The Sons Of History

In recent years, the onslaught from the radical Left has increased, including the Cancel Culture, the rise of Marxism, the affection for socialism, and the politicizing of every aspect of American life. What is to come of it? The Sons of History discuss the inevitable pushback against the anti-everything movement. Do bear in mind, we are not pleased to announce the inevitable.

Over the past six months, have you noticed the measures our states have been taking to infringe on our basic human rights? The right to assembly. The right to religious expression. The right to run your business as you see fit.  Dustin Bass and Alan Wakim discuss how the American government (AND ITS PEOPLE) has taken its approach to the pandemic straight out of the Chinese playbook. 

Alan Wakim has been on a road trip throughout the southeast portion of the US. While in Pensacola, he made a significant connection with author Wesley Odom, who specializes in Pensacola history. Who knew that the longest siege of the American Revolution happened in Florida and didn't involve Americans? Learn a ton about something you most likely didn't know about from someone who knows.

Alan Wakim is on a road trip through the southeast. His first stop: Louisiana. The Sons of History discuss how the Spanish assisted during the American Revolution, as well as what happened during the Battle of New Orleans. Great information as always. And truly, the result at New Orleans was nothing short of miraculous.

During the Portland riots this year, another odd thing took place - federal agents in unmarked vans were grabbing suspected rioters, tossing them into the van and taking them into custody. Was this an anomaly? Or was this just another instance of federal government overreach? The Sons of History invite constitutional scholar Joe Wolverton to discuss whether the federal government was in the right...

The United States conducted a military operation called Operation Paperclip, which brought Nazi scientists into the country to advance our rocket technology in order to get ahead of the USSR. But how should we look at this decision? There are various ways to look at it, and The Sons of History take  this conversation to discuss the various sides of a complicated decision.

Seventy-five years ago, President Harry S. Truman authorized the dropping of two atomic bombs on Japan. Shortly after the second bomb hit, the greatest war in human history came to an end. Dustin Bass and Alan Wakim discuss the bomb and the logic behind dropping it.  August of 1945 introduced the world to the nuclear age, but was it worth it? The Sons of History discuss in detail.

From discriminatory edicts against church openings to the burning down of churches by extremists, the American church seems to be experiencing persecution the likes it has never seen nor ever thought possible. Dustin Bass and Alan Wakim discuss what Christians should prepare for and how they should respond as it gets worse. The Sons of History give a brief history of Christian persecution and the...

Chaos is still running rampant in various areas of the country. People on both sides of the aisle argue about whether certain statues should or should not be removed. The Sons of History discuss the issues at hand, and also what is really behind some of the chaos we see in America. Alan Wakim and Dustin Bass have somewhat differing views and we think it is definitely a conversation you should list...

Dr. Stephen Hardin leads us through the Mexican-American War to its final end. The Sons of History discuss the heroes (some very familiar names), the results (familiar state names), and the legacy of the war (Manifest Destiny, anyone?). Learn what you need to know about this war and how you should view the outcome. We know you'll enjoy Part 2 of the two-part conversation.

Dr. Stephen Hardin, professor at McMurray University in Abilene and author of numerous books on Texas history, joins The Sons of History to discuss the importance of the Mexican-American War.  What led to the Mexican-American War? What role did President James K. Polk play? Where was Santa Anna? And what about that border river? All this and more in Part 1 of the two-part discussion on the ne...

It has become painfully obvious that the public education system has failed our children in more ways than we can count. From grades that haven't gotten better over the decades (despite increased spending) to constant indoctrination, parents and grandparents and all those who care about the current and future generation need to strongly consider an alternative route: homeschooling.  The pande...

Amid the chaos, we should be embracing our history even more and remembering the difficulty behind declaring our independence. Alan Wakim and Dustin Bass discuss what it took to reach a decision on independence, as well as some issues currently facing the country's freedom.

The Second Amendment secures the right of Americans to bear arms. This amendment has been under heavy attack for several decades. The Sons of History discuss why the Founding Fathers chose to create this amendment, who influenced their decision, and why citizens need this amendment, even those who choose to never arms themselves. This discussion is chocked full of information. You may want to have...

These are very troubled times. The Sons of History discuss what has happened, including the significance of the riots, the defacing and destroying of memorials, and the logic behind the destruction. Dustin Bass and Alan Wakim are brutally honest in this discussion about racism, the ideologies permeating across the American (and global) landscape, and how activist groups are pushing for an eliminat...

History is full of great nations collapsing in on themselves when the citizens turn on each other and the government loses control of law and order. The Sons of History reach all the way back to Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Byzantine Empire, the Catholic Church and Islam and also more modern times with the French Revolution, the Russian Revolution, the Chinese Civil War, the Spanish Civil, as...

Dustin Bass and Alan Wakim sit down with Connor Boyack, founder of The Tuttle Twins, to discuss the purpose of the books and how the issues affecting today's youth and modern education. If you have been wondering how to better educate your children, The Tuttle Twins books receive a stamp of approval from The Sons of History. Have you experienced the Tuttle Twins? If not, The Sons of History highly...

Our commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe reaches its finale. And what a finale it is.  New York Times bestselling author Alex Kershaw joins The Sons of History to discuss this moment of moments. Alex is the author of nine books, which have placed him as one of the top World War II historians. We know that you will thoroughly enjoy this conversation. For a...

From the European Theater last week to the Pacific Theater this week, The Sons of History continue their commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe.  Dustin Bass and Alan Wakim discuss the destruction of China by the Japanese, the fight over French Indochina, America's oil embargo against Japan, Pearl Harbor, the Battle of Midway, island hopping campaigns, and...

As part of our commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of World War II, The Sons of History discuss major moments in the European Theater between 1939 and 1944. Get an understanding about the Fall of France, the Battle of Britain, Normandy, the plot to kill Hitler, and more.

In honor of the 75th Anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe, The Sons of History are dedicating this month entirely to the Second World War. Dustin Bass and Alan Wakim discuss what led to the start of the war, only 20 years after the end of The Great War. The Treaty of Versailles, The Russian Revolution, The Great Depression, a reluctant Europe to check German progress, the rise of Hitle...

April is the month of Shakespeare, so The Sons of History decided to end the month on a discussion about history's greatest playwright. Dustin Bass and Alan Wakim sit down with Professor Kari Lee Bush-Hammons, of Sam Houston State  University, to discuss what we should know about William Shakespeare. If you've never experienced Shakespeare, you'll learn what to expect, and more importantly, w...

So what happened after the Alamo? What was Sam Houston really thinking before the Battle of San Jacinto?  And why were the Mexicans caught by surprise at the famous battle? In honor of the Battle of San Jacinto, we discuss this and more in part 2 of our discussion with Dr. Stephen L. Hardin .

The Texas legend Dr. Stephen L. Hardin , of McMurray University, joins the podcast to discuss the Texas Revolution. Learn just about everything you need to know on the Texas Revolution in this two-part series. In commemoration of the Battle of San Jacinto, The Sons of History releases this thorough discussion on what you knew, what you thought you knew, and what you never knew about the conflict b...

Statistics show that most millennials would vote for a socialist if given the chance. The Sons of History interviews Morgan Zegers, founder of the Young Americans Against Socialism (YAAS), to discuss how she is working to convince fellow millennials that socialism is the wrong path to take. Dustin Bass and Alan Wakim ask numerous questions with plenty of historical context. If you're on the fence...