Reconstruction Reconsidered

The Righteous Cause Conquers the World

Brion McClanahan dismantles the so-called "righteous cause" narrative that shapes modern American history and foreign policy, tracing its roots from Sumner and Lincoln to the war in Iraq. Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on May 17, 2025.

Reconstruction Reconsidered

Who really caused the violence of Reconstruction? Wanjiru Njoya exposes how federal intervention fueled racial conflict and dismantled the South's social order—challenging modern myths with historical truth. Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on May 17, 2025.

The "New Economists" and Military Keynesianism

Military Keynesianism wasn't just economic policy, it was socialism in disguise. Joseph Salerno reveals how John F. Kennedy's economists used war spending and deficits to erode liberty under the guise of stability and growth. Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on May 17, 2025.

Origins of the National (Military) Science Foundation

Does government-funded science drive progress or distort it? Peter Klein uncovers the hidden costs, cronyism, and political agendas behind the National Science Foundation and federal research funding. Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on May 17, 2025.

The Importance of Ralph Raico’s Foreign Policy Revisionism

Ryan McMaken discusses Ralph Raico’s critique of war propaganda, revealing how states systematically shape history to justify endless conflict—and why revisionism is essential for reclaiming peace and liberty. Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on May 17, 2025.