What is progressivism and why is it dangerous? Anti-progressivism has become chic in the last eight years, and for good reason. It has been exposed–at least to anyone who pays attention–as an impractical and unworkable labyrinth of legislation aimed at leveling society in the name of (E)quality while concurrently wrecking anything that is traditional. But it did not begin yesterday or with the Barack Obama …more
Nicholas Kristof at the New York Times penned an interesting piece last week on academic “liberal intolerance.” This is something that has been going on for years, but has become more pronounced in the last decade. The academy is an echo chamber for the Left without any room for dissent. I offer my thoughts on the issue.
Historians often call the late 19th century the wasteland of American politics. But it is so important to understand this period in relation to our current political mess in Washington D.C. and elsewhere. I explain why.
The world has been torn asunder. Donald Trump is going to be the nominee! Conservatives are upset. They need not worry. This is a good time for a conversation about traditional America, meaning federalism. I explain why on Episode 17 of The Brion McClanahan Show. Relax and listen to my voice. And if you want more of me, please be sure to check out Learntruehistory.com. …more
Donald Trump’s foreign policy speech was one of the most important of the last half-century. I explain why in Episode 16 of The Brion McClanahan Show.
What will happen to Western Civilization? How will it be maintained? Why is the world on fire, and what is the solution to our current mess? The answer: Small is Beautiful
Who is the greatest president in American history? It isn’t Lincoln or Roosevelt. It’s a man who is consistently ranked at the bottom of all “historical” lists. Find out who in Episode 14.
Who is Thomas Jefferson? Is he a conservative? A radical? Why is Jefferson still important for Americans today? I tackle this issue on Jefferson’s birthday, April 13. (Editor’s note: I state this is Episode 12 during the podcast, but it is running as Episode 11).
What is “originalism” and why is it important? I talk about this in relation to the 2016 election and the future of our political system.
Who were the Lindberghs of Minnesota and why should we care? I discuss the Jeffersonian political tradition, America First, and the relevance of both C.A. Lindbergh and Charles Lindbergh, Jr. to modern American politics. Books discussed: James P. Duffy, Lindbergh vs. Roosevelt (Regnery 2010). Brion McClanahan and Clyde Wilson, Forgotten Conservatives in American History (Pelican, 2012).
Most Americans recognize a few of the Founding Fathers—Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Hamilton, Adams, Franklin—but what about some of the important but forgotten men who have been lost to time? They have great stories that need to be told. Here are ten whose fantastic lives are in many ways better than fiction.
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