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Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words

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Victor Davis Hanson provides commentary on the latest political and cultural news with an eye to the historical significance of our time. He is an author, historian, classicist, and contemporary analyst. Join him to learn about the what's going on in your world.

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  • Clear and Concise

    Victor has a great way of explaining current events and historic events. He is intelligent and has a great voice for podcasts. Thanks for being an asset to our great nation.

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    Please pardon this old crank but because you’re so excellent, nothing less will do. Hindenburg was s President which under the Weimar government was Head of State, not head of government it was the republican equivalent of the constitutional monarch’s role in Britain. He did not run with Hitler, but as Oresident he appointed Hitler to be Chancellor, following the deal Hitler struck with others in the Reichstag.ernmem.

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    VDH said something today I’ve been thinking for a while … that Hassan Piker is an anchor baby. He is indeed a perfect example of the hazards of birth tourism. I have a dread of the great numbers of people born inside our borders who are returned to countries hostile to America but who have all the rights of our citizenry. Truly the Supreme Court got it all wrong on birthright citizenship. We should emulate the rest of the world in requiring that the newly born take the citizenship of their paren... more

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  • Victor is a national treasure!

    I’ve listened to Victor’s sage analysis and commentary on current events and politics for years now and can’t recommend him enough. His brilliance is also shown around world history, especially WW2 and Greek times. I also recommend his books. Listen to Victor as a lone (normal) voice in a wild, crazy world!

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    I have noticed many commentators seem to differentiate between Socialism and Communism I know Victor remembers the Soviet Union was the USSR (United Soviet Socialist Republics) we didn’t refer to them as Socialist we knew them as Communist.

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Q: What went wrong in Afghanistan and how does it reflect on U.S. leadership?
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Q: What were you doing at Hoover last week and what is your current workload there?
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A forceful, history-minded political analysis show that stitches current events to longer historical narratives. Episodes routinely dissect geopolitics (notably Iran and the Middle East), U.S. policy, and cultural debates, with a hawkish, conservative lens and sharp, opinionated takes. Sponsor segments and bookish asides are common, giving the discourse a recognizable, quotable cadence. The host and frequent co-hosts lean into provocative comparisons, constitutional themes, and institutional critique, which makes the program feel like a syllabus for listeners who crave principled, long-form commentary over quick takes. Notable strength is the blend of historical context with contemporary strategy, which can attract listeners who enjoy deep-... more

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