In this episode, we explore the decades long buildup to one of the most defining conflicts of the 20th century: the Spanish Civil War. Long before 1936, Spain was already a nation fractured by radical ideologies, political upheaval, and the collapse of its imperial power. Our guest, Karl Dahl, joins us to break down how anarchism, socialism, liberalism, and traditionalism clashed in the streets, in parliament, and in the hearts of the Spanish people. From the decline of empire to the rise of radical movements, we examine how these forces set the stage for civil war.

A distinctly American aesthetic is re-emerging - from front yard football to vintage propaganda imagery. What began at the grassroots is now echoed at the highest levels of government. Pax Americana joins us to break down how the Right set the tone, why the message resonates, and what this cultural shift reveals about the American identity.

Firearms were once tied to duty: protecting home, community, and country. Today, that duty has been hollowed out, replaced with consumerism and fractured moral visions. Lee (Greater) breaks down how the American rifleman’s duty became a consumer product and how a culture built on responsibility became one of mere ownership.

Stephen Wolfe breaks down a key misconception about Christian Nationalism - the idea that it’s about forcing belief or using state power to control the conscience. He explains the historic Protestant understanding of the distinction between outward behavior and inward belief, why faith can’t be coerced, and how freedom of conscience has long been part of Christian political thought.