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This is the Victor Davis Hanson Show. Victor is the Martin and Illie Anderson Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution and the Wayne & Marcia Buske Distinguished Fellow in History at Hillsdale College. Victor's co-host for 2 podcasts is Jack Fowler. He is the Director for the Center for Civil Society at American Philanthropic. Victor and Jack discuss current political and social events and ideas, and current and past cultural trends. Victor also is joined by Sami Winc on 2 podcasts as they discuss current national news, what's trending in California, and how history repeats itself.

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Barack and Hillary, Singing the Same Old Song

2025/10/02

In this episode VDH and Jack comment on recent remarks by Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton regarding 'old white Christian men', the question of birthright citizenship, California's Proposition 50 on redistricting, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The UN’s True Colors: A Tale of Two Leaders

2025/09/30

In this episode Victor and Jack discuss military leadership during the Trump Administration, delegates walking out on Netanyahu's speech at the UN, the double standards in global politics, Comey's indictment and the FBI's role in the January 6th events, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A Conservative Schism? And the Battle of Crete, 1941

2025/09/27

In this weekend episode, VDH and Sami look at, among other things, Tucker Carlson's remarks at the memorial for Charlie Kirk and how Tucker's brand of conservatism echoes Pat Buchanan's, humanitarian aid efforts in Gaza, the failures of California's solar power projects, and more. In the middle segment VDH assesses the Battle for Crete during World War II, placing it in the context of the larger war. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump Reassesses Ukraine’s Chances and Olbermann Unhinged (As Usual)

2025/09/26

In this Friday news roundup, VDH and Sami look at Trump's visit to the UN, his reassessment of Ukraine's prospects in its war with Russia, the lunacy of Keith Olbermann, Kimmel’s phony apology, the weakness of Disney, Gavin Newsom's never-ending saga of incompetence, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hallmarks of Civilizational Decay, Old and New

2025/09/25

In this episode VDH and Jack cover Trump's immigration policies and missing migrant children, Claudine Gay attacking her successor at Harvard, and the alarming parallels between modern America and ancient Rome. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rewarding Terror, Political Violence, & Disney’s Downward Spiral

2025/09/23

Join VDH and Jack as they discuss the recognition of a Palestinian state by Great Britain, Canada, Australia, and France, Trump's resurgence in polls, the role of the DOJ in political accountability, the Left's response to political violence, the end of Disney as we know it, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Heroism of Churchill in 1940

2025/09/20

In the weekend episode, VDH and Sami discuss the narrative surrounding Charlie Kirk's assassin, Trump declaring Antifa a terrorist organization, California's Proposition 50, Robert Redford's legacy in film and politics and Winston Churchill's heroism while Britain took on Nazi Germany alone. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Cultural Impact of Charlie Kirk’s Assassination

2025/09/19

In this Friday news roundup VDH and Sami examine how Charlie Kirk's assassination has changed the culture, the public’s perception of political violence, Trump's ongoing legal battles against media defamation, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Rise of Antisemitism in Hollywood and Lawlessness in the West

2025/09/18

VDH and Jack talk about Jerry Seinfeld on the Free Palestine movement, Hollywood's boycott of Israeli film institutions, the changing landscape of Silicon Valley, the question of lawlessness in the West, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Charlie Kirk, The Left, and A Troubled Nation

2025/09/16

In this episode VDH and Jack cover the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, including the public’s disgust with public violence, Erika Kirk's powerful statement on Charlie and the future of Turning Point USA, criticism from the right regarding Kash Patel’s actions during the investigation, vile reactions from the left, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Two Giants: The Legacies of Charlie Kirk and William Tecumseh Sherman

2025/09/13

In this weekend episode VDH and Sami offer further reflections on Charlie Kirk, the role of higher education in shaping societal values, and the violation of Polish airspace by Russian drones. In the middle segment, VDH considers the impressive legacy of Civil War general William Tecumseh Sherman. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Where the Left Fails Us: Iryna Zarutska, Tom Homan, and Nigel Farage

2025/09/12

Victor Davis Hanson and co-host Sami Winc discuss the implications of the recent murder of Iryna Zarutska, Israel's hit on Hamas leaders in Qatar, Homan's interview with Mika, Russian drones in Polish airspace, and Britain's Nigel Farage grows in popularity, and more in the Friday news roundup. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Charlie Kirk, RIP

2025/09/11

VDH and Jack react to the assassination of Charlie Kirk, remember 9/11, look at race and crime, examine the Democratic Party's hatred of capitalism and its shift towards socialism, consider calls to let New York City should be allowed to sink under a prospective Mamdani mayorship, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump Resurrects the Department of War, ‘Phillies Karen’, and the Murder of Irina Zarutska

2025/09/09

VDH and Jack discuss the reasons for the changing of the name of the Department of War to Defense and President Trump’s recent order to change it back to War, the murder of Iryna Zarutska, ‘Phillies Karen', and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tanks for the Memories

2025/09/06

In the weekend edition, VDH and Sami discuss RFK Jr.'s stance on vaccination mandates, more nuttiness from Joy Reid, and developments in Gaza and Venezuela. The professor also offers an in-depth look at the development and employment of armor in World War II, with a particular focus on the Battle of Kursk, the largest tank battle in history. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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4.9 out of 5

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zawmlp 2026/09/02

Randy

WW2 a declaration of war was voted and technically a legal war. Japan bombed U. S. Homeland. And was using horrific chemical weapons against at least ...

★★★★★

Victor Crockett 2026/05/10

Great Show

Miss Hearing the Show!! Pray the Prof is still surviving the crazy Left. Pray He keeps commenting and sharing His wisdom. May God Bless Him, Amer...

★★★★★

SWMOMama2seven 2026/03/12

Appreciation & prayers

Dr. Hanson is a gem. I appreciate his knowledge and insight and wisdom. I am praying that he is restored to physical health very soon.

★★★★★

Small Time Dude 2026/01/06

Revised Youthful Career Goals!

Son, What college have you decided to go to? Well, Dad, watching the news, has changed my view! There’s no need for college, and their DEI spew! Dad, ...

★★★★★

Mariamne0175 2025/11/27

miss it!

Where is Victor? I miss his semi-weekly podcasts. Please come back!

★★★★★

Boot-jack 2025/11/16

First review

Always enjoy VDH but this podcast had a lot of reverb/echo whenever Sammi was talking.

★★★★★

Meag K. 2025/11/07

PSA If you’re looking for VDH..

His show has moved to a new platform at The Daily Signal, called Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.

★★★★★

CCIMAXIMUS 2025/10/30

I Have a Name for VDH

I’ve been listening to your material for about a year now and watching your clips on YouTube. I love what you have to say, and I love the way you say ...

★★★★★

Jenn G in NC 2025/10/18

Victor? Where are you???

Are you okay? I miss ya'll... Praying & hoping you & your family, (Sammi('s)& Jack('s) are all doing great?? I don't do facebook, twitter, etc, so...

★★★★★

Pammy X 2025/10/18

Found him!

Victor is on Daily Signal - In His Own Words. Whew! My world is back to normal.

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