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Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words

Podcast · victorhanson.com · US · EN
Hosted by Victor Davis Hanson

Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words is a daily commentary podcast from The Daily Signal hosted by historian and Hoover Institution fellow Victor Davis Hanson. It covers current politics, culture and history through a classical lens. The feed holds 342 episodes, published about every 1.2 days, with a median length near 82 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000, with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words

Daily political history commentary with a large, highly engaged conservative audience

  • Apple Podcasts shows 1,391 ratings averaging 4.8 stars, a strong signal of loyal listeners
  • Publishes roughly every 1.2 days across a 342-episode archive that keeps accumulating downloads
  • Long-form episodes around 80 minutes give a sponsor substantial airtime per listen
Best forBook and publishing campaignsPolitical and civic organizationsSubscription and membership products
Watch forHighly partisan content, so brands with cautious political positioning may find the audience polarizing.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
News70%
Politics20%
Books and Literature10%
Formats
solo monologue, interview, commentary
Tone
analytical, polemical
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
70 to 90 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment45/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple Podcasts shows 1,391 ratings, which maps to the 1,000 to 5,000 band, combined with a daily-to-semiweekly cadence, a Megaphone host, a 342-episode back catalog and a top Podcast Index popularity score.
Audience asks aboutHow current political events reflect historical patternsPositions on immigration, education and foreign policyAnalysis of the Trump administration and the 2026 midterm elections
Age
10%18-24
20%25-34
25%35-44
45%45+
Gender
35%women
65%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States85%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom4%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
The Daily Signal
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
Yes

The website links a premium VDH Ultra membership subscription, though no sponsor mentions appear in the last 20 episode titles.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicshigh

Titles address war, genocide allegations and immigration crises, with heavy partisan framing throughout, such as 'Why the West Has Turned Against Israel'.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 67 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence17 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.

Victor Davis Hanson provides commentary on the latest political and cultural news with an eye to the historical significance of our time. He is an author, historian, classicist, and contemporary analyst. Join him to learn about the what's going on in your world.
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About Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words

Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words is a commentary podcast from The Daily Signal, hosted by historian and Hoover Institution senior fellow Victor Davis Hanson, according to the show feed and his official website. Episodes cover current politics, culture and history, often placing contemporary events against classical and military precedents. The feed lists 342 episodes, published about every 1.2 days, with a median length of roughly 82 minutes.

The Apple Podcasts listing shows 1,391 ratings averaging 4.8 stars, which suggests an established listener base. Audience estimates are inferred from these signals rather than published by the show, so the 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode range should be treated as an estimate. The feed shows no sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes.

Based on the estimated audience and an approximate rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode, the show suits political organizations, book publishers and membership products seeking a conservative-leaning audience.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words

How much does Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at $360 to $2,000 per episode. Rates are estimates derived from listener signals, not a published price.

What is Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words about?

The show offers daily commentary on politics, culture and history from historian Victor Davis Hanson, drawing parallels between current events and classical or military history across roughly 80-minute episodes.

How do I contact Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words about sponsoring an episode?

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