Victor Davis Hanson: Eugene Semyon Vindman’s Predictable Fall From Grace

California is becoming more and more leftist as the last conservatives left leave the state in droves. The 2026 midterms take center stage on today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.” Victor Davis Hanson examines Florida’s Democratic Socialist candidates, and argues that the party’s increasingly radical positions could create problems in the general election. The episode dives into the issues in California, including Xavier Becerra’s campaign for Governor, arguing that high taxes, homelessness, crime, poor schools, and the exodus of residents reflect the state’s political decline. The episode also examines the aftermath of the Iran ceasefire, Iran’s nuclear ambitions and potential escalation before the midterms, along with Saudi Arabia’s growing ties to Turkey and Pakistan. Hanson also addresses alleged fraud in Minnesota, Keith Ellison’s dispute with Texas over an ICE agent, and the Texas Senate race. My Patriot Supply - Visit http://WWW.PREPAREWITHVDH.COM to enter My Patriot Supply’s Road to Preparedness Challenge for a chance to win an almost $600 bundle of premium preparedness gear! No purchase necessary. Sweepstakes starts at 12:00:01 AM MT on 8/10/26 and ends at 11:59:59 PM MT on 8/23/26. Must be at least 18 years old to enter and reside in the United States. Void where prohibited. For official rules, visit https://www.mypatriotsupply.com/pages/sweepstakes. Sponsored by My Patriot Supply. Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit http://www.JoinADF.com/HANSON or text HANSON to 83848 and for a limited time your first gift to ADF will be DOUBLED by a special matching grant—while funds last. The Heritage Guide to Historic Sites: Visit https://historicsites.heritage.org/ to start your adventure today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices