hanson: Nazi Tattoos Used to Be Taboo—Now They’re in the Democratic Party
Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler evaluate Tucker Carlson’s recent comments praising Maine Democrat Senate candidate Graham Platner, focusing on allegations…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsAmerica in Flux: Supreme Court, Iran, Cultural Change, and More | Victor Davis Hanson
From the Supreme Court’s latest ruling on racial gerrymandering to rising tensions with Iran and the broader cultural and political shifts happening across the…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsVictor Davis Hanson: Cole Thomas Allen Arraignment, Iran Pressure Campaign, COVID Vaccine Cover-Ups, and Athena
Victor Davis Hanson and host Sami Winc cover several current issues and a historical segment. They react to the arraignment of Cole Thomas Allen, arguing his…
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Victor Davis Hanson: Secret Service Needs to Prioritize Marksmanship, Not DEI, Moving Forward
I don't know if it's DEI or what, but why doesn’t the U.S. Secret Service emphasize shooting ability all the time? It seemed like the old guard—the old breed…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsTrump Assassination Attempt, Kimmel’s WHCD Joke, Comey & Fauci Indictments, and the UK Visit | VDH
Violent rhetoric from celebrities and Democrats helped create the climate reflected in President Donald Trump’s third would-be assassin’s manifesto, argues…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsVictor Davis Hanson: UCLA Mob Tactics, Crime Culture, and the Southern Poverty Law Center’s Influence
Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler react to a disrupted UCLA Federalist Society event featuring DHS General Counsel James Percival, arguing elite law schools…
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DOJ Bombshell: Did the SPLC Fund the Chaos It Warned About? | Victor Davis Hanson
New allegations against the Southern Poverty Law Center this week raise serious questions about how donor money may have been used behind the scenes. Like fire…
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Victor Davis Hanson: Iran War Update, Dem ‘Fascism’ Claims, and California’s Newsom & the Nick Shirley Act
Iran is losing resources but trying to survive by delaying negotiations while being resupplied via rail links to China and routes across the Caspian…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsVictor Davis Hanson: John Brennan’s ‘Rendezvous’ With Accountability Couldn’t Come Sooner
The U.S. Department of Justice’s probe into the former CIA chief will hopefully lay bare John Brennan’s sins, which were years in the making. “We got to…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsVDH on Iran, Xi Summit, Clarence Thomas vs. Progressivism & the Left’s Double Standards
Iran’s fractured leadership can’t be trusted and President Donald Trump’s sequencing—destroying air defenses and nuclear/military infrastructure, then…
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Victor Davis Hanson: Iran in Shambles, Rubio Targets Regime Families, and the Return of the Impeachment Hoax
CNN and former Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes are of the opinion that President Donald Trump, who has chosen the sword over the pen, will get a…
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsTrump’s Strait of Hormuz ‘Jujitsu’ vs. Iran, Europe’s NATO Weakness, and the Swalwell Scandal Fallout | Victor Davis Hanson
President Donald Trump looked at the Iranian regime’s strategy to close the Strait of Hormuz and simply flipped it upside down. The difference between the…