The Brion McClanahan Show

http://learntruehistory.com "Hey idiot, you are obviously a Nazi because Bush is not on the cover of your book. This is horse manure." So says anyone who doesn't actually read my "9 Presidents Who Screwed Up America." If they did, they would find both Bushes. I give you these gem "reviews" and a discussion of the Bush dynasty in Episode 38. This was lots of fun.

http://learntruehistory.com This is not your typical bash Hillary Clinton podcast. I am often asked to compare the 2016 election to another in history. 1912 comes to mind, as does 1860 or 1896, but the one that is closest at least in relation to the moral compass of the nominees is 1884. The corrupt James Blaine was nominated by the Republicans. Clinton and Blaine have much in common. I explore this issue in Episode 37. It will make you seem smarter if you listen.

I am often asked what are the best books on the Constitution, so I decided to do a podcast on the top three. Hint: None are among the acceptable books on the subject according to law schools or the political class. This is why you should read them.

What makes a hero and why do we need them? This is a "think locally, act locally" issue and is presented on a personal note. We may not be able to change the world, but we can change our world. http://learntruehistory.com

http://learntruehistory.com Who is the real enemy in the current political, social, and economic problems facing America today? Are the police to blame, or are they a symptom of a larger disease? And more importantly, what are the solutions to this disease? I discuss these issues, the history behind them, and more in Episode 34 of The Brion McClanahan Show.

A listener generated episode. How could Murray Rothbard support Che Guevara? I discuss Rothbard, J. William Fulbright, the founding tradition of American nonintervention and federalism, and the stupid empire. Lots of material in less than 30 minutes.

The question is settled. Director Gary Ross has spoken and we are to all fall in line. Ross, director of the upcoming film The Free State of Jones, has released a video "debunking" four "myths" of the Civil War. There is one problem; Ross creates several myths in the process. http://learntruehistory.com http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/4-civil-war-myths_us_576e9934e4b017b379f621e7?utm_hp_ref=black-voices& http://amzn.to/2929SCn http://amzn.to/294BxEv http://amzn.to/292jxgR

Great Britain secedes! What does this mean for Western Civilization and other secession movements, and how does Brexit compare to secession in the United States? Secession and self-determination are the political movements of the early 21st century. I discuss all of these issues in Episode 31 of The Brion McClanahan Show. http://learntruehistory.com

Who is the worst president in American history? That is a complicated question. It depends on how "worst" is measured. FDR is the most transformational president in American history, particularly in the 20th century, and that is no badge of honor. I discuss Roosevelt, the New Deal, and American political history on this episode of The Brion McClanahan Show. http://learntruehistory.com

What is the original meaning and intent of the Second Amendment? What is the "militia"? I discuss both issues along with the faulty doctrine of "incorporation" on Episode 29 of The Brion McClanahan Show.

How did Abraham Lincoln "screw up America" as I proposed in my newest book, 9 Presidents Who Screwed Up America? Simple. He continually and willfully violated his oath of office dozens of times as President, setting a dangerous precedent for those that followed. I discuss specific violations in detail. http://learntruehistory.com

What are the best books on the "War"? I am often asked this question, so I provide the answer along with some other nuggets. Hint: You won't find these books on any modern graduate level seminar reading list. They aren't PC or "fashionable." That means they are good. http://learntruehistory.com

Young people are an interesting bunch. Some have decided to support a crusty old socialist because he promises to "change" the economic system in America; others need safe spaces; still others have decided that they "don't need" the government. Which group is correct? Find out in Episode 26. http://learntruehistory.com

Episode 25: The Destructive Political Left by Brion McClanahan

The National Popular Vote Initiative has been gaining steam and is close to being implemented. What would it do? Eliminate the Electoral College. I explain why this is a very bad idea and why the Electoral College was created in the first place. http://learntruehistory.com