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The economy is showing signs of strength, but many Americans still aren’t feeling it—and Republicans have only weeks to convince voters that their policies are working. Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc break down the economic picture heading into the midterms, including growth, inflation, wages, and why even The Washington Post is acknowledging some of the underlying strengths of Trump’s economy. They also discuss how illegal immigration is affecting American hospitals and emergency rooms, and what Republicans need to do to turn the economy into a winning midterm message. In the Saturday special, Victor looks back at the presidencies of Abraham Lincoln and Franklin D. Roosevelt and the extraordinary crises that defined their time in office. Vaer Watches - Go to http://www.vaerwatches.com/vdh   GhostBed - Go to http://www.GhostBed.com/VDH and use promo code VDH to receive 10% off!   Pure Health Research - Visit http://purehealthresearch.com and use coupon code VICTOR to save 35% on your order today.   PragerU- Please support PragerU with a tax-deductible donation today. Go to http://PragerU.com/VDH and give generously today. NEW FILM by the Heritage Foundation: “Preventable: The System That Failed My Daughter.” Available now.   https://youtu.be/HxiwOSSRT6s?si=r9k6BFD-iMmvnvpn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump brings top AI executives to the White House in a push to secure American technological dominance, drawing comparisons to FDR’s wartime industrial mobilization. Victor Davis Hanson and Sammy Winc also cover growing unrest in Iran, reports of passengers stopping an attempted cockpit hijacking on a flight to Tel Aviv, and the unraveling of media narratives surrounding the Israel-Hamas war. They break down the stalemate in Ukraine, new remote warfare technology, and the escalating tariff dispute with Canada over trade surpluses and defense commitments. The episode also covers fraud scandals tied to government programs in Minnesota and Washington, along with new developments in the Lindsay Clancy case. My Patriot Supply - Go to WWW.PREPAREWITHVDH.COM and get your Winter Prep Bundle - 114 servings of emergency food with real meals you can count on, a VESTA heater and stove that’s safe to use indoors, backup power with solar charging, emergency lighting, and thermal blankets   -  and save almost $300 while it’s still available.   Allegiance Gold - Visit http://protectwithvictor.com to learn about a special Liberty Offer.   Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit www.JoinADF.com/HANSON or text HANSON to 83848 and for a limited time your first gift to ADF will be MATCHED by a special matching grant—while funds last. NEW FILM by the Heritage Foundation: “Preventable: The System That Failed My Daughter.” Available now.   https://youtu.be/HxiwOSSRT6s?si=r9k6BFD-iMmvnvpn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

European nations are turning against Israel while downplaying the realities of October 7 and applying a different standard to Israel’s response to terrorism. Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler focus on Ireland and Spain’s increasingly anti-Israel rhetoric and the refusal to confront the brutality of the October 7 attacks. They also highlight the irony that Israeli doctors once saved the life of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar by removing a brain tumor while he was imprisoned in Israel. Hanson also pushes back on claims that the conflict with Iran is becoming another “forever war,” arguing that Iran’s weakened infrastructure and limited American combat losses tell a very different story. The conversation also covers the growing race for artificial intelligence dominance, Elon Musk’s success with companies like SpaceX and Starlink, the release on bail of five suspects arrested with explosives near a British airbase used by the United States, and the political dynamics heading into the midterm elections. Allegiance Gold - Visit http://protectwithvictor.com to learn about a special Liberty Offer.   PragerU - Please support PragerU with a tax-deductible donation today. Go to http://PragerU.com/VDH and give generously today. NEW FILM by the Heritage Foundation: “Preventable: The System That Failed My Daughter.” Available now.   https://youtu.be/HxiwOSSRT6s?si=r9k6BFD-iMmvnvpn Home Title Lock - Go to https://hometitlelock.com/victor to apply promo code VICTOR for a FREE title history report and a FREE TRIAL of their Triple Lock Protection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney raises the prospect of preparing for a possible U.S. invasion as trade tensions between Canada and the United States continue to escalate. The strain in the relationship comes as Canada faces broader economic pressures, questions over immigration and open-border policies, and growing concern over the long-term consequences of severing ties with its largest trading partner. Across Western institutions, similar ideological battles are playing out in higher education and the cultural establishment. Stanford faces backlash over the use of AI to alter students’ races in promotional materials, while academic fraud controversies at Cambridge raise further questions about standards and credibility in elite universities. The National Book Awards and the growing influence of DEI politics in major cultural institutions come under scrutiny, along with the treatment of left-wing historians and public figures in the media. The conversation closes with the midterms, where both parties currently stand, and what the coming election season could look like. Cove Pure - Visit http://protectwithvictor.com to learn about a special Liberty Offer.   PragerU - Please support PragerU with a tax-deductible donation today. Go to http://PragerU.com/VDH and give generously today.    Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit http://JoinADF.com/HANSON or text HANSON to 83848 and your gift will be MATCHED by a special grant while funds last. NEW FILM by the Heritage Foundation: “Preventable: The System That Failed My Daughter.” Available now.   https://youtu.be/HxiwOSSRT6s?si=r9k6BFD-iMmvnvpn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Victor Davis Hanson examines whether woke politics has truly faded or whether Democrats are simply changing their message ahead of the 2026 midterms. Hanson discusses the rise of Democratic candidates James Talarico in Texas and Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, and why Republicans cannot afford to dismiss their opponents or assume traditionally favorable races are already won. Victor and Sami Winc also react to Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech at the United Nations and the walkout by delegates during his remarks, before continuing their series on American presidents with a look at Harry Truman and James Buchanan. NEW FILM by the Heritage Foundation: “Preventable: The System That Failed My Daughter.” Available now.   https://youtu.be/HxiwOSSRT6s?si=r9k6BFD-iMmvnvpn Pure Health Research - Visit http://purehealthresearch.com and use coupon code VICTOR to save 35% on your order today.  PragerU- Please support PragerU with a tax-deductible donation today. Go to http://PragerU.com/VDH and give generously today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump takes the stage at the UN General Assembly to confront adversarial regimes and reject globalist posturing. Republicans risk throwing away an economic boom by failing to counter progressive narratives, argue Victor Davis Hanson and Sammy Winc on today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.” Drawing parallels to the 1992 election, Hanson cautions that solid fundamentals, including low poverty and rising per capita income, will be drowned out by paid social media influencers and midterm jitters over inflation and the ongoing war with Iran unless the GOP hones its message.  They also dive into Beijing’s strategic dilemmas, analyzing Xi Jinping’s military purges and arguing that modern drone warfare is forcing China to pivot toward suffocating Taiwan through economic coercion rather than an outright assault. My Patriot Supply - Visit www.preparewithvdh.com where in honor of National Preparedness Month, My Pariot Supply is giving every customer who gets their best-selling 3-Month Emergency Food Kit a 72-serving MEGA Protein Kit FREE.   Vaer Watches - Go to www.vaerwatches.com/vdh   Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit www.JoinADF.com/HANSON or text HANSON to 83848 and for a limited time your first gift to ADF will be MATCHED by a special matching grant—while funds last. NEW FILM by the Heritage Foundation: “Preventable: The System That Failed My Daughter.” Available now.   https://youtu.be/HxiwOSSRT6s?si=r9k6BFD-iMmvnvpn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler cover Iran’s reported demands to end the war, including the release of frozen funds, an end to U.S. attacks, and the removal of the naval blockade. They also look at Canada and Mark Carney’s push for closer economic ties with Europe, the strategic importance of Greenland and the Arctic, and growing competition involving Russia, China, and the Panama Canal. Other topics include immigration, assimilation, religious tensions in Europe and the United States, DEI and rising racial and ethnic tribalism, the unresolved legal legacy of 9/11, October 7 and the war in Gaza, and conspiracy theories surrounding Charlie Kirk’s killing—including claims that Mossad was involved. Allegiance Gold - Visit http://protectwithvictor.com to learn about a special Liberty Offer.   PragerU - Please support PragerU with a tax-deductible donation today. Go to http://PragerU.com/VDH and give generously today. NEW FILM by the Heritage Foundation: “Preventable: The System That Failed My Daughter.” Available now.   https://youtu.be/HxiwOSSRT6s?si=r9k6BFD-iMmvnvpn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tucker Carlson’s criticism of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki reignites the debate over why the United States used nuclear weapons against Japan and whether an invasion could have produced even greater casualties. The nuclear debate extends to deterrence, Donald Trump’s approach to America’s arsenal, and the growing capabilities of Russia and China. The state of the U.S. economy and the lingering effects of recent inflation are also examined before turning to the Lindsay Clancy case, the mistrial, conflicting accounts of the jury’s deliberations, and the intense backlash surrounding the lone holdout juror. Allegiance Gold - Visit http://protectwithvictor.com to learn about a special Liberty Offer. Home Title Lock - Go to https://hometitlelock.com/victor to apply promo code VICTOR for a FREE title history report and a FREE TRIAL of their Triple Lock Protection Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit www.JoinADF.com/HANSON or text HANSON to 83848 and for a limited time your first gift to ADF will be MATCHED by a special matching grant—while funds last. NEW FILM, The Immigration Crisis That Will Destroy The West, presented by The Heritage Foundation, OUT NOW: https://youtu.be/pX0rwaEs5jA?si=p-Brtu2N961oMS9y Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iran’s growing regional influence, the 2026 midterm elections, and warnings about the Left threatening an AI apocalypse dominate today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.” Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc examine Iran’s missile and nuclear programs, the U.S.-Israel relationship, and the strategic importance of the Middle East. They also discuss the 2026 midterms, touching on key races in Minnesota and Texas and the political strategies shaping the campaigns. Hanson also addresses warnings from AI leaders about human extinction, and questioning calls for international regulation. He connects the current AI debate to previous political and cultural crises instigated by the Left, including the overreaction panic from the left during COVID, and the lasting effects of those rushed decisions. The episode also explores racial tensions amplified by social media, fentanyl trafficking, and historical reflections on Millard Fillmore and Dwight D. Eisenhower.  Pure Health Research - Visit http://purehealthresearch.com and use coupon code VICTOR to save 35% on your order today.  Vaer Watches - Go to http://www.vaerwatches.com/vdhNEW FILM, The Immigration Crisis That Will Destroy The West, presented by The Heritage Foundation, OUT NOW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pX0rwaEs5jA 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸The Counterrevolution: The Fall and Rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA MovementThe Daily Signal, the proud producers of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” has a special limited time offer:  With a monthly donation $28, you’ll become BOTH a Signal Elite Supporter AND receive a copy of “The Counterrevolution: The Fall and Rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA Movement”Click here to order: https://secured.dailysignal.com/support-daily-signal-today/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=signalelite&utm_content=260820-vdh-book-youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Left’s emphasis on racial victimhood, DEI, and equality of outcomes has made race more—not less—central to American life, replacing an older ideal of integration and equal opportunity, Victor Davis Hanson argues on today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” with Sami Winc. Hanson contends that disputed racial narratives and perceived double standards are producing growing resentment, fatigue, and social separation rather than racial reconciliation. Hanson and Sami Winc also examine Canada’s escalating trade dispute with the United States. They discuss the Minnesota Senate race, allegations surrounding election fraud, and political polarization. Hanson dives into broader concerns about the direction of the Democratic Party, exploring race and media coverage, debates over alleged lynching incidents, Black Lives Matter, affirmative action, and changing narratives around race in American politics. Hanson then discusses college programs he characterizes as racially segregated, drawing on a report about race-based housing and graduation programs, before sharing his own experiences teaching minority students and discussing race-conscious admissions and opportunities. The episode also discusses how Trump’s return to office changed the personnel and strategic approach behind his political movement. My Patriot Supply - Visit http://www.preparewithvdh.com where in honor of National Preparedness Month, My Pariot Supply is giving every customer who gets their best-selling 3-Month Emergency Food Kit a 72-serving MEGA Protein Kit FREE. Allegiance Gold - Visit http://protectwithvictor.com to learn about a special Liberty Offer. GhostBed - Go to http://www.GhostBed.com/VDH and use promo code VDH to receive 10% off! NEW FILM, The Immigration Crisis That Will Destroy The West, OUT NOW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pX0rwaEs5jA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Democrats are elevating fears over artificial intelligence just before the midterms to attack Trump’s push for American technological dominance. Victor Davis Hanson warns that binding the U.S. to international AI controls could amount to unilateral disarmament if China and Russia refuse to play by the same rules.Victor argues that the problem with importing immigrants from failed states who lack a desire to assimilate is that they often recreate conditions for their original country’s decline. He examines Abdul El-Sayed’s supporters in Dearborn, who mourned the death of Ayatollah Khomeini as a case study for this phenomenon. Victor also critiques the true legacy of Obama, the race divisions that led to the rise of wokeness and lack of value for personal accountability in the zeitgeist.Allegiance Gold - Visit http://protectwithvictor.com to learn about a special Liberty Offer.  GhostBed - Go to www.GhostBed.com/VDH and use promo code VDH to receive 10% off!  Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit http://www.JoinADF.com/HANSON or text HANSON to 83848 and for a limited time your first gift to ADF will be MATCHED by a special matching grant—while funds last. The Heritage Guide to Historic Sites: Visit https://historicsites.heritage.org/ to start your adventure today.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada’s growing economic troubles, its escalating trade fight with the United States, and Prime Minister Mark Carney’s turn toward China are putting the country on a dangerous path. Years of weak economic growth, mass immigration, green-energy policies, and underinvestment in defense have left Canada increasingly vulnerable. Carney’s confrontation with the United States could cost Canada millions of jobs and push its already weak economy into recession. At the same time, closer ties with China threaten to drive an even deeper wedge between Canada and its largest trading partner and closest ally. Cove Pure - Get the lead (and chlorine) out and visit https:/www.CovePure.com/VDH today to get $250 off your order. Don’t wait!  Hillsdale - Visit https:/www.hillsdale.edu/VDH to enroll for free in Hillsdale's newest free online course, "The Iliad," with Professor Stephen Smith. Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit https:/www.JoinADF.com/HANSON or text HANSON to 83848 and for a limited time your first gift to ADF will be MATCHED by a special matching grant—while funds last. The Heritage Guide to Historic Sites: Visit https://historicsites.heritage.org/ to start your adventure today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ukraine, Iran, and the possibility of a major foreign-policy reset remain in focus as the Trump administration works to end the Russia-Ukraine war and Iran potentially waits until after the midterms to pursue a deal. Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc also consider what could follow if Republicans lose the midterms, including the possibility of renewed impeachment efforts, as well as the state of the economy, job growth, and Trump’s use of executive orders. European immigration and integration, growing tensions between the U.S. and Canada, and the presidencies of Zachary Taylor and John F. Kennedy round out the discussion, including Kennedy’s handling of the Cuban Missile Crisis, civil rights, and his 1960 presidential campaign. Artificial intelligence presents another major challenge, from the risk of increasingly powerful systems aiding the development of biological weapons and advanced military technology to the consequences of the United States falling behind China in the global AI race. Pure Health Research - Visit http://purehealthresearch.com and use coupon code VICTOR to save 35% on your order today. The Heritage Guide to Historic Sites: Visit https://historicsites.heritage.org/ to start your adventure today. Pre-order “The Counterrevolution: The Fall and Rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA Movement” NOW: https://www.amazon.com/Counterrevolution-Fall-Donald-Trump-Movement-ebook/dp/B0GF1K43WM  NEW FILM: “Sacred Honor: The Declaration That Defines a Nation,” featuring Victor Davis Hanson, is OUT NOW! https://youtu.be/O1d3gn_H8ow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did a city once attacked by Islamic terrorists elect an islamist mayor 25 years later?Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc explore the changing political ideologies from 2001 to 2026 in the context of the 25th anniversary of 9/11. They also discuss the shocking explanations of why the majority of Lindsey Clancy's jurors refused to believe she should be imprisoned for strangling her three children. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸The Counterrevolution: The Fall and Rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA MovementThe Daily Signal, the proud producers of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” has a special limited time offer:  With a monthly donation $28, you’ll become BOTH a Signal Elite Supporter AND receive a copy of “The Counterrevolution: The Fall and Rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA Movement”Click here to order: https://secured.dailysignal.com/support-daily-signal-today/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=signalelite&utm_content=260820-vdh-book-youtube NEW FILM: “Sacred Honor: The Declaration That Defines a Nation,” featuring Victor Davis Hanson, is OUT NOW! https://youtu.be/O1d3gn_H8ow  Allegiance Gold - Visit http://protectwithvictor.com to learn about a special Liberty Offer.  Hydralift - Visit http://pureance.com to shop and save. Right now, you can try HydraLift Volumizing Shampoo risk-free and save 35% by using discount code VICTOR at checkout.  Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit www.JoinADF.com/HANSON or text HANSON to 83848 and for a limited time your first gift to ADF will be DOUBLED by a special matching grant—while funds last.The Heritage Guide to Historic Sites: Visit https://historicsites.heritage.org/ to start your adventure today.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Europe’s growing backlash against mass immigration, Germany’s recent elections, and anti-migrant protests in Britain highlight mounting tensions over immigration, assimilation, and the continent’s changing demographics. Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler examine the cultural and political consequences of those shifts, along with Colin Kaepernick’s return to the spotlight and his controversial political views. They also look at the declining cultural status of blue-collar work in America, the growing shortage of skilled tradespeople, and the strong wages available in many of those professions. In New York City, Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces controversy surrounding the upcoming 9/11 remembrance ceremony and his decision to hand a ceremonial pen to his chief counsel after signing two 9/11-related executive orders. Allegiance Gold - Visit http://protectwithvictor.com/ to learn about a special Liberty Offer. Vaer Watches -  Visit http://Vaerwatches.com/VDH The Heritage Guide to Historic Sites: Visit https://historicsites.heritage.org/ to start your adventure today. Pre-order “The Counterrevolution: The Fall and Rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA Movement” NOW: https://www.amazon.com/Counterrevolution-Fall-Donald-Trump-Movement-ebook/dp/B0GF1K43WM  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices