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Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words

by Victor Davis Hanson | The Daily Signal

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: The Dangerous Decline of Western Civilization

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Western civilization is facing a crisis of its own making. Across Europe, mass immigration, failed assimilation, economic stagnation, and political paralysis are threaten

Oct 22
1 h 23 min

Victor Davis Hanson: France Is Burning as Europe Reaches Its Breaking Point

#23 trending · News Commentary

France is burning once again, with violent riots spreading across Europe and raising serious questions about mass immigration, failed assimilation, and the future of West

Oct 20
1 h 26 min

Victor 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 movement in

Oct 17
1 h 22 min

The 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 the United St

Oct 16
1 h 21 min

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 America's elite

Oct 15
1 h 20 min

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 episode to exa

Oct 14
49 min

Victor 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 history, val

Oct 13
1 h 25 min

White 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 Left’s deman

Oct 12
1 h 00 min

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 to garner “

Oct 10
1 h 09 min

Victor 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 crisis. Vic

Oct 9
1 h 18 min

Victor 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 allies can ade

Oct 8
1 h 13 min

Victor 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 today’s

Oct 6
1 h 20 min

Trump’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 working.

Oct 3
1 h 27 min

Victor 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 mobilizatio

Oct 2
1 h 26 min

European 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 Davi

Oct 1
1 h 26 min

Victor 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 continue to escal

Sep 29
1 h 28 min

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 discusses th

Sep 26
1 h 00 min

Victor 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 economic boom b

Sep 25
1 h 24 min

Victor 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 removal of the na

Sep 24
1 h 16 min

Victor 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 and whether

Sep 22
1 h 25 min

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I’ve listened to Victor’s sage analysis and commentary on current events and politics for years now and can’t recommend him enough. His brilliance is also shown around world history, especially WW2 and Greek times. I also recommend his books. Listen to Victor as a lone (normal) voice in a wild, crazy world!

DT24242424 · Aug 2026

I teach sixth and seventh grade history. I cover from anything from the ancients to the world wars, and I have not found a better source than Victor Davis Hanson. Thank you for your wisdom and insight, and your unapologetic approach to actual history based on primary sources and extensive research. I am tired of historical buffoonery, and it’s so refreshing to have someone like you to look up to, and to learn from.

BAS17962738493715162739 · Aug 2026

Listening to VDH has taught me how to how to learn from the past and anticipate what is likely coming next. I look forward to his podcasts. He is an invaluable teacher and the best companion on my workouts and walks. Thank you and may God continue to watch over you and keep you healthy and safe.

MrsHerb · Jul 2026

VDH In His Own Words podcast is calm and reasoned conversation without all the propaganda or newspeak. It doesn’t leave me seething mad at what’s going on, but it does leave me thoughtful. Knowing that there are intelligent people like Victor who have a steady voice is comforting in these unstable times.

SaltandPepper63 · Jan 2026

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