Episode 39: John C. Calhoun

John C. Calhoun is one of the most important and unique men in American history, primarily because of his contributions to American political thought. His views on banking and finance, federalism, and executive power are still current. Don’t be fooled by your 7th grade understanding of the man. I discuss Calhoun and his greatness in Episode 39 of The Brion McClanahan Show.

Show Notes:

Nullification: A 21st Century Remedy

Forgotten Conservatives in American History by Brion McClanahan and Clyde Wilson

Conservative Heroes by Garland S. Tucker III

The Essential Calhoun, Clyde Wilson, ed.

Union and Liberty, Ross Lence, ed.

John C. Calhoun: Selected Writings and Speeches, Lee Cheeck, ed.

John C. Calhoun: American Statesman by Margaret Coit

John C. Calhoun and Slavery as a Positive Good: What He Said by Clyde Wilson

John C. Calhoun and Slavery as a Positive Good: What Calhoun Did Not Say by Clyde Wilson


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