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Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words

Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words

Victor Davis Hanson | The Daily Signal 261 Episodes Aug 22, 2026

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 what's going on in your world.

Episodes

Victor Davis Hanson: How Universities Influence Elections
Victor Davis Hanson: How Universities Influence Elections Aug 22, 2026 5257 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 mo
Victor Davis Hanson: Eugene Semyon Vindman’s Predictable Fall From Grace
Victor Davis Hanson: Eugene Semyon Vindman’s Predictable Fall From Grace Aug 21, 2026 4483 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
Victor Davis Hanson: Blue States Are Gambling With Americans’ Lives
Victor Davis Hanson: Blue States Are Gambling With Americans’ Lives Aug 20, 2026 4950 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 ad
America’s Greatest Military Humiliation | Victor Davis Hanson
America’s Greatest Military Humiliation | Victor Davis Hanson Aug 18, 2026 5137 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 His
Victor Davis Hanson: Socialism Sounds Great Until You Run Out of Other People’s Money
Victor Davis Hanson: Socialism Sounds Great Until You Run Out of Other People’s Money Aug 15, 2026 5633 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
The SAVE Act Showdown, the Left’s Socialist Revolution, and Mamdani’s Netanyahu Threat
The SAVE Act Showdown, the Left’s Socialist Revolution, and Mamdani’s Netanyahu Threat Aug 14, 2026 4495 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 figur
The COVID Truth The ‘Experts’ Didn’t Want to Hear, Academia’s DEI Fraud, and Open Borders | VDH
The COVID Truth The ‘Experts’ Didn’t Want to Hear, Academia’s DEI Fraud, and Open Borders | VDH Aug 13, 2026 4794 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 dissen
Victor Davis Hanson: The FBI’s Secret Trump Probe, Birthright Citizenship, and the WNBA’s Race War
Victor Davis Hanson: The FBI’s Secret Trump Probe, Birthright Citizenship, and the WNBA’s Race War Aug 11, 2026 5424 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 pr
The Democratic Socialists' Biggest Lie, Michigan's Leftward Shift, and Academia's Plagiarism Problem | VDH
The Democratic Socialists' Biggest Lie, Michigan's Leftward Shift, and Academia's Plagiarism Problem | VDH Aug 10, 2026 5206 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 increas
Victor Davis Hanson: Socialism Sounds Better Than It Works
Victor Davis Hanson: Socialism Sounds Better Than It Works Aug 7, 2026 4958 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 pr
Victor Davis Hanson: Why the WNBA Is Fighting Its Own Stars
Victor Davis Hanson: Why the WNBA Is Fighting Its Own Stars Aug 6, 2026 4131 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
Victor Davis Hanson: New York's Socialist Agenda, Iran's Threats, and Spain's Border Crisis,
Victor Davis Hanson: New York's Socialist Agenda, Iran's Threats, and Spain's Border Crisis, Aug 4, 2026 5164 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 a

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