The Sons Of History

Alan Wakim and Dustin Bass go all the way back to 1944 with a not-so-talked-about law that was passed during World War 2 that gave incredible power to non-elected officials. The Sons of History discuss how this has worsened with newer laws, mostly passed at the state level, which will explain why health officials and other elected and non-elected government officials has so much power - near absol...

In recent history, there has been an influx of practically mindless cancellations of all sorts - including most recently Dr. Seuss and Mr. Potato Head. Some try to excuse the societal behavior away, but it really is too dangerous to do so. Yes, there has been "cancel cultures" of sorts in our past, even reaching all the way back to the Revolution, but honestly, those and other times were really ba...

That is the question. Secession has been on the lips of a lot of people, even here in Texas. Is that a good idea? Didn't states do that back in 1861? Is there a different way to secede from the Union that won't lead to military conflict? Dustin Bass and Alan Wakim discuss the pros, cons and history of secession, and how the Founding Fathers felt about the Union not being unified.

For many of the world's elite experts, the sky is always falling. The doomsday prophets of science, economics, and politics continue to be wrong and this past year is not anomalous. Dustin Bass and Alan Wakim discuss the history of experts and their tragically wrong predictions about the end of resources, energy, and the population as a whole.

Too often, Americans place the president on a pedestal for the wrong reasons. And too often, Americans place the wrong presidents on a pedestal. Alan Wakim and Dustin Bass discuss how Americans should judge presidents and what matters most when it comes to the person who holds the power of the Executive. This President's Day week, a discussion on the presidential office seems most appropriate.

With the recent passing of Walter Williams this past December, Dustin Bass and Alan Wakim discuss the lives of the two powerhouse economists, Thomas Sowell and Williams, and the impact they have made on them personally and on numerous generations. It can hardly be overstated the influence these two American legends have had on the modern view of economics, and even in the realm of social studies a...

What has taken place over the previous two weeks in the stock market has been nothing short of revolutionary. In fact, it has all the makings of what appears to be a digital French Revolution in the finance industry. Mark Houle joins The Sons of History to discuss the subReddit group WallStreetBets' move on Wall Street through GameStop stock. Is this the beginning of what could be one of the most...

A new sheriff is in town. President Joe Biden has taken the reins of the American military. What does that mean for America's foreign policy in terms of defense? And how different will those policies be from President Trump? Dustin Bass and Alan Wakim discuss what we experienced the previous four years, and what to expect in the following four.

It's been 30 years since the start of Operation Desert Storm. Alan Wakim and Dustin Bass discuss what might would have happened if that operation never took place. It's our first "what if" episode. We trust you'll enjoy it.

January 6, 2021 was a historic day for too many wrong reasons. Alan and Dustin discuss what happened (Dustin was there), the reactions from the media and the Left, and how big tech and Congress are taking dangerous steps after Trump supporters and Antifa members stormed the nation's Capitol.

Congress is meeting Jan. 6 to count the electoral college votes and announce the president. But a lot of controversy surrounds this upcoming momentous event. Republican members of Congress are declaring their intent to object to certain votes from certain states. What will happen? What can happen? Dustin Bass and Alan Wakim discuss the possibilities of a potentially wild week.

It appears we may have reached the expiration date for the republic. Dustin Bass and Alan Wakim discuss why a Biden win or a Trump win may be a detriment to the republic. Both lay out their reasons why we are heading toward a lose-lose situation.

The 2020 year is coming to an end (thank, God!) and we've got a special episode. Dustin Bass and Alan Wakim give their ultimate book recommendations lists and why these books are the ones you should read in the coming year. Who knows? With all the lockdowns and craziness still going on, you may have a lot of free time on your hands in 2021 (let's hope not).

When the Berlin Wall fell in 1989, it was the biggest visual of what would happen in two years: the end of the Soviet Union. America, however, had only increased in power. But Over the past 30 years, evidence shows that the victor of the Cold War may not be who you think. Dustin Bass and Alan Wakim discuss this timely and important issue.

Edward Foley provided some insightful possibilities in his winter 2019 piece , and now they seem to be happening before our eyes. The Sons of History discuss the countless paths to the White House based on the 12th Amendment, the 20th Amendment, and the Electoral Count Act of 1887 . This is a wild discussion, so have your notes ready.

Who knows how the court cases regarding the 2020 election will pan out? What is for certain is that they are extremely important for the retention of the republic and its democratic means. Dustin Bass explains what's been happening and why the courts are needed even if the election results prove to be fully legitimate.

Dr. Mary Grabar, author of Debunking Howard Zinn, joined The Sons of History for a very special podcast episode. The discussions are incredibly intriguing ranging from Howard Zinn, the truth about Christopher Columbus, the 1619 project, the problems in education and academia, the rise of socialism in America, and more. Don't miss this incredible conversation that covers so much of what you need to...

Learn about the true start of it all - a most dangerous expedition by the most unlikely group who were in search of a new beginning. Follow Alan Wakim has he explores the 1620 journey from Holland to America by the English pilgrims. Learn about the Mayflower, the Mayflower Compact, the relationship between the colonists and the Indians and much more. Happy Anniversary!

Perhaps many of us anticipated chaos in this election. Did we anticipate this much? The Sons of History discuss the chaos and in particular the four states that have a difference of votes of less than 1% and the irregularities found there. Oh, Pennsylvania! What have you done?

The Sons of History discuss numerous topics in this incredibly thorough episode. Globalism. nationalism, free-market capitalism, socialism, NATO relations, China relations, race relations, religious freedom and more. Don't miss this discussion. You won't find another one like it. (Btw, Dustin got really fired up at times.)

You will hear people say all the time that America is a democracy, but rarely ever that we are a republic. Why is that? The Sons of History discuss why America is not a democracy, and why that is a good thing - although there continues to be steps toward turning the US into a democracy, and that's not a good thing.

It's all recent history, but it's still history. The Sons of History look at the brief history of the partisan moderators, bad questions, omitted questions, media warfare, social media censorship, and the excuse used to do all of it.

The first debate between President Trump and Democratic candidate Joe Biden was a train wreck, and Fox's Chris Wallace's seemed to be a clueless engineer. The Vice Presidential debate was definitely a reprieve, but this was not until the Debate Commission changed the debate rules during the debate season. A truly unprecedented move and one that should be cause for concern. Now it appears the third...

An oligarchy is a government run by the few. America is a Republican Democracy cut up into 50 parts with three separate federal branches of power and too many agencies, but how influential have the elite few become? Have they become oligarchs in a country run by the people? Dustin Bass and Alan Wakim discuss their worries.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away Sept. 18. On Sept. 26, President Trump nominated Amy Coney Barrett to replace her on the Supreme Court. The Sons of History talk about the process, complaints from the Democrats, the history of confirmations (even in an election year), and recalling the Kavanaugh hearings. Learn what you need to know about a confirmation hearing that will most likely be one to remem...