The Brion McClanahan Show

A young academic at FEE argues that he has the best argument against the 1619 Project. While there are some things to like about this piece, he falls short of defending his argument. https://mcclanahanacademy.com https://brionmcclanahan.com/support http://learntruehistory.com

Modern conservatives like Ron DeSantis claim that the Declaration created the anti-slavery movement in America. Is this true? https://mcclanahanacademy.com https://brionmcclanahan.com/support http://learntruehistory.com

Surprise! Glenn Youngkin won't defend the South. I predicted this outcome when he was elected, but this typical Republican behavior is exhibit one why no one should trust the GOP. https://mcclanahanacademy.com https://brionmcclanahan.com/support http://learntruehistory.com

The Davos crowd thinks America is back! That isn't really a good thing as an aggressive American foreign policy means more war and more money for the military industrial complex. https://mcclanahanacademy.com https://brionmcclanahan.com/support http://learntruehistory.com

California has become the bellwether for the United States. What ever happens in California will eventually spread across the entire continent. This hasn't been a positive trend since the 1960s, but there is more to the story. https://mcclanahanacademy.com https://brionmcclanahan.com/support http://learntruehistory.com 

What can Americans learn from War? Foreign policy is the most important charge of the general government, and nothing can derail good government like war. https://mcclanahanacademy.com https://brionmcclanahan.com/support http://learntruehistory.com

Is secession the right thing to do? National Review says no. While I agree with some of the sentiment in this article, there are a few points that I think needed correction.  https://mcclanahanacademy.com  https://brionmcclanahan.com/support  http://learntruehistory.com

The New York Times published a piece calling the decline in professional history "dangerous." I disagree, but more importantly, the profession has brought this upon itself. https://mcclanahanacademy.com https://brionmcclanahan.com/support http://learntruehistory.com

Law and Liberty is a great website, but every now and then, they publish something that raises questions, like a recent piece that makes the Lincoln myth even more idiotic.  https://mcclanahanacademy.com https://brionmcclanahan.com/support http://learntruehistory.com

Every Democrat voted against a new House committee charged with uncovering examples of the weaponization of the federal government. Why? It wasn't long ago that Democrats were doing the same thing. https://mcclanahanacademy.com https://brionmcclanahan.com http://learntruehistory.com

Professional leftist dope Dana Milbank thinks the recent dust-up over Speaker of the House of Representatives "destroyed the House." How stupid. https://mcclanahanacademy.com https://brionmcclanahan.com/support http://learntruehistory.com

Jamelle Bouie had an epiphany. In a recent column, he seems to argue that federalism is the only way out for America. This is a big step. Bouie is a progressive's progressive, so if these people get on board, there might be a chance. I'm not completely sold. https://mcclanahanacademy.com https://brionmcclanahan.com/support http://learntruehistory.com

Does the 9th Amendment protect "unenumerated rights" like the right to privacy? Simple answer, no, at least not according to the amendment as ratified. https://mcclanahanacademy.com https://brionmcclanahan.com/support http://learntruehistory.com

Judge Andrew Napolitano wrote a nice piece about the "tyranny of the majority" and the problems of democracy. This invites several questions, but most important how to combat "King Numbers". https://mcclanahanacademy.com https://brionmcclanahan.com/support http://learntruehistory.com

George Will thinks we need to return to "Midwestern" values. What does that mean? To Will, it's a distorted New England Yankeeism, but real "Midwestern" values are much more Southern than Northern.   https://mcclanahanacademy.com  https://brionmcclanahan.com/support http://learntruehistory.com

What is the future of secession in the 21st century? And can secession preserve the original character of American government? Big questions deserve big answers. https://mcclanahanacademy.com https://brionmcclanahan.com/support http://learntruehistory.com

What do "The Squad" and "MAGA Republicans" have in common? More importantly, what do both groups say about modern American politics? https://mcclanahanacademy.com https://brionmcclanahan.com/support http://learntruehistory.com

Michael Anton and Paul Gottfried had a nice exchange about natural rights, natural law, tradition, and liberty at American Greatness. This debate in many ways defines the battle over the soul of American conservatism. https://mcclanahanacademy.com https://brionmcclanahan.com/support http://learntruehistory.com

What can State mottos tell us about American history and liberty? A lot. They are an important reflection of culture and clearly show regional differences.   https://mcclanahanacademy.com  https://brionmcclanahan.com/support  http://learntruehistory.com

For the final episode of 2022, I tackle a listener question: "What is republicanism"? Understanding the term will better help you push back against the "America is a democracy" people. https://mcclanahanacademy.com https://brionmcclanahan.com/support

Several listeners want to know more about Northern slavery, specifically how did it differ from Southern slavery and what about Northern racism? I've got you covered on this episode https://mcclanahanacademy.com https://brionmcclanahan.com/support

Kevin Gutzman has a new book out (TODAY!) on "The Jeffersonians", the 24 year period when Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe occupied the executive office. This is a must read, so he and I sat down and discussed some of the major points. I don't do interviews, so you  should check out this episode. https://mcclanahanacademy.com https://brionmcclanahan.com/support

A listener wants to know if America is heading toward more decentralized government. Not yet, but I am encouraged by developments over the last twenty years. https://mcclanahanacademy.com https://brionmcclanahan.com/support

Politico thinks that Joe Biden could learn from James K. Polk. I don't think any president should learn from James K. Polk. https://mcclanahanacademy.com https://brionmcclanahan.com/support

Are Americans headed for another Civil War? Can secession happen peacefully or at all? More people have been thinking and talking about these topics in the last several years.    https://mcclanahanacademy.com  https://brionmcclanahan.com/support