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Mar 4, 2026 • 10min

Victor Davis Hanson: Trump Laid Out America’s Comeback While Democrats Sat Silent

A sharp take on the State of the Union as more spectacle than policy. Discussion of economic claims like low inflation, strong GDP, and job growth. Examination of personal stories used to blame opposing policies. Criticism of the opposition’s refusal to applaud and its political optics. Speculation about polls, candidate weaknesses, and campaign messaging for upcoming races.
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Mar 3, 2026 • 14min

Victor Davis Hanson: Trump’s Iran Outcome Dream

A fast look at possible endgames for the U.S.-Iran conflict and what a replacement government might mean. Discussion of Iran’s military limits and how air power could isolate Tehran. Examination of likely European, Russian, and Chinese responses. Analysis of domestic political consequences, casualty risks, and who might govern Iran next.
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Feb 26, 2026 • 13min

Victor Davis Hanson: Susan Rice, Your Threats Are As Empty As Your Promises

A close read of Susan Rice's threatening remarks toward political and corporate elites. A look back at Rice's Obama-era record, including Benghazi and the Assad 'red line'. Discussion of unmasking, the Flynn memo, and alleged efforts to undermine a transition. A debate about whether Democrats will regain power and what that means for political retribution.
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Feb 23, 2026 • 11min

Victor Davis Hanson: Preventive or Preemptive? The Pros and Cons of a Potential US Strike on Iran

Discussion of U.S. naval and air force positioning near Iran and the tight operational timing for any strike. Exploration of preventive versus preemptive military options and the legal authority for action. Accounts of Iranian protests and regime repression. Consideration of risks to U.S. forces, potential civilian harm, regional stability, and political costs.
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Feb 23, 2026 • 8min

NOT TODAY: Virginia Judge Blocks Democrat’s Redistricting Plans | Joe Thomas

A courthouse showdown over Virginia redistricting and ballots. Discussion of a restraining order that pauses early voting and the legal timing rules at issue. Exploration of heavy ad spending shaping public view of the referendum. Debate about using lawsuits to protect minority rights and whether law is a shield or a weapon.
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Feb 23, 2026 • 33min

How California Legislation Really Gets Passed | Elaine Culotti & Informed Policy Advocates

Jessica Cabrera, co-founder of Informed Policy Advocates who leads grassroots training on parental rights and state health policy. Darrlene Alquiza, co-founder who builds coalitions and California policy outreach. They discuss turning complaints into legislative asks. They share stories from Sacramento, coalition building, lobbying mechanics, and how to engage communities and follow money in vaccine policy.
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Feb 21, 2026 • 12min

Victor Davis Hanson: The New Democratic Socialist Party Is a ‘Graveyard of Bad Ideas’

A brisk look at trans politics and sports fairness controversies. A deep dive into immigration scale, assimilation strains, and border surge concerns. A critique of defense cuts and Europe’s disarmament. A warning about mounting debt, modern monetary theory, and deficit-driven risks. A take on DEI fatigue and its effects on merit in key institutions.
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Feb 20, 2026 • 9min

From Biden Bust to America First Boom: The Data Is In | E.J. Antoni, Ph.D.

E.J. Antoni, chief economist at The Heritage Foundation, offers data-driven takes on employment and fiscal trends. He discusses private-sector job rebounds, large federal workforce cuts, native-born employment gains, inflation cooling and housing affordability shifts. He also reviews deficit reductions and policy levers like tariffs and spending cuts.
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Feb 18, 2026 • 9min

Victor Davis Hanson: Europe Needs A MAGA-Styled Counter Revolution. Rubio Reminds Them Why

A sharp discussion of Marco Rubio’s Munich speech and its unexpected reception. Talk centers on Europe repeating America’s mistakes: open borders, DEI over merit, and weakened defense. The conversation critiques Europe’s energy dependence and urges a rearmed continent to share NATO burdens. Political consequences and rising profiles in the 2028 landscape are also highlighted.
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Feb 18, 2026 • 11min

Deannexing: Keeping California's Tax Dollars Local | Elaine Culotti

A deep look at deannexing as a way to return tax dollars to local communities and restore local control. Discussion of California’s unpaid mandates and how they burden cities. A proposal to pilot local rebuilding through separation and the political tug between Sacramento and city leaders.

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