The Brion McClanahan Show

Many Americans feel helpless about the current state of American society. Politicians are corrupt, the leviathan in Washington D.C. is out of control, and they don't know how to combat what appears to be a social, political, and economic death spiral. The solution? Think locally, act locally.

The States have the ultimate power in the American political system. The Constitution makes that clear. I discuss how the States could control the general government and what needs to be done to kneecap the federal monster in Washington D.C. http://learntruehistory.com

A listener requested episode. I discuss the relevancy of the 1896 election to current politics and why we should pay attention to the late nineteenth century. It's all current events. http://brionmcclanahan.com http://learntruehistory.com

What is progressivism and why is it dangerous? I tackle this issue in Episode 20 of The Brion McClanahan Show.

Nicholas Kristof at the New York Times penned an interesting piece last week on academic "liberal intolerance." This is something that has been going on for years, but has become more pronounced in the last decade. The academy is an echo chamber for the Left without any room for dissent. I offer my thoughts on the issue.

Historians often call the late 19th century the wasteland of American politics. But it is so important to understand this period in relation to our current political mess in Washington D.C. and elsewhere. I explain why. http://learntruehistory.com

The world has been torn asunder. Donald Trump is going to be the nominee! Conservatives are upset. They need not worry. This is a good time for a conversation about traditional America, meaning federalism. I explain why on Episode 17 of The Brion McClanahan Show. Relax and listen to my voice. And if you want more of me, please be sure to check out http://learntruehistory.com No P.C. No Progressivism. No Marxism. Just. True. History.

Donald Trump's foreign policy speech was one of the most important of the last half-century. I explain why in Episode 16 of The Brion McClanahan Show.

http://learntruehistory.com What will happen to Western Civilization? How will it be maintained? Why is the world on fire, and what is the solution to our current mess? The answer: Small is Beautiful

Who is the greatest president in American history? It isn't Lincoln or Roosevelt. It's a man who is consistently ranked at the bottom of all "historical" lists. Find out who in Episode 14. http:/learntruehistory.com/ (copy and paste the link)

Why is secession a current issue in American politics? Is it legal? I talk about this issue and what it means for both the American Left and Right. Show Notes: http://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/is-secession-legal/ http://tomwoods.com/blog/is-secession-legal/ http://learntruehistory.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_7WISmYxAg

Why are Americans angry? This is a major theme of the 2016 election, so much so that articles are being published almost weekly on the topic in some fashion. I discuss why this is the case and how it can be fixed. It won't be from a superhero riding in on a white horse.

Who is Thomas Jefferson? Is he a conservative? A radical? Why is Jefferson still important for Americans today? I tackle this issue on Jefferson's birthday, April 13. (Editor's note: I state this is Episode 12 during the podcast, but it is running as Episode 11).

What is "originalism" and why is it important? I talk about this in relation to the 2016 election and the future of our political system.

Who were the Lindberghs of Minnesota and why should we care? I discuss the Jeffersonian political tradition, America First, and the relevance of both C.A. Lindbergh and Charles Lindbergh, Jr. to modern American politics. Books discussed: James P. Duffy, Lindbergh vs. Roosevelt (Regnery 2010). Brion McClanahan and Clyde Wilson, Forgotten Conservatives in American History (Pelican, 2012).