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The Long History Short Podcast

The Long History Short Podcast

by Brian Stahl

History Politics

Season 1

The Founders: Their Disagreements, the Constitution, and America Today, ft. Dr. Theodore Madrid

Happy Fourth of July! On this semiquincentennial anniversary of our nation's founding, I sat down with Dr. Theodore Madrid of Hillsdale College. He and I discussed the disagreements that our founders have with each other, the compromises that they made, the ways those arguments spilled into our conversation, and what it all means for us today. For more from Dr. Madrid check out this article: 'Cicero on Our Disengaged Age': https://www.thepublicdiscourse.com/2026/03/100424/ Here's one on some of the battles between Hamilton and Jefferson: https://www.jackmillercenter.org/news/hamilton-jefferson-and-the-american-idea Here's a briefer on originalism: https://www.law.virginia.edu/news/201004/scalia-defends-originalism-best-methodology-judging-law

What Would the Founders Think Of American Foreign Policy? Ft. Dr. David Hendrickson

What did the Founders think about foreign policy? How did their ideas trickle into the Constitution? How did World War I and World War II change American foreign policy, and how did it shift again once the Cold War ended? What would the Founders think of the Iran War and contemporary foreign affairs? Tune into this discussion with Dr. David Hendrickson, author of the Great League of Peace and Power, to find out.

Will the Israeli War in Lebanon Sink the Iran Deal? Untangling the Acrimony Engulfing the Middle East, ft. Dr. James Gelvin

Today on the Long History Short Podcast, join my discussion with Dr. James Gelvin of UCLA as we discuss the history of Lebanon from the Ottoman Empire to the present day, why Israel and Lebanon have such a tempestuous relationship, and what it all means for the Memorandum of Understanding, and President Trump's attempts to bring the Iran War to a close. For further reading, here's a deep-dive on Lebanese history: https://www.historytoday.com/miscellanies/100-years-greater-lebanon Here's background on Hezbollah: https://www.cfr.org/backgrounders/what-hezbollah A hard-hitting critique of the Memorandum of Understanding: https://www.persuasion.community/p/the-art-of-the-non-deal

Will Lebanon Crumble? The Past and Future of "The Pearl of the Middle East," ft. Dr. Betty Anderson

While President Trump tries to broker an end to the Iran war, a major stumbling block has been Israel's war in Lebanon. The paramilitary group Hezbollah has repeatedly traded blows with Israel, and Iran has insisted that a lasting peace settlement needs to bring that conflict to a close. But more is at stake than the future of the Iran War: population displacements and other spillovers from the conflict have jeopardized the future of Lebanon's existence, with some declaring it a failed state. To understand this conflict and where it may be headed, I sat down with Dr. Betty Anderson of Boston University, professor of Middle Eastern history and expert on Lebanon.

Hoops: A History, ft. Rick Loayza

On this episode, since the NBA finals are upon us, we are doing something a little different-- talking to Rick Loayza of the Basketball History 101 Podcast. Tune in to hear about the history of the game, the growth of the NBA, and predictions about where the sport is headed.

Is War Ever Moral? Dr. John Macias on Just War Theory

Philosopher John Macias of St. Mary Seminary breaks down Just War Theory, and examines the Iran War, the American Revolution, and other conflicts in light of the theory.

The Cuban Revolution's Final Chapter? ft. Dr. Luis Martinez-Fernandez

The Cuban regime may be on the cusp of collapse. To understand the history of this troubled island-nation, and how we got to the current impasse, check out my conversation with Dr. Luis Martinez-Fernandez of the University of Central Florida, author of "Revolutionary Cuba: A History."

US Hostility Toward Cuba: 200 Years and Going Strong

Tune in for my discussion with Dr. Thomas Zeiler of the University of Colorado, historian of US foreign policy.

The UK Elections: What Just Happened? Ft. Thomas Maidment

Join for this discussion with Thomas Maidment, PhD candidate at Cambridge University. Follow me on Substack: https://substack.com/@longhistoryshort Here's a breakdown of election results: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/local-elections-2026-results-uk-map-b2973743.html For more from Thomas, check out this interview he did a few years back: https://doinghistoryinpublic.org/2025/05/12/thomas-maidment-historian-highlight/ A few years ago, The Rest is History did an episode on Mosley. Check it out here: https://podcasts.apple.com/bg/podcast/oswald-mosley-fascist-leader/id1537788786?i=1000629007957

England's Next Revolution: This Thursday? ft. Dr. Luke Blaxill

Had a great conversation with Oxford's Luke Blaxill about the upcoming UK elections. For more on the election, read here: https://www.itv.com/news/2026-05-01/are-the-may-elections-the-beginning-of-the-end-for-the-two-big-parties

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