
Hold These Truths with Dan Crenshaw
Congressman Dan Crenshaw joins the world's leading experts for deep and insightful conversations about the most important issues facing us today.
Latest episodes

Jun 26, 2025 • 14min
SITREP 19: Fire the Senate Parliamentarian Now
The discussion dives into the tumultuous Israel-Iran conflict, revealing the fallout from military actions against Iranian nuclear sites. A leaked damage assessment stirs debate over the effectiveness of these strikes. President Trump's NATO summit outcomes suggest a historic shift in defense spending strategies. The Supreme Court's ruling on third country deportations alters immigration policies, reflecting political changes in New York. Meanwhile, a rogue Senate parliamentarian threatens key provisions in a major legislative push, fueling political drama.

Jun 19, 2025 • 48min
A Former CIA Station Chief on the Israel-Iran Conflict | Ralph Goff
Former CIA station chief Ralph Goff returns to analyze the actions, likely outcomes, and fearmongering surrounding the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. Regime change. World War 3. Tucker vs Cruz. Iranian civil war. America’s role. With decades of experience running covert operations across the Middle East and beyond, Goff gives us a grounded assessment of the strategic risks and geopolitical implications as Israel pushes the Iranian regime closer to the brink of collapse. Ralph Goff is a 35-year veteran of the CIA and a 6-time station chief who served in Europe, the Middle East, and Central and South Asia. He also served as Chief of CIA’s National Resources Division, working extensively with “C Suite” level US private sector executives in the financial, banking, and security sectors. Today he is a risk management consultant and contributor for The Cipher Brief. Subscribe to Hold These Truths on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube Follow Dan Crenshaw on IG, X, and Facebook

Jun 13, 2025 • 13min
SITREP 18: Mostly Peaceful Protests, Art of the China Deal, & Iran Goes Nuclear
The Situation Report for June 12, 2025. A startling assassination attempt in Colombia. Iran’s nuclear ambitions put the Middle East on the brink of chaos. And the Trump Administration closes a deal with China, shakes up the CDC, and cracks down on “mostly peaceful protests.” All this and much more analysis from Rep. Dan Crenshaw in just 12 minutes. Political violence returns to Colombia Tension mounts with the Iran nuclear negotiations A new trade truce with China Secretary RFK Jr. shakes up a controversial CDC vaccine advisory committee The FBI busts hundreds of child sex predators President Trump reacts swiftly to the LA riots The media resurrects “mostly peaceful protests” Elon makes amends More good news for American energy dominance If you read nothing else: National Review’s Rich Lowry on “This is Not What Authoritarianism Looks Like” Subscribe to Hold These Truths on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube Follow Dan Crenshaw on IG, X, and Facebook

Jun 6, 2025 • 10min
SITREP 17: Kyiv Strikes Back, Pardon the Autopen, & Operation Liquid Death
The Situation Report for June 6, 2025. Ukraine launches a bold drone attack deep inside Russia. The Supreme Court weighs in on major cases involving firearms. And the Department of Justice investigates exactly who in the Biden Administration was behind the infamous autopen pardons. All this and much more analysis from Rep. Dan Crenshaw in less than 10 minutes. Ukraine + Russia trade hostages and escalate their drone attacks The Supreme Court declines to review states’ weapons bans Department of Justice investigates Biden’s autopen pardons The feds crackdown on cartel oil smuggling Why President Trump just banned travel for citizens of these 12 countries Chinese nationals caught smuggling a dangerous pathogen in the U.S. Mexico loses fight to sue American gun manufacturers The Boulder attack Washington Post earns four Pinocchios If you read nothing else: Rep. Dan Crenshaw and Chloe Cole: The Big Beautiful Bill Protects Children and Taxpayers from Radical Gender Ideology Subscribe to Hold These Truths on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube Follow Dan Crenshaw on IG, X, and Facebook

Jun 4, 2025 • 50min
Dr. Condoleezza Rice on the Perils of the 21st Century
Civic knowledge in America is declining. AI is rapidly advancing. And the Iran-Russia-China alliance is pushing the world closer to the brink of global war. Dr. Condoleezza Rice joins Rep. Dan Crenshaw for a frank conversation about the greatest threats to the future of Western Civilization—and how Stanford’s Hoover Institution is working to confront them. Dr. Condoleezza Rice is the Director of the Hoover Institution at Stanford University and served as the 66th U.S. Secretary of State (2005–2009) and National Security Advisor (2001–2005) to President George W. Bush. Follow her on X at @CondoleezzaRice and stay up to date on the Hoover Institution’s research at @HooverInst.

May 22, 2025 • 20min
SITREP 16: Talking to Putin, Migrants Go Home, & The Golden Dome
The Situation Report for May 22, 2025. Rep. Crenshaw gives insight into what led up to the early morning House passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill. He covers some of the Trump Administration’s victories this week - including new talks between Russia and Ukraine, a Supreme Court ruling on deportations, and cleaning up America’s food supply. And he breaks down the strategic benefits of a new missile defense shield for the United States. All this and much more in less than 20 minutes. One Big Beautiful Bill, and the conservative wins in it President Trump brokers new talks between Russia and Ukraine Democratic congresswoman charged with assault after storming ICE facility Supreme Court allows TPS deportations to continue The CBP Home App: a cheaper way to deport migrants The FDA cleans up America’s food supply The Golden Dome: A new missile defense shield for the United States “Thanks for your lies, Daily Beast.” If you read nothing else: “How to Stop Students from Cheating with AI”

May 19, 2025 • 56min
Arsenal of Democracy | Brad Bowman
America’s defense industrial base is woefully behind production on new advanced weapons systems, and slow to deliver those systems to strategic allies like Taiwan. The axis of China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea is shifting the global balance of military capabilities in their favor. All of this adds up to what defense expert Brad Bowman calls the most dangerous geostrategic threat for the United States since 1945. He joined Rep. Crenshaw to cover bureaucratic and legislative reforms that would reinvigorate America’s defense industry and speed up weapons deliveries to our allies. He gives an analysis of the Chinese military’s strengths and weaknesses in an invasion of Taiwan. And he discusses the policy options for arming Mexico against the drug cartels. Brad Bowman serves as senior director of the Center on Military and Political Power at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, where he focuses on U.S. defense strategy and policy. He has served as a national security advisor to members of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations committees, as well as an active duty U.S. Army officer, Black Hawk pilot, and assistant professor at West Point. Follow him on X at @Brad_L_Bowman.

May 16, 2025 • 14min
SITREP 15: A Big Beautiful Bill, Crenshaw’s Amendment Protecting Kids, & President Trump Goes to the Middle East
The Situation Report for May 16, 2025. Rep. Crenshaw covers the major deals President Trump struck over the past week, from Chinese tariffs to historic partnerships with key Middle East countries to an India-Pakistan ceasefire. He explains House Energy & Commerce’s contribution to the Big Beautiful Reconciliation Bill, including his own amendment banning taxpayer funded gender transition procedures on children. All that and much more significant developments you might have missed in under 14 minutes. The 90-day tariff rollback with China President Trump strikes historic deals with the Middle East House Energy & Commerce advances the Big Beautiful Bill…including Rep. Crenshaw’s provision to prohibit taxpayer funded gender-transition procedures for minors! Democratic congressmen storm ICE facility in New Jersey Governor Newsom finally realizes California is a dystopian hellscape HABEMUS PAPAM – Where Pope Leo will lead the Catholic Church India and Pakistan reach a ceasefire agreement, thanks to President Trump If you read nothing else: “Thank a Cop This Police Week”

May 8, 2025 • 13min
SITREP 14: Gaza Takeover, India vs Pakistan Escalates, & Make Alcatraz Great Again
The Situation Report for May 8, 2025. Rep. Crenshaw covers escalating conflicts in the Middle East and South Asia, as well as new developments in the Trump Administration’s domestic and military agenda. All the most important news you might have missed in under 15 minutes. President Trump closes the Ukraine critical minerals deal India launches retaliatory airstrikes against Pakistan Israel’s plan for complete control of Gaza Department of Education resumes collections for student loan borrowers Make Alcatraz Great Again Defense Secretary orders a reduction in Pentagon leadership Supreme Court allows President Trump’s military transgender ban to take affect If you read nothing else: “80 Years After VE Day, We Remember that Victory is Rooted in Virtue.”

May 6, 2025 • 56min
The Real Conclave: Power, Politics, and the Papal Vote | Dr. Joseph Capizzi
Dr. Joseph Capizzi, Dean of Theology at The Catholic University of America, dives into the fascinating world of papal conclaves. He unravels the process cardinals use to elect a pope and discusses how the papacy’s influence has evolved over centuries. Capizzi highlights the Church’s surprising growth in Africa and Asia while exploring modern moral issues, including the Church's stance on slavery. He also contrasts the real-life complexities of the conclave with its dramatic portrayals in popular culture. A captivating listen for anyone curious about faith and politics!