Victor Davis Hanson
Articles and commentary from historian Victor Davis Hanson on politics, culture, foreign policy, and the issues shaping America and the world.
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Victor Davis Hanson: Rubio Tells Europe What It Needs to Hear
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s video from Daily Signal Senior Contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see more of his videos. Hello, this is Victor Davis Hanson for The Daily Signal. I think all of us have heard some news of Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s very…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Victor Davis Hanson Gives Update 6 Weeks After Cancer Surgery
Six weeks after surgery to remove lung cancer, Victor Davis Hanson shared in his most recent podcast about his recovery and the hope he has gained from well-wishers. “I never expected so many people to be so nice. … I knew they were nice. I didn’t know there were so many of them,” said Hanson,…Fred Lucas -
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Victor Davis Hanson: Vance vs. Rubio
Victor Davis Hanson returns to weigh the balancing act Vice President JD Vance faces in a potential 2028 run in weeding out antisemitism from within the Republican Party without alienating disenfranchised white males who have been misled. Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of a segment from today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson:…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Victor Davis Hanson’s First Episode Back After Cancer Surgery
Daily Signal Senior Contributor Victor Davis Hanson has returned for his first episode of his show “Victor Davis Hanson: In a Few Words” in over a month, sharing more details about his recent lung cancer surgeries. “I’ve been off for a while, as you may have noticed. I had a mucinous adenoma carcinoma. That’s kind of a long name for a very rare nonsmokers’ type…Virginia Grace McKinnon -
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Victor Davis Hanson: Why Minnesota Is Becoming America’s New Nullification Crisis
In the months before the April 12, 1861, firing on Fort Sumter, there were lots of sharp divisions in the North about the proper reaction to the first seven Confederate states that had already left the Union. Not all Unionists believed that war was inevitable. Some, in fact, were happy to be done with the…Victor Davis Hanson -
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‘I Hope to Post Things Now and Again’: Victor Davis Hanson Offers New Health Update
Notes In Absentia I want again to thank everyone for the wonderful expressions of concern and reassurance that I have received from listeners and readers. In response to inquiries, and some quite detailed questions and advice, here is a brief update concerning my current temporary absence. As I wrote, the removal of a cancerous lung…Victor Davis Hanson -
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1960s Liberalism Killed Michael Brown | Victor Davis Hanson
Award-winning filmmaker and president of Man of Steele Productions Eli Steele joins Jack Fowler to discuss the historical factors surrounding Michael Brown’s 2014 death at the hands of a white police officer in Ferguson, Missouri and how 1960s post-liberal policies were the catalyst that set off years of racial unrest in America beginning in the…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Sabin Howard: Art Hasn’t Recovered After Abandoning Human Greatness | Victor Davis Hanson
Subscribe to VDH’s own YouTube channel to watch past episodes. Join host Jack Fowler as he fills in for Victor Davis Hanson and welcomes renowned sculptor Sabin Howard for an insightful discussion on art, culture, and patriotism. Howard critiques modern art’s nihilism and highlights his commitment to creating art that honors American values and elevates human consciousness…Victor Davis Hanson -
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‘I Can’t Thank You Enough’: Victor Davis Hanson Shares His Gratitude and the Latest on His Recovery
Editor’s note: Thursday afternoon, Jack Fowler, co-host of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” received a note from Hanson that the iconic historian wanted him to share with the public. As Fowler said, if you’re looking for the “official word” on Hanson’s health and status, “this is it.” I want to thank all the…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Victor Davis Hanson Recovering After Lung Cancer Surgery
Daily Signal senior contributor Victor Davis Hanson is recovering from major cancer surgery that removed part of his lung, according to an update provided by his co-host Jack Fowler. “Victor did have surgery two days before Christmas, and it was major surgery,” Fowler said on the latest episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own…Rob Bluey -
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Biden Let ‘Immigration Activist’ Turn America Into an Open-Borders Country | Victor Davis Hanson
Subscribe to VDH’s own YouTube channel to watch past episodes. Did former President Barack Obama prioritize a scheme to increase and use immigration to achieve political goals? Were Obama’s cronies actually the ones in the driver’s seat during the ramp-up of the Biden administration’s open-borders policies, asks Jack Fowler on this special edition of “Victor Davis Hanson…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Victor Davis Hanson: The Common Denominator of the Issues Troubling Me Most
In this episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler weigh the four finalists from their Sour 16 troubling issues, with Hanson explaining what they all have in common. This content was recorded prior to Victor Davis Hanson’s major surgery on Dec. 30. Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of a segment from today’s…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Victor Davis Hanson: The Danger of Dumbing Down American Students
In this episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor Davis Hanson explains why the ignorance of American students keeps him up at night more than the threat of radical Islam. This content was created prior to Hanson’s major surgery on Dec. 30. Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of a segment from today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Victor Davis Hanson: The Decline of Religiosity Is More Worrisome Than the Rise of Artificial Intelligence
In this episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler continue their Sour 16 competition with growing irreligiosity squaring off against artificial intelligence. Which does Hanson feel is more worrisome? This content was recorded prior to Hanson’s major surgery on Dec. 30. Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of a segment from today’s edition…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Looking Ahead, 2026 Could Be America’s Next Economic Boom
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s video from Daily Signal Senior Contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see more of his videos. This content was recorded by Victor Davis Hanson prior to his Dec. 30 medical operation. Hello, this is Victor Davis Hanson for The Daily Signal. Have…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Victor Davis Hanson: What I Fear Worse Than Socialist Democratic Government
In this episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor Davis Hanson lays out why the spread of radical Islam concerns him much more than the spread of socialist democratic government. This content was recorded prior to Hanson’s major surgery on Dec. 30. Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of a…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Victor Davis Hanson Provides Update Following Cancer Surgery
Daily Signal senior contributor Victor Davis Hanson is recovering after undergoing surgery to remove a cancerous tumor, according to an update shared by Condoleezza Rice, Hoover Institution director and senior fellow, and former U.S. secretary of state. “Please find an update from my dear friend and colleague, Hoover Institution Senior Fellow Victor Davis Hanson. He…Rob Bluey -
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Victor Davis Hanson: ‘Yeah, I’m Really Worried About the Intelligence Agencies’
In this episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor Davis Hanson answers additional questions from listeners, including one on the undue influence of our intelligence agencies on U.S. policy. This content was recorded prior to Hanson’s major surgery on Dec. 30. Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of a segment…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Victor Davis Hanson Answers a Listener’s Question About Tanks
In this episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor Davis Hanson answers a round of questions submitted by listeners. Here he’s asked about tanks and tank warfare. This episode was recorded before Hanson’s major surgery on Dec. 30. Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of a segment from today’s edition…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Why Would California Bureaucrats Want to Blow Up Dams and Take Water From 600K? Victor Davis Hanson Explains
In this episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler discuss how California bureaucrats and environmental lawyers are threatening to blow up dams and deny water to 600,000 residents, “a symbolic act to punish civilization and hurt people.” Editor’s note: This content was recorded by Victor Davis Hanson…Victor Davis Hanson