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Jan 7, 2026 • 6min
Victor Davis Hanson: Energy, Tax Cuts, and Deregulation Could Supercharge 2026’s Economy
Victor Davis Hanson explores the recipe for economic success, highlighting the importance of productivity, foreign investment, and deregulation. He predicts a significant economic boom in 2026, fueled by rising oil production and innovative technologies like AI. Strong Q3 growth under Trump is noted, contrasting with past policies. With expectations of substantial tax cuts and a wave of foreign investment, Hanson believes the landscape will be ripe for prosperity. However, he advises staying alert for unexpected twists ahead.
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Jan 7, 2026 • 8min
Venezuela's Warning to Californians: Never Take Elections for Granted
Elaine Culotti highlights Venezuela's struggle under dictatorship as a cautionary tale for Californians. She emphasizes the significance of trustworthy elections in distinguishing free societies from oppressive regimes. With upcoming elections, she reminds listeners that every vote matters, urging them to take their civic duty seriously. By using tools to research candidates and moving beyond party labels, voters can make informed decisions. Ultimately, she advocates celebrating and exercising the power to vote as a vital American freedom.
Jan 6, 2026 • 7min
Victor Davis Hanson: Trump’s Jacksonian Foreign Policy (With a Twist)
This discussion dives into Trump's unique foreign policy, likening it to Andrew Jackson's approach—friendly yet fierce. Victor introduces the concept of a 'Trump vise,' a method of applying economic pressure on rogue states rather than resorting to military force. The impact on Iran and Venezuela is examined, highlighting how sanctions strategically weaken their economies. There's a focus on Cuba's dependency on Venezuelan oil and how cutting that supply limits its power, all within the framework of reasserting the Monroe Doctrine.
Jan 5, 2026 • 10min
Victor Davis Hanson: What We Were Told About January 6 Doesn’t Add Up
As the anniversary of January 6 approaches, the prevailing narrative about that day faces scrutiny. The discussion highlights inconsistencies in labeling the event as an insurrection, examining the motives behind this framing. Key topics include the recent arrest of the alleged pipe bomber and questions about the investigation's transparency. Comparisons are drawn between January 6 and prior protests, revealing political double standards. The presence of FBI informants raises further questions about the established narrative, suggesting a deliberate effort to tarnish Trump's image.
Dec 31, 2025 • 10min
How California's Incompetence After Wildfires Woke a Sleeping Giant | Elaine Culotti
It’s been one year since California’s Pacific Palisades fires, and “not enough has happened” to rebuild communities. “Mayors and towns are struggling” to get Sacramento to help rebuild these communities as was promised.
Elaine Culotti, known as the “Lipstick Farmer,” discusses the aftermath of the Pacific Palisades fires in her first podcast episode for The Daily Signal.
“These are real people that lost everything and have absolutely no one to turn to for help. Nothing has happened ... Our governor is absolutely nowhere to be seen. I have not seen him in the Pacific Palisades since a few days after the fires ... We have been absolutely left to fend for ourselves.”
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Dec 30, 2025 • 7min
Victor Davis Hanson: The West Isn’t Finished, as Long as Assimilation Starts Now
Western civilization is being tested like never before.
Victor Davis Hanson argues to the contrary, saying that while much of Western Europe and America’s blue states continue down a failing path, signs of renewal are emerging in unexpected places—Eastern Europe and America’s red states. These countermovements are pushing back against cultural nihilism, restoring free speech, reinforcing the nuclear family, and demanding legal immigration with full assimilation. He breaks down these emerging trends on today’s episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In a Few Words.”
“’It’s a verdict for the future of Western civilization. We've had the revolution for 50 years, but we haven't seen a counterrevolution to the degree that's taking place. Western European elites in the former British Commonwealth and blue state elites all are very critical of the Yahoos in Eastern Europe and the Yahoos in the red states. But only for a while because their paradigm is collapsing as we speak. And the people who are gonna save Europe are the people who they thought they were embarrassed of. It's quite ironic, but it's also a hopeful time for Western civilization.”
(0:00) Introduction
(0:48) Symptoms of Decline in the West
(1:58) The Impact of Ideological Choices
(2:47) Open Borders and Assimilation Issues
(3:32) Counterrevolutions
(4:40) A New Paradigm for Renewal
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*This content was recorded by Victor Davis Hanson prior to his Dec. 30 medical operation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 30, 2025 • 26min
Why Bryce Reeves Stepped Out of Virginia’s 2026 Senate Race
Many political viewers in Virginia were gearing up to watch the 2026 U.S. Senate race between State Senator Bryce Reeves and long-time incumbent Sen. Mark Warner. However, the week began with news that Reeves was pulling out of the race to focus on the health of a loved one.
On the plus-side, he will remain in the Virginia Senate.
We sit down with Reeves to talk about what brought him to step out of the contest, what happens next, and what will happen in January when the General Assembly convenes.
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Dec 30, 2025 • 2min
Quick Top News in 10 Announcement | Dec. 30, 2025
We will not be uploading any more Top News in 10 episodes this week, December 29 through January 2. You can catch our daily news roundup on our flagship show, "The Tony Kinnett Cast."
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Dec 29, 2025 • 8min
Victor Davis Hanson: AI Is Hijacking My Image
Artificial intelligence is being used to steal voices, faces, and reputations. Victor Davis Hanson knows this firsthand.
Hanson explains the growing problem of AI-generated deepfake videos that falsely use his image, voice, and setting to promote ideas he has never expressed and often strongly disagrees with. He breaks down this dishonest and unethical practice and why it’s harmful to public discourse on today’s episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In a Few Words."
(0:00) Introduction
(0:16) The Rise of Deepfake Technology
(0:45) AI Hijacks Hanson
(1:29) Motivations Behind Deepfake Creators
(2:07) Impact
(5:56) Conclusion
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Dec 29, 2025 • 12min
Somali Migrant Fraud Now Includes Empty Daycares, Trump & Zelenskyy Meet in Florida | Dec. 29, 2025
On today’s Top News in 10:
President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meet in Florida.
Independent investigations in Minnesota reveal Somali fraud extends to fake daycares.
Legacy media ignore it by a full day of speculating about AI.
Nick Shirley's full documentary & investigation on Somali "Daycare Fraud" in Minnesota: https://x.com/nickshirleyy/status/2004642794862961123?s=20
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