
Conservative Conversations with ISI
Conservative ideas are no longer welcome on most college campuses—or anywhere else. If you are a conservative student or professor, or just interested in the conservative intellectual tradition, this podcast is for you! Join Johnny Burtka, Marlo Slayback, and Tom Sarrouf for in-depth conversations with leading thinkers on the most important issues facing conservatism.
Conservative Conversations with ISI
The Gilded Age & Westward Expansion with Miles Smith
In this engaging episode of Conservative Conversations, Tom Sarrouf sits down with historian and scholar Miles Smith to explore the transformative era of the Gilded Age and Westward Expansion. They discuss the economic growth that characterized the late 19th century, the development of new industries, and the rise of America as an economic power.
Smith and Sarrouf also delve into the complexities of the relationship between the North and South during this period, examining the lasting effects of the Civil War, regional economic disparities, and the shifting political landscape. This conversation offers a deep dive into a pivotal moment in American history, unpacking the forces that shaped the nation's future and laid the groundwork for the 20th century.