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Hold These Truths with Dan Crenshaw

Dan Crenshaw
China
Ukraine
Iran
United States
Medicare
Russia
National Security
Hamas
Biden Administration
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Social Media
Trump
Syria
Fentanyl
Venezuela
Hezbollah
Trump Administration
Covid-19
Sinaloa Cartel
Cost Plus Drugs

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 war with Iran is putting renewed attention on a critical national security question: does America's defense industrial base have the capacity and resilience needed for a larger conflict with China or Russia? Defense expert Dr. Seth Jones joins Re... more

Today's Mexican drug cartels haven't abandoned the old playbook of murder, corruption, and intimidation – but they've modernized it. Armed with drones, AI, sophisticated financial networks, and global criminal partnerships, they've transformed organi... more

Jeremy Boreing joins Rep. Dan Crenshaw for a wide-ranging conversation on conspiracy theories, the tactics used to overwhelm truth and rational debate, and how fringe ideas have moved into the mainstream. They discuss the USS Liberty controversy, the... more

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

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Recent Guests

Seth Jones
President of the Defense and Security Department at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, leading expert on irregular warfare and defense strategy
Center for Strategic and International Studies
Episode: Why America Can't Build Weapons Fast Enough | Dr. Seth Jones
Vanda Felbab-Brown
Senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, expert on organized crime, illicit economies, cartels
Brookings Institution
Episode: How Cartels Brought Organized Crime Into the 21st Century | Vanda Felbab-Brown
Jeremy Boreing
Co-founder of The Daily Wire; host of The Jeremy Boreing Show
The Daily Wire
Episode: Jeremy Boreing on Conspiracy Theories, Victimhood Politics, and the Woke Right Industrial Complex
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

Host

Dan Crenshaw
Host of the show; U.S. Representative from Texas; prominent conservative commentator and public speaker

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 18.3k ratings
  • Thank you

    The content in the Podcast Portfolio has been so informative- Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DJT3435
    United States2 months ago
  • 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 States3 months ago
  • What now

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    couldbe
    United States3 months 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 States4 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 States4 months ago

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A few criticisms note moments of perceived bias or overly partisan framing.
Insightful, high-quality guests and deep policy analysis.
Some listeners appreciate the mix of defense, geopolitics, and civics education.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#41
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#160
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#208
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#215
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Jeremy Boreing on Conspiracy Theories, Victimhood Politics, and the Woke Right Industrial Complex
Q: How do you differentiate healthy skepticism from conspiracy thinking in everyday audiences?
The key is looking for falsifiability and willingness to update beliefs in light of new evidence; if someone only adds more allegations when faced with contrary data, that signals unfalsifiable thinking rather than constructive skepticism.
How Cartels Brought Organized Crime Into the 21st Century | Vanda Felbab-Brown
Q: Before we dive into the cartel topic, how did you end up focusing on this area of study?
The guest explains that her early work centered on nuclear weapons and low-intensity conflict, then shifted to illicit economies, and that post-9/11 dynamics steered her toward Taliban and opium policy, gradually broadening to Mexican cartels after years of study.
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.

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What is Hold These Truths about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A high-signal policy and current affairs program that pairs a sitting congressman with leading experts across defense, geopolitics, law, and culture. Episodes frequently center on national security, the defense industrial base, U.S. foreign policy, constitutional rights, and civic life, often featuring rigorous analysis from academics, researchers, and policy practitioners. The format blends deep-dive interviews with timely briefings, plus occasional provocations that explore media, conspiracy rhetoric, and the role of institutions in public life. A standout trait is its willingness to connect broad strategic topics to practical implications for policy, industry, and daily life, making it useful for listeners who want both big-picture conte... more

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