Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words

Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris have suddenly praised Joe Biden, raising eyebrows about their true intentions amidst fears of a Trump resurgence. Victor Davis Hanson dissects the political theater behind this shift, revealing Democratic panic over Biden’s presidency. He also explores the influence of social media on political messages, critiques the decline of classical studies in universities, and reflects on the growing rightward shift in global politics, particularly in Latin America. His insights on governance highlight the tension between traditional Republican structures and modern political tactics.

Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc discuss the eroding trust in politics, highlighting the 'Schumer shutdown' as a key example. They delve into Obama's diminishing influence and the complexities of Trump’s legal challenges, questioning whether they serve as deterrents or revenge. The conversation also touches on geopolitical tensions, particularly Russia's choices post-Ukraine invasion, and the insidious tactics used by China and Russia for tech espionage. Finally, they examine the rising anti-Semitism among younger generations and the shifting narratives in celebrity culture's impact on politics.

This discussion dives into the critique of Obamacare’s failures and rising costs, revealing the impact of COVID-era subsidies. The hosts analyze the perplexing outcomes of the 2020 election, focusing on Biden’s surprising vote totals and mail-in voting controversies. They tackle Jen Psaki's attack on Usha Vance, highlighting the significance of tone in political discourse. The episode also explores the intriguing alliance between the left and radical Islam, shedding light on the underlying motivations behind this relationship.

In today’s episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler described the "No Kings" protests, citing a Daily Mail article by psychotherapist Jonathan Alpert. They said that the event was an "empty expression of caring" where "elderly white baby boomers" sought "validation" through virtue signaling. Today’s show is sponsored in part by Freedom Frequency from The Hoover Institution. Visit https://www.thefreedomfrequency.org/ and join the conversation that’s lighting the way forward. 👉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  👉The Heritage Foundation’s “Case in Point” talks about the hottest cases affecting politics, culture, and everyone’s daily lives in a way that lawyers and non-lawyers alike can understand: https://www.heritage.org/caseinpoint    👉 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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following ongoing U.S. military operations in the Caribbean, President Donald Trump called his Colombian counterpart, Gustavo Petro, “an illegal drug leader,” on Truth Social. He continued, saying that Petro is “strongly encouraging the massive production of drugs, in big and small fields, all over Colombia. It has become the biggest business in Colombia, by far, and Petro does nothing to stop it, despite large-scale payments and subsidies from the U.S. ... AS OF TODAY, THESE PAYMENTS, OR ANY OTHER FORM OF PAYMENT, OR SUBSIDIES, WILL NO LONGER BE MADE TO COLOMBIA.” Petro countered, referring to the president as a “king.” President Petro: “You really do think that Donald Trump came to power and retained power without a free election? And you, right across the border, you have somebody who canceled our election by all consensus, lost the last Venezuelan election. Why don't you direct your animus toward him if you're worried about kings?” replies Victor Davis Hanson on today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.” 
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During today’s episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc talk about leading New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani posing with a controversial imam named an unindicted co-conspirator in the first World Trade Center bombing. They also discussed why the self-proclaimed socialist is likely to win.   Today’s show is sponsored in part by Freedom Frequency from The Hoover Institution. Visit https://www.thefreedomfrequency.org/ and join the conversation that’s lighting the way forward. 👉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  👉The Heritage Foundation’s “Case in Point” talks about the hottest cases affecting politics, culture, and everyone’s daily lives in a way that lawyers and non-lawyers alike can understand: https://www.heritage.org/caseinpoint  👉 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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor and Jack discuss how a recent Supreme Court oral argument reminds us just how “out of her depth” Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson truly is, the true "brilliance" behind Sen. John Fetterman’s PR strategy, and why is the Left now trying to “cancel” Taylor Swift. Today’s show is sponsored in part by Freedom Frequency from The Hoover Institution. Visit https://www.thefreedomfrequency.org/ and join the conversation that’s lighting the way forward. 👉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  👉The Heritage Foundation’s “Case in Point” talks about the hottest cases affecting politics, culture, and everyone’s daily lives in a way that lawyers and non-lawyers alike can understand: https://www.heritage.org/caseinpoint    👉 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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor and Jack single out the two major takeaways from last week’s New York City mayoral debate: Andrew Cuomo is a shell of his former self and Zohran Mamdani is a "carnivore in sheep’s clothing,” how exactly John Bolton’s ego got the best of him, and why President Trump should call Prime Minister Keir Starmer and remind him of what happened in 1935 Germany following reports of U.K. authorities banning Israeli fans from attending a forthcoming soccer match in England. Read the full article on Israeli soccer fans being banned from a match in the United Kingdom: https://www.dailysignal.com/2025/10/17/israeli-fans-banned-from-sports-game-in-uk/ Today’s show is sponsored in part by Freedom Frequency from The Hoover Institution. Visit https://www.thefreedomfrequency.org/ and join the conversation that’s lighting the way forward. 👉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  👉The Heritage Foundation’s “Case in Point” talks about the hottest cases affecting politics, culture, and everyone’s daily lives in a way that lawyers and non-lawyers alike can understand: https://www.heritage.org/caseinpoint 👉 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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Victor dives into the complexities of the Gaza Peace Deal, highlighting factors that contributed to its success. He explores the challenges of disarming Hamas and the implications of not pursuing a two-state solution. The conversation shifts to critiques of Biden and Obama's foreign policy, revealing deep divisions within the Democratic Party over Gaza. European recognition issues arise as obstacles to peace, alongside discussions on immigration policies and identity politics. The episode also reflects on Trump's influence and the fierce inquiries from listeners.