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The Right Side of History

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"The Right Side of History," featuring hosts Jarrett Stepman and Fred Lucas of The Daily Signal, is a show dedicated to exploring current events through a historical lens and busting left-wing myths about figures and events of America’s past.

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Episodes

Fight House: Rivalries in the White House from Truman to Trump

On this episode of The Right Side of history, co-hosts Fred Lucas and Jarrett Stepman talk to Tevi Troy, a former senior White House official and historian. Troy recently authored " Fight House: Rivalries in the White House from Truman to Trump ," a book that tells the history of modern internal White House squabbles and how various presidents have dealt with them. Some chief executives turned conflict into greater success and others saw their presidencies crumble as a result. Hosted on Acast. S...

Dec 09, 202024 min

How America Could Follow the Fate of Civilizations That Collapsed

On this episode of The Right Side of History, hosts Fred Lucas and Jarrett Stepman interview Cal Thomas, a widely syndicated columnist and Fox News commentator. They discuss Thomas' new book, "America's Expiration Date: The Fall of Empires and Superpowers . . . and the Future of the United States," which is a historical look at the decline and fall of great civilizations of the past and a warning about the worrying trends in America leading the country to a similar fate. Thomas also discusses re...

Sep 10, 202028 min

Robert Reilly's Defense of Our Founding Ideas

It’s not just statues and American history that are under attack. The most essential ideas from America’s founding are under siege and on trial. Robert R. Reilly, the director of the Westminster Institute and widely published author, joined “The Right Side of History” podcast to discuss his new book “ America on Trial: A Defense of the Founding .” Reilly discusses the deeper origins of the American Revolution—rooted in Western thought, philosophy, and religion—and explains why America’s current ...

Aug 11, 202043 min

George Washington: A Businessman Who Was 'Better Than His Era'

John Berlau, an award-winning journalist and a senior fellow the Competitive Enterprise Institute, joins the "Right Side of History" to talk about his new book, "George Washington Entrepreneur: How Our Founding Father's Private Business Pursuits Changed America and the World." He talks about the first president's varied businesses from Mt. Vernon, and also addresses the push to erase Washington from history. The "Right Side of History" is a podcast dedicated to exploring current events through a...

Jul 24, 202029 min

Black Patriots Who Helped Keep American Free

On this episode of "The Right Side of History" Philip Reynolds of The Heritage Foundation joins us to talk about 54th Massachusetts—one of the first black regiments of the Civil War--and other black patriots throughout U.S. history. "The Right Side of History" is a podcast dedicated to exploring current events through a historical lens and busting leftwing myths about figures and events of America's past. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 07, 202032 min

Craig Shirley Profiles the Life of America's First First Mom--Mary Ball Washington

On this episode of "The Right Side of History," we talk to presidential historian Craig Shirley about his book, " Mary Ball Washington: The Untold Story of George Washington's Mother ." Shirley explains the role this complex woman had in shaping the man who would lead the American Revolution and become the first president. "The Right Side of History" is a podcast dedicated to exploring current events through a historical lens and busting leftwing myths about figures and events of America's past....

Jun 22, 202014 min

Brian Kilmeade Explain's Sam Houston's 'Calculated' and 'Cautious' Path to Victory for Texas

"The Right Side of History" is a podcast dedicated to exploring current events through a historical lens and busting leftwing myths about figures and events of America's past. This episode's guest is Brian Kilmeade, co-anchor of Fox & Friends, discussing his book, "Sam Houston and the Alamo Avengers" now available in paperback. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 08, 20209 min

Spying on Elections Has Happened Before

“The Right Side of History” is a podcast dedicated to exploring current events through a historical lens and busting left-wing myths about figures and events of America’s past. On this week’s episode, hosts Jarrett Stepman and Fred Lucas speak to Dr. Lee Edwards, a historian and fellow at the Heritage Foundation. Edwards, who worked on the Barry Goldwater campaign for president in 1964, explains how President Lyndon Johnson used agencies to spy on the activities of his political opponent. Hosted...

Dec 20, 201929 min

Former Legislator Who Helped Conduct Clinton Impeachment Trial Explains How It Works

“The Right Side of History” is a podcast dedicated to exploring current events through a historical lens and busting left-wing myths about figures and events of America’s past. On this week’s episode hosts Fred Lucas and Jarrett Stepman talk to Judge James Rogan, a House impeachment manager during the Senate trial of President Bill Clinton and the author of “ Catching Our Flag: Behind the Scenes of a Presidential Impeachment .” Rogan explains how the process works and what constitutes “high crim...

Nov 04, 201922 min

Ross Perot and the Power (Or Lack Thereof) of Third Parties

“The Right Side of History” is a podcast dedicated to exploring current events through a historical lens and busting left-wing myths about figures and events of America’s past.On this week’s episode, hosts Jarrett Stepman and Fred Lucas discuss the death and impact of Ross Perot, who ran for president in 1992 and 1996 against Republicans and Democrats.Stepman and Lucas explain why "third parties" rarely stand a chance in elections, yet have had a significant impact on the American political syst...

Jul 29, 201922 min

The Right Side of History: The Problematic, Patriotic Women Who Made America Great

“The Right Side of History” is a podcast dedicated to exploring current events through a historical lens and busting left-wing myths about figures and events of America’s past.On a special Independence Day edition of "The Right Side of History," we team up with Kelsey Bolar and Lauren Evans, co-hosts of The Daily Signal’s “Problematic Women” podcast, to discuss some of the most problematic women throughout American history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 03, 201935 min

The Right Side Of History: How a President and a Pope Brought Down Communism

“The Right Side of History” is a podcast dedicated to exploring current events through a historical lens and busting left-wing myths about figures and events of America’s past.On this week’s episode, hosts Jarrett Stepman and Fred Lucas speak to Dr. Paul Kengor, a historian who wrote "A Pope and a President, God, and Ronald Reagan," and filmmaker Robert Orlando, who recently collaborated with Kengor on the film, "The Divine Plan," a story of how President Ronald Reagan and Pope John Paul II unit...

Jun 18, 201928 min

The Right Side Of History: How the Declaration of Independence Makes America Exceptional

“The Right Side of History” is a podcast dedicated to exploring current events through a historical lens and busting left-wing myths about figures and events of America’s past.On this week’s episode, hosts Jarrett Stepman and Fred Lucas speak to Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, about the Declaration of Independence and how it makes America exceptional.Lee is the author of the new book, "Our Lost Constitution: America's Fight Against Tyranny From King George to the Deep State." Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

Apr 29, 201928 min

The Right Side Of History: When Was America Great?

“The Right Side of History” is a podcast dedicated to exploring current events through a historical lens and busting left-wing myths about figures and events of America’s past. On this week’s episode, hosts Jarrett Stepman and Fred Lucas discuss recent comments by former Attorney General Eric Holder, who recently said on MSNBC: “Exactly when did you think America was great?”“It certainly wasn’t when people were enslaved. It certainly wasn’t when women didn’t have the right to vote. It certainly ...

Apr 23, 201930 min

The Right Side Of History: Correcting Media Distortions About the Electoral College

“The Right Side of History” is a podcast dedicated to exploring current events through a historical lens and busting left-wing myths about figures and events of America’s past.On this week’s episode, hosts Jarrett Stepman and Fred Lucas discuss the various media attacks, and in some cases, outright distortions about the Electoral College. They break down why the Founders created this institution to elect presidents and why it's still relevant today.Stepman and Lucas also interview Tara Ross, who...

Apr 15, 201947 min

The Right Side Of History: Environmentalist Predictions of Doom Are Nothing New

“The Right Side of History” is a podcast dedicated to exploring current events through a historical lens and busting left-wing myths about figures and events of America’s past.On this week’s episode, hosts Jarrett Stepman and Fred Lucas interview Nick Loris, an expert in energy, the environment, and regulation at The Heritage Foundation, about the Green New Deal.Lucas and Stepman discuss the long history of environmentalist overreaction and predictions of catastrophe that haven't panned out. Hos...

Apr 01, 201936 min

The Right Side Of History: Is this Abortion's 'Calhoun' Moment?

“The Right Side of History” is a podcast dedicated to exploring current events through a historical lens and busting left-wing myths about figures and events of America’s past.On this week’s episode, hosts Jarrett Stepman and Fred Lucas interview Kyle Sammin, a lawyer and writer from Pennsylvania, who recently compared the shifting philosophy of pro-abortion proponents to those who defended slavery in the early 19th century. Sammin explains how a social situation, slavery, once treated as an unf...

Feb 15, 201925 min

The Right Side Of History: These Presidents Were Tougher on the Media Than Trump

“The Right Side of History” is a podcast dedicated to exploring current events through a historical lens and busting left-wing myths about figures and events of America’s past.On this week’s episode, hosts Jarrett Stepman and Fred Lucas discuss the long history of presidential wars with the press. President Donald Trump sometimes uses caustic language with his foes in the Fourth Estate, but as Lucas and Stepman explain, other presidents have used softer rhetoric and harsher official action to si...

Jan 14, 201924 min

The Right Side Of History: Can a 'Partisan' Judge Rule Objectively?

“The Right Side of History” is a podcast dedicated to exploring current events through a historical lens and busting left-wing myths about figures and events of America’s past.On this week’s episode, hosts Jarrett Stepman and Fred Lucas discuss the legacy of Chief Justice John Marshall and how it relates to today.Chief Justice John Roberts has criticized President Donald Trump for lambasting an "Obama judge" on the 9th Circuit Court for ruling unfavorably against him.This brings up the question:...

Dec 10, 201841 min

The Right Side Of History: Revisiting the Clinton Era With Ken Starr

“The Right Side of History” is a podcast dedicated to exploring current events through a historical lens and busting left-wing myths about figures and events of America’s past.On this week’s episode, hosts Jarrett Stepman and Fred Lucas discuss the Clinton era with Ken Starr, who served as solicitor general under President George H.W. Bush, and was the lead investigator in the Whitewater scandal. Starr talks about the differences between an independent counsel and special counsel, working with S...

Oct 25, 201819 min

The Right Side Of History: Why We Need More Pro-American Books and Movies

“The Right Side of History” is a podcast dedicated to exploring current events through a historical lens and busting left-wing myths about figures and events of America’s past.On this week’s episode, hosts Jarrett Stepman and Fred Lucas discuss the importance of historical fiction and why it's a component of America's soft power. Stepman and Lucas were joined by Harry Crocker III, the executive editor of Regnery Publishing, and the author of numerous books, including the recently released "Armst...

Oct 11, 201832 min

The Right Side Of History: Here's How Reagan and Now Trump Turned the Tables on the Media

"The Right Side of History” is a podcast dedicated to exploring current events through a historical lens and busting left-wing myths about figures and events of America’s past.On this week’s episode, hosts Jarrett Stepman, a contributor to The Daily Signal, and Fred Lucas, The Daily Signal’s White House correspondent, spoke to John Heubusch, the executive director of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute, about how Ronald Reagan got around a biased media and how this applies to...

Sep 19, 201822 min

Here Are the 7 Biggest Supreme Court Political Controversies

"The Right Side of History” is a podcast dedicated to exploring current events through a historical lens and busting left-wing myths about figures and events of America’s past.On this week’s episode, hosts Jarrett Stepman, a contributor to The Daily Signal, and Fred Lucas, The Daily Signal’s White House correspondent, discussed the top 7 Supreme Court controversies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 23, 201826 min

How Does Trump's Talk With Kim Jong Un Compare to Reagan's Negotiations With Gorbachev

"The Right Side of History” is a podcast dedicated to exploring current events through a historical lens and busting left-wing myths about figures and events of America’s past.On this week’s episode, hosts Jarrett Stepman, a contributor to The Daily Signal, and Fred Lucas, The Daily Signal’s White House correspondent sat down with Steve Deace, host of The Steve Deace Show, to discuss the comparison of President Donald Trump's recent negotiation with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Ronald Rea...

Jun 18, 201826 min

Voter Fraud Has a Long History In the United States

"The Right Side of History” is a podcast dedicated to exploring current events through a historical lens and busting left-wing myths about figures and events of America’s past.On this week’s episode, hosts Jarrett Stepman, a contributor to The Daily Signal, and Fred Lucas, The Daily Signal’s White House correspondent discuss the history of voter fraud in the United States. Should Americans try to address it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 04, 201832 min

The History of Special Prosecutors

“The Right Side of History” is a podcast dedicated to exploring current events through a historical lens and busting left-wing myths about figures and events of America’s past.On this week’s episode, hosts Jarrett Stepman, a contributor to The Daily Signal, and Fred Lucas, The Daily Signal’s White House correspondent, discuss the history of special prosecutors in American history from the Ulysses S. Grant administration to Robert Mueller and President Donald Trump.Is it time to get rid of this p...

May 03, 201829 min

The Truth About Ted Kennedy and Chappaquiddick

"The Right Side of History” is a podcast dedicated to exploring current events through a historical lens and busting left-wing myths about figures and events of America’s past.On this week’s episode, hosts Jarrett Stepman, a contributor to The Daily Signal, and Fred Lucas, The Daily Signal’s White House correspondent, discuss "Chappaquiddick," a new movie about Ted Kennedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 23, 201824 min

The History of the Second Amendment and American Gun Culture

"The Right Side of History” is a podcast dedicated to exploring current events through a historical lens and busting left-wing myths about figures and events of America’s past.On this week’s episode, hosts Jarrett Stepman, a contributor to The Daily Signal, and Fred Lucas, The Daily Signal’s White House correspondent, discuss the history of the Second Amendment and gun control. They are joined by David Harsanyi, a senior editor for The Federalist who is writing a book about American gun culture....

Mar 28, 201829 min
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