Conservative Historian
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History is too important to be left to the left. The Conservative Historian provides history governed by conservative principles. It is comprehensively researched but also entertainingly presented in a way accessible to history or non history buffs.
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Jan 30, 2026 • 29min
Government by Theater Kids
Send us Fan MailWe look at the role of performance in government going back to the Egyptians, Akkadians and fast forwarding to FDR.
Jan 21, 2026 • 1h 17min
Rational Policy in an Irrational World: An Interview with Mike Coté
Send us Fan MailMike Coté of Rational Policy joins the podcast. We discuss current US policy regarding Greenland, Venezuela and China - and also have a shout out to Henry VIII. See Mike's blog and podcast - www.rationalpolicy.comRecent Mike articles: nationalreview.com/2025/07/why-the-iranian-regime-is-still-uniquely-dangerousprovidencemag.com/2025/12/the-case-for-interdicting-sanctions-evading-cargo-ships-1/commentary.org/articles/mike-cote/anti-zionists-mainstream-neo-nazism/
Jan 14, 2026 • 30min
Revisiting the Monroe Doctrine
Send us Fan MailIn the light of the capture of Nicholas Maduro, we explore the original intention of the Monroe Doctrine, what it later became, and what such a doctrine means for America today.
Jan 7, 2026 • 24min
The Comeback Kids: Seven Historical Figures Who Were Down but Came Back
Send us Fan MailWe go from Edward IV of England to Mohammad to Gaius Marius to find historical figures who made impressive comebacks.
Dec 22, 2025 • 13min
The Dates of Christmas
Send us Fan MailIn this episode we explore the date of Jesus' birth and what keeping Christmas means.
Dec 13, 2025 • 25min
Yi Sun-Sin: The Greatest Admiral of all Time?
Send us Fan MailWe explore a towering figure of naval warfare and ask whether he stands atop all of history's admirals.
Dec 5, 2025 • 35min
Freedom to Choose: How Milton Friedman Saved Capitalism
Send us Fan MailWe look at one of the towering figures of conservativism and explore whether his policies would work today.
Nov 25, 2025 • 16min
Thankfulness and Thanksgiving
Send us Fan MailWhat is Thanksgiving really about? We explore on this episode. And Happy Thanksgiving America!
Nov 21, 2025 • 42min
The Mirror, the Window and the Anchor: A Conservative Stand
Send us Fan MailIn one of of the most important podcasts I have ever done, this provides a clear outline of conservatism against that of the left, and other right wing ideologies. It also illustrates a way forward for our nation.
Nov 13, 2025 • 53min
Exorcising the Movies: A Look at 1970s Cinema compared to the 80s
Send us Fan MailJoined by my brother Chris for a look at what made 70s movie unique, and what ended that period.
