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In today's episode of the New Founding Podcast, Nathan Halberstadt sits down with Balaji Srinivasan, Nate Fischer and Josh Abbotoy to explore how Ridge Runner neighborhoods and startup societies (like the Network School) can outcompete failing blue one-party states.  They discuss American cultural conditions, India & the diaspora, institution-building, and more. Join the conversation on X: Balaji Srinivasan - https://x.com/balajis Nate Fischer - https://x.com/nateafischer Joshua Abbotoy - https://x.com/byzness Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro 2:30 – “Faith, Family, Freedom”: The Ridge Runner Creed 11:42 – America as a Startup Society: Peaceful Competition vs War 17:09 – What Really Builds Trust? Skin in the Game & Institutions 23:13 – Measuring Community & Startup Societies 31:33 – Inside Network School: Silicon Valley on a Man-Made Island 39:48 – Urban Exit: 20M Americans Who Want Country Life 44:36 – Crypto Equity & Real Estate: Giving Early Movers Upside 51:13 – Co-ops, Rent-to-Own & Ownership as a Way of Life 1:04:50 – Solar + Modular Housing: Off-Grid Villages for Builders 1:08:37 – Debt, Declining Trust & Empire 1:23:34 – India and the Diaspora 1:51:10 – Building High-Trust Communities in a Low-Trust World   ----------   Follow New Founding across Social Media: Twitter / X – https://twitter.com/newfounding https://twitter.com/nathalberstadt YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClCvCeAC7erMbc3zvuJN2_Q Website – https://www.newfounding.com   Find the Best People. Join our Talent Network: https://www.newfounding.com/talent   The New Founding Podcast is recorded at the New Founding HQ in Dallas, Texas, produced by Nathan Halberstadt, and edited by Jared Cummings.   Subscribe to the "New Founding Podcast" Podbean – https://newfoundingpodcast.podbean.com/ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-new-founding-podcast/id1688229934 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/1lSzo1TIs7MpVlCrzqbpap Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL25ld2ZvdW5kaW5ncG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwiY8sLYno7_AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQNQ

Former Ranger and Palantir vet Will Thibeau unpacks the Maduro raid, AI-powered targeting, Anthropic’s clash with the Department of War, and how LLMs are reshaping combat, ethics, and U.S. power.   Will Thibeau is the Director of the American Military Project at The Claremont Institute. He deployed for combat to Iraq multiple times during his time serving in active duty with the 75th Ranger Regiment. He has worked on defense tech applications at Palantir and is a board member at The 71 Fund.   Will is on X at: https://x.com/WilliamThibeau   Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 03:00 – Inside the Maduro Raid & AI-Assisted Operations 08:40 – How the U.S. Military Actually Uses AI Day-to-Day 11:50 – From Manual Targeting to AI-Driven Kill Chains 16:30 – “Engineer’s Veto” 21:30 – Project Maven, Google, and Silicon Valley Revolt 28:20 – Why Anthropic Was Labeled a Supply Chain Risk 33:50 – How adversaries are using tech 41:45 – Accountability for use of tech   ----------   Follow New Founding across Social Media: Twitter / X – https://twitter.com/newfounding https://twitter.com/nathalberstadt YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClCvCeAC7erMbc3zvuJN2_Q Website – https://www.newfounding.com   Find the Best People. Join our Talent Network: https://www.newfounding.com/talent   The New Founding Podcast is recorded at the New Founding HQ in Dallas, Texas, produced by Nathan Halberstadt, and edited by Jared Cummings.   Subscribe to the "New Founding Podcast" Podbean – https://newfoundingpodcast.podbean.com/ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-new-founding-podcast/id1688229934 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/1lSzo1TIs7MpVlCrzqbpap Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL25ld2ZvdW5kaW5ncG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwiY8sLYno7_AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQNQ

Nate Halberstadt sits down with Matt Oczkowski to break down the real Trump 2016 data playbook and so-called Cambridge Analytica scandal. They talk psychographics, Facebook wars, targeting the "shy Trump voter," and how AI and first‑party data are rewriting campaigns and brands today. Inside stories from the campaign war room to consumer intel — no media spin, just receipts.   Matt Oczkowski is Founder & CEO of HuMn Behavior and the former Head of Product at Cambridge Analytica. He was one of the data masterminds behind the Trump 2016 and 2020 campaigns. Matt is on X at: https://x.com/mattoczkowski   Timestamps: 00:00 – From Walker 2016 to Cambridge Analytica 01:40 – How Matt Was Pulled Into Trump World 03:49 – The Original Cambridge Analytica Pitch 06:00 – Inside GOP Tech in the McCain–Obama Era 12:23 – Facebook, the Friends API, and the “Scandal” 15:54 – Big Five Personality and Psychographic Targeting 19:43 – Million-Variant Testing and the Shy Trump Voter 29:37 – From the Facebook Election to the Texting Election 32:36 – Inside Trump’s 2020 Election Night War Room 35:56 – From Trump Data Ops to Consumer Brands & What's Next at Helm   ----------   Follow New Founding across Social Media: Twitter / X – https://twitter.com/newfounding https://twitter.com/nathalberstadt YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClCvCeAC7erMbc3zvuJN2_Q Website – https://www.newfounding.com   Find the Best People. Join our Talent Network: https://www.newfounding.com/talent   The New Founding Podcast is recorded at the New Founding HQ in Dallas, Texas, produced by Nathan Halberstadt, and edited by Jared Cummings.   Subscribe to the "New Founding Podcast" Podbean – https://newfoundingpodcast.podbean.com/ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-new-founding-podcast/id1688229934 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/1lSzo1TIs7MpVlCrzqbpap Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL25ld2ZvdW5kaW5ncG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwiY8sLYno7_AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQNQ

Today, Nathan Halberstadt of New Founding sits down with Nick Allen to talk about the origins of Sovereign House and his new venture, Club Reign. Nick Allen has been building cultural institutions in NYC for years,  hosting over 35,000 people across hundreds of successful events.  Learn more about Club Reign: https://clubreign.com/ Nick is also on X at: https://x.com/0xNickAllen Timestamps: 00:00 – The New IRL Frontier 01:00 – Introducing Nick Allen and the origins of Sovereign House 03:58 – New Venture: Club Reign  04:34 – Expanding beyond NYC: Lisbon, London, DC events 05:19 – Curating “high openness, highly disagreeable” people 09:13 – How to design events and venues that actually work 11:55 – Experience economy, decline of third spaces, rise of private clubs 19:25 – Investors, Soho House going private, and new club regulations 31:46 – Vision and buildout of Club Reign (design, murals, library) 39:10 – Current state, publications, and long‑term vision for Club Reign   ----------   Follow New Founding across Social Media: Twitter / X – https://twitter.com/newfounding https://twitter.com/nathalberstadt YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClCvCeAC7erMbc3zvuJN2_Q Website – https://www.newfounding.com   Find the Best People. Join our Talent Network: https://www.newfounding.com/talent   The New Founding Podcast is recorded at the New Founding HQ in Dallas, Texas, produced by Nathan Halberstadt, and edited by Jared Cummings.   Subscribe to the "New Founding Podcast" Podbean – https://newfoundingpodcast.podbean.com/ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-new-founding-podcast/id1688229934 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/1lSzo1TIs7MpVlCrzqbpap Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL25ld2ZvdW5kaW5ncG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwiY8sLYno7_AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQNQ

Today, Nathan Halberstadt sits down with Elsa Johnson to talk about the situation among young people in America, especially on Stanford campus and at the Stanford Review.   Elsa Johnson is the current editor in chief at the Stanford Review, the leading conservative magazine on campus. You can read their work at https://stanfordreview.org/ Elsa is also on X at: https://x.com/elsajohnson   ----------   Follow New Founding across Social Media: Twitter / X – https://twitter.com/newfounding https://twitter.com/nathalberstadt YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClCvCeAC7erMbc3zvuJN2_Q Website – https://www.newfounding.com   Find the Best People. Join our Talent Network: https://www.newfounding.com/talent   The New Founding Podcast is recorded at the New Founding HQ in Dallas, Texas, produced by Nathan Halberstadt, and edited by Jared Cummings.   Subscribe to the "New Founding Podcast" Podbean – https://newfoundingpodcast.podbean.com/ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-new-founding-podcast/id1688229934 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/1lSzo1TIs7MpVlCrzqbpap Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL25ld2ZvdW5kaW5ncG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwiY8sLYno7_AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQNQ

Today, @NatHalberstadt sits down with @JaceYarbrough to talk about Jace's journey: growing up in Texas, attending Stanford Law School, serving in the U.S. military, and leading key fights against COVID era woke tyranny in the military bureaucracy (and more). Jace Yarbrough is a TX native, veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Stanford Law School graduate, and candidate for U.S. Congress in the TX-32 race, endorsed by President Donald J. Trump and almost every group of young Republicans in the district - trust that Jace Yarbrough won through a strong track record of fighting on key MAGA issues. Jace Yarbrough's website: https://www.jaceforcongress.com/   Timestamps: 00:00 - 01:16 – Jace’s Vision: Restoring the American Family 01:16 - 03:40 – COVID Mandates & The Woke Military Bureaucracy 03:40 - 06:10 – Jace Denied Medical & Religious Exemptions, Facing Reprimand 06:10 - 09:36 – How Bureaucracies Crush Normal People 09:36 - 12:13 - Institutional Capture: Military, Universities, and Corporations 12:13 - 14:16 – Texas, Immigration, and Trump 14:16 - 16:37 – Growing Up in 1990s Texas vs. Raising Kids Today 16:37 - 20:14 – Building a Classical Christian Farm School (Ducks, Pigs, and No Screens) 20:14 - 23:39 – Stanford Law, Trump’s Election, and Getting ‘Radicalized’ 23:39 - 35:12 – Conservative Lawfare, AI, and Jace’s Run for Congress (TX-32)   ----------   Follow New Founding across Social Media: Twitter / X – https://twitter.com/newfounding https://twitter.com/nathalberstadt YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClCvCeAC7erMbc3zvuJN2_Q Website – https://www.newfounding.com   Find the Best People. Join our Talent Network: https://www.newfounding.com/talent   The New Founding Podcast is recorded at the New Founding HQ in Dallas, Texas, produced by Nathan Halberstadt, and edited by Jared Cummings.   Subscribe to the "New Founding Podcast" Podbean – https://newfoundingpodcast.podbean.com/ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-new-founding-podcast/id1688229934 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/1lSzo1TIs7MpVlCrzqbpap Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL25ld2ZvdW5kaW5ncG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwiY8sLYno7_AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQNQ

Today, Nathan Halberstadt sits down with Aaron Renn (Senior Fellow at American Reformer and Author of "Life in the Negative World") and Bobby Fijan (Co-Founder, The American Housing Corporation) to discuss the real reason big cities are losing young families, the life cycle of cities vs. suburbs, where young people should live during their early career, and better floor plans to make apartments and rowhomes more family-friendly.   Aaron Renn is Cofounder and Senior Fellow at American Reformer. He also writes on cultural topics at aaronrenn.substack.com. Renn was previously an urban policy researcher, writer, and consultant. He was a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research for five years. His work has been featured in leading publications such as The New York Times, The Guardian, and The Atlantic. https://www.aaronrenn.com/   Bobby Fijan, "the Bill James of Floorplans," is a real estate developer and Co-Founder of The American Housing Corporation. He advocates for family-friendly urban housing–rowhomes and kid-suited apartments–to reverse family flight and boost city birth rates. He hosts the "Why We Don't Build Apartments for Families" podcast and is a frequent commentator on housing policy and urbanism. https://americanhousing.co/   Timestamps: 04:38 – Demographic Shifts in America’s Cities 07:30 – Housing Cost Disparities: Austin vs. LA 08:17 – The Life Cycle of Cities vs. Suburbs 16:48 – Where Should Ambitious Young People Live? 24:40 – Why Do Families Leave the City? 32:43 – The Importance of Floor Plans and Extra Rooms 36:33 – Proximity, Trust, and the Realities of Urban Density 39:19 – Carmel, Indiana: Recipe for Community Success 44:06 – High-Trust Communities and Public Order 46:55 – Roundabouts: Carmel’s Unique Traffic Solution 50:55 – Religion and Community in Big Cities 54:31 – The Future of Religion in Urban America   ----------   Follow New Founding across Social Media: Twitter / X – https://twitter.com/newfounding https://twitter.com/nathalberstadt YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClCvCeAC7erMbc3zvuJN2_Q Website – https://www.newfounding.com   Find the Best People. Join our Talent Network: https://www.newfounding.com/talent   The New Founding Podcast is recorded at the New Founding HQ in Dallas, Texas, produced by Nathan Halberstadt, and edited by Jared Cummings.   Subscribe to the "New Founding Podcast" Podbean – https://newfoundingpodcast.podbean.com/ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-new-founding-podcast/id1688229934 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/1lSzo1TIs7MpVlCrzqbpap Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL25ld2ZvdW5kaW5ncG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwiY8sLYno7_AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQNQ

Today, Nathan Halberstadt sits down with U.S. Congressman Riley Moore (R-WV) and Noah Wall (President, co-founder at State Leadership Initiative) to discuss the attacks on Christians abroad and American sovereignty at home. We dive into what state and federal levers can solve the problems we face today.   Congressman Riley Moore (R-WV) represents West Virginia's Second District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He was previously treasurer and state rep in West Virginia. He's a native of Morgantown, WV and now lives with his wife and kids in Harpers Ferry, WV.   Noah Wall is the President & Co-founder of State Leadership Initiative (SLI), an organization helping Red States become the driving force behind our country’s next Golden Age.   Timestamps: 01:32 - Richard Nixon’s Legacy: Rehabilitation and Political Parallels 04:43 - Moore Hunting in West Virginia 07:28 - Religious Persecution of Christians in Nigeria 11:17 - NGOs in Nigeria, role of "U.S. Aid" 13:19 - Trump Designates Nigeria Country of Particular Concern (CPC) 16:28 - Security Threats: Global Terrorism and Domestic Impacts 19:49 - Exposed: The NGO Industrial Complex 28:49 - The Future of West Virginia   ----------   Follow New Founding across Social Media: Twitter / X – https://twitter.com/newfounding https://twitter.com/nathalberstadt YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClCvCeAC7erMbc3zvuJN2_Q Website – https://www.newfounding.com   Find the Best People. Join our Talent Network: https://www.newfounding.com/talent   The New Founding Podcast is recorded at the New Founding HQ in Dallas, Texas, produced by Nathan Halberstadt, and edited by Jared Cummings.   Subscribe to the "New Founding Podcast" Podbean – https://newfoundingpodcast.podbean.com/ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-new-founding-podcast/id1688229934 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/1lSzo1TIs7MpVlCrzqbpap Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL25ld2ZvdW5kaW5ncG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwiY8sLYno7_AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQNQ

Today, Nathan Halberstadt sits down with an 'Anonymous Guest' and Dylan Schroeder, New Founding Chief of Staff, to discuss family formation, good wife hunting, and spiritual infrastructure in the United States. Our anonymous guest "The Lone Ranger" is former 75th Ranger Regiment, an Ivy League dropout, and has storied experience across business, politics, and cultural domains. Dylan Schroeder (https://x.com/dylanpschroeder) is Chief of Staff at New Founding, former World 50, Fortune 500 consulting.   Timestamps: 0:01:52 – Unpacking Modern Dating 0:03:02 – Historical Family Matchmaking vs. Today 0:07:23 – Credentialing over Family Formation 0:10:00 – The End of All-Male Institutions 0:17:10 – Church as a Dating Sphere 0:22:25 – Critiquing the “Blessing of Singleness” 0:26:40 – Idolatry: Literal vs. Conceptual 1:02:33 – Immigration and Evil Spiritual Infrastructure 1:19:56 – Investing in Future Generations   ----------   Follow New Founding across Social Media: Twitter / X – https://twitter.com/newfounding https://twitter.com/nathalberstadt YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClCvCeAC7erMbc3zvuJN2_Q Website – https://www.newfounding.com   Find the Best People. Join our Talent Network: https://www.newfounding.com/talent   The New Founding Podcast is recorded at the New Founding HQ in Dallas, Texas, produced by Nathan Halberstadt, and edited by Jared Cummings.   Subscribe to the "New Founding Podcast" Podbean – https://newfoundingpodcast.podbean.com/ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-new-founding-podcast/id1688229934 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/1lSzo1TIs7MpVlCrzqbpap Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL25ld2ZvdW5kaW5ncG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwiY8sLYno7_AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQNQ

Today, Nathan Halberstadt sits down with Chuck Gray, Wyoming Secretary of State, and Thomas Murray, Senior Economic Strategist at the State Leadership Initiative, to discuss the national associations that comprise the "shadow government" and the covert influence they wield in red states. Thomas Murray is a Senior Economic Strategist at the State Leadership Initiative, where he leads efforts to strengthen state-level economic development. After graduating from the University of Virginia, he began his career at Bain & Company before shifting his focus to the state policy arena. His work centers on coordinating across red-state policymakers and private-sector leaders to advance policies that are both pro-business and pro-American. Check Gray is Secretary of State in Wyoming. A graduate of the Wharton School of Business, he previously served in the Wyoming House of Representatives, and has been focused on a range of pro-America policies, including voter ID, American energy leadership, and more. https://x.com/ChuckForWyoming   ----------   Follow New Founding across Social Media: Twitter / X – https://twitter.com/newfounding https://twitter.com/nathalberstadt YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClCvCeAC7erMbc3zvuJN2_Q Website – https://www.newfounding.com   Find the Best People. Join our Talent Network: https://www.newfounding.com/talent   The New Founding Podcast is recorded at the New Founding HQ in Dallas, Texas, produced by Nathan Halberstadt, and edited by Jared Cummings.   Subscribe to the "New Founding Podcast" Podbean – https://newfoundingpodcast.podbean.com/ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-new-founding-podcast/id1688229934 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/1lSzo1TIs7MpVlCrzqbpap Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL25ld2ZvdW5kaW5ncG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwiY8sLYno7_AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQNQ

Today, Nathan Halberstadt sits down with Leo Koerner and Carter Stewart to discuss the current situation at Harvard: dealing with the administration, navigating the evolving realities of campus life, and advancing MAGA priorities within the student body.  Leo Koerner is a senior history major at Harvard University, where he serves as president of the Harvard Republican Club. A vocal young conservative, Koerner champions American sovereignty and core values.  https://x.com/leoakoerner Carter Stewart is an associate at New Founding, a venture firm focused on critical civilizational challenges through aligned investing and other private sector projects. He is an alumnus of Harvard (2025) and former member of the Harvard Republicans Club. https://x.com/cart_stew   Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:16 – Harvard Republicans in the Age of Trump 03:27 – HRC Leadership Shift & Trump Endorsement 05:49 – 2021 IOP rule changes, post-COVID 11:22 – Campus factions and the New Right 17:01 – Intellectual landscape at Harvard 27:55 – Transition to the “New Right” 41:32 – Is College still worthwhile? 1:07:02 – Future of HRC   ----------   Follow New Founding across Social Media: Twitter / X – https://twitter.com/newfounding https://twitter.com/nathalberstadt YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClCvCeAC7erMbc3zvuJN2_Q Website – https://www.newfounding.com   Find the Best People. Join our Talent Network: https://www.newfounding.com/talent   The New Founding Podcast is recorded at the New Founding HQ in Dallas, Texas, produced by Nathan Halberstadt, and edited by Jared Cummings.   Subscribe to the "New Founding Podcast" Podbean – https://newfoundingpodcast.podbean.com/ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-new-founding-podcast/id1688229934 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/1lSzo1TIs7MpVlCrzqbpap Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL25ld2ZvdW5kaW5ncG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwiY8sLYno7_AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQNQ

Today, Nathan Halberstadt sits down with Piet le Roux, CEO of Sakeliga, to discuss the current state of South Africa's economy and business culture, "state-proofing" to mitigate harm during state-failure or collapse, and future litigation strategies to combat DEI.   Piet le Roux is the Chief Executive Officer of Sakeliga in South Africa. Le Roux has over 15 years experience in economic policy analysis and advisory to large institutions. He previously served as the Academic Director at Akademia university.   Learn more about Piet le Roux's work: https://x.com/pietleroux https://www.sakeliga.org.za/about   Timestamps: 00:00 - Opening Highlight 04:48 - Historical overview of South Africa's settlement and demographic groups 06:57 - Discussion of apartheid and transition to ANC rule 10:00 - Explanation of "State proofing" 14:57 - South Africa's infrastructure collapse and de-industrialization 24:20 - Land expropriation without compensation 26:38 - DEI Requirements & Licensing in South Africa 32:49 - Analysis of migration patterns and South Africa's role in African migration 36:28 - Potential US partnership strategies with South African businesses 43:27 - Geopolitical significance of South Africa   ----------   Follow New Founding across Social Media: Twitter / X – https://twitter.com/newfounding https://twitter.com/nathalberstadt YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClCvCeAC7erMbc3zvuJN2_Q Website – https://www.newfounding.com   Find the Best People. Join our Talent Network: https://www.newfounding.com/talent   The New Founding Podcast is recorded at the New Founding HQ in Dallas, Texas, produced by Nathan Halberstadt, and edited by Jared Cummings.   Subscribe to the "New Founding Podcast" Podbean – https://newfoundingpodcast.podbean.com/ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-new-founding-podcast/id1688229934 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/1lSzo1TIs7MpVlCrzqbpap Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL25ld2ZvdW5kaW5ncG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwiY8sLYno7_AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQNQ

Today, Nathan Halberstadt sits down with Alexander Leishman, founder of the Bitcoin-only brokerage River, to discuss Bitcoin's transformative impact on individuals and soceity.   Alexander Leishman is the Founder, CEO, and Chief Technology Officer of River Financial, a Bitcoin-centric financial institution offering brokerage services that enable users to buy, sell, and securely hold Bitcoin. Leishman is a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency landscape, particularly known for his contributions to making Bitcoin more accessible and understandable to investors. Prior to co-founding River Financial, he most recently served on the investment and engineering teams at Polychain Capital and Polychain Labs. Before that, he served as an Security Software Engineer at AirBnB and a Management Consultant for Deloitte.   Learn more about Alexander Leishman's work: https://x.com/leishman https://river.com/   Timestamps: 01:08 - Alexander Leishman Introduction 02:55 - From Deloitte to AirBnB to Bitcoin 06:01 - Money as Society’s Primary Coordination Mechanism 09:24 - Bitcoin is Digital Gold 13:00 - Bitcoin’s Transformative Impact on Individuals 32:03 - The Bitcoin community 41:47 - River's business model and services 44:57 - Protection from de-banking 48:22 - Advice for newcomers on getting started with Bitcoin 52:53 - Building a Company: Skills vs. Culture Fit   ----------   Follow New Founding across Social Media: Twitter / X – https://twitter.com/newfounding https://twitter.com/nathalberstadt YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClCvCeAC7erMbc3zvuJN2_Q Website – https://www.newfounding.com   Find the Best People. Join our Talent Network: https://www.newfounding.com/talent   The New Founding Podcast is recorded at the New Founding HQ in Dallas, Texas, produced by Nathan Halberstadt, and edited by Jared Cummings.   Subscribe to the "New Founding Podcast" Podbean – https://newfoundingpodcast.podbean.com/ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-new-founding-podcast/id1688229934 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/1lSzo1TIs7MpVlCrzqbpap Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL25ld2ZvdW5kaW5ncG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwiY8sLYno7_AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQNQ

Today, Nathan Halberstadt sits down with Curtis Yarvin & Ron Dodson for an update on Russ Vought's reductions in force (RIFs), migration and demographic changes in America, Antifa & domestic terrorism, progressive ideology and the "Cathedral."   Curtis Yarvin is an American political theorist, software developer, and blogger often writing under the pen name Mencius Moldbug in Unqualified Reservations and his substack Gray Mirror. He is considered a founder of the Dark Enlightenment or neo-reactionary movement (NRx), alongside philosopher Nick Land and is the creator of Urbit, a computing platform.   Learn more about Curtis Yarvin's work: https://x.com/curtis_yarvin https://graymirror.substack.com/   Ronald Dodson is CEO and Portfolio Manager of Dallas North Capital Partners, a private fund management firm. He also frequently writes on geopolitical developments and global risk. He has worked with the Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts. His interests include the Noahic Covenant gentile believers in the ancient world, continental theology and coaching soccer. He is a deacon in the PCA.   Learn more about Ron Dodson's work here: https://x.com/RonDodson https://rondodson.substack.com https://americanreformer.org/author/ronald-dodson/   Timestamps: 0:01:07 Intros 0:03:16 OMB Dir. Vought's reduction in force (RIFs) 0:30:44 Antifa & domestic terrorism 0:42:52 Demographic changes in America 0:47:50 Progressive ideology and the "Cathedral" 1:14:22 Trump & Christianity 1:51:56 Practical advice for young conservatives 2:09:01 Critique of American tech & engineering culture 2:19:51 Historical analysis of the American Civil War 2:24:27 The need for a comprehensive theory of governance   ----------   Follow New Founding across Social Media: Twitter / X – https://twitter.com/newfounding https://twitter.com/nathalberstadt YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClCvCeAC7erMbc3zvuJN2_Q Website – https://www.newfounding.com   Find the Best People. Join our Talent Network: https://www.newfounding.com/talent   The New Founding Podcast is recorded at the New Founding HQ in Dallas, Texas, produced by Nathan Halberstadt, and edited by Jared Cummings.   Subscribe to the "New Founding Podcast" Podbean – https://newfoundingpodcast.podbean.com/ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-new-founding-podcast/id1688229934 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/1lSzo1TIs7MpVlCrzqbpap Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL25ld2ZvdW5kaW5ncG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwiY8sLYno7_AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQNQ

Today, Nathan Halberstadt sits down with Senator Eric Schmitt for an update on the fight against government overreach, censorship, and mass migration. Senator Schmitt reveals his playbook to counter the left-dominated cultural institutions, such as media and higher education and achieve political and cultural victory.   Eric Schmitt, a sixth-generation Missourian, grew up in a working-class family in Bridgeton, Missouri. He served in various roles in Missouri’s state legislature, including State Senator, State Treasurer, and Attorney General, before being elected to the U.S. Senate in 2022. As a U.S. Senator, Schmitt prioritizes protecting free speech, fighting the administrative state, and advocating for Missourians.   Timestamps: 0:00:00 Opening Highlight 0:01:21 Senator Eric Schmitt's background and family history 0:05:00 Challenging tyrannical COVID-19 mandates 0:10:00 How to build a conservative expert class and reform institutions 0:12:37 Big tech censorship and the Missouri v. Biden lawsuit 0:19:13 Mass migration and deportation policies 0:23:07 Analysis of student visas and problems in higher education 0:26:04 Senator Schmitt's perspective on American foreign policy and trade 0:27:30 Critique of the radical left and their anti-American values 0:28:30 Closing remarks about the future of the conservative movement   ----------   Follow New Founding across Social Media: Twitter / X – https://twitter.com/newfounding https://twitter.com/nathalberstadt YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClCvCeAC7erMbc3zvuJN2_Q Website – https://www.newfounding.com   Find the Best People. Join our Talent Network: https://www.newfounding.com/talent   The New Founding Podcast is recorded at the New Founding HQ in Dallas, Texas, produced by Nathan Halberstadt, and edited by Jared Cummings.   Subscribe to the "New Founding Podcast" Podbean – https://newfoundingpodcast.podbean.com/ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-new-founding-podcast/id1688229934 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/1lSzo1TIs7MpVlCrzqbpap Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL25ld2ZvdW5kaW5ncG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwiY8sLYno7_AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQNQ