Conservative Historian

Send us Fan MailFor the bulk of human history the age of 65 was not time to contemplate retirement but rather a sign of madness because almost no one lived that long.  There were exceptions such as Pepi II of Egypt but they were the outliers.  Today we have 45 million people over that age.  In the near future China will have 332 million (more than total US population) over that age.  This has policy implications for COVID-19 and far beyond.  We discuss historical life spans and contemplate the future of aging in the U.S. 

Send us Fan MailHistory is rife with examples of crises that compelled necessary transformation.  The United States is not in that state.  Yet without a mandate, and having lost many of the key arguments in favor of more government, the left now uses the concept of "crisis" to drive their agenda.  We look at crises from the Romans to the Japanese to determine what a real crisis consists.  

Send us Fan MailAsian Americans have encountered unique forms of discrimination the history of the United States, even from such beloved presidents such as Franklin Roosevelt.  Yet today they are in terms of several income and wealth measures, the most successful group in the nation.  We explore this history and what it means for 2021.  

Send us Fan MailNo, it is not what you are thinking you maniacs.  This is about the concept of both current and historical figures cultivating a certain image, then in a single moment the true person is shown - the naked moment.  

Send us Fan MailMedia is intended as a conveyance of information in the form of news, facts and data.  Opinion is a judgement not necessarily based in fact.  Which do you think our media practices today?  Has media ever really provided news.  

Send us Fan MailWe get it - you are probably on Meghan overload but we explore two aspects of this interview that have been lightly covered. What is the relationship of our government to the concept of Chief of State, a role in the UK held by the monarchy.  And why so little comment on the relationship of racism to the billionaire who conducted the interview?  

Send us Fan MailIn just the past 10 years, those who claim a religion has dropped precipitously. But who needs religion when we have politics to fill the spiritual gap.   

Send us Fan MailHollywood movies tend to be dominated by liberal thought.  We are changing that with fixes to seven movies, including Avatar and Good Will Hunting that will speak to the conservative in all of us.  

Send us Fan MailBoth the Republican Party leadership and a good chunk of its base still adheres to Donald Trump.  This podcasts explores how history, and simple math, make this a dire prospect.  

Send us Fan MailThere is lot of American History, innumerable Lincoln biographies and a bunch of "America is bad" canon.  We leave the shores of the U.S. to Sub-Saharan Africa to learn about Mansa Musa, and what this subject means to today's historical debates.