Here's why Trump's suggestion that Iran could join the Abraham Accords reflects a foreign policy of real physical economics — and why the CFR's new "Future of American Strategy" project is a tacit admission that the British-led liberal international order is finished.
Trump got Xi's "secret garden" tour, Bessent cornered the City of London, and the Senate revolted in his favor. Across this week's shows, one frame keeps surfacing: the American System is back, and the empire is out of moves.
As globalization collapses, America faces a deeper crisis of culture, identity, and purpose. Mike explores Poe’s “Descent into the Maelstrom,” the rebuilding of American industry, the conflict with Iran, and the spiritual foundations needed to revive the nation.
Join Bob Ingraham, renowned author of numerous books on American history, as he delves into the rich history and significance of the Erie Canal in this engaging discussion. The video covers the 200th anniversary of the canal's completion, highlighting the importance of understanding America's historical endeavors in today's political climate. Ingraham emphasizes the role of principles and the spirit of innovation that defined the construction of this monumental project. Learn about the key figures like Governor Morris and Dewitt Clinton, the engineering challenges they overcame, and the lasting impact the Erie Canal had on America's economic development and westward expansion.
00:00 Introduction and Author Background
00:37 Why Discuss the Erie Canal Now?
02:35 The Importance of American History
04:36 The Erie Canal: A Symbol of American Culture
11:32 Challenges and Innovations in Building the Erie Canal
14:14 Key Figures Behind the Erie Canal
18:02 The Unprecedented Nature of the Erie Canal
25:05 Engineering Feats and Learning on the Job
30:53 Political and Public Support for the Erie Canal
38:56 Governor Tompkins and the War Mobilization
40:39 Dewitt Clinton's Leadership Emerges
41:56 Reviving the Canal Project
42:50 Clinton's Governorship and Canal Construction
44:04 Challenges in Building the Erie Canal
45:48 Recruiting Workers for the Canal
47:17 Innovations and Engineering Feats
49:20 Political Struggles and Clinton's Return
51:07 Completion and Celebration of the Erie Canal
01:02:19 Economic Impact and Population Growth
01:04:54 The Ohio Erie Canal and Its Significance
01:08:56 Transforming America: The Legacy of the Canals
No class this Memorial Day weekend. A short note on the origins of the holiday, a thank you to our supporters, and a look at next Saturday — Bruce Director returns.
The centuries-long fight over tuning, the British- and Wall Street-funded "American sound" that hollowed out our culture, and why the renaissance Trump is unleashing has to start with classical music.
The flood of information is making you a worse citizen. Bruce Director on Kepler's New Astronomy — how a 17th-century astronomer broke the empire's two-cage dogma of perfect circles and uniform motion, and what that fight has to do with 2026.
Eisenhower warned about the military-industrial complex. He should have warned about the financial-military-industrial complex. Will Wertz on the Basel cartel that killed Bretton Woods, drafted the EU, and is still gunning for Trump.
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