Since 1979, Iran has been under the control of a Shiite extremist Muslim government. As of February 28th, that regime is under direct attack due to targeted efforts by the United States and surrounding regions. What began as uprisings from Iran’s young people is now a historical tipping point for both Iran and our own nation. Listen in to hear Stephen’s thoughts about the disconnect between the president and Congress, the aftereffects of the initial attack, and what we[read more]

Why do I call myself a conservative? The answer, despite what our current political landscape may tell you, is not that controversial. Fundamentally, I believe in a limited government, free markets, strong national defense, and an emphasis on individual responsibility. As a historian, I have studied the atrocities brought upon humanity by tyrannical and unrestrained governments. Our Founding Fathers gave us a framework to prevent this, and we should follow their lead in order to preserve our liberty.

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Following the latest episode about the macro threats shaping our world, Stephen is re-airing an episode from 2021 that speaks directly to one of the most critical: the growing fresh water crisis. Five years after originally publishing this episode, the danger of declining fresh water remains just as urgent.

Note: The Lake Mead capacity figure cited in this episode has continued to decline since the episode was recorded, falling from 35% to 33%.

Water. Birthrates. Global warming. Melting ice. Droughts. Religious shifts. These are the real factors shaping our world, not the hypothesized political incentives argued over on cable news stations. We are living through a time of global restructuring, and we must look beyond headlines to fully understand what kind of future we are walking into. Go with Stephen “behind the scenes” to explore the macro forces that could change everything.

In this milestone 600th episode of the Stephen Mansfield Podcast, Stephen fields your listener-submitted questions to hear exactly what’s going through the minds of concerned individuals living in our world today. From third party possibilities and population plummets, to budding world leaders and general information overwhelm, what can we expect from world history in the years ahead? All of this, and more, is addressed in today’s anniversary episode.

America’s future is gripped by 3 primary crises: a deep spiritual unrest, a Congress unable to lead, and the growing influence of Marxist ideology. In this episode, Stephen examines how inner emptiness, legislative dysfunction, and a worldview of revolt are shaping the nation’s challenges. We, as a united people, must confront these realities head-on, because we can’t build a better future if we ignore what’s breaking us now.

In the United States, socialist sympathy seems to be at an all-time high. With approximately 250 Democratic socialists holding state and local elected offices around the country, it’s becoming clear that America has forgotten the lessons learned about one of the deadliest ideologies in world history. Today, it is our duty to equip ourselves and our younger generations intellectually against the failed systems of the past.

Newton’s 3rd Law states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. Outside of physics, this notion holds especially true in human behavior, namely, politics. Governance should be done in a manner to prevent the possibility of an inflamed reaction, not to incite it. Together, let’s examine our current political landscape and what we can do as leaders to level out the drama.

Hard-fought U.S. citizenship is not something we should give away so easily. From the foolish policies of Biden to the heavy-handed crackdown of Trump, our nation has recently seen both ends of the spectrum regarding its treatment toward non-citizens. But what does history have to say about it? Together, let’s examine our Constitution and past court rulings to understand our country’s opportunity to fix birthright citizenship.

Think the Netflix series House of Guinness tells the full story? Think again—Steven Knight’s recent Netflix dramatization, “House of Guinness,” takes creative liberties that distort the real legacy of the Guinness family and brewery. Listen in to learn what the series gets wrong, and why we should seek to understand the historical truth behind the Guinness family’s devotion to excellence and social good. Learn about Stephen Mansfield’s research process that went into writing his groundbreaking book, “The Search for[read more]