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414 | A History of Conservatism Pt 2: Reform in Order to Conserve Oct 07, 2026

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In this episode, Dan continues the series on conservatism, this time focusing on Robert Peel, Benjamin Disraeli, and the arguments for and against conservatism in Victorian England and after.

413 | A History of Conservatism Pt 1: The General Bank and the Capital Oct 05, 2026

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In this episode, Dan begins the discussion on conservatism and what means at its core by reviewing Burke’s contribution and many other personalities.

412 | No qualification of Birth Sep 30, 2026

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In this episode, Dan discusses the controversy surrounding the “Heritage American” moniker, what the Constitution says on the issue, and how the Fathers of American thought rejected the premise.

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411 | Libertas vs Licentia Sep 28, 2026

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In this episode, Dan discusses what the Ancient Greeks thought about human liberty.

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410 | The Elections Clause Sep 21, 2026

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In this episode, Dan discusses the SAVE Act and what the Founders thought about elections, particularly who should control them, the states or the federal government.

409 | The Third Tyrant Sep 14, 2026

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In this episode, Dan discusses the Founders’ greatest fear - not a king, not an oligarchy, but a tyrannical mob.

408 | Soft Despotism Sep 09, 2026

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In this episode, Dan discusses Tocqueville’s warning about soft despotism and what happens to a society when men start allowing someone else- in this case, the State or tech companies- to manage their responsibilities.

407 | What is a Nation? Sep 07, 2026

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In this episode, Dan discusses historical definitions of what a nation is, from Ancient Greece through the Founders, and applies the standard to our present situation to determine if the United States is still a nation or… something else.

406 | A Nation of Joiners Sep 02, 2026

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In this episode, Dan discusses Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy in America, his thesis that America succeeded where others failed because of small associations, and his warning that abandoning those small associations for polite bureaucracies would be the end of our Republic.

405 | The Stoic Chain - Finale Aug 31, 2026

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In this episode, Dan discusses the entire Stoic Chain, where the Stoics eventually hit a wall, how the Stoic Chain shows up in the New Testament, and how Jesus became the perfect example of each of these elements.

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