How Government Schools Use Bad History to Promote the State

04/20/2023 Ryan McMaken Tho Bishop

On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop look at common American history myths baked into government school curricula. While Republican governors have begun to prioritize removing “critical race theory” and other forms of modern “leftwing indoctrination” from textbooks, there are a number of historical episodes left unchallenged that all lead to a deification of state power and a celebration of progressive politics.

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Recommended Reading

“The Meat Packing Myth” by Murray Rothbard: Mises.org/RR_130_A

“Krugman’s Hoover History” by Robert Murphy: Mises.org/RR_130_B

“Why the 1787 Constitution Did Not Bring Republican Government to America” Mises.org/RR_130_C

The Progressive Era by Murray Rothbard Mises.org/RR_130_D

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