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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Dec 13, 2025 • 25min
Yi Sun-Sin: The Greatest Admiral of all Time?
Send us a textWe explore a towering figure of naval warfare and ask whether he stands atop all of history's admirals.
Dec 5, 2025 • 35min
Freedom to Choose: How Milton Friedman Saved Capitalism
Send us a textWe look at one of the towering figures of conservativism and explore whether his policies would work today.
Nov 25, 2025 • 16min
Thankfulness and Thanksgiving
Send us a textWhat is Thanksgiving really about? We explore on this episode. And Happy Thanksgiving America!
Nov 21, 2025 • 42min
The Mirror, the Window and the Anchor: A Conservative Stand
Send us a textIn one of of the most important podcasts I have ever done, this provides a clear outline of conservatism against that of the left, and other right wing ideologies. It also illustrates a way forward for our nation.
Nov 13, 2025 • 53min
Exorcising the Movies: A Look at 1970s Cinema compared to the 80s
Send us a textJoined by my brother Chris for a look at what made 70s movie unique, and what ended that period.
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Nov 6, 2025 • 35min
A History of American Government Shutdowns
Dive into the history and impact of American government shutdowns. Discover how funding fights began in the 1970s and escalated through the years, particularly in 1995 and 2013. Explore the unique pressures of federal worker pay during shutdowns and their striking similarities to strikes, yet with public service consequences. Learn why shutdowns have different effects on political parties and examine potential reforms that could prevent future occurrences. The conversation reveals the intricate relationship between government growth and funding conflicts.
Oct 28, 2025 • 33min
It's a Long Road to the Top If You Wanna Rock and Rule: Ten Rulers who Rose from Nothing
Send us a textWe go from peasant Liu Bang to peasant Diocletian to explore rulers who rose to the Top.
Oct 16, 2025 • 28min
The Holy Roman States of America
Send us a textWe look at the complexity of the Holy Roman Empire, its dispersal of power and need to compromise, and compare it with the United States government of today.
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
