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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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European Anti-Semitism, Saving Sinwar’s Life, and the Left’s October 7 Denial

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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

#38 trending · News Commentary

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

The AI Apocalypse, the Left’s History of Crisis Warnings, and the Midterm Elections | Victor Davis Hanson

Iran’s growing regional influence, the 2026 midterm elections, and warnings about the Left threatening an AI apocalypse dominate today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson:

Sep 19
1 h 38 min

Victor Davis Hanson: How Obama’s Race Politics Backfired on America

The Left’s emphasis on racial victimhood, DEI, and equality of outcomes has made race more—not less—central to American life, replacing an older ideal of integration and

Sep 18
1 h 28 min

Obama’s AI Alarm Could Hand China the Advantage | Victor Davis Hanson

Democrats are elevating fears over artificial intelligence just before the midterms to attack Trump’s push for American technological dominance. Victor Davis Hanson warns

Sep 17
1 h 24 min

Victor Davis Hanson: Mark Carney Is Leading Canada ‘Right Over the Cliff’

Canada’s growing economic troubles, its escalating trade fight with the United States, and Prime Minister Mark Carney’s turn toward China are putting the country on a dan

Sep 15
1 h 23 min

Victor Davis Hanson: The Terrifying Power of Artificial Intelligence

Ukraine, Iran, and the possibility of a major foreign-policy reset remain in focus as the Trump administration works to end the Russia-Ukraine war and Iran potentially wa

Sep 12
1 h 27 min

Victor Davis Hanson: The 25th Anniversary of 9/11

How did a city once attacked by Islamic terrorists elect an islamist mayor 25 years later?Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc explore the changing political ideologies from

Sep 11
1 h 18 min

Victor Davis Hanson: Why Europe Is Turning Against Mass Immigration

Europe’s growing backlash against mass immigration, Germany’s recent elections, and anti-migrant protests in Britain highlight mounting tensions over immigration, assimil

Sep 10
1 h 17 min

Victor Davis Hanson: Modern ‘Art’ Is Separating Man from Meaning feat. Sculptor Sabin Howard

Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel at 33 years old. Raphael painted the Stanze di Raffaello when he was in his twenties. Where has this love for art gone?   In thi

Sep 9
51 min

America’s Education Crisis, the Left’s Victimhood Culture, and Trump’s Political Comeback | VDH

The failures of America’s education system, how the Left has erased history, and replaced it with political programming, and more on today’s episode of “Victor Davis Hans

Sep 8
1 h 26 min

Victor Davis Hanson: Democrats Have a Socialist Problem They Can’t Run Away From

Public sympathy for Lindsay Clancy reflects a broader culture that searches for explanations when women commit horrific acts while increasingly treating men as presumptiv

Sep 5
1 h 26 min

Victor Davis Hanson: The Democratic Party Is Unrecognizable

Iran is facing mounting economic pressure as new sanctions target the regime’s finances, trade, and access to foreign markets. With its currency collapsing, critical supp

Sep 4
1 h 29 min

Iran’s Dangerous Game, Trump’s Midterm Challenge, and Letitia James’ War on Trump

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸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

Sep 3
1 h 27 min

Victor Davis Hanson: Carney Picked a Trade War With Trump—But Why?

The U.S.-Canada trade war is heating up again as President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney clash over tariffs, trade, and the terms of their economic relati

Sep 1
1 h 29 min

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

Aug 29
1 h 22 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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