The Victor Davis Hanson Show
News & Politics Podcasts
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.
Location:
United States
Genres:
News & Politics Podcasts
Description:
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.
Language:
English
Contact:
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Episodes
The Rise of Antisemitism in Hollywood and Lawlessness in the West
9/18/2025
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.
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Duration:01:04:56
Charlie Kirk, The Left, and A Troubled Nation
9/16/2025
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.
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Duration:01:12:05
Two Giants: The Legacies of Charlie Kirk and William Tecumseh Sherman
9/13/2025
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.
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Duration:01:07:18
Where the Left Fails Us: Iryna Zarutska, Tom Homan, and Nigel Farage
9/12/2025
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.
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Duration:01:20:40
Charlie Kirk, RIP
9/11/2025
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.
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Duration:01:18:38
Trump Resurrects the Department of War, ‘Phillies Karen’, and the Murder of Irina Zarutska
9/9/2025
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.
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Duration:01:15:49
Tanks for the Memories
9/6/2025
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.
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Duration:01:08:33
Trump to Tren de Aragua: Say Hello to My Little Friend
9/5/2025
In this news roundup VDH and Sami cover Trump sinking a Venezuelan cartel drug boat, the media speculating that Trump might have died, whether the National Guard should go into Chicago, Europe's political and social challenges, the rise of censorship, Ilhan Omar's millions, and more.
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Duration:01:14:15
More Students From China is a Bad Idea
9/4/2025
In this episode Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler discuss the implications of Trump's proposal to increase Chinese student enrollment in American universities, including concerns about espionage and national security, the cultural and moral decline in Western societies, flag burning, the state of the Virginia gubernatorial race, and more.
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Duration:01:03:57
Barack, Regrettably, Re-Emerges.
9/2/2025
In this episode of the Victor Davis Hanson Show, Victor and Jack discuss the left’s mockery of ‘thoughts and prayers’, the hypocrisy in narratives surrounding human trafficking, the reemergence of Barack Obama and Eric Holder, redistricting, the state of the trucking, and more.
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Duration:01:01:22
VDH Interviews Sebastian Gorka
8/30/2025
Victor Davis Hanson interviews Dr. Seb Gorka, discussing the significant changes in national security and counterterrorism under the Trump administration, the historical context of Trump's presidency, the disruption of the post-war order, and the ongoing threats posed by Iran and global terrorism, and much more.
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Duration:01:06:29
An Avatar for the Dems: Charles Bronson or Don Knotts? (This One is Easy.)
8/29/2025
In this Friday news roundup VDH and Sami cover Trump's cabinet meetings, why the Democrats can’t manage to be viewed as authentically tough, the Gaza-Israel conflict, transgender issues, the Cracker Barrel logo controversy, and more.
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Duration:01:18:08
More WWII ‘Revisionist’ History & the Vulgarity of a Kennedy Scion
8/28/2025
In this episode of the Victor Davis Hanson Show, Victor Davis Hanson examine assertions regarding World War II made by David Collum during an interview with Tucker Carlson, the unseemly antics of JFK's grandson, the left's struggle with language, tensions with India, and more.
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Duration:01:07:07
Bolton’s and Comey’s Troubles and Cracker Barrel’s Own Goal
8/26/2025
In this episode of the Victor Davis Hanson Show, Victor Davis Hanson and host Jack Fowler discuss the raid on John Bolton's house, the Cracker Barrel logo change, male cheerleaders in the NFL, the hot water James Comey finds himself in, and more.
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Duration:01:15:04
Gavin, the Gerrymander, and Air Power in WWII
8/23/2025
In this weekend episode, VDH and Sami discuss Trump's recent legal wins, Gavin Newsom's desperate gerrymandering ploy, the American and British achievement in air power in WWII, and more.
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Duration:01:29:26
The Last Line of Defense: Victor's conversation with Senator Mike Schmidt
8/22/2025
Victor Davis Hanson sits down with Senator Eric Schmidt of Missouri to discuss his new book, The Last Line of Defense: How to Beat the Left in Court. The two delve into the shifting political landscape of Missouri, the implications of recent elections, and the strategies Republicans can employ to navigate the judiciary. Schmidt shares insights from his experience as Attorney General and emphasizes the importance of courage in the face of legal challenges.
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Duration:01:05:04
Donald Trump Sets Europe Straight
8/21/2025
In this episode, Victor Davis Hanson and co-host Jack Fowler talk about the summit involving Trump, Zelensky, and European leaders, the implications of U.S. foreign policy, the perception of American leadership, race and crime in America, and the role of the FBI in political accountability, and more.
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Duration:01:12:41
Jews vs. Rome: VDH Interviews Barry Strauss on New Book
8/20/2025
Victor Davis Hanson talks with Barry Strauss about "Jews Vs Rome: Two Centuries of Rebellion Against the World’s Mightiest Empire” scheduled for release August 19, 2025. They talk about revolts of Masada, Bar Kokhba, and other resistance, plus the historical relevance to the current state of Israel’s geopolitics.
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Duration:00:32:45
Putin, Trump, and the High-Stakes Game of Diplomacy
8/19/2025
In this episode of the Victor Davis Hanson Show, join Victor and co-host Jack Fowler as they delve into the recent discussions surrounding the Ukraine-Russia conflict, focusing on the significant meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska. Victor shares his insights on the implications of their talks, the ongoing war dynamics, and the complex geopolitical landscape, as well as the reactions from various political commentators and the historical context of U.S.-Russia relations.
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Duration:01:11:17
Sheinbaum Gets it All Wrong and the 2003 Invasion of Iraq in Retrospect
8/16/2025
In this weekend episode of the Victor Davis Hanson show, topics covered in depth include Mexican president Sheinbaum's remarks on immigration and fentanyl, the issue of race and crime in urban areas, and an appraisal of the second Gulf War, and more.
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Duration:01:14:14