Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words

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 facing European nations, including the strain on social welfare systems, declining defense capabilities, and the struggle to preserve national identity.

We also turn to challenges closer to home, including America’s mounting national debt, wealth tax proposals, and what the presidencies of Rutherford B. Hayes and Warren G. Harding reveal about political corruption and public accountability. Along the way, we discuss why some Americans are reconsidering life abroad, the debate surrounding the WNBA, and the lessons Israel’s counterterrorism efforts offer for the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

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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 economy, the war with Iran and the ongoing struggle over Ukraine, these issues raise serious questions about leadership, accountability and America’s national interests.

Europe’s reluctance to support American efforts and the economic pressures facing Americans displays the challenges confronting the country. The midterms will be about more than individual candidates or policy disputes; they will help determine the direction of the nation and the balance of power in Congress.

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Western civilization is facing a crisis of its own making. Across Europe, mass immigration, failed assimilation, economic stagnation, and political paralysis are threatening the very foundations of nations that once dominated the world. Rather than confront these problems, European leaders seem determined to double down on the policies that created them.

Meanwhile, Barack Obama's warnings about political retaliation raise questions about his own administration's record, NPR's Katherine Maher receives a free speech award, and America's universities are producing students who struggle with basic reading and comprehension.

We also look at Elon Musk's latest innovations and what they reveal about America's ability to build and innovate.

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France is burning once again, with violent riots spreading across Europe and raising serious questions about mass immigration, failed assimilation, and the future of Western civilization.

Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler discuss the growing unrest in France, the consequences of Europe's immigration policies, and why European leaders seem increasingly unable to maintain order within their own borders.

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How did the ideas of European postmodernists like Michel Foucault and Jacques Derrida find their way into American classrooms?

What began as an intellectual movement in postwar Europe eventually spread through American universities and into K–12 education, replacing traditional standards of truth, merit, and excellence with an obsession over oppressors and the oppressed.

Victor Davis Hanson traces the origins of postmodernism, its influence on American education, and the lasting damage he believes it has done to generations of students.

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What was America’s plan after Hiroshima and Nagasaki? Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc dive into the final days of World War II and questions about whether the United States came close to deploying additional nuclear weapons.

In today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor and Sami dive into many historical topics, from World War II to Henry Ford, and current discussions such as the tensions between the U.S. and Canada and updates on the Iran war.

They explore Henry Ford’s connections to Nazi Germany, the heroism of American soldiers during World War II, and the competing military strategies of Gen. Douglas MacArthur and Adm. Chester Nimitz in the Pacific.

Hanson also criticizes Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney over escalating tensions with President Donald Trump, warning that Canada's trade policies, growing relationship with China, and dependence on American military protection could have serious economic and national security consequences.

The episode also examines the ongoing Iran war, rising gas prices, and Europe's reluctance to support American military operations. Hanson warns of the dangers of a nuclear-armed Iran and questions the long-term consequences of the conflict for global energy markets.

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A college professor allegedly poses as a MAGA supporter to threaten and harass a Jewish colleague, raising alarming questions about rising antisemitism on America's elite college campuses.

Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler examine these disturbing allegations on today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” arguing that antisemitism is becoming increasingly tolerated within progressive institutions.

They connect the controversy to broader concerns about DEI policies, the political Left’s response to the October 7 Hamas attacks, and growing hostility toward Israel. Hanson criticizes Hamas and its role in the destruction of Gaza, while warning about the dangerous normalization of antisemitic rhetoric in American politics.

They examine allegations surrounding Rep. Ilhan Omar, and accusations of political double standards involving federal investigations. They dive into the ongoing protests in France which seemed to have started over a lack of air conditioning in schools, however, Victor argues these protests are often encouraged by left-wing donors and political organizations, rather than being entirely spontaneous. 

The episode also turns to Cornell University’s controversial sexual advice amid sexual assault allegations, and the disturbing sexual-health materials being passed out by the university.

Who is Guangtian Ha?

What happened to Ilhan Omar and why did the Federal government raid her home?

All this and more on today’s show. 

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Why has the West embraced accusations of genocide against Israel while overlooking Hamas's own genocidal ambitions?

Historian Richard Landes joins today's episode to examine how media manipulation, the spread of antisemitism and the growing alliance between radical Islamists and Western progressives are fueling a dangerous shift in public opinion.From staged footage to the demonization of Israel, the consequences extend far beyond the Middle East.

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Marco Rubio’s speech in Greece made a powerful case for defending Western civilization at a time when the West seems increasingly unwilling to defend its own history, values, and traditions.

Victor Davis Hanson also weighs in on the political bias behind Nobel Prizes, why Trump may never receive the recognition he deserves, and the growing tensions between Trump and Zelenskyy over the war in Ukraine.

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This week, Shelby Steele and his son Eli join Victor Davis Hanson to discuss their new movie, White Guilt. Shelby and Eli explain the paternalism of the woke Left’s demands for white repentance. White Guilt explores racism in using an entire race as a means to absolve oneself of historically inherited guilt.

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