Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words

As President Trump escalates pressure on Iran, Victor Davis Hanson examines whether a swift military campaign could cripple the regime, reshape the balance of power in the Middle East, and deter America's adversaries.Hanson and Sami Winc also discuss the Democrat Party's search for working-class voters, arguing that its embrace of progressive politics has left it increasingly disconnected from middle America.The conversation explores the rise of anti-Americanism, antisemitism, and socialist ideas on the Left, with Hanson arguing that these movements have gained influence among elite institutions while alienating many traditional Democratic voters.The episode concludes with a look at congressional scrutiny of DEI policies in higher education, the future of merit-based admissions and hiring, and the growing political backlash facing America's elite universities.

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The Left's obsession with identity politics and rewriting history is reshaping everything from America's largest cities to its classrooms. Victor Davis Hanson examines New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's controversial immigrant map, growing support for Hamas among younger Americans, the return of Ebonics in California schools, and the Charlie Kirk murder case.Hanson argues that progressive leaders are erasing America's history of assimilation while encouraging tribalism and victimhood in its place. From Europe struggling with failed immigration policies to California legitimizing "Black English" in schools, he explains how identity politics is replacing a shared American culture.

Hanson also breaks down the evidence in the Charlie Kirk murder investigation, condemning the conspiracy theories surrounding the case and warning that political narratives are increasingly taking precedence over facts.

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Iran’s attacks continue to escalate, prompting calls for a stronger U.S. response. Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler argue America should abandon a limited “tit-for-tat” strategy and instead pursue decisive action to deter the Iranian regime.Conversation then turns to the controversy surrounding Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, and what today’s debates reveal about America’s understanding of Western civilization. The question of modern education standards affecting how much people truly know about The Odyssey. This episode also takes a look at reports that Democrat Graham Platner was being groomed as a future presidential contender—and what his rapid rise and fall says about today’s Democrat Party. NEW FILM: “Sacred Honor: The Declaration That Defines a Nation,” featuring Victor Davis Hanson, is OUT NOW! https://youtu.be/O1d3gn_H8ow My Patriot Supply - Get $250 off My Patriot Supply’s best-selling 6-month emergency food supply! Available now at https://preparewithvdh.com

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Iran’s latest moves, Mexico’s reaction to the El Mayo arrest, and the Tyler Robinson case all raise the same question: whether America still has the will to confront threats directly.

Today we look at the war update in Iran, the power of Mexican cartels, fentanyl, border security, and the political fallout when the U.S. takes action against cartel leaders.

At home, the Tyler Robinson case adds another test of accountability, justice, and political violence. Together, these stories show a country facing pressure from foreign enemies, criminal networks, and domestic instability at the same time.

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In this Friday news roundup, Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc discuss Maine Democrat Senate candidate Graham Platner “suspending” his campaign amid multiple allegations and party maneuvering, arguing Democrats only abandon candidates when polls turn, and they one of their own are hurt.

They shift to Iran, endorsing renewed, disproportionate U.S. strikes to deter attacks and disrupt Iran’s trade routes to China and Russia while rejecting any deployment of U.S. ground troops. Hanson dismisses reports of European leaders plotting a U.S. “breakup” as empty posturing driven by defense dependence and trade surpluses.

The episode also critiques DEI-driven cultural narratives, including casting and feminist criticism surrounding a new “The Odyssey” film, and supports Trump’s push to redirect Smithsonian exhibits away from what Hanson calls politicized pseudo-history toward a fuller account of American achievements and complexity, ending with viewer comments and broader criticism of Democratic messaging on energy, crime, and immigration.

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