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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Feb 13, 2025 • 31min
Overreach: The Role of Executive Power
Send us a textWe explore the inaugural addresses of Cleveland, Coolidge, FDR, Reagan and more recent presidents to understand the role of executive power.
Feb 7, 2025 • 32min
Trade Wind-bags: A Tale of Three Tariffs
Send us a textWe look at the 1890 McKinley Tariff, 1930 Smoot Hawley (anyone?) and Trump's Tariff schemes.
Jan 31, 2025 • 21min
The Perils of Single Person Rule
Send us a textOur Republic was built to resist single person rule in the guise of monarchs or cults. We go to medieval England and meet Henry III then move to the present to illustrate this point.
Jan 25, 2025 • 45min
California Dreamin': A History of LA
Send us a textWe explore Los Angeles' Past and take a look at its present.
Jan 16, 2025 • 33min
Healthcare History and a Primer for Today
Send us a textHaving spent 12 years marketing to the Healthcare Industry, I am astonished how little Americans know of this system. Providing history and a primer to help.
Jan 10, 2025 • 34min
Top Five Historical Events of 2024
Send us a textWhat are the most influential figures, trends or events that future historians will look back on from this past year? We assemble a list as the most important of 2024.
Dec 23, 2024 • 13min
The Dates of Christmas
Send us a textIn this episode we explore the date of Jesus' birth and what keeping Christmas means.
Dec 18, 2024 • 25min
Top Ten Most Influential Figures of the Ancient World
Send us a textWe go back prior to the 500s to find the most influential historical figures. Confucius, Cyrus and Jesus all make the list.
Dec 12, 2024 • 42min
Bloody Anti-Capitalism
Send us a textBeneath the horror of the murder of healthcare CEO Brian Thompson lies a virulent anti-capitalism. We look at our healthcare system, and the incredible value of capitalism.
Dec 5, 2024 • 58min
Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me: An Interview with Prof. Wilfred Reilly
Send us a textWe cover everything from academic myths to Prof. Reilly's move to the right to Gladiator II. Come for the myth breaking, stay for some provocative takes.
