The Common Denominator of the Issues Troubling Me Most
VDH and Jack weigh the four finalists from their Sour 16 troubling issues, with Hanson explaining what they all have in common. Share This
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The Danger of Dumbing Down American Students
VDH and Jack continue their ranking of the “Sour 16” to determine which issues pose the greatest existential threat to the United States in 2026. We’ve now entered ROUND 2 of the bracket, the “Hate 8.” Here’s the list: Rogue Nukes versus Ruin of Cities Gain-of-Function bio-weapon pandemic versus Destruction of the nuclear family Growth
The Decline of Religiosity is More Worrisome Than the Rise of AI
VDH and Jack continue their Sour 16 competition with growing irreligiosity squaring off against artificial intelligence. Share This
What I Fear Worse Than Socialist Democratic Government
In a new March Madness-style series that will pair off “16 terrible issues” against each other, VDH will act as the judge, ruling on the greatest existential threat to the United States. In the first episode, he decides whether the following are the biggest issues facing the United States in 2026: China vs. rogue nukes
The US Intel Community’s ‘Undue Influence’ Over Politics
This content was recorded prior to Hanson’s major surgery on Dec. 30. In this episode VDH answers additional questions from listeners, including one on the undue influence of our intelligence agencies on U.S. policy. Share This
VDH: When I Cruised Iraq in an Abrams Tank
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. Share This
Nunes Unveils Trump Media’s Nuclear Fusion Vision
Former Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif., shared insight into his work with President Donald Trump’s social media and crypto company merging with TAE Technologies, a company focused on nuclear fusion power. Nunes, who is CEO of Truth Social and who also chairs Trump’s Intelligence Advisory Board, outlined future plans for building commercial reactors, expecting to commence
Environmentalist Dam Removal Could Leave 600,000 People Without Water
Note: This content was recorded by Victor Davis Hanson prior to his Dec. 30 medical operation. 600,000 people could soon be without water because Pacific Gas & Electric is tired of being sued by environmental nonprofits trying to protect indigenous land, alleges a recent article by UNWON. “I understand that we want to have social
Why I’m Tired of Mitt Romey’s ‘Fake Magnanimity’
VDH and Jack take aim at what they call the “fake magnanimity” of America’s wealthiest elites, critiquing figures like Mitt Romney for publicly calling for higher taxes — while continuing to benefit from tax structures and investment strategies unavailable to working Americans. Share This
DEI Is The Most ‘Toxic Ideology’ We’ve Ever Experienced
VDH and Jack examine the consequences of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ideology on American institutions and public life, observing that DEI has replaced meritocracy with exemptions based on identity, undermining accountability and fueling corruption, fraud, and public distrust, while also explaining how DEI incentivizes grievance over excellence and perpetuates failure by lowering standards rather than