VDH's Blade of Perseus // Private Papers
Traditionalist and conservative America once was the U.S. military’s greatest defender.
Bipartisan conservatives in Congress ensured generous Pentagon budgets. Statistics of those killed in action, in both Afghanistan and Iraq, reveal that white males, especially those of the rural and middle classes, were demographically “overrepresented” in offering the ultimate sacrifice to their country.
When generals, active and retired, have become controversial, usually conservative America could be counted on to stick with them.
Victor Davis Hanson // Mosaic This is a response to What’s Wrong with the Postmodern Military?, originally published in Mosaic in January 2025 Ran Baratz’s sharp critique of Israeli retaliatory action following October 7, coupled with incisive and constructive correctives, is a shared worry
On this episode, join Victory Davis Hanson and Sami Winc as they delve into the current political landscape, discussing Trump’s recent video address to Davos and the implications of his remarks. Victor shares insights on the controversial comments made by Bishop Budde regarding Trump and the ongoing debates surrounding immigration and social issues. The discussion then shifts to the historical significance of the Lighthouse at Alexandria, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, exploring its architectural marvel and cultural impact.
Listen to the Friday news roundup with Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc as they discuss the inauguration speech and happenings, Trump’s executive orders, reflections on MLK, and Biden’s pardons.
Join Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler to talk about Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, US sovereignty, Harris-Biden admin and the sympathetic worldview, the necessity of deterrence, France pre-WWII, the unimpressive modern elite, GenZ lacking life skills, Israel and necessity, Gazans knew Hamas, and euthanasia in Canada.
Listen to Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler discuss the final actions of Biden — and those of his Left enablers — as he leaves office, the end of the Obama era, MLK Jr.’s inspirational speech and the Black national caucus.
Listen into the Saturday edition as Victor Davis Hanson interviews Adam Lovinger, the Vice President of Strategic Affairs at the Gold Institute for International Strategy. He reveals the Orwellian situation under the Obama-Biden administration when it came to Iran, national security, and lawfare, all subjects of his new book, The Insider Threat.
In this Friday news roundup, Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc talk about Hamas-Israeli talks, Jack Smith’s report after resigning, the LA fires, Amy Chua being JD Vance’s guest, calling political parties cults, and another cancellation of student loans.
Victor Davis Hanson is the Martin and Illie Anderson Senior Fellow in Residence in Classics and Military History at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, a professor of Classics Emeritus at California State University, Fresno, and a nationally syndicated columnist for Tribune Media Services.
He is also the Wayne & Marcia Buske Distinguished Fellow in History, Hillsdale College, where he teaches each fall semester courses in military history and classical culture.
Hanson was awarded the National Humanities Medal in 2007, and the Bradley Prize in 2008, as well as the Edmund Burke Award (2018), William F. Buckley Prize (2015), the Claremont Institute’s Statesmanship Award (2006), and the Eric Breindel Award for opinion journalism (2002).
