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.

  1. 10h ago

    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

  2. 20h ago

    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

  3. 2d ago

    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

  4. 4d ago

    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

  5. Aug 22

    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

  6. Aug 21

    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

  7. Aug 20

    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

  8. Aug 18

    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

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