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Hold These Truths with Dan Crenshaw

Dan Crenshaw
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United States
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Syria
Fentanyl
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Covid-19
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Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

Congressman Dan Crenshaw joins the world's leading experts for deep and insightful conversations about the most important issues facing us today.

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The Situation Report for July 1, 2026. Rep. Crenshaw breaks down the biggest domestic and international stories of the week, including Iran's renewed threats in the Strait of Hormuz, the wins and losses from the Supreme Court's latest rulings, and ho... more

Constitutional law scholar Randy Barnett joins Rep. Crenshaw to discuss how America's foundational charter shaped our republic, guided the nation's greatest battles over slavery and individual rights, and continues to define the limits of government ... more

Dean Radin is a researcher and author specializing in the scientific study of consciousness, psychic phenomena, and the intersection of mind and matter. He joined Rep. Crenshaw to talk about the history of the U.S. government's parapsychology program... more

Historian H.W. Brands joins Rep. Crenshaw to discuss how many of the challenges facing America today are rooted in debates that began at the Founding. They explore the origins of partisan politics, the limits of executive power, the meaning of the Co... more

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Recent Guests

Randy Barnett
Constitutional law scholar, professor
Georgetown University
Episode: Why the Founding Documents Still Matter, 250 Years Later | Randy Barnett
Dean Radin
Dr. Dean Radin, psychologist with a Ph.D. in psychology and a master's in electrical engineering; author
Institute for Noetic Sciences (inferred from context), author
Episode: The Skeptic's Guide to Psychic Phenomena | Dean Radin
H. W. Brands
Historian and author
Episode: Can America Survive Another 250 Years? | H.W. Brands
Rush Doshi
Assistant Professor of Security Studies at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service; former Deputy Senior Director for China and Taiwan on the National Security Council
Georgetown University; National Security Council
Episode: The Secret History Behind China's Grand Strategy | Rush Doshi
Rye Barcott
Former Marine, organizer of the Four Country Caucus
Four Country Caucus
Episode: The Courage Crisis in Congress | Rye Barcott
Noah Rothman
Senior writer at National Review, author of Blood and Progress
National Review
Episode: Blood and Progress in America | Noah Rothman
Karys Rhea
American political commentator, previously worked at the Epoch Times and Newsmax, writing a book on how right-wing identitarianism is fracturing the MAGA movement.
Episode: Bots, Grifters, and Rage: How Extremists Are Hijacking Conservatism | Karys Rhea
Daniel Di Martino
Fellow at the Manhattan Institute and founder of the Dissident Project
Manhattan Institute
Episode: The Venezuela Op: What's Next for the Western Hemisphere? | Daniel Di Martino
Dr. Timothy Larsen
Professor of history at Wheaton College
Wheaton College
Episode: The Origins of Christmas: Myths, Truths, and Traditions | Dr. Tim Larsen

Host

Dan Crenshaw
Host of Hold These Truths with Dan Crenshaw; U.S. Representative (Texas)

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 18.3k ratings
  • Great info thank you for all you do!

    Amazing person who has sacrificed a lot for our country and keeps trying to help. Great person! Lucky he does all he does. We need him back in congress!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TomB333@
    United States16 days ago
  • What now

    Listen in regularly but wondering what you’ll do after your out of Congress

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    couldbe
    United Statesa month ago
  • Keep up the good work

    I’ve been listening to every single one of your podcasts since 2021 and learned so much. It’s awful you got voted out by some misinformed voters. Thank you for everything you’ve done and will continue to do!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Love SITREPS
    United States2 months ago
  • Lt Col MAC USAF (Ret)

    Cmdr Crenshaw is a true hero. Both when he served his country with honor in the military and almost gave the ultimate sacrifice and even more so in his role as a Representative. Dan, everyday I encourage friends, family, and colleagues to listen to this podcast. Your honesty, sometimes brutal, is so refreshing and is inspiring me to consider running for office. More voices like yours are desperately needed. Keep fighting. Real Americans are absolutely behind you!

    I am adding to my past re... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lt Col MAC
    United States2 months ago
  • Keep doing your podcast

    Glad to see you are continuing your podcast. They are always interesting and I really like your political positions. You are a real Republican!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ctsorenson6
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

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Often insightful SITREPs; some listeners feel the host's stance is too partisan.
Hard-hitting policy depth and insider context, with clear expert guests.
Well-researched, with a strong emphasis on current events and policy mechanics.
Some criticism about perceived condescension or aggressive tone in debates.

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#172
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Talking Points

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The Origins of Christmas: Myths, Truths, and Traditions | Dr. Tim Larsen
Q: What do we do about the thinning out of the Christian traditional aspect of Christmas?
It's better to view it positively by integrating personal Christian traditions and messages during the season.
The Origins of Christmas: Myths, Truths, and Traditions | Dr. Tim Larsen
Q: When do we first see Christians treating Christmas as this sort of proper feast today?
The fourth century marks the beginning of documented Christmas celebrations, but the exact timing of initial celebrations is difficult to pinpoint.
Beyond the Blue Bin: Advanced Recycling | Ross Eisenberg
Q: What is advanced recycling versus normal recycling?
Advanced recycling takes plastic waste back down to its raw materials and transforms it into new plastic, unlike normal recycling which generally melts plastics into lower-quality products.
Remember La Mora | Adriana Jones
Q: What is the focus of your advocacy work?
Adriana discusses her efforts to empower victims of cartel violence and fentanyl poisoning, emphasizing the establishment of a nonprofit aimed at supporting families affected by these issues.
Remember La Mora | Adriana Jones
Q: What happened during the La Mora massacre?
Adriana recounts that her sister and four of her children were murdered during an ambush by drug cartels while traveling in Mexico, highlighting a lack of governmental support during the crisis.

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A conservative-leaning interview and briefing show that blends high-level policy conversations with quick, topical updates. Episodes frequently tackle geopolitics, national security, and domestic governance through in-depth conversations with policy experts, commentators, and academics, paired with concise briefings on current events. Notable strengths include rigorous, detail-oriented discussions and a willingness to challenge topics from multiple angles, while some listeners feel the host's perspective can come off as partisan or combative. Overall, the program can be a strong fit for listeners who want clear explanations of complex issues, a conservative vantage point, and access to policymakers and experts across politics, history, and ... more

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