Hold These Truths with Dan Crenshaw

Autonomous warfare demands the United States redefines air superiority in the 21st century. Jeff Wright, the founder and CEO of SplashOne Robotics, joins Rep. Crenshaw to explore the future of drone warfare, autonomous weapons, AI targeting, counter-drone defense, and the growing military competition with China. They break down lessons from Ukraine, China's dominance of the drone supply chain, vulnerabilities in America's critical infrastructure, the Pentagon's struggle to adopt emerging technology, the defense of Taiwan, and why reusable autonomous fighter drones could become the next evolution of air superiority. Wright also makes the case that AI-powered weapons may ultimately make warfare more precise – and more humane – by protecting civilians and keeping American servicemembers out of unnecessary danger. Jeff Wright is the founder and CEO of SplashOne Robotics and a 21-year Marine Corps and Air Force veteran.

Noah Rothman joins Rep. Crenshaw to discuss the waves of left-wing political violence that have shaped modern American extremism. They dive into why revolutionary politics appeals to young people, how the podcast grift economy fuels conspiracy theories, the rise of populism on both the left and right, and the growing normalization of political violence against conservatives. Noah Rothman is author of the brand-new book "Blood and Progress: A Century of Left-Wing Violence in America." He is a senior writer at National Review. Find him on X at @NoahCRothman.

The Situation Report for April 23, 2026. Rep. Crenshaw on the state of play in the Strait of Hormuz and President Trump's strategy behind it. All the resignation drama in Congress and who might be next to make an exit. And the implications of Virginia's 10-1 redistricting power grab on the November elections (which a Virginia circuit court just declared was unconstitutional – so stay tuned). All that and more news in less than 13 minutes. A fragile ceasefire with Iran Shots fired and ships ceased in the naval blockade President Trump's strategy behind U.S.-Iran negotiations Expulsions, resignations, and ethics investigations in Congress A bipartisan effort to lose the faith of the American people Who's next in Congress to get the boot? Virginia democrats pull a major power grab with redistricting President Trump fast tracks psychedelic treatment research for veterans Goodbye Tim Apple Southern Poverty Law Center gets indicted for funneling money to violent extremist groups Two Americans die in Mexico after a counter-narcotics mission Read of the week: Data center moratorium a fault line in Dem primaries

The Situation Report for February 5, 2026. The DOJ releases millions of new Epstein documents exposing elite connections, Iran escalates regional threats while massacring protesters at home, and investigators uncover a massive Medicare hospice fraud scheme ripping off seniors in Los Angeles. All this and much more in just ten minutes. The Department of Justice releases another massive tranche of the Epstein Files Iran Ramps up Regional Threats as Accounts of Regime Violence Emerge Los Angeles hospice fraud reaches billions as Medicare providers scam the federal system with fake companies Medical Experts Come Out Against Gender Transition Surgeries for Children NASA moves Artemis II Mission to March 2026 After Test-Run Issue Media Bias Alert: The mainstream coverage on Alex Pretti and ICE The Clintons agree to appear before the House Oversight Committee A new Fed chairman Hey Billie Eilish, what were you saying about "stolen land?" Read of the week: "Gold Standard" by Michael D. Bordo

Political commentator Karys Rhea joins Rep. Crenshaw to break down how bots, rage-bait economics, and ideological grifting are fueling extremism in the conservative movement. They discuss the crucial difference between gatekeeping and cancel culture. And they examine how a small but loud and angry fringe movement can distort an entire political ecosystem. Karys Rhea is an American political commentator and former producer at the Epoch Times and Newsmax. She is a writing fellow with the Middle East Forum, ambassador at Israel365 Action, and rising leader at the Global Liberty Institute. Find her on X at @RheaKarys.

Venezuelan dissident and economist Daniel Di Martino joins Rep. Crenshaw to talk the aftermath of Maduro's historic capture and extraction by the United States. They game plan potential scenarios to return Venezuela to a prosperous democracy. They discuss how this turn of events might reshape the Western Hemisphere – from Cuba, Colombia, Brazil, all the way to the United States. And they react to the "nation-building" rhetoric coming from U.S. critics on the left and populist right. Daniel Di Martino is a Fellow at Manhattan Institute and founder of Dissident Project. Find him on X at @DanielDiMartino.

Christian scholar Dr. Tim Larsen joins the show to explain the real origins of the Christmas traditions we hold dear today—from Santa Claus and reindeer to ornaments and the December 25th date itself. He debunks the persistent myth that Christmas is a pagan holiday, explores how centuries of tradition shaped modern celebrations, and helps separate historical fact from popular fiction. And yes—we settle the age-old question: Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? Dr. Timothy Larsen is a Professor of History at Wheaton College in Illinois and the president of the American Society of Church History. His scholarly expertise is the Victorian era, the period that has done so much to shape our Christmas celebrations today, and he is an expert on Christmas. He is the author or editor of over twenty books, including Twelve Classic Christmas Stories: A Feast of Yuletide Tales and The Oxford Handbook of Christmas.

The Situation Report for December 13, 2025. Rep. Dan Crenshaw covers the latest in global conflicts driving U.S. foreign policy — from an escalating showdown with Venezuela, to Ukraine's counter-proposal in talks with Russia, to the Pentagon's push to break China's grip on critical military materials. U.S. seizes oil tanker off Venezuelan coast Advice for would-be smugglers Kyiv makes a peace offer The U.S. military is getting into the refinery business War again in South Asia President Trump's Gold Card Visa The Fed cuts interest rates If you read nothing else: "How long Britain could really fight for if war broke out tomorrow" by Frank Gardner