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Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words

Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words

By: Victor Davis Hanson | The Daily Signal
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 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.486718 Politics & Government
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  • Victor Davis Hanson: Why $29 Billion for Iran War Is a ‘Bargain,’ but Only if It Works

    Victor Davis Hanson: Why $29 Billion for Iran War Is a ‘Bargain,’ but Only if It Works
    May 15 2026
    Given that we spent over a trillion dollars in Iraq and maybe more in Afghanistan, and Joe Biden left $50 billion in equipment in the latter, the idea that you would spend less than $30 billion and have a chance to overthrow the worst government in the world—one that’s caused most of the problems we’ve had in the Middle East—is a bargain, if it works, and I think it will, argues Victor Davis Hanson on today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.” ALSO:Victor Davis Hanson and host Sami Winc preview Donald Trump’s trip to China, arguing the U.S. holds leverage through trade, energy, and military advantages while China seeks concessions tied to Taiwan. They weigh the Iran conflict, calling the reported $29 billion cost a “bargain” if it topples the regime, and describe regional allies’ limited military commitment and the risks of prolonged negotiations. Hanson rejects a New York Times op-ed claim that Israelis used “dog rape” against Palestinian prisoners as implausible and sourced from anti-Israel channels, contrasting it with documented Hamas atrocities. They criticize Pope Leo XIV for honoring Iran’s Vatican ambassador, cover JD Vance’s task force uncovering major healthcare fraud and also review Rand Paul’s COVID-origin investigation implicating U.S. funding routes to Wuhan. WHERE TO WATCH: 👉Don’t miss out on Victor’s latest editions of “Victor Davis Hanson: In a Few Words” by subscribing to The Daily Signal today. You’ll be notified every time a new piece of content drops: https://www.youtube.com/dailysignal?sub_confirmation=1 👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2iOoN0xoOoSNvDFlpLLYGY?si=5a9f369acc874c6e 👉 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/victor-davis-hanson-in-his-own-words/id1566731706 👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@victordavishanson7273?sub_confirmation=1 👉 Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/VictorDavisHansonInHisOwnWords?e9s=src_v1_sa%2Csrc_v1_sa_o 👉 Victor’s website: https://victorhanson.com PROMOTIONS: 👉Title thieves can steal your home with a signature. Protect your equity with Home Title Lock: https://www.hometitlelock.com/ PROMO CODE: VICTOR at check out. 👉Everything you carry is broadcasting a signal—your phone, laptop, even your car key. SLNT Faraday Bags cut that signal instantly. No GPS. No WiFi. No tracking. Trusted by the military, now available to you. Get 15% off + free shipping at https://SLNT.com/VDH 👉If Victor Davis Hanson is must-watch for you, The Signal Sitdown belongs in your feed. Bradley Devlin delivers long-form conversations on Washington’s biggest fights—from an unapologetically conservative perspective. Subscribe now!https://www.youtube.com/dailysignal?sub_confirmation=1 👉Watch The Tony Kinnett Cast NOW! LIVE weekdays at The Daily Signal and wherever you get podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjMHBev3NsoV3kHckydY58R7TaYsizl45v 👉America is worth preserving. Do your part and act now by going to https://www.heritage.org/beautiful 👉Face the decisions our founders grappled with in Revolutionary America, a Hillsdale Studios film. Only in theatres May 31 - June 2. Get your tickets now by going to hillsdale.edu/revolution 👉Switch your cell phone provider to Patriot Mobile, and you’ll help grow a movement that fuels the Christian conservative cause. Go to PatriotMobile.com/VDH or call 972-PATRIOT and use promo code VDH for a FREE MONTH of service!https://patriotmobile.com/partners/vdh 👉Use code VICTOR at the check out and get 35% off your order at https://www.purehealthresearch.com/ 👉Go to My Patriot Supply to see exclusive deals before offers end! https://www.mypatriotsupply.com/ 👉Claim your liberty offer of up to $5,000 in free metals with allegiance gold by going to https://www.ProtectWithVictor.com |👉 #1 Water Filtration System.Recommended by Victor Davis Hanson: https://www.covepure.com/vdh 👉Protect women’s sports from biological reality denial at JoinADF.com/HANSON or Text HANSON to 83848 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Victor Davis Hanson: This Is Who Really Deserves Reparations

    Victor Davis Hanson: This Is Who Really Deserves Reparations
    May 14 2026
    “ If you want to give reparations, how about all the people who died fighting in World War I, World War II, Vietnam, and Korea? What did they get,” asks Victor Davis Hanson on today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.” Victor Davis Hanson reacts to pro-Palestinian protests marching through Jewish neighborhoods in New York City that required 500 police, arguing leaders and campus culture have created “open season” on Jews and warning of broader social breakdown. Hanson outlines his “four horsemen” of new antisemtism—demography driven by immigration and foreign influence, DEI’s oppressor framework, institutional changes in the Democrat Party, and left-wing popular culture—while also faulting parts of the populist right. The conversation turns to legal and illegal immigration, assimilation, and sanctuary policies, alongside Mayorkas’s belated regret over Biden’s border response and the administration’s loss of track of migrant children. They cover reports detailing Oct. 7 sexual atrocities, San Francisco’s regulatory priorities amid disorder, Harvard’s reparations effort and fears of identifying too many descendants, and a Cambridge shooting by a felon released early, with comments on vigilantism and upcoming politics. 👉If Victor Davis Hanson is must-watch for you, The Signal Sitdown belongs in your feed. Bradley Devlin delivers long-form conversations on Washington’s biggest fights—from an unapologetically conservative perspective. Subscribe now!https://www.youtube.com/dailysignal?sub_confirmation=1 👉Watch The Tony Kinnett Cast NOW! LIVE weekdays at The Daily Signal and wherever you get podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjMHBev3NsoV3kHckydY58R7TaYsizl45v 👉America is worth preserving. Do your part and act now by going to https://www.heritage.org/beautiful 👉PEPPERDINE: Daily Signal listeners save 50–75% go.pepperdine.edu/dailysignal 👉Title thieves can steal your home with a signature. Protect your equity with Home Title Lock: https://www.hometitlelock.com/ PROMO CODE: VICTOR at check out. 👉Claim your liberty offer of up to $5,000 in free metals with allegiance gold by going to https://www.ProtectWithVictor.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • The Untold Story of the Declaration of Independence | Victor Davis Hanson

    The Untold Story of the Declaration of Independence | Victor Davis Hanson
    May 13 2026
    It’s a miracle the Declaration survived 250 years. It was rolled through battlefields during the Revolutionary War, nearly destroyed when the British burned Washington in 1814, and spent decades being moved from city to city before becoming America’s most treasured national document. Today's conversation with Michael Auslin, author of National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America," explores not only the remarkable survival story of the Declaration itself, but also the ongoing battle over what it actually means. WHERE TO WATCH: 👉Don’t miss out on Victor’s latest editions of “Victor Davis Hanson: In a Few Words” by subscribing to The Daily Signal today. You’ll be notified every time a new piece of content drops: https://www.youtube.com/dailysignal?sub_confirmation=1 👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2iOoN0xoOoSNvDFlpLLYGY?si=5a9f369acc874c6e 👉 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/victor-davis-hanson-in-his-own-words/id1566731706 👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@victordavishanson7273?sub_confirmation=1 👉 Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/VictorDavisHansonInHisOwnWords?e9s=src_v1_sa%2Csrc_v1_sa_o 👉 Victor’s website: https://victorhanson.com PROMOTIONS: 👉If Victor Davis Hanson is must-watch for you, The Signal Sitdown belongs in your feed. Bradley Devlin delivers long-form conversations on Washington’s biggest fights—from an unapologetically conservative perspective. Subscribe now!https://www.youtube.com/dailysignal?sub_confirmation=1 👉Watch The Tony Kinnett Cast NOW! LIVE weekdays at The Daily Signal and wherever you get podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjMHBev3NsoV3kHckydY58R7TaYsizl45v 👉America is worth preserving. Do your part and act now by going to https://www.heritage.org/beautiful Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins
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