Iran Stalling Tactics, Reform Party Shock, Hephaestus & the Double Standard in U.S. Justice

Contrary to the belief of some media pundits, the Islamic world, not Israel, has inflicted the greatest damage on the United States, argues Victor Davis Hanson on today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.” Also discussed: Negotiations with Iran inevitably drag on through delay and deception, warning the prolonged standoff affects U.S. economic confidence and is shaped by uncertainty about Iran’s missile and drone arsenal, while Israel faces nearer-term risk and U.S. politics increasingly blames Israel. Nigel Farage’s Reform Party surge reflects backlash against Labour-era crime, open borders, green energy policies, and national decline. He praises blunt attacks on Los Angeles governance over homelessness, drugs, and shuttered mental institutions. He highlights a perceived judicial double standard in the White House Correspondents Dinner shooting case, then explains Hephaestus’s myths, cult sites, craftsmanship role, and why the god is portrayed as lame. WHERE TO WATCH: 👉Don’t miss out on Victor’s latest editions of “Victor Davis Hanson: In a Few Words” by subscribing to The Daily Signal today. You’ll be notified every time a new piece of content drops: https://www.youtube.com/dailysignal?sub_confirmation=1 👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2iOoN0xoOoSNvDFlpLLYGY?si=5a9f369acc874c6e 👉 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/victor-davis-hanson-in-his-own-words/id1566731706 👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@victordavishanson7273?sub_confirmation=1 👉 Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/VictorDavisHansonInHisOwnWords?e9s=src_v1_sa%2Csrc_v1_sa_o 👉 Victor’s website: https://victorhanson.com PROMOTIONS: 👉If Victor Davis Hanson is must-watch for you, The Signal Sitdown belongs in your feed. Bradley Devlin delivers long-form conversations on Washington’s biggest fights—from an unapologetically conservative perspective. Subscribe now! https://www.youtube.com/dailysignal?sub_confirmation=1 👉Watch The Tony Kinnett Cast NOW! LIVE weekdays at The Daily Signal and wherever you get podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjMHBev3NsoV3kHckydY58R7TaYsizl45v 👉America is worth preserving. Do your part and act now by going to https://www.heritage.org/beautiful 👉Use code VICTOR at the check out and get 35% off your order at https://www.purehealthresearch.com/ 00:00 Show Preview and Headlines 02:17 Iran Talks and Israel Tensions 27:57 Reform Party Shockwave 32:08 LA Debate and Urban Decline 42:03 Hephaestus and Greek Temples 44:43 Myths of the Lame Smith 51:59 From Classics to Culture Wars 59:11 Justice Politics and Wrap Up