The Brion McClanahan Show
The Brion McClanahan Show discusses history, politics, and society with the slogan, "Think Locally, Act Locally."
Episodes
Ep. 1337: The Real Meaning of the War for Independence
It isn't what you think.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1336: Lincolnites v. Lincolnites
It's always funny when the Lincolnites attack the Lincolnites.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1335: Think Paleo
Young people have an authentic American conservatism to emulate.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1334: Lincoln Respected Founding Principles
Samuel Alito argues, yes. He's wrong.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1333: The Debate of the Century
The Webster v. Hayne Debate in 1830 defined a generation. You need to understand it.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1332: The Worst Mistake of 2026
What was the worst mistake of 2026? It wasn't tariffs.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1331: The Need for Statesmanship?
It won't start with Lincoln.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1330: History by Hair?
The Jefferson/Hemings debate is over! Not really.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1329: Was the "Civil War" Inevitable?
I react to Wilfred McClay's latest Prager U nonsense.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1328: Honor Without Goodness?
Another day, another "conservative" attack on Lee.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1327: With Friends Like These...
The "conservative" moratorium on blasting Confederate symbols is over.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1326: No Federalism No Constitution
On this "Constitution Day," remember federalism.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1325: Should We Scrap The Constitution?
The Post-Liberal Right thinks so. Bad idea.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttp://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1324: The Essential Originalist Papers
Forget the Federalist. Get the Originalist.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1323: A Repubic If You Can Keep It
The nationalists destroyed the original federal republic.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1322: The Best Medicine for a Sick Conservative Mind
Read more Richard Weaver.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1321: Vlogging Through Fake History?
Chris Mowery at "Vlogging Through History" has called me out. This is my response.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1320: Huey P. Long and Modern Populism
Conservatives are talking about Huey P. Long. What does this mean?https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1319: Do We Have an Elected Monarchy?
Jamelle Bouie is now worried about this. But his TDS shows that his hand-wringing lacks historical context.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1318: Matt Walsh's Civil War is Excellent
And all the right people hate it.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1317: Should Conservatives Admire the French Revolution?
Of course not, but some do.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1316: American History Instruction is Broken
How do we fix it?https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1315: Leftists Like Secession?
Leftists are coming to terms with secession. They should, and so should every other American.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1314: Was the 14th Amendment Legally Ratified?
No, and we should all be using that to undermine it.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1313: The Curse of the Right
Does the right have a goofball problem?https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1312: The Unifying Force in American Conservatism?
According to one scholar, this became the unifying force behind American conservatism after 1991. It isn't politics.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1311: The Next Chapter in the History of American Conservatism?
Who will write it? George Nash provided the blueprint.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1310: The 14th Amendment Strikes Again and Again
This time over renaming a school. Seriously. I could use this title for nearly every show.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1309: The Normalcy of American Wars
Have wars become the norm for American government? Yes, and it has been so for a long time. The results are disastrous.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1308: A Populist Revolt on the Left?
"Moderate" Democrats worry about the DSA. They should. But is the DSA "populist"? No. https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1307: Hacktivist "Historian" Fired
There is some justice in the world. This proves it.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1306: Should We Rename the Civil War?
According to one activist, yes, and with a name that almost no one used.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1305: The American Presidency and Perpetual War
War always expands presidential powers. This has been the case since the 1800s. https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1304: The Fantasy of "Natural Conservatives"
Rich Lowry thinks there are "natural conservatives" among members of American minority groups that will eventually fill out the GOP. Paul Gottfried correctly states, false.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1303: Cancel Culture is Destroying Universities
Modern education ignores debate and instead relies upon indoctrination. This is a problem at universities across the world.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1302: Hawaii Tells SCOTUS to Pound Sand
The Hawaii Supreme Court insists it is a co-equal court to SCOTUS. They're right, even if the reasons are wrong.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreaon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1301: The DSA Problem?
Some on the left are now openly complaining about the DSA. Are they serious? Probably not.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1300: Taki’s Semiquincentennial
Taki has an interesting take on 250.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1299: The Virginia Way
Virginia has gone crazy, at least the carpetbaggers. A Virginia Court is on the right path in emphasizing the real Virginia way.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.comhttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1298: Young Washington
The movie is fun, but don't watch it for historical accuracy.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1297: The Death of the 1990s GOP?
Are we seeing the end of the 1990s GOP? One can only hope.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1296: Five Words That Changed America
This is the best short essay on the Proposition Nation Myth from a leftist perspective. It isn't correct, but it's honest.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1295: The Declaration as the Constitution?
Neocon John Yoo thinks the Declaration is the Constitution, or something like that. Just stupid.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1294: The Anti-Federalists Were Right!...Sorta
The Anti-Federalists nailed what the Constitution would do, but that is not how we should interpret the document.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1293: 250 Years of Self-Determination
July 2: The day John Adams would represent independence. That is the key to the Declaration and almost everyone today misses it.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1292: 1868 Strikes Again...and Again
We live in a Lincolnian nightmare. Or better yet the Rump Congress of 1868.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1291: SCOTUS Strikes Again
Conservatives and liberals agree, SCOTUS got it wrong, but not for the right reasons.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1290: The 14th Amendment Strikes Again
If you need more proof that the 14th Amendment screwed up America, here it is.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1289: The Reflecting Pool Psychosis
Democrats have lost their mind over a pool, literally.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1288: Two Sides of the Lincoln Coin
Virginia has gone full Lincolnian, except Lincolnian "conservatives" don't want to hear that.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1287: The Supreme Court Doesn't Own the Constitution
Jamelle Bouie gets some things right sometimes. The Supreme Court doesn't own the Constitution and conventions are the voice of the people.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1286: Is the FED Making Americans Unhappy?
It's certainly part of the problem, but also a symptom of the disease.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1285: The New York Times Talks Secession
Secession is back in the news. Good.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1284: A Strict Construction Handbook
An excellent new book needs to be at the top of your reading list.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1283: The Civil Rights Regime Marches On
What was the real purpose of the Civil Rights movement? Paul Gottfried has some answers.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1282: FDR, Trump, and Massie
What do Trump and FDR have in common? The Massie situation.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1281: Did Decentralization Build the American Economy?
Did federalism contribute to the free American economy? Yes.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1280: The False Ghosts of the Confederacy?
The left has invoked Confederate imagery to disparage recent decisions by the Supreme Court. Does this work?https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshow.comhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1279: Mike Pence's Bad History Lesson
Mike Pence wants to tell you the meaning of "conservatism." Bad idea.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1278: Is Thomas Massie Bad for the GOP?
Some think so. He lost a chance for re-election, but the Massie hate may be misguided.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1277: Why Aren't Americans Excited About 250?
Americans are far less enthusiastic about 250 in 2026 than 200 in 1976. Why?https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1276: Do We Still Have a Constitution?
No, and haven't for a long time.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.comhttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1275: Lincoln Isn't Conservative
You can't spell American Conservative with Lincoln, but people try.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1274: Professional History is Bad
Professional historians come up with new theories all the time. Many are just awful.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1273: Florida's New History
Florida's new history curriculum is irritating the left. https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1272: Memphis Secession?
A Tennessee lawmaker has called for Memphis to secede from the State. Could this legally happen?https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1271: Stuck in the 1700s?
The left thinks we are stuck in the 1700s and need to "progress."https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1270: A Creedal Nation?
Is the United States a "creedal nation"? No, but for various reasons.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1269 Legislating from the Bench?
The left has whined that SCOTUS is now "legislating from the bench" by destroying "decades old" precedents. Is this true?https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1268: The 2028 Nightmare!
Has the Supreme Court created a 2028 election nightmare? The left thinks so, of course.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1267: Shermanizing the World
Should the United States "Shermanize" the world? That would be stupid.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1266: Mobocracy in America
A new book by Jonathan Turley warns against the rise of mobocracy. https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1265: Corruption is the Key
The ongoing compliant about corruption in the United States government is pure gaslighting. It has always been the key to American government.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1264: Neo-Nationalists?
The neo-nationalists need their foil and their lies.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1263: Has the Playbook Been Revealed?
It seems the Dems have exposed their playbook. What does it mean?https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1262: St. Abraham the Wise
Heather Cox-Richardson thinks every problem traces back to the CSA. Of course.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1261: The Virginia Revolution
It isn't good.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1260: How Should America Celebrate 250?
Not like Mississippi. https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1259: A Messy Divorce?
British media historian Lucy Worsley called the American War for Independence a "messy divorce." Could the war have been avoided?https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
Ep. 1258: Woke and American Universities
What effect has woke had on American universities? It isn't good.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com
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