The Sons Of History

Tis the season for miracles. It's Christmas and The Sons of History discuss the Christmas miracle that took place 105 years during the first year of World War 1.

If you've never heard about the Christmas Truce of 1914, now is your chance. Listen to the backstory of what was happening during this time and what the response was to the historic moment created by the soldiers and officers on the Western Front.

We hope all of your enjoy a very Merry Christmas this Christmas season.

The week has been wild with the UK election results. The Conservative Party has taken a mass majority in the election, leaving the Labour Party with considerations on how to move forward. There is also the SNP (Scottish National Party) to consider. Will this create a sure thing for Brexit? Is the UK union in doubt? The Sons of History discuss.

Dustin Bass and Alan Wakim also talk about the Battle of the Bulge. This Dec. 16 marks the 75th anniversary of the start of the World War 2 battle.

It is the 70th year of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization existence. Signed by numerous Western European countries as well as Canada and America, the amount of NATO countries has swelled into 29 countries. The Sons of History discuss whether America should remain in the organization, who has replaced the Soviet threat, and President Trump's demands that NATO nations live up to their 2% GDP obligations.

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Will the trade war with China to an end in the coming days? We soon shall see, but the idea of protectionism is nothing new to American politics. The Sons of History discuss the current tariffs and duties placed on imports, as well as some other big moments in American history where presidents utilized tariffs (hint: those didn't work out well).

So is protectionism a good response? Dustin Bass and Alan Wakim weigh in.

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Alan is back in town! The Sons of History discuss his trip to Pittsburgh, the place known for the start of the Seven Years War. 

We discuss the Nine Years War, Queen Anne's War, King George's War, the Seven Years War, a young George Washington, and how it all led to the American Revolution. Listen in and learn how it all got rolling for America.

Impeachment is on the lips of just about everyone, whether you are for it or against it with the current administration. But how should we view impeachment? As a way to check the Executive? Or merely as a political weapon? 

The Sons of History sat down with Joe Wolverton, author of The Real James Madison, to discuss how the Father of the Constitution (Madison) viewed impeachment and when and how it should be used.

An enlightening and engaging conversation you won't want to miss.

Interested in purchasing Wolverton's book? Purchase it from the National Center for Constitutional Studies here.

Happy Veterans Day! This episode will be a first. The Sons of History are actually giving a movie review. Dustin Bass and Alan Wakim went and watched the new release Midway (during the show). Listen to their review on the movie and whether or not you should go see it.

The Sons of History also discuss all the led up to the Battle of Midway and what happened there that was so important.

Book and movie recommendations are provided, as well as their individual complaints. Enjoy!

This November 9th marks the 30th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall. It marked the beginning of the end of the Soviet Union.

Dustin Bass and Alan Wakim discuss the wall, what people went through to get out of East Germany, and the significance of its fall in the world.

If you don't know much about the Berlin Wall, then this conversation is just for you.

The Sons of History also give their book and movie recommendations, as well as their weekly complaint about things in society.

The Kurds have been American allies for quite some time now. There has been some dispute on America's foreign policy regarding leaving or staying the Middle East areas that directly affect the Kurds. The Sons of History discuss the history of the Kurds, how their region (not nation) came to be, and whether or not leaving Syria is a good idea or not. 

Alan Wakim and Dustin Bass also give their book and movie recommendations, and also have their newly minted complaints for the week. We think you'll enjoy this discussion and learn more about the Kurds, our relationship with them, and how the media isn't really giving much of the story when they discuss them.

There continues to be protests in the streets of Hong Kong. With the recent tweet by Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey, America has become intricately intertwined with the situation. The Sons of History discuss the history of the China-Hong Kong relationship and the fallout from the Morey tweet.

Dustin Bass and Alan Wakim also give their book and movie recommendations, as well as offer their complaints to clear the air. Enjoy!