The Sons Of History

Alan and Dustin have a friendly debate from both sides of the conversation on capitalism and socialism. There's an ongoing debate from two parties, so Dustin plays devil's advocate for a Bernie Sanders type of socialism.  Taking arguments that are typically argued from both sides yet usually never together, and never in a forum that isn't hostile, The Sons of History debate it out...peacefull...

It's been more than 150 years since the end of the Civil War and the abolition of slavery, but slavery is a stain on our history, and one that should be discussed, and discussed in the correct context. The Sons of History discuss the history of slavery throughout the world. Dustin Bass and Alan Wakim also discuss how America and Britain led the way in abolishing slavery.  This conversation wa...

We have reached the 50th episode of The Sons of History podcast!  For this special episode, Dustin Bass and Alan Wakim discuss the "why" behind The Sons of History. This is an episode you won't want to miss. The meat of the discussion is about the necessity of holding on to our republic. As Benjamin Franklin once (supposedly) said when asked what type of government Congress had given the Amer...

The Sons of History sit down with Joe Wolverton, author of The Real James Madison and countless articles and essays, to discuss the Father of the Constitution. This engaging and enlightening conversation covers Madison's education, his relationship with Thomas Jefferson, and how modern Americans (especially politicians) should follow in his footsteps, in particular in his pursuit of knowledge thro...

States Rights. That phrase, which was supposed to be one of the founding principles of America, has been given a negative connotation. The Sons of History discuss the idea of States Rights, and why it is more important than ever to secure and utilize them. Also, ALAN IS BACK! After being gone for a few weeks for vacation to the northeast and to the Netherlands, he is ready to get back into the swi...

The Sons of History interview Tracie Hunter, the WWII veteran documentary filmmaker and executive producer of Emmy nominated The Last Signal, and discuss her current documentary project WWII Beyond the Call. Dustin Bass goes solamente as Alan Wakim is in Holland for vacation and conducting some film work of his own. Dustin conducts the interview to find out what all Tracie is up to with her curren...

There are some disturbing issues going on in the state of journalism. With ever expanding partisan media outlets, opinion-based journalism, and the constant feed of information that is often misrepresented or flat-out untrue, it is hard to get a grasp on where journalism is headed. Joshua Philipp, investigative reporter for The Epoch Times, joins the show to discuss the current state of journalism...

If you've been paying attention to the political and social landscape in modern America, you probably find it troubling, alarming, and really odd. If you know much about the Spanish Civil War, then you have probably discovered a number of similarities. From election results and election reactions to Leftist and Rightist fighting on a social, political, and even physical level. The Sons of History...

Red flag laws are currently being debated and Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D - CT.) and Lindsey Graham (R - S.C.) are working to put something together to better protect Americans at the federal level. But to what end? And will the ends justify the means? The Sons of History discuss the history of laws passed by Congress over the centuries  that have infringed on American rights. Are red flag la...

Where would America be without Britain? The Sons of History explore the greatness that is Great Britain and how it has influenced our way of life. Here are some names and terms to know: William the Conqueror Magna Carta 1628 Petition of Right 1689 Bill of Rights William Shakespeare King John King William and Queen Mary Sir Edward Coke William Blackstone John Locke There are plenty more in the show...

America experienced two mass shooting tragedies within a 24-hour span in El Paso, TX and Dayton, OH. In a scene that has become all too common, The Sons of History discuss what appears to lie deep at the heart of the issue. Join Dustin Bass and Alan Wakim as they discuss mass shootings, morality and religion in America. The Sons of History also offer their book and movie recommendations (Alan has...

The 66th Anniversary of the Korean War was this past Saturday. President Donald Trump has unprecedentedly gone into North Korea with Kim Jong Un, the North Koreans launched another test missile on July 26, and the Korean Peninsula is still a big question mark. Alan Wakim and Dustin Bass discuss the past, present and possible future of the Korean Peninsula. Learn more about the Korean War and what...

Joshua Philipp of The Epoch Times joins The Sons of History to discuss the French Revolution and how it laid the groundwork for the Russian Revolution and the rise of Communism. Philipp makes comparisons and contrasts between the French and American Revolutions, and provides insight into the main characters of the French Revolution, as well as the differences between the Declaration of Independenc...

The Sons of History have a nice sit down with Dr. Garry Wheeler Stone to discuss his book Fatal Sunday, regarding the Battle of Monmouth. This insightful interview may answer most, if not all, your questions surrounding the incredibly important battle of the American Revolution and one that helped ensure George Washington remained Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army.  Interested in his...

Alan Wakim sat down with Daniel Flores to talk about his time in Afghanistan as an Apache Pilot, as well as his book, South of Heaven, and his recent movie, Above the Best. This is an interview you won't want to miss. We hope you enjoy.

Happy Fourth of July week! The Sons of History present to you a very special episode for this very special week. This episode comes from Episode 2 on the American Revolution, which can be viewed on our YouTube channel .  Thomas Jefferson (Dustin Bass) and John Adams (Alan Wakim) discuss what should go into the Declaration of Independence and why. We think you'll really enjoy this episode and...

Alan Wakim and Dustin Bass conducted a Facebook Live event to discuss the 100-year anniversary of the Treaty of Versailles that officially ended World War 1. It was a fun conversation that provides a whole lot of information. Find out what led to World War I, all those treaties between the nations that created a domino effect, what was in the Treaty of Versailles, and how that treaty led the world...

July 4th is fast approaching. The Sons of History play the roles of Thomas Jefferson and Thomas Paine in discussing all the events that led to the 13 colonies declaring independence from the British crown.  From the French and Indian War to the Boston Massacre, The Sons of History cover all the important events that led to the American Revolution. Learn and ton and get some laughs along the w...

Father's Day is coming up June 16. It's an important day and one that needs to be given some contemplation. Dustin Bass and Alan Wakim discuss the importance of their fathers, the necessity of good fathers in our nation, and the Founding Fathers. This is definitely a conversation you don't want to miss. Whether you had a good relationship with your father or not, we encourage you to listen in and...

Alan Wakim went on vacation for a week to go hang out where the Founding Fathers wrote, deliberated, and signed into law our most precious documents. He also went around to visit sites of some of the biggest battles of the American Revolution. With all that fun history, Alan noticed something disturbing, and it has everything to do with our nation's future. Take a listen to this week's podcast. Th...

We can't think of a better way to celebrate Memorial Day on our podcast than by posting one of the last, if not the last, interview Lt. Col. Dick Cole ever did. Lt. Col. Cole was the last surviving member of the Doolittle Raid of World War 2. The Doolittle Raid, also known as the Tokyo Raid, was America's initial response to the attack on Pearl Harbor.   Lt. Col. Cole passed away this past Ap...

The Sons of History had a great discussion with Mark Lardas, a local author who has written more than 25 books and who worked for NASA for 30 years. So an author and a rocket scientist!  One of his books discuss the leadership of George Washington during his Commander-of-the-Continental-Army days. After a brief discussion about Mark Lardas, we jumped into a thorough discussion about the Fathe...

The Sons of History had the honor of interviewing New York Times best-selling author Alex Kershaw. This is the final section of the interview.  We discuss Kershaw's favorite book he has written, his favorite person he has interviewed, the similarities (if any)  between him, Jack London, and Robert Capa, and what makes war veterans remember the precise details of what they experienced dur...

Alex Kershaw, the New York Times Best-selling author, was gracious enough to spend time with The Sons of History to talk about his new book, The First Wave, coming out May 14th; Netflix turning his book, The Liberator, into a mini-series, and the upcoming 75th Anniversary of D-Day.  Don't miss this first part of a two-part conversation. Dustin Bass and Alan Wakim also provide their movie and...

Dustin Bass recently sat down with our first intern, Nick Perez. Labeled #NickTheIntern during Episode 1 on the American Revolution YouTube series, Nick is officially in the process of joining the US Marines Corps. He has sworn in and is preparing to go to boot camp in a few months. We sat down to discuss why he chose the Marines from all the other branches, and why he chose to go into the militar...