VDH UltraDemocratic Nihilism. Part One
Victor Davis Hanson The longest shutdown in congressional history last autumn achieved almost nothing other than hurting the Trump economic agenda—and, indeed, the fourth quarter 2025 annualized GDP was later revised downward due to the shutdown. Now again in 2026 there have been two additional shutdowns, the second still continuing and already the second longest […]
VDH UltraIraniana. Israel, Our Ally. Part Three
Victor Davis Hanson It is hard to figure out why there is a growing American hatred of Israel, our ally against Iran. Does anyone really believe as is alleged that Israel is “pulling the strings” of the Trump administration? For the moment, forget that helping the only democratic, pro-Western, and most powerful nation in the […]
Who Was Cesar Chavez—and Who Will He Become?
Victor Davis Hanson American Greatness Cesar Chavez, founder of the United Farm Workers, eventually became the symbolic leader of the entire Mexican American community of the 1960s and 1970s. Indeed, he was eventually enshrined in the pantheon of modern leftist activists and civil rights leaders alongside Saul Alinsky, Martin Luther King Jr., and Betty Friedan. […]
From Trump Ally to Critic, Joe Kent’s Changing Path
Joe Kent honorably served the United States during his 11 deployments to combat zones in the Middle East. Now, however, he has betrayed President Trump, the man who helped him have a political career as the director of the National Counterterrorism Center after two failed congressional campaigns.
VDH UltraFrom Trump Ally to Critic, Joe Kent’s Changing Path
Joe Kent honorably served the United States during his 11 deployments to combat zones in the Middle East. Now, however, he has betrayed President Trump, the man who helped him have a political career as the director of the National Counterterrorism Center after two failed congressional campaigns.
The Growing Case Against Medicalizing Identity and Redefining Truth | Stella O’Malley
Medicine is not the answer to most problems, especially when it comes to gender dysphoria. Stella O’Malley, Irish psychotherapist and author, joins co-host Jack Fowler on today’s episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words” where she discusses her organization, Genspect, and its commitment to promote a “healthy, evidence-based approach to sex and gender.”
VDH UltraThe Growing Case Against Medicalizing Identity and Redefining Truth | Stella O’Malley
Medicine is not the answer to most problems, especially when it comes to gender dysphoria. Stella O’Malley, Irish psychotherapist and author, joins co-host Jack Fowler on today’s episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words” where she discusses her organization, Genspect, and its commitment to promote a “healthy, evidence-based approach to sex and gender.”
DHS Shutdown Fight, Iran Threats, and Political Chaos on Capitol Hill
In this Friday news roundup, Victor Davis Hanson argues Iran is unlikely to strike the U.S. homeland with drones but could use proxies or influenced naturalized citizens, while discussing Trump’s potential escalation options in the region and Europe’s reluctance to help despite benefiting from reduced Iranian power. Also discussed are the DHS-related shutdown, Democrat leaders […]
VDH UltraDHS Shutdown Fight, Iran Threats, and Political Chaos on Capitol Hill
In this Friday news roundup, Victor Davis Hanson argues Iran is unlikely to strike the U.S. homeland with drones but could use proxies or influenced naturalized citizens, while discussing Trump’s potential escalation options in the region and Europe’s reluctance to help despite benefiting from reduced Iranian power. Also discussed are the DHS-related shutdown, Democrat leaders […]
VDH UltraCesar Chavez Cancelled
Victor Davis Hanson examines the backfiring of the left-wing “cancel culture” tradition in light of recent allegations against Cesar Chavez, which seem to be sending the civil rights activist’s legacy the way of Bill Cosby.
Joe Kent’s Resignation, the Democrats’ Anti-Israel Shift, and America’s Blue-State Decline
VDH and Jack discuss Joe Kent’s recent resignation over opposition to military action against Iran, Iran’s long record of attacks and proxy warfare, an Al Jazeera column claiming the U.S.-Israel strategy against Iran is working, corporate flight from blue states and more.
VDH UltraJoe Kent’s Resignation, the Democrats’ Anti-Israel Shift, and America’s Blue-State Decline
VDH and Jack discuss Joe Kent’s recent resignation over opposition to military action against Iran, Iran’s long record of attacks and proxy warfare, an Al Jazeera column claiming the U.S.-Israel strategy against Iran is working, corporate flight from blue states and more.
VDH UltraRipples From Iran. Part Two
Victor Davis Hanson Whatever happens in Iran, the end will have ripples throughout the world. The Arab World. If the U.S. destroys theocracy and a moderate government of some sort takes its place, we will have increased our prestige and goodwill throughout the Arab world. Most leaders in the region will be relieved to see […]
VDH UltraHow Does the Iran War End? Part One
Victor Davis Hanson We are in the second week of a joint American–Israeli intensive bombing of the Iranian theocracy. Most of the Iranian military is now inert. The United States and Israel enjoy air supremacy in the skies over Iran. Iran’s daily launching of missiles and drones is dropping to a tenth of the first […]
Our New Ungracious Immigrants
Victor Davis Hanson American Greatness The Traditional Immigrant Silicon Valley was energized by legal immigrants from all over the world who founded eBay, Google, Nvidia, SpaceX, Stripe, Sun Microsystems, Tesla, Yahoo, and a host of others. The Greek American Elia Kazan’s 1963 film America, America is a fictional account based on the Herculean struggle of the director’s […]
Old Dominion Shooting Latest Reminder That the Third World Is Not Sending Its Best
The legacy media continues to downplay recent bombing attempts and other violent incidents tied to illegal immigrants, arguing “Islamophobia” is overstated while antisemitism rises. Victor Davis Hanson criticizes the 1965 immigration shift toward family-based entry, saying the Left excuses illegality and anti-Americanism, and connects these trends to tribal politics. VDH and Jack mock a proposed […]
VDH UltraOld Dominion Shooting Latest Reminder That the Third World Is Not Sending Its Best
The legacy media continues to downplay recent bombing attempts and other violent incidents tied to illegal immigrants, arguing “Islamophobia” is overstated while antisemitism rises. Victor Davis Hanson criticizes the 1965 immigration shift toward family-based entry, saying the Left excuses illegality and anti-Americanism, and connects these trends to tribal politics. VDH and Jack mock a proposed […]
Iran’s Chaos Strategy Explained
Iran’s “chaos strategy” consists of threatening the Strait of Hormuz and striking regional targets, weighing U.S. and Israeli escalation options amid Donald Trump’s political constraints before the midterms and concerns over oil markets. VDH also addresses controversy over a girls’ school allegedly struck near a military base, noting uncertainty over responsibility and the likelihood of […]
VDH UltraIran’s Chaos Strategy Explained
Iran’s “chaos strategy” consists of threatening the Strait of Hormuz and striking regional targets, weighing U.S. and Israeli escalation options amid Donald Trump’s political constraints before the midterms and concerns over oil markets. VDH also addresses controversy over a girls’ school allegedly struck near a military base, noting uncertainty over responsibility and the likelihood of […]
When Migrants Wanted To Be Americans | Max Nikias
Victor Davis Hanson interviews former USC president and engineer Max Nikias about his memoir, American Trojan, tracing Nikias’s journey from a poor village in Cyprus to U.S. citizenship and academic leadership. Nikias recounts studying engineering in Athens during Greece’s military dictatorship and witnessing the 1973 Polytechnic uprising, then returning home as Cyprus was invaded by […]