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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. Allegiance Gold - Visit http://protectwithvictor.com to learn about a special Liberty Offer.  Vaer Watches - Go to http://www.vaerwatches.com/vdh “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, 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

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. CovePure - Go to https://CovePure.com/VDH right now and get $250 off your purchase!  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 - Alliance Defending Freedom is in the front lines of the fight for freedom. Visit https://JoinADF.com/HANSON or text HANSON to 83848 to help ADF in their fight, and for a limited time your donation will be matched by a special grant, doubling the impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Vaer Watches - Go to http://www.vaerwatches.com/vdh Pure Health Research - Visit http://purehealthresearch.com and use coupon code VICTOR to save 35% on your order today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. My Patriot Supply - Go to http://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.   GhostBed - Go to http://www.GhostBed.com/VDH and use promo code VDH to receive 10% off!   Hydralift - Head over to http://pureance.com right now and you can try HydraLift Volumizing Shampoo risk-free and save 35% by using the discount code VICTOR.   Alliance Defending Freedom - Alliance Defending Freedom is gathering 100,000 signatures on a petition to get the disturbing Rights, Respect, and Responsibility program out of schools and to protect parents' right to direct their kids' education. Sign the petition by texting HANSON to 83848 or visit http://JoinADF.com/HANSON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.   Allegiance Gold - Visit http://protectwithvictor.com to learn about a special Liberty Offer.   Hillsdale - Go to http://hillsdale.edu/VDH to watch Hillsdale College’s new documentary series, “Revolutionary America: From Subjects to Citizens”, for free!   GhostBed - Go to http://GhostBed.com/VDH and use promo code VDH to receive 10% off! NEW FILM, The Immigration Crisis That Will Destroy The West, presented by The Heritage Foundation, OUT NOW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pX0rwaEs5jA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. NEW FILM, The Immigration Crisis That Will Destroy The West, presented by The Heritage Foundation, OUT NOW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pX0rwaEs5jA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. CovePure - Go to http://CovePure.com/VDH right now and get $250 off your purchase! 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 - Alliance Defending Freedom is gathering 100,000 signatures on a petition to get the disturbing Rights, Respect, and Responsibility program out of schools and to protect parents' right to direct their kids' education. Sign the petition by texting HANSON to 83848 or visit http://JoinADF.com/HANSON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. WATCH NOW: White Guilt https://www.whiteguiltfilm.com/home#watchwhiteguilt  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the three-year anniversary of Oct. 7, Victor Davis Hanson discusses the Palestinians’ history of appealing to Western sympathy by claiming victim status to garner “aid” to turn into weapons of war. Victor predicts a Hilton loss against Becerra in the upcoming California gubernatorial race and explains why. As part of today’s Saturday Special, Victor explores the presidencies of Andrew Johnson and Herbert Hoover. NEW 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 a Few Words,” has a special limited time offer:  With a monthly donation $14, 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=260930-vdh-book-youtube10 Home Title Lock - Go to http://https://hometitlelock.com/victor to apply promo code VICTOR for a FREE title history report and a FREE TRIAL of their Triple Lock Protection.   Blackout Coffee - Go to http://BlackoutCoffee.com/VDH or use code VDH for 20% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A deadly plague linked to a Russian laboratory raises new concerns about biological weapons, government secrecy, and the possibility of another global health crisis. Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc draw parallels to COVID-19 while examining Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping, Canada's growing ties to China, and Britain's struggles with immigration, terrorism, and military readiness. They also address sexual assault allegations involving Cornell University students, Hollywood's anti-Trump activism, the politicization of the justice system, and the resurgence of woke ideology on the Left. My Patriot Supply - Go to https://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.   Pure Health Research - Visit https://purehealthresearch.com and use coupon code VICTOR to save 35% on your order today.   Alliance Defending Freedom - Alliance Defending Freedom is gathering 100,000 signatures on a petition to get the disturbing Rights, Respect, and Responsibility program out of schools and to protect parents' right to direct their kids' education. Sign the petition by texting HANSON to 83848 or visit https://JoinADF.com/HANSON 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

The U.S. pulls its bombers from a British air base amid fears of an Iranian-linked terrorist threat, raising new questions about whether America’s European allies can adequately protect U.S. military assets. Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler on today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words” examine growing security and immigration concerns across Europe, arguing that mass migration and failures of assimilation are creating mounting cultural and political instability. They connect these concerns to Canada under Mark Carney, questioning the country’s relationship with the United States, while Hanson warns that Western nations risk importing the very political and social problems many immigrants sought to escape. They also examine the approaching 2026 midterms, and Brazil’s political shift, as they move further to the right.  This episode also talks about Americans’ rapidly declining confidence in higher education, arguing that soaring tuition, DEI instruction, and mounting student debt are forcing students to debate on whether their degrees are still worth the cost.  Allegiance Gold - Visit http://protectwithvictor.com to learn about a special Liberty Offer.   Vaer Watches - Go to http://www.vaerwatches.com/vdh NEW FILM by the Heritage Foundation: “Preventable: The System That Failed My Daughter.” Available now.   https://youtu.be/HxiwOSSRT6s?si=r9k6BFD-iMmvnvpn “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

Lies about our history, and revisionist perspective is threatening to rewrite facts about America’s involvement in WWII.  Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler on today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words” dive into the news of riots erupting across France as the European demographic crises, open borders, and assimilation failures reach a tipping point.  They discuss how these global fractures can relate to issues felt in America, pointing to polling that reveals alarming youth support for Sharia law, the resurgence of post-October 7th antisemitism, and Massachusetts Governor’s proposal to send state inspectors into the homes of newborns.  They analyze the legal and moral complexities of the Cornell University fraternity sexual assault allegations, diving into the background of the so-coined “Cornell seven.” The episode also delivers a historical critique of Tucker Carlson’s interview with Jacob Rees-Mogg, dismantling Carlson's revisionist claims about Adolf Hitler, Winston Churchill, and Britain’s stand in World War II.  Allegiance Gold - Visit http://protectwithvictor.com to learn about a special Liberty Offer.   Blackout Coffee - Go to http://BlackoutCoffee.com/VDH or use code VDH for 20% off your first order.   Alliance Defending Freedom - Alliance Defending Freedom is gathering 100,000 signatures on a petition to get the disturbing Rights, Respect, and Responsibility program out of schools and to protect parents' right to direct their kids' education. Sign the petition by texting HANSON to 83848 or visit http://JoinADF.com/HANSON NEW FILM, The Immigration Crisis That Will Destroy The West, presented by The Heritage Foundation, OUT NOW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pX0rwaEs5jA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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