Is the United States turning into the Golden State? In this episode of “Make It Make Sense,” the Washington Post’s Kate Andrews talks with historian Victor Davis Hanson about the political and cultural shifts reshaping America. They discuss Christopher Nolan’s take on “The Odyssey,” the war with Iran, Gavin Newsom’s record in California, and whether… Continue reading Will Gavin Newsom Turn America into California?
Trump’s Middle East Tightrope, Tucker’s Blind Spot, and Newsom’s Political Theater
Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler argue that President Trump is pursuing a pragmatic strategy: preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon while avoiding another costly Middle East ground war. They discuss how Iran has been militarily humiliated, that time is working against the regime, and that any future violations should be met with swift,… Continue reading Trump’s Middle East Tightrope, Tucker’s Blind Spot, and Newsom’s Political Theater
Trump’s Iran Gamble, Britain’s Grooming Gang Scandal, and California’s Decline
Mamdani and the Left’s love for billionaires and the hypocrisy within the Democratic Party, Donald Trump’s reported Iran agreement sparks fierce debate on the right, and J.D. Vance takes the lead defending the administration’s strategy in a series of high-profile media appearances. Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc start by breaking down the emerging Iran… Continue reading Trump’s Iran Gamble, Britain’s Grooming Gang Scandal, and California’s Decline
Antisemitism Surge, Iran Deal Doubts, Europe’s Free-Ride, and California’s Breakdown
Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc cover New York’s Mamdani removing a city webpage celebrating ties with Israel and broader incidents they describe as a mainstreaming of antisemitism, which Hanson attributes to DEI ideology, Middle East money and influence in universities, and Israel’s current strength. Hanson recounts a contentious Piers Morgan appearance defending Israel and… Continue reading Antisemitism Surge, Iran Deal Doubts, Europe’s Free-Ride, and California’s Breakdown
The Many Inauthentic Faces Democrats Try and Fail to Wear
Iran is losing resources but trying to survive by delaying negotiations while being resupplied via rail links to China and routes across the Caspian. Tightening the blockade and targeting infrastructure if Iran escalates would hasten collapse and could lead to eventual regime change, argues Victor Davis Hanson on today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In… Continue reading The Many Inauthentic Faces Democrats Try and Fail to Wear
Clarence Thomas Body Slams Progressivism
Iran’s fractured leadership can’t be trusted and President Donald Trump’s sequencing—destroying air defenses and nuclear/military infrastructure, then negotiating while imposing a costly blockade—puts time against Tehran and enables U.S. dictation rather than an Obama-style deal, argues Victor Davis Hanson on today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.” Hanson also discusses the upcoming… Continue reading Clarence Thomas Body Slams Progressivism
Gavin Newsom Is No Obama, Clinton
Donald Trump’s first State of the Union speech of his second term was long as it was a ‘good slice of Americana,’ argues Victor Davis Hanson on today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” with Sami Winc. The images of Democrats sinking into their chairs as Trump praised the USA Men’s Hockey… Continue reading Gavin Newsom Is No Obama, Clinton
Glib Barista AOC’s Ignorance Front and Center at Munich Security Conference
The “Glib Barista” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s, D-N.Y., ignorance of world affairs was one full display for the world to see at the Munich Security Conference last week. But why did she even go in the first place? Elections, says Victor Davis Hanson. VDH and Jack Fowler also discuss California’s ongoing billionaire exodus, which, by some… Continue reading Glib Barista AOC’s Ignorance Front and Center at Munich Security Conference
Victor Davis Hanson: First Post-Surgery Show!
A Newsom Nihilist Nomination?
Victor Davis Hanson American Greatness As California Governor Gavin Newsom gears up to run for president, what in the world will he run on? Californians know that Newsom will not boast, “I will do for America what I have done to California!” Why not? Count the reasons. California’s astronomical gas prices and taxes remain the highest in… Continue reading A Newsom Nihilist Nomination?