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.
Episodes
- VDH: Iran Stalling Tactics, Reform Party Shock in Britain, Hephaestus & the Double Standard in U.S. Justice
Victor Davis Hanson discusses Iran's stalling tactics, the Reform Party's rise in Britain, and a perceived judicial double standard in the US. He also delves into the myths of Hephaestus, including his role as a craftsman and why he is por…
- Antisemitism Surge, Iran Deal Doubts, Europe’s Free-Ride, and California’s Breakdown | Victor Davis Hanson
Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Wink discuss rising antisemitism, attributing it to DEI ideology and university influence. Hanson also critiques the Iran deal, Europe's defense spending, and California's political issues.
- Victor Davis Hanson: Nazi Tattoos Used to Be Taboo—Now They’re in the Democratic Party
Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler analyze Maine Democrat Senate candidate Graham Platner's alleged Nazi tattoos and extremist statements. They also examine election irregularities in Maine and contrast the treatment of fringe figures acr…
- America in Flux: Supreme Court, Iran, Cultural Change, and More | Victor Davis Hanson
Victor Davis Hanson argues that the United States is in a major transition, driven by Supreme Court rulings, rising tensions with Iran, and significant cultural and political shifts. He believes these changes represent a fundamental transf…
- Victor Davis Hanson: Cole Thomas Allen Arraignment, Iran Pressure Campaign, COVID Vaccine Cover-Ups, and Athena
Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc discuss the arraignment of Cole Thomas Allen, critique Secret Service performance and political rhetoric, analyze the Iran conflict and its economic pressures, and question James Comey's indictment. They a…
- Victor Davis Hanson: Secret Service Needs to Prioritize Marksmanship, Not DEI, Moving Forward
Victor Davis Hanson argues the Secret Service should prioritize marksmanship over DEI, citing multiple attempted assassinations on the president and past performance.
- Trump Assassination Attempt, Kimmel’s WHCD Joke, Comey & Fauci Indictments, and the UK Visit | VDH
Victor Davis Hanson argues violent rhetoric from celebrities and Democrats contributed to the climate surrounding the Trump assassination attempt. He also discusses Barack Obama’s response, the 2003 White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Jimm…
- Victor Davis Hanson: UCLA Mob Tactics, Crime Culture, and the Southern Poverty Law Center’s Influence
Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler discuss a disrupted UCLA Federalist Society event, arguing that elite law schools reward intimidation. They connect this to rising crime and political violence, and criticize the Southern Poverty Law Cen…
- DOJ Bombshell: Did the SPLC Fund the Chaos It Warned About? | Victor Davis Hanson
Victor Davis Hanson reviews recent allegations suggesting the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) may have financed the white supremacist violence used in their fundraising efforts. The episode draws parallels to ancient Roman fire brigades…
- Victor Davis Hanson: Iran War Update, Dem ‘Fascism’ Claims, and California’s Newsom & the Nick Shirley Act
Victor Davis Hanson analyzes Iran's war situation and suggests strategies for potential regime change. He also critiques the American left's use of "fascism" rhetoric and discusses California's governance challenges, including Gavin Newsom…
- Victor Davis Hanson: John Brennan’s ‘Rendezvous’ With Accountability Couldn’t Come Sooner
Victor Davis Hanson criticizes former CIA chief John Brennan, suggesting the DOJ probe will expose Brennan's alleged lies to Congress about spying on Senate staffers. The discussion also touches upon Hanson's upcoming book, political trend…
- VDH on Iran, Xi Summit, Clarence Thomas vs. Progressivism & the Left’s Double Standards
Victor Davis Hanson analyzes Iran's political situation and President Trump's negotiation strategy, touches on the upcoming Trump-Xi summit, and critiques progressive ideology and the Left. The episode also includes personal health updates…
- Victor Davis Hanson: Iran in Shambles, Rubio Targets Regime Families, and the Return of the Impeachment Hoax
Victor Davis Hanson critiques the Iran nuclear deal, contrasting the perceived benefits under the Obama administration with the outcomes under President Trump. He argues that Iran received sanctions relief and funded proxies under Obama, w…
- Trump’s Strait of Hormuz ‘Jujitsu’ vs. Iran, Europe’s NATO Weakness, and the Swalwell Scandal Fallout | Victor Davis Hanson
Victor Davis Hanson analyzes President Trump's strategy regarding Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, arguing that Iran is economically weakened. The episode also touches upon the Swalwell scandal and perceived weaknesses in European NATO allia…
- Trump vs. the Pope, Iran’s Economic Squeeze, NATO’s Weakness, and Left-Wing Street Violence | Victor Davis Hanson
Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler discuss President Trump's conflict with the Pope, the assault on reporter Savannah Hernandez, potential U.S. actions against Iran's oil revenue, declining NATO readiness, UN support for Iran, and Al Shar…
- California’s NGO Money Pipeline, Unfunded Mandates, and Rebuilding After the Palisades Fires | Elaine Culotti & Victor Davis Hanson
Victor Davis Hanson and Elaine Culotti analyze decades of California policy choices that prioritized ideology over infrastructure and economic reality. They discuss the impact of bureaucracy, siphoned public funds, and mandates on working…
- Swalwell Drops Out, Dem Machine Discipline, Iran Strikes & Justice System Breakdown | Victor Davis Hanson
Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler discuss Eric Swalwell's resignation amid sexual misconduct allegations, arguing Democratic leaders prioritize political viability. They also cover reactions to Iran strikes, the Russia-Ukraine war, and c…
- Iran Crippled, Media Confused: Trump’s Strategy Has Everyone Guessing | Victor Davis Hanson
Victor Davis Hanson discusses President Trump’s Iran strategy, noting the media’s confusion about its aggression level. The episode also covers the Artemis mission, budget proposals, and delves into explanations of the Greek Underworld and…
- Trump, Iran, “War Crimes” Claims, and the Double Standard on Targeting Infrastructure | Victor Davis Hanson
Victor Davis Hanson examines the debate surrounding Trump's rhetoric on Iran and accusations of "war crimes," contrasting them with historical precedents of U.S. presidents from both parties targeting dual-use infrastructure in wartime. Th…
- Bad Cop Trump, Good Cop Vance? Inside the High-Stakes Iran Gambit | Victor Davis Hanson
Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler discuss President Trump’s Iran strategy, framing it as a "Nixon madman" approach. They also examine the California high-speed rail project and concerns about national security regarding Chinese-linked bi…
- NATO’s Double Standard on Iran, Europe’s Drift, and the Fraud Crisis at Home | Victor Davis Hanson
Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler discuss NATO allies restricting US operations, Europe-US security divergence, and domestic US political issues including fraud and voter strategy. Hanson suggests framing NATO burden-sharing in "sorrowfu…
- Victor Davis Hanson: Anchor Babies the Defy Logic and Spirit of 14th Amendment
Victor Davis Hanson contrasts current U.S. foreign policy with past approaches, questioning the Supreme Court's interpretation of the 14th Amendment regarding birthright citizenship.
- Regime Change Is a Bonus—Not the Goal—in Iran | Victor Davis Hanson
Victor Davis Hanson analyzes the internal pressures on Iran's regime, including economic challenges and divisions, within the context of U.S. strategy. He raises questions about international alliances and America's role in the West.
- The West’s Anti-Christian Crackdown, Holy Land ‘Security,’ ‘No Kings’ Protests & CCP Stalking at Stanford | VDH
Victor Davis Hanson discusses the denial of access to holy sites in the Holy Land, 'No Kings' protests targeting elected officials, anti-Christian legal actions in Canada and Finland, and alleged Chinese Communist Party transnational repre…
- Victor Davis Hanson: NEW Book, Trump’s Endless War Agenda, Ilhan Omar Immigration Fraud Explained
Victor Davis Hanson previews his new book "The Counterrevolution: The Fall and Rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA Movement." He also addresses allegations of immigration fraud against Rep. Ilhan Omar and discusses how President Trump can ef…
- Why the Blue State Project Is Imploding Before Our Very Eyes | Victor Davis Hanson
Victor Davis Hanson analyzes the Democratic Party's approach to immigration protests and the DHS funding dispute, while also touching on President Trump's foreign policy decisions.
- Chicago Illegal Alien Murder, Europe’s Islam Accommodation, and Trump’s Iran Strategy | Victor Davis Hanson
Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc discuss the killing of Sheridan Gorman in Chicago, criticizing Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s sanctuary-state policies and delayed response to cooperating with ICE. They argue that Democrats downplay vi…
- How Democrats Illegal Immigration Failures Led to a Deadly Chicago Tragedy | Victor Davis Hanson
Victor Davis Hanson argues that Chicago
- From Trump Ally to Critic, Joe Kent’s Changing Path | Victor Davis Hanson
Victor Davis Hanson analyzes Joe Kent's trajectory, from decorated military service and a Trump-assisted political start to becoming a critic of the former president. The discussion touches on Kent's controversial statements and broader po…
- Life’s Not Perfect. Transitioning to a Boy Won’t Make It Better | Stella O'Malley
Psychotherapist Stella O'Malley joins Jack Fowler on Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words to discuss Genspect, an organization promoting an evidence-based approach to sex and gender. O'Malley argues that medicine is not the solution for m…
- Victor Davis Hanson: DHS Shutdown Is All About the Economy, Not ICE
Victor Davis Hanson argues the DHS shutdown is a Democratic tactic to harm the economy and pressure Trump, rather than a genuine concern about ICE. He also touches on potential Iranian threats and European reluctance to act.
- The Merits of Joe Kent’s Resignation, the Democrats’ Anti-Israel Shift, and America’s Blue-State Decline | Victor Davis Hanson
Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler discuss Joe Kent's resignation and the geopolitical implications concerning Iran. They also analyze the shift in Democratic views on Israel, the economic decline of blue states, and concerns regarding im…
- Old Dominion Shooting Latest Reminder That the Third World Is Not Spending Its Best | Victor Davis Hanson
Victor Davis Hanson criticizes the 1965 immigration shift and argues that the Left excuses illegality and anti-Americanism, linking these to tribal politics. He also addresses controversies surrounding political figures and praises certain…
- Victor Davis Hanson: Iran’s Chaos Strategy, Trump’s Political Tightrope, Cuba, and California’s DEI Push
Victor Davis Hanson analyzes Iran’s foreign policy strategy and its implications for the US and Israel. He also discusses Donald Trump’s political positioning, Cuba’s revolutionary influence, and controversial DEI policies in California co…
- When Migrants Wanted To Be Americans | Victor Davis Hanson & Max Nikias
Victor Davis Hanson interviews Max Nikias, author of ‘American Trojan,’ about his memoir. Nikias shares his experiences immigrating from Cyprus to the U.S., navigating academic and professional challenges, and witnessing significant histor…
- The “Pandemic of Lunacy”: How to Think Clearly When Everyone Around You Seems Crazy, J. Budziszewski
Professor J. Budziszewski discusses his book "The Pandemic of Lunacy," examining modern delusions and their spread, with a focus on relativism, arguments extending from abortion premises, radical individualism, and debates over sex differe…
- Victor Davis Hanson: A US Ground War With Iran Would Be Costly and Likely Unnecessary
Victor Davis Hanson analyzes the possibility of a US ground war in Iran, deeming it costly and unlikely to be necessary. He interprets President Trump's 'boots on the ground' remarks as part of his negotiation strategy, not a definitive pl…
- Victor Davis Hanson: $64,000 Question In US-Iran War
Victor Davis Hanson discusses the critical question surrounding a potential US-Iran war and stresses the importance of preserving America. He urges listeners to take action and provides links to resources and his latest content.
- America Lost Its Maritime Power and China Filled the Void | Chris O’Dea
Chris O’Dea explains how China has built global economic influence through shipping networks and ports, creating leverage over other nations and the global economy. He notes China
- Pennsylvania’s Policy Battles: Energy Independence, School Choice, and America 250 | Andrew Lewis
Andrew Lewis discusses Pennsylvania's historical significance and its role in energy production, particularly shale gas. He critiques renewable energy mandates, citing concerns about grid reliability and affordability, and outlines the Com…
- Victor Davis Hanson: Trump Must Surgically ‘Decapitiate’ Iran’s Warfighting Capabilities
The episode discusses Operation Epic Fury, a US-initiated strike against Iran following a directive from President Trump. It covers the immediate aftermath, including extensive hits on Iranian sites and the reported death of Ali Khamenei,…
- Victor Davis Hanson: Trump’s Democrat ‘Lose, Lose’ SOTU Strategy
Victor Davis Hanson analyzes Donald Trump’s second State of the Union address, describing it as a “good slice of Americana.” He interprets the Democrats’ reactions as evidence of a shift in their party.
- What Happens When You Tell Therapists That Whiteness Is a Disease? | Dr. Andrew Hartz
Dr. Andrew Hartz joins "Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words" to discuss how activist therapists, influenced by a culture prioritizing race, are likening whiteness to a "parasitic condition." The conversation covers the politicization of…
- When Schooling Became Utilitarian: The Quiet Shift That Changed Everything | Andrew Zwerneman
Andrew Zwerneman explains how the progressivist movement shifted education from cultural transmission to utilitarianism, diminishing classical liberal education over the last century.
- Victor Davis Hanson: Mike Huckabee Is Right. Christians Better off in Israel Than Qatar
Victor Davis Hanson examines Jesse Jackson's political stances and contrasts them with Barack Obama's. He also discusses Tucker Carlson's interview with Mike Huckabee and the Supreme Court's decision regarding Trump's tariffs.
- Victor Davis Hanson: AOC Makes Kamala Harris Sound Like Socrates, Cicero
Victor Davis Hanson offers commentary on current political figures, comparing AOC and Kamala Harris. The episode provides insights into his views on American preservation and encourages listeners to take action.
- Women Are 50% of the Population So Why Are We Afraid To Defend Women’s Sports? | Kim Jones
Kim Jones argues for asserting biological reality in women's sports, emphasizing that men's participation impacts women's opportunities. She encourages a shift away from fear to defend women's rights and athletic achievements.
- Victor Davis Hanson: Glib Barista AOC’s Ignorance Front and Center at Munich Security Conference
Victor Davis Hanson discusses Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's display of ignorance at the Munich Security Conference and the reasons behind her attendance. The episode also covers the ongoing billionaire exodus from California and its financial…
- Cheap Foreign Labor, Managerial Class Killing America’s ‘Last Cowboys’ | Gord Magill & Jack Fowler
The podcast episode discusses the decline in the public perception of the trucking industry, contrasting its former image as the 'last American cowboy' with its current struggles. It explores the reasons behind this shift, with a particula…
- Victor Davis Hanson: Why Aren't Young Christians ‘Default’ Free-Market Supporters Anymore? | Mark Tooley
Mark Tooley explains that young Christians, regardless of denomination, now require a moral and spiritual explanation of free markets, unlike in the past when support was considered default.