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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.

Latest episodes

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Food Stamp Fraud Allegations, California’s Disappearing Farms, and the Threat to America’s Food Supply | Brooke Rollins & VDH

#23 trending · News Commentary

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins reveals widespread alleged food stamp fraud, government waste at the USDA, and growing threats to America's family farms on this spec

Nov 11
49 min

Why Trump's Midterm Defeat Isn't the End | Victor Davis Hanson

#22 trending · News Commentary

Trump's presidency is far from over despite Republicans' sweeping midterm losses. Victor Davis Hanson argues that poor economic messaging, immigration enforcement, the I

Nov 10
1 h 33 min

Why Voters Blamed Trump for Biden's Inflation | Victor Davis Hanson

Republicans suffered major midterm losses despite what Victor Davis Hanson argues was a stronger economy under Trump. The failure to explain inflation, lingering high pr

Nov 7
1 h 17 min

How Progressive Policies Destroyed Oakland | Victor Davis Hanson

Oakland's struggles with crime, homelessness, and squatting raise questions about the consequences of progressive policies, while growing unrest across Europe reflects fr

Nov 6
1 h 15 min

The 2026 Midterms Changed Everything | Victor Davis Hanson

Democrats sweep the 2026 midterms, delivering Republicans a historic defeat and reshaping the balance of power in Washington. Victor Davis Hanson breaks down what went w

Nov 5
1 h 27 min

Victor Davis Hanson: Why the 2026 Midterm Polls Could Be Completely Wrong

With control of the House and Senate at stake in the 2026 midterms, Republicans face a critical test as questions grow over misleading polls, media bias, and what a Democ

Nov 3
1 h 23 min

Communist Islamic Revolutionaries Are Up for Election | Victor Davis Hanson

With Election Day approaching, an alliance between the Socialists and Islamists has formed on the American Left. The consequences of Mark Carney's refusal of trade deals

Oct 31
1 h 40 min

Why Democrats Want to Take Down Elon Musk | Victor Davis Hanson

With the 2026 midterms approaching, Republicans face a critical test as Democrats look to regain control of Congress. Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc examine misleadin

Oct 30
1 h 28 min

The Hypocrisy Behind Obama's Latest Attack on Trump | Victor Davis Hanson

Barack Obama is taking aim at Donald Trump’s White House renovations, personal wealth and foreign policy, inviting scrutiny of his own record. On “Victor Davis Hanson: I

Oct 29
1 h 14 min

Why Does LeBron James Disrespect the Country That Made Him Rich? | Victor Davis Hanson

LeBron James has made a fortune in America, yet he can’t show a few minutes of respect during the national anthem. Jack Fowler and I look at his latest antics, the NBA’s

Oct 27
1 h 18 min

Europe's Decline Is Becoming Impossible to Ignore | Victor Davis Hanson

Today, I sat down with Sami Winc to discuss the growing unrest in France, antisemitic attacks, and the consequences of Europe’s immigration policies. We examine the econo

Oct 24
1 h 15 min

Victor Davis Hanson: Ilhan Omar and the Stakes of the Midterms

The 2026 midterms will be a critical test of the direction of the Democratic Party and the future of American politics. From the questions and controversies surrounding R

Oct 23
1 h 22 min

Victor Davis Hanson: The Dangerous Decline of Western Civilization

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

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

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What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

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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