Gavin, the Gerrymander, and Air Power in WWII
In this weekend episode, VDH and Sami discuss Trump’s recent legal wins, Gavin Newsom’s desperate gerrymandering ploy, the American and British achievement in air power in WWII, and more. Share This
The Last Line of Defense: Victor’s conversation with Senator Eric Schmitt
Victor Davis Hanson sits down with Senator Eric Schmitt of Missouri to discuss his new book, The Last Line of Defense: How to Beat the Left in Court. The two delve into the shifting political landscape of Missouri, the implications of recent elections, and the strategies Republicans can employ to navigate the judiciary. Schmitt shares insights
VDH UltraContinental Drift
Description: Victor Davis Hanson analyzes for Ultra subscribers about the many reasons for the radicalization of the Democratic Party, something from which they may never come back. Share This
What Is the Democrat Alternative to Trump?
Victor Davis Hanson American Greatness The Pavlovian Left goes berserk at the mere prospect of each new Trump initiative. Its escalating reactive venom and hysteria are calibrated to the success of Trump’s latest policy. Yet the new hard-left Democratic Party offers no counter-agenda to explain its furor. Still less do Democrats attempt bipartisan efforts to
Donald Trump Sets Europe Straight
In this episode, Victor Davis Hanson and co-host Jack Fowler talk about the summit involving Trump, Zelensky, and European leaders, the implications of U.S. foreign policy, the perception of American leadership, race and crime in America, and the role of the FBI in political accountability, and more. Share This
VDH UltraWould Newsom Californize America? Part One
Victor Davis Hanson California Gov. Gavin Newsom has been all over the media recently, with the usual head bobbling, hands wildly gesticulating in the air, and nervously rocking sideways on his feet. For some reason, he thinks he has found a winning issue that will propel him to the 2028 Democratic nomination. Currently, in most
Jews vs. Rome: VDH Interviews Barry Strauss on New Book
Victor Davis Hanson talks with Barry Strauss about Jews Vs Rome: Two Centuries of Rebellion Against the World’s Mightiest Empire, scheduled for release August 19, 2025. They talk about revolts of Masada, Bar Kokhba, and other resistance, plus the historical relevance to the current state of Israel’s geopolitics. Share This
VDH UltraThe Rise and Fall of Family Farming in the West, Part Three
Victor Davis Hanson Those final years as a family farmer are seared into my mind still. I remember the hand-to-mouth existence of canning food, rarely leaving the farm, and turning off lights constantly to save on the power bill. Yet I also remember our farm as a fortress, a bulwark against the modern world that
Putin, Trump, and the High-Stakes Game of Diplomacy
In this episode of the Victor Davis Hanson Show, join Victor and co-host Jack Fowler as they delve into the recent discussions surrounding the Ukraine-Russia conflict, focusing on the significant meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska. Victor shares his insights on the implications of their talks, the ongoing war dynamics, and the
Putin, Trump, and the Elusive “Peace”
At the August 15 Alaska summit, Vladimir Putin performed as expected. He desperately wants an end to Western sanctions, détente with the U.S., and assurances that the U.S. will not impose a disastrous anti-Russian secondary boycott—and, apparently, some additional Ukrainian territory. Consequently, Putin, in his media synopsis, talked more about restored friendship with a “neighborly”