Hold These Truths with Dan Crenshaw
Hold These Truths with Dan Crenshaw
Dan Crenshaw
Congressman Dan Crenshaw joins the world's leading experts for deep and insightful conversations about the most important issues facing us today.
Jeremy Boreing on Conspiracy Theories, Victimhood Politics, and the Woke Right Industrial Complex
Jeremy Boreing joins Rep. Dan Crenshaw for a wide-ranging conversation on conspiracy theories, the tactics used to overwhelm truth and rational debate, and how fringe ideas have moved into the mainstream. They discuss the USS Liberty controversy, the Charlie Kirk assassination, the rise of the woke right, social media manipulation, AI, and how to rebuild trust in an age when the politics of victimhood and despair are dominating our culture.   Jeremy Boreing is the co-founder of The Daily Wire and host of The Jeremy Boreing Show. Find him on X at @JeremyDBoreing.
Jul 2
1 hr 13 min
SITREP 35: Iran Breaks the Deal, SCOTUS Reshapes Power, & America Leads in Venezuela
The Situation Report for July 1, 2026. Rep. Crenshaw breaks down the biggest domestic and international stories of the week, including Iran's renewed threats in the Strait of Hormuz, the wins and losses from the Supreme Court's latest rulings, and how Venezuela's devastating earthquakes show why the United States remains the world's indispensable leader. All this and more in just 13 minutes.   Iran breaks terms of the MOU with renewed strikes on Hormuz shipping lanes   Wins and losses for the Trump Administration at the Supreme Court   The U.S. responds to devastating earthquakes in Venezuela   The latest developments in the Ukraine-Russia War   NATO Summit set to kick off in Turkey   The foiled UFC terror plot and the emerging threat of drone terrorism   Does the U.S. have a chance at winning the World Cup?   Helpful reading on the Supreme Court rulings: "Court Allows Trump to Fire FTC Commissioner and Overturns Major Restraint on Presidential Power"
Jul 1
13 min
Why the Founding Documents Still Matter, 250 Years Later | Randy Barnett
Constitutional law scholar Randy Barnett joins Rep. Crenshaw to discuss how America's foundational charter shaped our republic, guided the nation's greatest battles over slavery and individual rights, and continues to define the limits of government today. 250 years of constitutional history in one hour.   Randy Barnett is the author of over a dozen books on constitutional law. His latest memoir is "Federal Review" – about his experience as a young prosecutor during the era of crime and widespread corruption in Chicago. Find him on X at @RandyEBarnett.
Jun 26
1 hr 1 min
The Skeptic's Guide to Psychic Phenomena | Dean Radin
Dean Radin is a researcher and author specializing in the scientific study of consciousness, psychic phenomena, and the intersection of mind and matter. He joined Rep. Crenshaw to talk about the history of the U.S. government's parapsychology programs, the evidence behind remote viewing and psychokinetic experiments, consciousness, and the nature of reality. A fascinating conversation that explores the lines of science fiction and science fact.   Dean Radin is the Chief Scientist at the Institute of Noetic Sciences. He has worked at Bell Labs, Princeton University, and Stanford Research Institute, where he contributed to research on remote viewing and other anomalous human abilities. He is the author of "The Conscious Universe", "Entangled Minds", and "Real Magic". Find him on X at @DeanRadin.
Jun 23
1 hr 6 min
Can America Survive Another 250 Years? | H.W. Brands
Historian H.W. Brands joins Rep. Crenshaw to discuss how many of the challenges facing America today are rooted in debates that began at the Founding. They explore the origins of partisan politics, the limits of executive power, the meaning of the Constitution, and the enduring challenge of preserving self-government. What did the Founding Fathers get right? What would they think of America today? And what lessons can we learn from them to endure for another 250 years?   Professor H.W. Brands is the Jack S. Blanton Sr. Chair in History at the University of Texas at Austin. He is the author of more than 30 books, including "The First American: The Life and Times of Benjamin Franklin", "Reagan: The Life", and "American Patriarch: The Life of George Washington."
Jun 19
1 hr 5 min
The Secret History Behind China's Grand Strategy | Rush Doshi
Rush Doshi helped shape U.S. strategy toward China from inside the White House, and led negotiations on AUKUS – the Australia-U.K.-U.S. security partnership that redefined geopolitics in the Indo-Pacific. He joined Rep. Crenshaw to talk about the rise of China as a superpower, why America misread China's intentions for decades, and the strategic thinking behind their ambitious moves across the globe. They also discuss trade wars, rare earth minerals, industrial policy, AUKUS, Taiwan, India, what a China-led world could look like – and why America still has the advantages needed to compete and win.   Rush Doshi is an Assistant Professor in the Security Studies Program at Georgetown University and the director of the China Strategy Initiative at the Council on Foreign Relations. He is the author of "The Long Game: China's Grand Strategy to Displace American Order." Find him on X at @RushDoshi.
Jun 15
57 min
The Courage Crisis in Congress | Rye Barcott
Rye Barcott joins Rep. Crenshaw for a candid conversation about Crenshaw's recent primary election loss, the pressures facing members of Congress, the rise of social media-driven politics, the tension between effective governance and outrage-driven politics, and why courage remains one of the most important – and increasingly rare – qualities in American leadership.   Rye Barcott is a Marine Corps veteran, entrepreneur, and the CEO of With Honor  – an organization responsible for helping elect dozens of veterans to Congress over the past decade. His new book "Courage Can Save Us" profiles ten elected leaders who served our country and the challenges they overcame on the battlefield and in public office.
Jun 9
59 min
SITREP 34: Lebanon Ceasefire, UK Murder Outrage, & President Trump's Coal Revival
The Situation Report for June 5, 2026. Rep. Crenshaw covers the biggest stories of the past week. The ceasefire agreement the U.S. just brokered between Israel and Lebanon – and why Hezbollah could screw it all up. How a shocking murder case in Britain is exposing the country's "two-tier system" of justice. Why President Trump just went all-in on coal – and what it means for grid reliability and energy costs. All this and much more news in less than 12 minutes.   All you need to know about Iranian Proxies, Hezbollah, and the U.S. brokered ceasefire in Lebanon   The Henry Nowak murder case rocks Britain   UK erupts in riots over Britain's 'Two-Tier Justice' system   Senate passes massive border security funding   President Trump revives the American coal industry   Why reliable power matters more than green subsidies   Hiring surges as the labor market beats expectations     China deepens ties with Kim Jong Un regime     US cities brace for the World Cup     If you read nothing else before America 250: American Covenant by Yuval Levin
Jun 5
11 min
SITREP 33: Iran Blockade, Trump-Xi Summit & Mexico Corruption
The Situation Report for May 22, 2026. Rep. Crenshaw breaks down escalating U.S. pressure campaigns against Iran, Cuba, and Mexico, the high-stakes Trump-Xi Jinping summit in Beijing, the Strait of Hormuz oil crisis, cartel corruption in Mexico, and the growing China-Russia alliance. All the major geopolitical developments you need to know – in less than 12 minutes.   Latest on the U.S. – Iran ceasefire   President Trump's historic summit in Beijing   Ramping up the pressure on the Cuban regime   U.S. indicts corrupt Mexican government officials   SpaceX IPO could make Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire   The Federal Reserve leadership shakeup   Recommended reading: "Six Veterans on the Best Way to Honor Memorial Day"
May 22
11 min
Blood and Progress in America | Noah Rothman
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.
May 21
41 min
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