Conservative Historian
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History is too important to be left to the left. The Conservative Historian provides history governed by conservative principles. It is comprehensively researched but also entertainingly presented in a way accessible to history or non history buffs.
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Oct 9, 2025 • 31min
Warrior Spirit: What Pete Hegseth Got Right and Wrong in his Big Speech
Send us a textWe look at recent DOD Secretary Pete Hegseth's big speech on the warrior ethos through the prism of history.
Sep 25, 2025 • 53min
Repairing the House: Jeff Mayhugh and the Effort to Add Representation to Congress
Send us a textWe feature Jeff Mayhugh of the No Cap Fund who discusses the history of Congress, and his efforts to expand the House of Representatives to make it more, well, representative. To learn more about the No Cap Fund please
Sep 18, 2025 • 43min
My Plan for Fixing our Historic Debt and Deficit: Let the Madness Begin
Send us a textMy fellow Americans, arm yourselves with pitchforks and torches as I unveil a way to close our $1.7 trillion deficit and try to pay down the debt.
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Sep 12, 2025 • 32min
Bad Apples: A History of Government Run Grocery Stores
Explore the intriguing world of government-run grocery stores, starting with the competitive U.S. market and proposals for city-operated options. Delve into the realities of food insecurity and how municipal experiments have fared, often with disappointing results. Learn from history as the podcast highlights lessons from Soviet and Venezuelan state-run stores, revealing the economic and political challenges they face. Get ready for a critical look at whether government groceries are truly a viable solution.
Sep 4, 2025 • 58min
What is Conservatism: A Discussion with Josh Lewis
In this engaging discussion, Josh Lewis, the founder of the Saving Elephants podcast, aims to introduce classical conservatism to younger generations. He dives into the evolving landscape of conservatism, exploring Trump-era shifts and Pat Buchanan's influence on nationalism. The conversation also features an intriguing look at prominent conservative philosophies and emphasizes the importance of civility in political debate. Lewis shares the remarkable story of Chester A. Arthur's transformation post-assassination, highlighting how citizen engagement spurred essential reforms.
Aug 28, 2025 • 41min
Lost Cause, Lost Minds: A History of the Origins of the Civil War – Part Two
Send us a textWe continue our series on the origins of the Civil War taking a look at the society of the South and the States Rights vs. Slavery Arguments
Aug 21, 2025 • 47min
Lost Cause, Lost Minds: A History of the Origins of the Civil War – Part One
Send us a textWe explore the recent upsurge of support for the old Confederacy and provide arguments about the origins of the Civil War
Aug 14, 2025 • 26min
Conservative Historian Bookshelf - Volume 3
Send us a textWe explore books about the Roman Republic, Colonial America, England, the Ancient Greeks and more.
Aug 7, 2025 • 48min
Drunk Cinema: A History of Movies about Alcoholics
Dive into a captivating exploration of films about alcoholism, from the oppressive narratives of early classics like The Lost Weekend to the humorous redemption found in Arthur. Discover how 1970s cinema shifted towards gritty realism and challenged alcohol's portrayal. Analyze modern storytelling, where distractions shape narratives, alongside personal recovery insights from guests. Unpack the deep emotional impacts of works like Leaving Las Vegas and When a Man Loves a Woman while reflecting on how these films resonate with real-life battles.
Jul 31, 2025 • 36min
Top 10 Historical Upgrades: Nations whose Rulers Went from Zero to Hero
Send us a textWe look at ancient Egypt, Rome and China, Medieval Europe and Modern America to find the best leader upgrades.
