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The Brion McClanahan Show discusses history, politics, and society with the slogan, "Think Locally, Act Locally." Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brion-mcclanahan/support

The Brion McClanahan Show


    • Apr 22, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Brion McClanahan Show podcast is a breath of fresh air for those seeking a deeper understanding of American history and the principles that shaped our nation. Brion's engaging storytelling and thorough analysis make each episode both informative and entertaining. Through his podcast and history courses, he has helped me embrace the Jeffersonian tradition and solidify my conservative constitutionalist beliefs. With additional support from podcasts like Tom Woods and the Abbeville Institute, Brion provides listeners with a wealth of knowledge that allows them to call themselves true American conservatives.

    One of the best aspects of The Brion McClanahan Show is its commitment to presenting accurate history lessons that challenge mainstream narratives. Brion delves into lesser-known figures and events, shedding light on overlooked aspects of American history. His contextualization of modern events through the lens of history offers valuable insights into the development of our country. The shorter yet more frequent episodes are also appreciated, as they provide bite-sized doses of historical wisdom.

    While there may not be many negative aspects to this podcast, some listeners may find it controversial due to its contrarian perspectives. Brion unapologetically presents alternative viewpoints that may not align with conventional thinking or politically correct interpretations of history. However, this is precisely what makes the show thought-provoking and intellectually stimulating.

    In conclusion, The Brion McClanahan Show is an exceptional podcast for anyone seeking truth in American history. Brion's expertise, wit, and dedication to historical accuracy make each episode a valuable learning experience. Whether you're a critical thinker looking to expand your knowledge or an educator seeking resources to improve their teaching, this podcast is a must-listen. I highly recommend starting with the episode "Think locally and Act Locally" for an excellent introduction to this informative and entertaining show.



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    Latest episodes from The Brion McClanahan Show

    Ep. 1263: Has the Playbook Been Revealed?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 37:26


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 43:25


    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: Is Virginia the New California?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 36:22


    It seems so, only worse.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1260: How Should America Celebrate 250?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 39:00


    Not like Mississippi. https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1259: A Messy Divorce?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 39:45


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 40:00


    What effect has woke had on American universities? It isn't good.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1257: Is a Draft Constitutional?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 35:56


    This is an important question in the 21st century. The answer is complicated.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1256: Is NATO Useful in 2026?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 38:30


    NATO is under attack. Is it useful in 2026? Nope.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1255: Does a State Have a Right to Exist?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 38:43


    This is a hot political topic, but the semantics are important. What is a State? What is a nation?https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1254: Are Conservatives Changing History?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 44:45


    According to Heather Cox Richardson, yes. And if they tear down a marker or historic site that she supports, this is erasing history. That sounds familiar.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1253: Why is This Influencer Charming the Left?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 34:57


    The left can't seem to understand that they created him, and that's why he resonates with their own people.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1252: The United States Is Broke

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 35:16


    Even the government knows it. But no one is talking about it.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthtttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1251: The Dumbest Article Ever Written on Secession

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 45:04


    And that's saying something, but it's true.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1250: What Is the Left's Theory of Power?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 34:00


    Jamelle Bouie has an answer, and it should make you laugh.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1249: Grover Cleveland Was the Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 35:23


    If John Tyler was the best President in American history, Cleveland was a close second. I explain why.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1248: Listen to Calhoun on Foreign Policy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 35:14


    I know many conservatives will have intellectual spasms, but maybe we should listen to Calhoun instead of Harry Truman or FDR on foreign policy.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/support

    Ep. 1247: Why Does Congress Punt Its Powers?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 40:18


    Leftists think it mostly started with Trump, but Congress punting its powers to the executive branch is a longstanding problem.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1246: Is Paleoconservatism Isolationist?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 36:05


    A recent social media dust up encouraged Paul Gottfried to write about paleoconservative foreign policy. Is it isolationist?https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1245: Is Virginia the New Confederacy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 37:58


    Or is it the new old Confederacy? Conservatives at Fox News can't make up their mind.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1244: Is the War Powers Resolution Constitutional?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 37:39


    No, but not for the reasons the Trump administration might suggest.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1243: Trump's "Unconventional" Messaging

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 45:54


    Trump has not conducted the conventional Republican war, except for the fact that it began like all other post-WWII wars, without congressional authorization.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1242: Thomas Jefferson v. Donald Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 39:02


    A lot of midwits are comparing Jefferson's actions against the Barbary states to Trump's action's against Iran. This is really bad history.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep: 1241: The State of the Union that Transformed America

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 33:34


    Trump's 2026 State of the Union Address was transformational. I'll explain why.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1240: Presidential Tariff Powers?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 36:31


    Can the President unilaterally impose tariffs? SCTOUS seems to think so. That illustrates the problem with SCOTUS.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1239: Presidential War Powers?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 34:02


    Can the President unilaterally wage, make, or declare war? No.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1238: Is America Anti-Western Civilization?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 36:44


    The left likes to insist that the American tradition is anti-Western Civilization. Wrong.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1237: Free Speech For Me But Not For Thee

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 32:06


    Governments don't like free speech. Neither does the left and unfortunately some on the right. That's a problem.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1236: How Should We Rank the Presidents?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 32:12


    It's actually very easy, though not in the way most historians would suggest. And we should listen to presidential critics.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1235: Presidential Common Ground?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 34:26


    Jamelle Bouie thinks almost every president has sought "common ground," that is until now. Is this true?https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1234: The Real Meaning of the Supremacy Clause

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 35:12


    The Supremacy Clause of the Constitution is the most misunderstood language in the document. I'll explain why.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1233: The Death of America First?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 38:33


    Has "America First" died? Or has it become the "Age of Trump"?https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1232: Should We "Federalize" Elections?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 41:34


    Republicans are pushing to "federalize" elections. Is this Constitutional? Does it matter?https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1231: Slouching Toward Sumter?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 39:17


    Victor Davis Hanson is back and pushing the same bad "neo-Confederate" narrative. Are we "Slouching Toward Ft. Sumter"?https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1230: The New Confederacy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 42:14


    Are the Democrats trying to create a "new Confederacy" based on the old Confederacy? This is just a stupid establishment conservative talking point.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreo.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1229: Should Trump Emulate Jackson?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 36:52


    Some conservatives think Trump should emulate Jackson and send in the troops to Minnesota. This is bad history.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1228: Relive the Civil Rights. Send in the Troops?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 35:49


    Ann Coulter wants Trump to send in the troops and relive the Civil Rights Era. How would that work?https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1227: Bleeding Minnesota

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 37:01


    Are there parallels between Kansas in the 1850s and Minnesota today? Maybe. But historical ignorance is a real problem in this instance.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1226: A Principled View of States' Rights

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 32:09


    States' Rights is considered a taboo phrase in the United States. It shouldn't be. In fact, this principle is the core of American political life and the "pursuit of happiness."https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1225: Jefferson v. Hamilton

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 42:48


    Are there limits to the Jefferson v. Hamilton "paradigm"? Maybe.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1224: "Big Stick Diplomacy" is Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 38:40


    Donald Trump has embraced progressive diplomacy, though progressives don't want to call it that.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1223: When Did American Democracy Become "Post Truth"?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 39:51


    Was it 2020 or 2024? Nope. And it has nothing to do with the current President.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1222: A Sickness Eating Away at American Democracy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 37:03


    Jamelle Bouie is rightly worried about a sickness eating away at American democracy, but as usual he cannot find patient zero.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1221: Is America a "Creedal Nation"?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 42:26


    The short answer, no. But that doesn't stop many "conservatives" from insisting it's true.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1220: Claremont and Modern Conservatism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 38:45


    The Claremont Institute gained substantial influence in the Trump administration. What does this mean for American conservatism?https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1219: The New York Times on the "Donroe Doctrine"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 40:08


    David French is upset with the "Donroe Doctrine." I would find his arguments a bit more interesting if he was a more principled non-interventionist without TDS.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1218: Donald Trump and the "Donroe Doctrine"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 33:27


    We have a new sheriff in the Western Hemisphere, Donald Trump and the "Donroe Doctrine."https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1217: Abolitionists Against the Civil War?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 36:13


    If dedicated abolitionists opposed the "Civil War", was it really about slavery? https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1216: When Did the Constiution Lose Its Guardrails?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 41:44


    A leftist might say 2025. That would be wrong. Conservatives might argue the 1960s. Wrong again. https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1215: Removing the Sword of the Federal Judiciary

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 38:10


    Today is "Bill of Rights Day" in the United States, but what does that mean? Most Americans don't understand that the BOR was only a check on federal power, not the States.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1214: Interpreting the "New Right"'s Furious Minds!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 39:27


    The left has always had this belief in the "angry" right, and they pat themselves on the back for figuring it out. Or do they?https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1213: Morgan v. Fuentes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 41:52


    Piers Morgan's interview with Nick Fuentes was must see T.V. I'll explain why.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

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