Justin Madura

Justin Madura completed his master’s degree in history in 2024. His thesis explored the economic debates of the Gilded Age and some of the competing factions involved. His writings on history, as well as other subjects, can be found on his Substack.
The Daily Economy11/20/25

The Southern Conservative Who Warned Against Authoritarian Temptation

Before fascism and communism were historical shorthand, Richard Weaver analyzed their shared intellectual roots. His insights on moral humility speak directly to today’s culture-war politics.

The Southern Conservative Who Warned Against Authoritarian Temptation
August 21, 2025

William Jennings Bryan vs. Carl Schurz: Lessons from the Gilded Age Money Debate

Even though the COVID-era inflation surge is in the past, Americans are right to remain concerned about the state of our money. Contention over America’s monetary policy is nothing new,…

William Jennings Bryan vs. Carl Schurz: Lessons from the Gilded Age Money Debate
The Daily Economy8/21/25

William Jennings Bryan vs. Carl Schurz: Lessons from the Gilded Age Money Debate

The harmful effects of rising money supply and rising prices fall heavy on the middle class. Printing "free" money is a costly temptation.

William Jennings Bryan vs. Carl Schurz: Lessons from the Gilded Age Money Debate