Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words

Nearly 80% of Truman Scholars, a taxpayer-funded scholarship program, from 2017 and 2018 ”have a clear connection to liberal politics, such as working for Democratic members of Congress, advocating for progressive causes, or teaching classes with a liberal focus,” reports the College Fix.  Jennifer Kabbany, editor-in-chief of The College Fix joins Jack Fowler for an in-depth discussion on DEI prog...

Traditionally, Minnesotans, by virtue of their Scandinavian heritage, are known for being well-mannered and having good governance. However, over the past few months, the idyllic poster boy for “Midwest nice” has been completely upended following a string of high-profile taxpayer-dollar fraud controversies, raids against peaceful church services and violent altercations between leftist protesters...

In this wide-ranging conversation, host Jack Fowler sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Spalding to confront the forgotten truths of communism’s deadly legacy. From Hollywood’s willful blindness to the rise of socialism at home, Spalding explains why communism and socialism share the same DNA—and why freedom still needs defending. 👉America is worth preserving. Do your part and act now by going to https:...

In 2008, California voters approved Proposition 1A, giving the green light to start planning a high-speed railway connecting San Francisco to Los Angeles, which would be built by 2020 and cost around $35 billion. Well, it’s 2026 and the Golden State’s “Futureland-esque” project is woefully over schedule and budget, now projected to cost around $135 billion. Lee Ohanian, a Hoover Institution senior...

All of Thomas Sowell’s “considerable learning” is front and center in his 2007 book A Conflict of Visions: Ideological Origins of Political Struggles. Sowell, a Marxist-turned, unofficial 20th-century spokesman for capitalism, theorizes that humans are inclined to adopt one of two worldviews — the “constrained” or the “unconstrained” vision — explains Daniel J. Mahoney, a professor emeritus at Ass...

Pro-life activist and former president of the Charlotte Lozier Institute Chuck Donovan joins Jack Fowler to discuss the surprising “diverse” coalition of the early post-Roe, anti-abortion movement, as well as more contemporary battles within a now post-Roe world on today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.”  👉America is worth preserving. Do your part and act now by going to https...

In this episode of 'Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words', Jack Fowler interviews Bill Jacobson, founder of Legal Insurrection and professor of law at Cornell University. They unravel the shocking hostility Jewish students face post-October 7th and take apart the fabricated foundations of Black Lives Matter. 00:00 Shocking Hostility at Cornell 01:31 Victor's Recovery Update 02:09 Guest Introducti...

Award-winning filmmaker and president of Man of Steele Productions Eli Steele joins Jack Fowler to discuss the historical factors surrounding Michael Brown’s 2014 death at the hands of a white police officer in Ferguson, Missouri and how 1960s post-liberal policies were the catalyst that set off years of racial unrest in America beginning in the mid 2010s and lasting until the George Floyd riots i...

Join host Jack Fowler as he fills in for Victor Davis Hanson and welcomes renowned sculptor Sabin Howard for an insightful discussion on art, culture, and patriotism. Howard critiques modern art's nihilism and highlights his commitment to creating art that honors American values and elevates human consciousness on today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.” 👉Claim your liberty off...

In this episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Jack Fowler fills in for Victor Davis Hanson and sits down with David DesRosiers, president of the RealClearFoundation and publisher of RealClear Politics. They discuss the importance of maintaining a diverse and open news platform amidst increasing partisanship, the impact of RealClear's polling average, and the challenges conservative m...

Did former President Barack Obama prioritize a scheme to increase and use immigration to achieve political goals? Were Obama’s cronies actually the ones in the driver’s seat during the ramp-up of the Biden administration’s open-borders policies, asks Jack Fowler on this special edition of “Victor Davis Hanson (Minus Victor): In His Own Words” with Mark Krikorian, executive director of the Center f...

**This episode was recorded before Victor Davis Hanson's December 30 medical operation** In this episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler weigh the four finalists from their Sour 16 troubling issues, with Hanson explaining what they all have in common. 👉 The Daily Signal cannot continue to tell stories, like this one, without the support of our viewe...

**This episode was recorded before Victor Davis Hanson's December 30 medical operation** In this special edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler continue their ranking of the “Sour 16” to determine which issues pose the greatest existential threat to the United States in 2026. We’ve now entered ROUND 2 of the bracket, the “Hate 8.” Here’s the list: R...

In this episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler continue their Sour 16 competition with growing irreligiosity squaring off against artificial intelligence. Which does Hanson feel is more worrisome? 👉 The Daily Signal cannot continue to tell stories, like this one, without the support of our viewers: http://dailysignal.com/donate 👉 My Patriot Supply...

**This episode was recorded before Victor Davis Hanson's December 30 medical operation** In a new March Madness-style series that will pair off “16 terrible issues” against each other, Hanson will act as the judge, ruling on the greatest existential threat to the United States. In the first episode, Hanson decides whether the following are the biggest issues facing the United States in 2026: China...

This content was recorded prior to Hanson’s major surgery on Dec. 30. In this episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor Davis Hanson answers additional questions from listeners, including one on the undue influence of our intelligence agencies on U.S. policy. We need your help to ensure The Daily Signal can continue to counter the liberal media's lies with the truth. Support The D...

In this episode of "Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words," Victor Davis Hanson answers a round of questions submitted by listeners. Here he's asked about tanks and tank warfare. This episode was recorded before Hanson's major surgery on Dec. 30. Support The Daily Signal’s work today by becoming a Signal Elite Supporter. 
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Former Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif., shared insight into his work with President Donald Trump’s social media and crypto company merging with TAE Technologies, a company focused on nuclear fusion power. Nunes, who is CEO of Truth Social and who also chairs Trump’s Intelligence Advisory Board, outlined future plans for building commercial reactors, expecting to commence construction in 2026, with Hans...

This content was recorded by Victor Davis Hanson prior to his Dec. 30 medical operation. 600,000 people could soon be without water because Pacific Gas & Electric is tired of being sued by environmental nonprofits trying to protect indigenous land, alleges a recent article by UNWON. “I understand that we want to have social justice, but the whole indigenous land is such a volatile issue and anybod...

Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler take aim at what they call the “fake magnanimity” of America’s wealthiest elites, critiquing figures like Mitt Romney for publicly calling for higher taxes—while continuing to benefit from tax structures and investment strategies unavailable to working Americans on today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.” Support The Daily Signal’s work today...

In this episode of "Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words," Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler to examine the consequences of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ideology on American institutions and public life. Hanson argues that DEI has replaced meritocracy with exemptions based on identity, undermining accountability and fueling corruption, fraud, and public distrust. From higher education to cr...

Tucker Carlson favored putting America’s strategic relationship with the Gulf states, most namely Qatar, ahead of Israel, arguing that the Jewish state was a "completely insignificant country” with “no resources,” during the Doha Forum earlier this month.  Victor Davis Hanson responds to Tucker Carlson’s claims that Israel offers little strategic value to the United States, laying out Israel’s cul...

In this episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler take aim at Rep. Ilhan Omar’s trash talking America and how mass immigration without assimilation gives you what you’re seeing in Minnesota. We need your help to ensure The Daily Signal can continue to counter the liberal media's lies with the truth. Support The Daily Signal’s work today by becoming a S...

In this episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc dissect Australia's reaction to the Hanukkah massacre and how the West flicks aside antisemitic violence. Support The Daily Signal’s work today by becoming a Signal Elite Supporter.   Your tax-deductible monthly gift will help: 👉Help us provide free access to Victor Davis Hanson’s video commentary 👉Fund...

Every time a tragic shooting happens, the Left “always says we need new gun control.” That kind of reaction, however, is a “moral out” to avoid addressing the real problem.   The issue with the recent shooting in Australia “was not guns,” but rather “letting people into the country whose culture is antithetical to the tradition and norms of that society,” explains Hanson during today’s episode of...