Podcast appearances and mentions of burt folsom

Mark Larson sits in for Lou and talks with Dr. Burt Folsom, history professor at Hillsdale College about the real history of President's Day and what it is all about.

Mark Larson sits in and talks about what Memorial Day is really about with Dr. Burt Folsom, professor at Hillsdale College and historian.

There is a major assault on capitalism from the Left, but history shows us that their proposed tax hikes and economic solutions won't do anything but hurt the people. America's favorite history professor Burt Folsom joins Liz to share all of the things you didn't learn (but should have) in history class and how those lessons can guide today's politics. And as we fear a point of no return for our economy, here's what we can do to pick up the pieces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Dan Sutter, of the Manuel Johnson Center for Political Economy, hosts EconVersations, a program that explores the role of free markets in promoting prosperity through conversations with Manuel Johnson Center faculty and guests. In this episode, Dr. Sutter interviews Dr. Burt Folsom and they disucuss the myth of the Robber Barons.

Popular textbooks used by many American history classes often make tragic errors and important omissions when discussing President FDR's record during World War II. For example, did you know Roosevelt was warned by the Commander of the US Pacific Fleet in Pearl Harbor that the Japanese had the potential to attack? Or that Roosevelt was largely responsible for the internment of loyal Japanese-Americans? What about Roosevelt's attempts to appoint a member of the KKK to the Supreme Court? This episode dives into these critical instances in American history. This episode is based on Dr. Burt Folsom’s book, FDR Goes to War: How Expanded Executive Power, Spiraling National Debt, and Restricted Civil Liberties Shaped Wartime America. Learn more about YAF at www.yaf.org.

Do you think FDR was a great president, a good president, or a dreadful president? Most historians insist FDR was a great president, but the evidence suggests he was actually a dreadful president. In this episode, Dr. Folsom explains why. This episode is based on Dr. Burt Folsom’s book, New Deal or Raw Deal?: How FDR's Economic Legacy Has Damaged America. Learn more about YAF at www.yaf.org.

We often hear how FDR was one of the most successful presidents in American history and his presidential win in 1936 is often used as evidence to support this argument. No president prior to Roosevelt had ever won a partisan election by such large margins. But in this episode, Burt explains exactly why Roosevelt was able to secure his victory. Hint: it has nothing to do with the success of his New Deal policies. This episode is based on Dr. Burt Folsom’s book, New Deal or Raw Deal?: How FDR's Economic Legacy Has Damaged America. Learn more about YAF at www.yaf.org.

During the Great Depression, unemployment hit 25% under Presidents Hoover and Roosevelt. In 1932, Congress passed the first federal welfare program in American history. For many historians, such federal spending was not only justified, but it was a wonderful use of tax-payer dollars. But there is much more to the federal welfare story. In today’s episode, Dr. Folsom will reveal what historians don’t tell you about America’s first welfare system. This episode is based on Dr. Burt Folsom’s book, New Deal or Raw Deal?: How FDR's Economic Legacy Has Damaged America. Learn more about YAF at www.yaf.org.

The New Deal was designed by FDR to create programs to reduce the unemployment rate during the Great Depression. Although it was sold to Americans as a well-intentioned effort to curb the depression, the New Deal programs such as the AAA and the NRA only provided avenues for corruption and exacerbated the misery for all Americans. For every problem the programs sought out to solve, two or more problems popped up along the way. This episode is based on Dr. Burt Folsom’s book, New Deal or Raw Deal?: How FDR's Economic Legacy Has Damaged America. Learn more about YAF at www.yaf.org.

A lot of history books credit President Franklin D. Roosevelt for leading the US out of the Great Depression. But is this correct? In this episode, Burt shines the light on the New Deal policies, and what we actually find is a grab for power but not a gain for the American economy or the American people. This episode is based on Dr. Burt Folsom’s book, New Deal or Raw Deal?: How FDR's Economic Legacy Has Damaged America. Learn more about YAF at www.yaf.org.

The Great Depression is universally considered one of the darkest times in modern history, but what actually caused this global economic downslide? In this episode, Burt details the four main causes of the Great Depression, and helps listeners understand how the actions of President Franklin D. Roosevelt dramatically changed the role of government in the lives of Americans forever. This episode is based off of Dr. Burt Folsom’s book, New Deal or Raw Deal?: How FDR's Economic Legacy Has Damaged America. Learn more about YAF at www.yaf.org

The last eight episodes provided inspiring stories about some of America’s greatest entrepreneurs – stories you likely never heard in your history classes. As a matter of fact, you were likely taught something quite different – that these captains of industry were rather Robber Barons. Dr. Burt Folsom wraps up the review of his book, The Myth of the Robber Barons by uncovering the background of this myth and outlines the perpetrator’s championing of communism and attacks on free markets during the 1930’s. Sadly, the sloppy and biased research found in Matthew Josephson’s book, Robber Barons, worked its way into the teaching of American history tarring the image of America’s most influential heroes. This episode is based on Chapter 7 of Dr. Burt Folsom’s book, The Myth of the Robber Barons. If you want to learn more about his topic and follow along with Burt, you can grab a copy of the book on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Robber-Barons-Business-America/dp/0963020315/youngamericsfoun Learn more about YAF at www.yaf.org

Andrew Mellon had a profound impact on the growth of the American economy during the 1920’s. His successful advocacy for lower taxes brought about many life-changing inventions that are taken for granted today. For this episode, Burt is joined by special guest, Anita Folsom. This episode is based on Chapter 6 of Dr. Burt Folsom’s book, The Myth of the Robber Barons. If you want to learn more about his topic and follow along with Burt, you can grab a copy of the book on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Robber-Barons-Business-America/dp/0963020315/youngamericsfoun Learn more about YAF at www.yaf.org

Two features of human nature are self-interest and competition. Both of which are seen as harmful qualities today. However, these seemingly negative character traits, when filtered through the free market, are powerful motivators that help raise humanity out of poverty. Through this episode, learn how great American entrepreneurs like John D. Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie practiced Christian values, enabling them to not only succeed themselves, but also improve the lives of average citizens around the world. This episode is based on Dr. Burt Folsom’s book, The Myth of the Robber Barons. If you want to learn more about his topic and follow along with Burt, you can grab a copy of the book on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Robber-Barons-Business-America/dp/0963020315/youngamericsfoun Learn more about YAF at www.yaf.org

John D. Rockefeller was America’s first billionaire, yet, he was attacked ruthlessly as a Robber Baron. What few realize, he gave away over half of his wealth and was partly responsible for the creation of the American middle class. In this episode, discover how Rockefeller was able to use his fortitude and faith to prevail while many others in his field failed, and improve the lives of millions in America and around the globe. This episode is based on Chapter 5 of Dr. Burt Folsom’s book, The Myth of the Robber Barons. If you want to learn more about his topic and follow along with Burt, you can grab a copy of the book on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Robber-Barons-Business-America/dp/0963020315/youngamericsfoun Learn more about YAF at www.yaf.org

In the previous episode, we discovered how the Scrantons and friends founded one of America’s largest cities in the middle of the wilderness in Northeast Pennsylvania, and were able to apply ambition, determination, and hard work to expand wealth and opportunities for all Americans living in that area. However, what are the keys to on-going success? Does being born into a family of wealth guarantee continued success or is there more to be said about entrepreneurial spirit and liberties provided by free enterprise? This episode is based on Chapter 3 of Dr. Burt Folsom’s book, The Myth of the Robber Barons. If you want to learn more about his topic and follow along with Burt, you can grab a copy of the book on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Robber-Barons-Business-America/dp/0963020315/youngamericsfoun Learn more about YAF at www.yaf.org

By 1840, America might have beaten back the British to secure its political independence, but the United States was still dependent on England for quality steel. During this time, no country could truly become an economic power without their own steel production. However, local entrepreneurs in Northeast Pennsylvania sought to change this. America had the resources, yet not one was effectively tapping them. In this episode of Books with Burt , learn how the Scranton’s changed all this and helped to lead America to become theeconomic powerhouse that it is today. This episode is based on Chapter 3 of Dr. Burt Folsom’s book, The Myth of the Robber Barons. If you want to learn more about his topic and follow along with Burt, you can grab a copy of the book on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Robber-Barons-Business-America/dp/0963020315/youngamericsfoun Learn more about YAF at www.yaf.org

Here is another amazing story you won’t discover in most history books! In the second part of our series on the transcontinental railroads, we learn an inspiring example of how an entrepreneur, working with his own hard earned money, can build a pivotal enterprise that improves the lives of Americans across the country and expands America’s influence abroad - all without a single dollar of government subsidies. Discover how James J. Hill was able to build the Great Northern Railroad from Minnesota to Seattle and expanded American industry to the Eastern World without any help from the federal government. This episode is based on Chapter 2 of Dr. Burt Folsom’s book, The Myth of the Robber Barons. If you want to learn more about his topic and follow along with Burt, you can grab a copy of the book on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Robber-Barons-Business-America/dp/0963020315/youngamericsfoun. Learn more about YAF at www.yaf.org

History books often point to the transcontinental railroads as success story on how government can facilitate public projects. But is this really a success story worth touting? Although the United States previously tried subsidies with steamships, some in Washington felt they should try again. This time, two railroad companies would compete for the subsidies. What could go wrong? This episode is based on Chapter 2 of Dr. Burt Folsom’s book, The Myth of the Robber Barons. If you want to learn more about his topic and follow along with Burt, you can grab a copy of the book on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Robber-Barons-Business-America/dp/0963020315/youngamericsfoun. Learn more about YAF at www.yaf.org

In our first episode, we learn about Cornelius Vanderbilt and his efforts to break through steamship monopolies organized by the New York state government. We learn how his entrepreneurial efforts helped improve the lives of the everyday American. This episode is based on Chapter 1 of Dr. Burt Folsom’s book, The Myth of the Robber Barons. If you want to learn more about his topic and follow along with Burt, you can grab a copy of the book on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Robber-Barons-Business-America/dp/0963020315/youngamericsfoun. Learn more about YAF at www.yaf.org

Dr. Burt Folsom introduces you to a new podcast, “Books with Burt” where he delves into source material and history books to share stories you never learned about American History. In this trailer, he shares a short story featuring President Grover Cleveland.

Burt Folsom on the Great Depression and New Deal.

Topics: America's first experiment with socialism, the Venezuela model of socialsm, Jane Austen's EMMA, and liberal arts students in the military. Scot Bertram talks with Hillsdale professor emeritus Burt Folsom about America's first experiment with socialism. James Carafano of Heritage tells us about the Venezuelan model of socialism. Lorraine Murphy, from Hillsdale's English department, returns to discuss Jane Austen's EMMA. And Jeffery Rogers, associate dean of men at Hillsdale, explains why we need more liberal arts students in the miltary.

Topics: America's first experiment with socialism, the Venezuela model of socialsm, Jane Austen's EMMA, and liberal arts students in the military.Scot Bertram talks with Hillsdale professor emeritus Burt Folsom about America's first experiment with socialism. James Carafano of Heritage tells us about the Venezuelan model of socialism. Lorraine Murphy, from Hillsdale's English department, returns to discuss Jane Austen's EMMA. And Jeffery Rogers, associate dean of men at Hillsdale, explains why we need more liberal arts students in the miltary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meet four heroes who served simultaneously on the Supreme Court. Special guest: Dr. Burt Folsom. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

Dr. Burt Folsom shares some important historical facts for those of us who need a refresher course on this eve of our Independence Day, as well as how it relates to Colin Kaepernick essentially removing Nike shoes with Betsy Ross's design of the American flag and the original 13 colonies. U.S. Navy Rear Admiral (Ret.) Len Hering is also the executive director for "I Love a Clean San Diego" and he has some tips on how we can all do our part to keep our beaches clean this 4th of July. Mark Stewart is one of the producers behind a fantastic and fascinating new documentary about Neil Armstrong, the person, rather than the astronaut we've all come to love over time. We also receive breaking news on Edward Gallagher's punishment on the one guilty charge pertaining to posing in a photo with a dead ISIS combatant following the teen's death.

On this episode, Scot Bertram is joined by Burt Folsom, Distinguished Fellow at Hillsdale College, to discuss why some millennials might be embracing socialism. New York Times best-selling author Martin Ford looks at the future of A.I. and robotics. Hillsdale professor of English, Dwight Lindley, begins an occasional series on basic literary concepts. And Hillsdale alum Tom Morrison talks about his time at the College and his work serving in the Illinois State House.

On this episode, Scot Bertram is joined by Burt Folsom, Distinguished Fellow at Hillsdale College, to discuss why some millennials might be embracing socialism. New York Times best-selling author Martin Ford looks at the future of A.I. and robotics. Hillsdale professor of English, Dwight Lindley, begins an occasional series on basic literary concepts. And Hillsdale alum Tom Morrison talks about his time at the College and his work serving in the Illinois State House.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark welcomes Dr. Burt Folsom onto the show, who writes books encompassing history, politics, and money altogether, as they discuss some interesting facts about U.S. Presidents on this Presidents Day 2019. Also, the latest allegations not only from Andrew McCabe, the former acting FBI Director upon the firing of then-Director James Comey, but also California AG Xavier Becerra talking about how President Trump continues to cross the constitutional line when it comes to declaring national emergencies.

From transportation to energy, and everything in between, should the government invest money in as many promising projects as possible? Or would that actually doom many of those ventures to failure? Burt Folsom, historian and professor at Hillsdale College, answers those questions by drawing on the fascinating history of the race to build America's railroads and airplanes.

Was America's first billionaire, John D. Rockefeller, a greedy robber baron, a generous philanthropist, or both? And did the oil tycoon exploit America's poor or give them access to much-needed energy? Historian and Hillsdale College professor Burt Folsom, author of "The Myth of the Robber Barons," reveals the truth about the Rockefeller empire.

Mark visits with the author of "Divider in Chief," Kate Obenshain, on the latest news involving Charlie Rose's firing from CBS & PBS after sexual harassment allegations. Also, Dr. Burt Folsom pays Mark a visit to discuss the importance of history at Hillsdale College, where he teaches, and why it's imperative not to erase history as well.

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Burt Folsom joins Tom to discuss his new book Uncle Sam Can't Count: A History of Failed Government Investments, from Beaver Pelts to Green Energy.

Guests this hour include - Rowan Scarborough (The Washington Times) and Dr. Burt Folsom

Guests this hour include - Mike Reagan (The Reagan Foundation) and Dr. Burt Folsom