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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


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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. 1196: An Imperial President or An Imperial Congress?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 37:00


    Jamelle Bouie is troubled by this "new" imperial presidency and thinks we need to counter with an imperial congress. This is gaslighting of the highest order, but he almost gets it right.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1195: John Brown's Republican Party

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 40:07


    Victor Davis Hanson argues that the 19th century Democrats are the true forefathers of the modern Left. He needs to think about John Brown's Republican Party.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep: 1194: "Artistic" Barbarism

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 41:09


    Even Fox News is calling the new Confederate monument exhibit in an LA museum "barbarism." It is.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1193: It Didn't Start With Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 33:28


    "What do you expect when you sue the President?" Political warfare has always been part of the story of the executive branch.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1192: A Lincolnite Doesn't Like A Lincolnite

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 42:38


    Lincolnite Jamelle Bouie doesn't like Lincolnite Donald Trump. The problem is Lincolnian nationalism, but neither would admit it.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1191: No Kings vs. Reality

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 39:25


    The Left would have you believe that Donald Trump is an anomaly, the exception to the founding generation. They are stupid as usual.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1190: Ugly Federal Building vs. Trump Arch?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 32:42


    Heather Cox Richardson has another stupid piece comparing Trump's proposed arch to an ugly federal building. Summary: Trump's arch is anti democracy.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1189: Can the President Fire Subordinates?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 46:35


    The Supreme Court is going to decide if the President can unilaterally fire subordinates, giving him complete control of the executive branch. What is the correct "originalist" position on this issue?https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1188: What Can Save America?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 36:23


    If the American empire is in decline, what can save it? It isn't globalism.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1187: Reactionary Neo-Confederate Portland

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 39:44


    VD Hanson is at it again, this time calling Portland "Neo-Confederate". https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1186: It's Time for Soft Secession

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 47:16


    So says Mother Jones. California has to go. Who am I to argue?https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1185: A Citizens Only Census?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 36:38


    Should the U.S. Census only count U.S. citizens? This should be an easy question, but we know why it isn't.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1184: The Death of the Conservative Columnist

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 35:03


    Ep. 1184: The worthwhile conservative columnist is nearly non-existent in America. Why? No one knows how to write like that any longer.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1183: Abraham Lincoln the Originalist?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 37:45


    George Will laughably calls Abraham Lincoln an origianlist. Why? Because we have to understand Amy Coney Barrett. Seriously.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1182: History's Case for a Strong Presidency?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 37:31


    Does the President have full control over the executive branch? Yes, but SCOTUS argued otherwise. That might change.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1181: Federalism is the Reason for the Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 39:58


    Constitution Day came and went, but federalism is the reason for the season.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1180: No, the South Wasn't an Oligarchy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 45:28


    With "conservative" friends like these, who needs enemies? No, the South wasn't an oligarchy.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1179: Unmasking ICE?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 37:32


    Gavin Newsom signed legislation that directly confronts the Trump administration. Is it constitutional?https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1178: Reconsidering Calhoun

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 38:09


    What would Calhoun say about modern American politics? We should be asking this question.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1177: Is 2025 Like the 1850s?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 48:11


    Are we facing another "sectional conflict"? Some historians say yes, and they might be right. Or it could be worse.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1176: Donald J. Adams and the Alien Act

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 36:45


    Who knew a law from 1798 would be current events in 2025?https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1175: What Would Hamilton Think of Today's National Debt?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 38:21


    That's a good question, but in realty, who cares?https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1174: They Don't Want to Live in Lincoln's America

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 46:02


    Jamelle Bouie believes some conservatives don't want to live in Lincoln's America. He's right, but the piece he wrote on this topic is glorious.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1173: The Iroquois DID NOT Influence the U.S. Constitution

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 42:00


    Those who insist that the Iroquois or any other Indian tribe influenced the U.S. Constitution are peddling fake history.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1172: Think Locally Act Locally American Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 37:56


    The "culture war" is a war over American education, and it is the perfect place to "think locally and act locally."https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep.. 1171: The 14th Amendment and Birthright Citizenship

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 39:57


    What did the men who wrote the 14th Amendment really think about "birthright citizenship"?https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1170: Real American Conservatism

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 50:11


    What is American conservatism? One thing is for certain, it isn't Abraham Lincoln.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1169: States' Rights For Me but Not For Thee

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 37:37


    American commitment to federalism is partisan at best. Why?https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1168: The Modern Right's Most Original Thinker

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 36:30


    Sam Francis was booted from "respectable conservatism" in 1995, but this new biography explains why this was a mistake.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1167: Never Let a Crisis Go To Waste?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 47:14


    Jamelle Bouie believes Donald Trump needs a crisis to govern, kind of like the left.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1166: Who are the Real Founders?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 40:17


    Do the original "Founding Fathers" count as the current Founding Fathers? Nope.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1165: Was the Bill of Rights a Bad Idea?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 34:09


    This is a complicated question. Really.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1164: Abolish the House!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 42:33


    Progressives are again clamoring to "abolish the Senate." What if we abolished the House instead?https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1163: Gavin Newsom is Getting Angry!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 36:23


    Gavin Newsom has declared war on gerrymandering, sorta.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1162: Trump "Federalizes" Washington D.C.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 44:40


    Trump "federalized" a city that is already "federalized." Can he do that to other cities is the question.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/supporthttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1161: The Woke Lemming Responds

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 44:04


    Taliban Ty Seidule responds to the decision to re-erect the Peace Monument in Arlington. It's a mess.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1160: Victory at Arlington!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 37:21


    The Arlington "Reconciliation Monument" is being restored. I am cautiously optimistic this will happen.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1159: Antonin Scalia v. Donald Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 40:39


    The ghost of Antonin Scalia might be a problem for Donald Trump.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1158: Echoing an Authoritarian Playbook?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 45:18


    The Left is convinced that Donald Trump has developed a novel authoritarian approach to the presidency. History proves otherwise.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1157: What Happened to the Democratic Party?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 36:26


    The Democrats are a disaster. So are the Republicans, but conservatives used to have a home in Jefferson's Party. What happened?https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1156: Marxist Chic! The Left's Virtue Signal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 42:33


    Has Marxism become the trendy virtue signal of the Left? https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1155: Lessons From Bastille Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 36:15


    Can Americans learn anything from Bastille Day? Yes, but not anything positive.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1154: Is Wokism Dying?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 37:40


    Some people are predicting the death of wokism. Is that true?https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1153: Stupid July 4 "History"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 37:57


    I never thought Heather Cox Richardson could out stupid herself, but this post on the "history" of July 4 changed my mind.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1152: What's Wrong with the Right Side of History?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 35:45


    We often hear the term "right side of history", but what if this is really the wrong side of history?https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1151: Blue State Nullification?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 39:55


    Blue States are getting tough on federalism. Is this real?https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1150: A New Era for An Old Idea?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 40:03


    Nullification is making a comeback. One historians questions if this is a good thing. https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1149: Open Judicial Activism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 34:49


    Have federal judges removed the veil? Open judicial activism is now in vogue.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1148: Why DOGE Failed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 37:41


    Why did DOGE fail, and what does this say about American politics?https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1147: Elon's American Party

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 35:44


    Elon Musk is forming an "American Party". What does this mean for American politics?https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

    Ep. 1146: California Secession 2.0

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 35:49


    44% of Californians want to secede. More importantly, over 70% favor federalism. We need more of this.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

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