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Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words

Historian and Hoover Institution fellow Victor Davis Hanson on current events, history and foreign affairs.

Latest episodes

  1. 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 prices, and misleading economic…

    1 h 17 min
  2. 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 frustration over housing costs…

    1 h 15 min
  3. 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 wrong, from the Iran war and…

    1 h 28 min
  4. 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 Democratic victory could mean for…

    1 h 24 min
  5. 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 with the U.S. increase as…

    1 h 40 min
  6. 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 misleading polls, media bias and…

    1 h 28 min
  7. 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: In His Own Words,” Hanson and…

    1 h 14 min
  8. 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 ties to China, and the…

    1 h 19 min
  9. 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 economic and cultural pressures…

    1 h 16 min
  10. 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 Rep. Ilhan Omar to the…

    1 h 22 min

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