Conservative Historian
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.
Episodes
297 episodes
Oscar 2026
Joined by my brother Chris, we look at the Oscar race and wondering if politically correct positions and attractive actresses uglying themselves up is the path to victory.
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The Top Ten Greatest Generals of All Time
We go through every war and and general in history and choose the greatest based on battlefield brilliance, army build and strategic genius.
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39:47
American Presidents on Film: A Review of Executive Branch Cinema
We look at movies ranging from Young Mr. Lincoln to ... Lincoln. From Fail Safe to The American President.
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47:25
The Wars of the Roses Part II: The Limits of Loyalty
We explore the 2nd half of The Wars of the Roses and meet with a host of disloyal figures including Warwick, Stanley, Clarence and most of all, Richard III
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The Wars of the Roses Part I: The Limits of Kingship
We begin our exploration of the English Wars of the Roses noting that they emanated from the rule, or misrule, of the weak King Henry VI.
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Outfoxing the British and Hunting Gangsters: A discussion of Two Books with John Oller
We have a conservation with John Oller, author of The Swamp Fox, a book about Francis Marion, and Gangster Hunters, about the 1930s FBI.
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Casting Away: Selecting the Best Actors for Historical Movie Roles
We wade into the current Helen of Troy in Nolan's Odyssey debate to discuss the diverse casting for selected movie roles.
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Government by Theater Kids
We look at the role of performance in government going back to the Egyptians, Akkadians and fast forwarding to FDR.
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28:56
Rational Policy in an Irrational World: An Interview with Mike Coté
Mike Coté of Rational Policy joins the podcast. We discuss current US policy regarding Greenland, Venezuela and China - and also have a shout out to Henry VIII. See Mike's blog and podcast - www.rationalpolicy.comRecent Mike...
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Revisiting the Monroe Doctrine
In the light of the capture of Nicholas Maduro, we explore the original intention of the Monroe Doctrine, what it later became, and what such a doctrine means for America today.
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29:47
The Comeback Kids: Seven Historical Figures Who Were Down but Came Back
We go from Edward IV of England to Mohammad to Gaius Marius to find historical figures who made impressive comebacks.
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The Dates of Christmas
In this episode we explore the date of Jesus' birth and what keeping Christmas means.
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Yi Sun-Sin: The Greatest Admiral of all Time?
We explore a towering figure of naval warfare and ask whether he stands atop all of history's admirals.
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24:56
Freedom to Choose: How Milton Friedman Saved Capitalism
We look at one of the towering figures of conservativism and explore whether his policies would work today.
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Thankfulness and Thanksgiving
What is Thanksgiving really about? We explore on this episode. And Happy Thanksgiving America!
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The Mirror, the Window and the Anchor: A Conservative Stand
In 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.
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Exorcising the Movies: A Look at 1970s Cinema compared to the 80s
Joined by my brother Chris for a look at what made 70s movie unique, and what ended that period.
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53:04
A History of American Government Shutdowns
We go back to the 1980s, and before, to see the root causes of shutdowns and look at 1996, 2013 and 2018 versions.
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34:36
It's a Long Road to the Top If You Wanna Rock and Rule: Ten Rulers who Rose from Nothing
We go from peasant Liu Bang to peasant Diocletian to explore rulers who rose to the Top.
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The Holy Roman States of America
We 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.
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Warrior Spirit: What Pete Hegseth Got Right and Wrong in his Big Speech
We look at recent DOD Secretary Pete Hegseth's big speech on the warrior ethos through the prism of history.
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Repairing the House: Jeff Mayhugh and the Effort to Add Representation to Congress
We 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&n...
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My Plan for Fixing our Historic Debt and Deficit: Let the Madness Begin
My 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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