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The Democrats have ridden a blue wave to victory in the 2026 midterms, but what does that mean for President Donald Trump and the future of America? From the economy and the war with Iran to the growing influence of the socialist left, the election raises serious questions about what went wrong for Republicans and what comes next. With control of Congress shifting and the 2028 presidential election on the horizon, the stakes extend far beyond the next two years. Could a Republican comeback be possible, or is America headed toward a fundamental political transformation?
Hosted by Victor Davis Hanson
October 2026
A proposed summit with Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping and the United States is a calculated geopolitical maneuver by President Donald Trump to drive a wedge between Russia and China, end the war in Ukraine, and prevent Beijing from exploiting America's military commitments to invade Taiwan. Victor Davis Hanson contends that European leaders have forfeited their influence over American diplomacy by refusing to reciprocate U.S. military assistance, clinging to unrealistic expectations for Ukraine, and attacking Trump's efforts to secure a negotiated peace.
Hosted by Victor Davis Hanson
As the 2026 midterm elections approach, the political landscape is more complicated than the polls suggest. Democrats are counting on President Donald Trump’s approval ratings to deliver a major victory, but historical trends, economic uncertainty, voter turnout and the changing makeup of their party could all shape the outcome. Will Democrats get the decisive win they expect, or could November bring a surprise? We cannot continue to make videos like this one without the support of our viewers. Please consider donating to The Daily Signal today! https://secured.dailysignal.com/
Hosted by Victor Davis Hanson
Riots across Europe are exposing deep divisions over immigration, assimilation and national identity. From mounting cultural tensions to economic pressures and security concerns, Europe faces difficult questions about its borders, its values and its future. As similar debates intensify in the United States, Europe’s struggles raise serious questions about the consequences of failed integration and what lies ahead for the West. We cannot continue to make videos like this one without the support of our viewers. Please consider donating to The Daily Signal today! https://secured.dailysignal.com/
Hosted by Victor Davis Hanson
As adversaries use cheap drones to drain America's expensive missile stockpiles, the United States faces a growing challenge in modern warfare. With weapons costing millions of dollars being used to destroy drones worth only a few thousand, the imbalance raises serious questions about America's military readiness. Drawing lessons from World War II, the answer may lie in a renewed focus on mass production, affordable weapons, and the ability to outproduce America's adversaries as global threats continue to grow. We cannot continue to make videos like this one without the support of our viewers. Please consider donating to The Daily Signal today! https://secured.dailysignal.com/
Hosted by Rob Bluey
Donald Trump's outrageous demands and confrontational rhetoric may be more calculated than his critics realize. Victor Davis Hanson breaks down Trump's "art of the deal" strategy, from threats to retake the Panama Canal and acquire Greenland to his pressure campaigns against Canada and NATO. Hanson argues that Trump's willingness to make extreme demands, provoke outrage, and put world leaders on the defensive has helped secure concessions that more conventional presidents couldn't achieve. Is Trump's abrasive negotiating style a liability, or is it the secret to his success?
Hosted by Victor Davis Hanson
Three years after the October 7 massacre, Victor Davis Hanson looks back at the attack on Israel, Hamas’ preparations for war, and the response that followed. He breaks down the scale of the assault, the hostages taken, the thousands of rockets fired at Israeli civilians, and the billions of dollars in aid Hamas diverted toward weapons and an enormous tunnel network. Hanson also asks why so much of the West turned against Israel almost immediately after the attack, and why Israel is now so often portrayed as the aggressor rather than the country that was attacked.
Hosted by Victor Davis Hanson
The Cornell 7 case has sparked national outrage against the young “Jane Doe,” the seven accused fraternity brothers, and the larger group chat of men who did nothing to stop the alleged rape. But who is guilty when all parties are intoxicated and willing? Perhaps the root of the problem is not a legal one. While debates rage over consent, delayed reporting, and prosecutorial standards, Hanson zeroes in on a simpler, more troubling failure: not one person in that fraternity had the courage to say "this is wrong."
Hosted by Doug Blair, Mary Margaret Olohan, Rob Bluey, and Virginia Allen
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