Podcasts by Conservative Historian

Legislators vs. Executives: Who are the better Presidents? from 2022-02-19T19:00

Who make the best presidents? Legislators? Governors? Veeps? We take a look through American presidents to make that determination.  

The Movie Back to School, Academia, Business, and Fame from 2022-02-14T19:00

So many Independent movies have pretentions to insight and poignancy.  Most are rubbish.  But the zany 1980s comedy, Back to School, starring Rodney Dangerfield no less, provides perceptions mos...

Presidential Resets in American History from 2022-02-07T21:00

As Biden and his team contemplates a presidential reset, they would be in good company.  Lincoln, Wilson, Clinton and Van Buren all had to reset.  But can Biden do so? We explore the possibiliti...

Americans, Meat Loaf, Maturation and Mortality from 2022-01-31T11:00

What does the late, but still great singer Meat Loaf have to teach us about maturation and mortality? Quite a lot as it turns out.  

The Ghosts in the Machine from 2022-01-21T17:00

There have always been ghosts in the machine.  Unanticipated aspects that inadvertently emerge apart from the initial plan.  What are these ghosts in history and in our own society.  

Peasants Revolt: Freedom and Risk from 2022-01-15T19:00

In 1381 the peasants of England revolted against unjust rule.  It ended when they acquiesced to the promises of a 14 year old boy.  What does this episode in history tell us of freedom and risk ...

Four Revolutions from 2022-01-05T13:00

From 1775 through 1949, four revolutions remade the modern world.  How is the American Revolution different from that of the French, Chinese and Russian Revolutions? Download and find out.  

True Believers in History from 2021-12-21T17:00

We look at historical figures so invested in their belief systems, they would would be willing to make any sacrifice.  We also look at those who do not.  

The Seven Greatest Blunders in History from 2021-12-11T19:00

We move from the Americas to China to Africa for some grand historical mistakes.  

Security, Bridges, Babies and Behavior from 2021-12-05T17:00

What is the role of government? Protection from foreign foes? Bridges?  Behavior modification? And what does this role have to do with Augustus Caesar and fertility in the Roman Empire?  Find ou...

The MOST Historically Accurate Movies - and More from 2021-11-20T10:00

Many listeners come to our podcasts for hard hitting, fact based history and political commentary.  Well this is not that type of podcast. Instead I am joined again by my brother Gustavus and we...

A Brief History of American Education: Part II – The Dewey Disease from 2021-11-13T09:00

Where did the concept of using our public schools as indoctrination centers for progressive thought emanate?  Two figures, Woodrow Wilson, and American Educator John Dewey.  

A Brief History of American Education: Part I – Purpose and Public Schools from 2021-11-01T09:00

Our relationship with public education is very much in the news today.  What were the beginnings of that education and how should we consider our role today?  

Trojan Horses and the Biden Build Back Better Bloated Boondoggle Bomination from 2021-10-20T16:00

I know that bomination is not a word but the Biden bill is an Abomination in all its bloated glory.  How is this bill like the original Trojan Horse?  Learn more in this podcast.  

American Royal from 2021-10-10T11:00

We do not have nobility but demographic trends means we treat our children as royalty.  What does this entail for the Republic?  

Politics as Performance: Boris, Julius, and AOC from 2021-09-26T19:00

What is the difference between performance, as in carrying out an action, and performance as an act of entertainment.  We look to Boris Yeltsin, Julius Caesar, Margaret Thatcher and Alexandria O...

A Brief History of Social Security from 2021-09-14T23:00

Where did social security emanate? And what is its current state? We answer these questions and more, with some historical digressions.  

The Political Generals and the Withdraw from Afghanistan from 2021-09-05T18:00

In the podcast we look at a possible root of the Afghanistan withdraw debacle while looking at several Civil War figures who figured prominently in the American military.  

On the Frontiers: Foreign Policy in Ancient Rome, Tang Dynasty China, and America from 2021-08-26T19:00

Afghanistan: Graveyard of Empires or U.S. Exceptionalism from 2021-08-15T11:00

We walk through a history Afghanistan from Alexander to the Mongols to the modern day Taliban.  We ask what this means for U.S. Foreign policy and our view our American abroad.  

The Art of War from 2021-07-27T09:00

We begin with Sun Tzu and take a look at militaries from the Macedonians to the 16th century Koreans.  We wrap up asking whether the US is ready for the next, inevitable, conflict.  

Historical Hits - Episode 1 from 2021-07-23T12:00

We change from our long form style to touch on a number of relevant topics including China, Cuba, the Media and the NFL.  

Henry VIII, Marcus Aurelius, Abdul Aziz and Voting in a Republic from 2021-07-15T18:00

Historically, monarchs have tended to see the state, the needs of their subjects, and their own beliefs and desires as one in the same.  We have a political faction that echoes that sentiment.  ...

They Blinded Me With Science from 2021-07-08T16:00

Who are the science deniers?  We look at the use of science to justify public policy and hear from Aristotle, Galileo, Isaac Newton, and the great 80s pop artist Thomas Dolby.  

A Brief History of Taxation from 2021-07-03T12:00

We go from the banks of the Nile to the Ancient Chinese Empires to Medieval Barons and restive British colonists to explore that challenging dynamic of taxation.  We also look at our modern US t...

The Hollywood Dilemma from 2021-06-26T16:00

We discuss the challenges that woke and Critical Race Theory ideology create in the movie industry today, particularly in the making of historical movies.  

Top Ten Historical Movies that Should Be Made from 2021-06-21T10:00

Hollywood has made movies about Cleopatra, Sir Thomas More and innumerable ones about World War II.  This is a list of movies that should be made.  

Who's in Charge? A History of Figurehead Rulers from 2021-06-15T21:00

We go from Medieval France to Medieval Japan to 20th Century Germany and back to Tudor England on a tour of figureheads throughout history.  Clovis, Kammu and Hindenburg all make an appearance. ...

What is Conservative History from 2021-06-06T11:00

On my Twitter feed I am often castigated for essentially doing what the left does with history: cherry picking a fact, and spinning a conservative narrative.  That is not conservative history so...

The Purpose of a Military from 2021-06-01T10:00

A military exists for two primary reasons: to deter and if necessary, destroy foreign aggression towards the citizenry.  Yet in 2021 our military is asked to be diverse, to help with equity and ...

Two States: A Brief History of the Jews and Israel - Part II from 2021-05-26T22:00

We outline the Arab/Islamic conquests of the Middle East to 1948.  From there we view the history of Israel to the modern day and explain our support for the Jewish nation.  

To Your Offspring I will Give this Land: A Brief History of the Jews and Israel - Part I from 2021-05-23T10:00

The Israeli Palestinian conflict is in the news - again.  We go back over 4,000 years to the beginning of the Jewish nation and walk through their history up to 1948.   This Part I of a history ...

5 Good Historical TV Shows and Their Sort of Evil Twin from 2021-05-15T17:00

In some ways TV can do history better than theatrical releases because they simply have more time.  But even more than movies, they often take artistic license with the narrative.  We look at 10...

Why Big Corporate America is Going Woke from 2021-05-10T22:00

Before back tracking, Coke, Delta and a host of other companies began their conversion to the Church of Woke.  Why would large companies wish to enter the political fray?  We provide a guide in ...

The Virus Attacking our Republic from 2021-05-03T16:00

Peanut allergies, a mortal threat to some, came about because human anti-bodies mistakenly see peanuts as a threat.  So what are threats to our Republic that are mistaken and what are real?  We ...

Jim Crow and the False Narrative of 2021 from 2021-04-24T16:00

We take a look at the Jim Crow era (the real one) and compare it to 2021.  We find the rhetoric around the New Jim Crow, Jim Crow 2.0 or the worst of them, Jim Crow on Steroids, to be deceptive,...

Historically Old and COVID-19 from 2021-04-18T16:00

For the bulk of human history the age of 65 was not time to contemplate retirement but rather a sign of madness because almost no one lived that long.  There were exceptions such as Pepi II of E...

Real Historical Crisis from 2021-04-11T17:00

History is rife with examples of crises that compelled necessary transformation.  The United States is not in that state.  Yet without a mandate, and having lost many of the key arguments in fav...

Asian American Discrimination in the United States from 2021-04-04T11:00

Asian Americans have encountered unique forms of discrimination the history of the United States, even from such beloved presidents such as Franklin Roosevelt.  Yet today they are in terms of se...

Naked Moments in History from 2021-03-29T21:00

No, it is not what you are thinking you maniacs.  This is about the concept of both current and historical figures cultivating a certain image, then in a single moment the true person is shown -...

A Brief History of"Media" from 2021-03-22T17:00

Media is intended as a conveyance of information in the form of news, facts and data.  Opinion is a judgement not necessarily based in fact.  Which do you think our media practices today?  Has m...

Meghan and Harry and the Monarchial Presidency from 2021-03-15T11:00

We get it - you are probably on Meghan overload but we explore two aspects of this interview that have been lightly covered. What is the relationship of our government to the concept of Chief of...

Presidential Priest Kings from 2021-03-08T18:00

In just the past 10 years, those who claim a religion has dropped precipitously. But who needs religion when we have politics to fill the spiritual gap.   

The CH Fixes Seven Liberal Movies from 2021-03-01T11:00

Hollywood movies tend to be dominated by liberal thought.  We are changing that with fixes to seven movies, including Avatar and Good Will Hunting that will speak to the conservative in all of u...

Cleveland, Trump and Teddy and the Hard Math from 2021-02-22T11:00

Both the Republican Party leadership and a good chunk of its base still adheres to Donald Trump.  This podcasts explores how history, and simple math, make this a dire prospect.  

Mansa Musa - African Titan from 2021-02-15T15:00

There is lot of American History, innumerable Lincoln biographies and a bunch of "America is bad" canon.  We leave the shores of the U.S. to Sub-Saharan Africa to learn about Mansa Mus...

Washington vs. Du Bois: The Fight for the African American Identity from 2021-02-09T18:00

GameStop and the Ghost of JP Morgan from 2021-02-01T16:00

Amidst a financial crisis, banker JP Morgan stepped in solved the issue preventing financial calamity.  Since, then, any crisis, both real and made up, have been conjured to justify governmental...

Activists - The Running Sore on the Body Politic from 2021-01-29T12:00

A central pillar of conservatism is the preservation of freedom of speech, in all its sometimes ugly aspects.   But we also believe that as a republic, officials elected by the people should be ...

Augustus Caesar - What History has to Teach from 2021-01-25T17:00

There is a movement afoot among the progressives who run Big Education to try to omit ancient history from the curricula to make room for Critical Race Theory and programs like the 1619 Project....

A Peaceful March on Washington from 2021-01-21T12:00

In 1894 Jacob S. Coxey led a march on Washington.  Coxey wanted to compel the national government to provide unemployed workers with jobs, and do so in a peaceful manner.  This was the first tim...

Ida Tarbell, John D Rockefeller, and the Falsity of Progressive History from 2021-01-18T12:00

Ida Tarbell has been continuously celebrated by her attack on John D. Rockefeller and his Standard Oil Corporation.  Her narrative, which set a "standard" for journalism and history, w...

Conservatism at the Crossroads from 2021-01-11T13:00

When Lucius Cornelius Sulla marched on Rome, he set a precedent but the seeds of his march were sown before his decision.  When thugs invaded out capitol building on January 6, 2021, it was unpr...

Two Days that Cost Donald Trump the Presidency from 2021-01-05T22:00

Regardless of all the challenges and theories, Joe Biden will be the next president of the United States.  This podcast shows that had Donald Trump handled two critical days differently, he woul...

Monopolies are Very Bad - Except Big Education Part II from 2021-01-02T12:00

This is the second part to our piece about the monopolistic power of Big Education.  

Monopolies are Very Bad - Except Big Education Part I from 2020-12-30T12:00

In this two part podcast, we explore supposed monopolies such as Standard Oil, IBM and now, Facebook.  Were these entities "harmful" to consumers?  In Part II we explore a TRUE monopol...

Guns, Opportunities and Gender from 2020-12-23T13:00

The gun revolutionized feudal and early modern society.  The information age is having the same effect on gender roles.  Learn more in this podcast.  

Western Colonialism - A Different Perspective from 2020-12-17T12:00

The academy, many journalists and additional platforms teach that the reason nations in Africa, South America and South Asia cannot prosper is the legacy of colonialism.  This podcast provides a...

Doctor Doctor, Give Me the News (or the prognosis) from 2020-12-15T13:00

Is Jill Biden a real doctor?  Is questioning whether she is a real doctor make one a misogynist? Is Edith Boling Wilson an archetype for the incoming administration.  We answer these questions a...

Walter Williams - A Different Way from 2020-12-09T11:00

For over 60 years, Walter Williams offered a different view on race, poverty, and liberty.  This past week he passed away and he will be sorely missed.  Learn more about this great man and his v...

Top 14 Least Historically Accurate Movies from 2020-12-02T11:00

Some of the movies you might know (Braveheart, 300) but have you heard of Dragon Blade?  That is the movie where the guy from Say Anything who holds a boom box above his head portrays a Roman Ge...

Barack Obama: The Promise and the Promised Land from 2020-11-30T12:00

In 2004, during a stirring Democratic National Convention address, Barack Obama made an implicit promise with the American people.  If we elected him, he would help guide nation to one that trul...

Historical Book Shelf Volume 1 from 2020-11-26T12:00

Here we take a look at 14 books that are must (and entertaining) reading for any historians book shelf.  

Six Reasons to Keep the Electoral College from 2020-11-23T15:00

The Electoral College has been a part of elections in 58 contests.  In the age of Trump this 200 year old system is under fire.  Learn why it is vital to the health of our Republic to keep the E...

Alexander of Macedon and the Sometimes Badness of Being"Great" from 2020-11-18T11:00

We are told to be "great."  But what does this really mean?  It often entails making big things happen.  This can often be a good thing, but not always.  

NPR and PBS – A Case for Privatization from 2020-11-16T15:00

Like so much media today, the content of NPR and PBS carries a bias, a specific viewpoint.  It is not enough that we disagree with the leftist content and opinions extolled on through the Corpor...

A Selected History of Presidential Defeats from 2020-11-11T11:00

We have now featured 58 presidential elections, and have 45 or 46 presidents (depending on the recounts).  Not all of the disparity of these numbers are due to deaths in office nor those wishing...

Conservative Historian Book Excerpt Number 3 from 2020-11-09T18:00

In the final excerpt from our book we provide two pieces of free content.  The first is a column on Climate Change entitled Climate Change - 200 Million Years Ago. The second piece is a slice fr...

A Wariness of Certitude from 2020-11-04T12:00

Progressives make their plans on the reordering of society with total certitude.  History proves this is not a good thing.  Learn more in this podcast.  

Bruce Springsteen, Joe Biden, and Conservatism from 2020-11-02T14:00

As the election nears its conclusion (at least until the recounts begin) Biden is being supported by none other than the "Boss" himself, Bruce Springsteen.  Art can transcend the visio...

Movies, Mayhem and the Media - An Interview with Gustavus Aves from 2020-10-29T16:00

What is the secret to predicting presidents?  Why has the media become so divisive?  Was Lawrence of Arabia or Citizen Kane the best movie ever made?  We tackle these issues and many more.  I am...

Conservative Historian Book - Free Excerpt Number 2 from 2020-10-27T11:00

In this excerpt from the Conservative Historian Book - Collected Works, we look at the criteria for ranking out 45 presidents.  We also offer a sneak peak at number 16 (hint, the skipper of PT 1...

Conservative Historian Book Free Excerpt -"On History" from 2020-10-20T17:00

Our new book, Conservative Historian - Collected Works is available for sale on Amazon.  This is an excerpt from the first essay in the book called "On History."  This essay addresses ...

Patrisse Cullorsvs. Shelby Steele - A Tale of Two African American Voices from 2020-10-20T12:00

Patrisse Cullors, co-founder of BLM,  just signed a big deal with Warner Media to produce original content.  Shelby Steele, a prominent, conservative author, and his son Eli, had their new docum...

The Post Presidential Money Grab from 2020-10-16T11:00

Jefferson and Madison died in poverty.  Barring a timely loan, John Adams might have faced the same fate.  There are questions today about Joe Biden's family making money in corrupt fashion...

The Pyramids, the Taj Mahal, and Social Security from 2020-10-13T15:00

Fourth Dynasty Egypt was the preeminent nation of its age, then they spent their resources on the pyramids.  The Moguls towered over India, then Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal.  By contrast the ...

Lamentations of Our Times from 2020-10-09T10:00

According to the Left and much of our media, we must lament the scourges of systematic racism, disease, and hunger in America.  But how do these lamentations compare with the facts, both of toda...

Dr. Seuss and the College Experience from 2020-10-08T10:00

The Sneetches was not just a parable about race, but about status signaling. Yertel the Turtle was not just about totalitarianism but about arrogance.  What can these stories teach us about the ...

Joe Biden, Henry Wallace, the election of 1944, and Kamala Harris from 2020-10-07T11:00

In 1944, Franklin Roosevelt dumped VP Henry Wallace from the ticket. Why? That was the last time that a person running for president knew they would not finish their term.  The progressive Walla...

The Supreme Court of United States: Selected History from 2020-10-05T16:00

Thirty years ago David Souter, nominated by a Republican president, won confirmation by a vote of 90-9. Amy Coney Barret will be lucky to get 53 votes. What has happened in the past 30 years, an...

Reason for Being: The People’s Party and the BLM Organization from 2020-09-18T13:00

What happens to BLM when police reform is achieved?  What about Fair Fight, Cut 50 and Know Your Rights Camp? Is the reason for being to achieve racial equality or to perpetuate its own existenc...

Joe Biden and the Potemkin Campaign from 2020-09-11T12:00

Did Grigory Potemkin really build fake villages to fool his empress (and lover)? Whether he did or did not the term Potemkin Villages has come to mean a facade put in place of something real.  J...

The Maginot Line and American Politics from 2020-09-09T11:00

The construction of the Maginot Line was the best military decision of of 1914.  Unfortunately it was built 20 years later.  We like to use history to help us inform our decisions but we often a...

The Vice Presidential Choice through U.S. History from 2020-09-02T15:00

Before Biden chose Harris, there was Adams, Burr and even Teddy Roosevelt.  The history of those running for Vice President is long, and sometimes tortuous.  Yet as Adams stated, "I am ...