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On this episode of Restoring Order, I discuss recent developments in Britain, including the migrant hotel protests and Operation Raise the Colours; the differences between American and European immigration; nationalism versus patriotism; and whether Twitter is indeed dead, as some claim.

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I visited El Salvador for the first time. What was it like? I cover my trip, Bukele’s national transformation, race and class in El Salvador, how and why food prices differ from America, the expat scene, getting stranded at night in the middle of nowhere, and much more!

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On this episode of Restoring Order, I provide some immigration white-pills, explore President Trump’s recent decision to federalize MPD, and take a look at what the data says about crime in the nation’s capital.

I start off by discussing a recent report from the Center for Immigration Studies, which reveals a 2.2 million decline in the foreign-born population. I explain why this is the direct result of Trump’s policies – and why we’re just getting started. I then refute the myth that Obama deported tons of illegals. Shifting gears, I recap what transpired last week with the attack on Big Balls. I then explain what Trump has done in the wake of that attack, including his decision to take control of D.C. police. This leads to a question: Why is the left so opposed to law and order? I discuss some of the dynamics at play. Toward the end of the first half, I watch some TikToks from D.C. locals, who are quite shocked by this turn of events.

In the second half (available to subscribers), I take a look at the left’s response to the federalization of MPD. I review a recent piece from Robert Reich, in which he argues that Trump’s move to federalize MPD is a test run for taking over the country. Clearly, he’s nuts. But then again, Trump did float the idea of doing similar things elsewhere, in cities like Chicago. Moving along, some argue that crime in D.C. isn’t that bad. I examine the data. But can we trust it? After all, a D.C. police commander was fired in May for undercounting certain felonies. Tune in to find out the truth about crime in the nation’s capital.

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On this week’s episode of Restoring Order, I cover Trump’s debanking executive order, the attack on the DOGE staffer in D.C., why Mr. Brightside is a terrible song, and the intersection of religion and politics on the right.

First, I review Trump’s executive order on debanking, explaining why it’s so necessary. I contrast debanking with other forms of deplatforming and argue that it is far worse. I then discuss the attack on Edward Coristine, otherwise known as Big Balls. I talk about crime in D.C. and Trump’s response. Toward the end of the first half, I explain why Mr. Brightside should be banned.

In the second half (available to subscribers), I dive into the religion topic. BAP recently argued that it’s time for the secular right to run things. What does he mean by that? Does he have a point? I also discuss some of the counterarguments people on Twitter responded with. I argue that both sides, despite their differences, are talking past each other since everyone involved in the debate likes Trump, who, in my view, strikes an ideal balance between religiosity and secularism. I then review the 2024 religious voting trends and overall trends in American religion. Has Christianity declined? Where are we headed as a country? Tune in to find out.

Note: I missed last week’s episode, so I’ll be sure to do an extra one before the month ends. Apologies!

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What is Trump doing to combat anti-white discrimination? Have there been multiple "great replacements" throughout American history? And what are we to make of the whites-only town in Arkansas? Join me as I explore these and other issues.

I first discuss Trump bringing Columbia to heel, and then talk about the Trump admin's broader war on race communism. I then outline what the administration has done well. Next up: immigration and American identity. And what do I mean when I say there have been multiple great replacements throughout American history?

In the second half of the show (available to subscribers), I discuss Return to the Land, a white nationalist town in Arkansas that recently went viral. I outline my misgivings, explaining that while I support freedom of association, getting a bunch of people who listen to racist podcasts to move into the same town and broadcasting it to the world isn't the best idea. I detail the failures of the white nationalist movement and explain why people involved tend to disavow it all and become liberals. Is there a better way to go about things? Tune in to find out.

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Forrest Maready is an author who previously worked in the film, television, and advertising industries. He joins me to discuss his recent book, The Age of Envy: 1848-Present.

To begin, I ask Forrest about his background. We hear about what it was like to work on movies and his unique take on Christianity. Moving on to his book, I ask about the significance of 1848. Forrest explains why he centered his book around three events that took place that year. This leads to a discussion on how the steam-powered printing press, train, and telegraph changed how humanity perceives itself—and not always for the best. Envy, Forrest argues, is in many ways downstream from technology. And as we all know, envy is a central component of leftism.

In the second half (available to subscribers), we explore whether envy is inevitable, given how natural inequality is. This leads to a consideration of democracy and how it measures up to pre-democratic political systems. I argue that while we must be pragmatic – there’s no bringing back monarchy – we should be honest about how mass democracy impedes certain political reforms. Shifting gears, Forrest discusses the concept of post-truth. How can nations continue to exist when people have widely different conceptions of reality? We wrap up the show by pondering if envy will destroy civilization—or if there’s a way out of the madness.

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Nightmare Vision is a prolific Twitter poster and a cohost of the popular Night Owls podcast. He edited The Essential Paul Gottfried, Essays from 1984–2024, which Passage Press will publish on August 19.

To begin, I ask NV whether he and his cohost, Future Moldovan Citizen, are obligated to agree with each other on everything. This leads to a retrospective on Night Owls, which is celebrating its first anniversary sometime this month. I ask NV whether Night Owls is a synecdoche for something much bigger. We then discuss the role of the internet in shaping the right. I ask NV how he found himself as the Gottfried collection’s editor. He explains how it happened and talks about the challenges associated with editing down decades’ worth of writing. We then get to the book, the first chapter of which is about fascism and anti-fascism. Why start there?

In the second half (available to subscribers), we discuss a Gottfried essay on Karl Marx and wokeness. Gottfried argues that Marx wasn’t woke – but why? Next, we move on to the chapter on the Germans, whose contributions to civilization Gottfried is particularly fond of. NV explains Gottfried’s thoughts on the tragedy of post-war German identity. We also cover Gottfried’s writings on the right, from the old-school paleocons to the alt-right. Despite coining both terms, Gottfried no longer uses the latter. Why is that? Tune in to find out.

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Writer and poster Delicious Tacos joins me for a wide-ranging discussion on life, work, and love in the modern world.

To begin, Tacos outlines his views and explains why he isn’t a political writer. We then get into his posting career and discuss why his work can be likened to a time capsule. Next, we discuss online dating. Tacos explains how the shift from websites like OkCupid to apps like Tinder changed the game. We consider how online dating platforms select for different traits, favoring some men over others. We then discuss how political polarization reshaped online dating. Tacos shares a few personal anecdotes and offers some advice to younger guys toward the end of the first half.

In the second half (available to subscribers), Tacos wraps up his advice by encouraging people to find ways to get outside their heads. We then shift gears to discuss how America has changed in recent years. Tacos argues that there has, in fact, been a vibe shift and that America is moving in a saner direction. We talk for a bit about internecine right-wing feuding. I point out that we saw quite a bit after Trump’s 2016 victory, so some fracturing this year is to be expected. Returning to the subject of dating, I ask Tacos if he thinks the odd state of sexual relations will get weirder as time goes on – thanks in large part to technological changes – or if things have settled a bit in that regard. We then consider the relationship between technology and community for a bit, and close out with Tacos offering some tips for aspiring writers.

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(Please note: We had connection issues at a few points, which explains the odd production quality. It should be listenable nonetheless.)

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Joe Allen is a writer and tech correspondent at Steve Bannon’s War Room. He joins me for a broad discussion on technology, transhumanism, and his book, Dark Aeon: Transhumanism and the War Against Humanity.

To begin, Joe recounts his intellectual journey. We hear about his work at the War Room. Then we shift to the topic at hand: technology. I argue that we are in the early stages of a wildly disruptive technological wave. This leads to a discussion of futurism, transhumanism, and post-humanism – what they are, and how they differ. We then consider whether technological development is inevitable. The answer is complicated. We talk about AI 2027, a recent report from a few AI experts that predicts artificial intelligence could annihilate humanity in two years. This leads to some musings on the rationalist scene, from which AI 2027 came.

In the second half of the show (available to subscribers), I ask Joe why he's so worried about transhumanism. He outlines his two main reasons, explaining that transhuman ideology can be destructive even if the technological advances it promises never come to be. We then shift gears to talk about Yuval Harari, and whether he is the evil transhumanist figure some believe him to be. Later, we consider the relationship between religion and technology. Toward the end of the show, we discuss the challenges technology presents to man, particularly the challenge of remaining human.

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Josiah Lippincott is a veteran of the Marine Corps, where he served as an artillery officer. He is also a prolific Twitter poster, writer, and PhD candidate at Hillsdale College. He joins me for a broad discussion on the Los Angeles riots.

We begin by discussing the Big Beautiful Bill. What does it do? Why are some on the right attacking it? Josiah reminds us that Trump ran on immigration, not the deficit. Speaking of immigration, we change topics to the Los Angeles riots, covering how and why they began. Josiah offers his take. This leads to a consideration of the third-world dysfunction we’ve imported thanks to mass immigration. We argue that order is a prerequisite to liberty – and that increased diversity is a threat to both.

In the second half of the show (available to subscribers), I ask Josiah for his thoughts on how the authorities have handled the riots so far. Shockingly, he tells us that he thinks they should crack down much harder. I play devil's advocate and ask if that would hurt the GOP in midterms and 2028. This leads to a discussion on the logistics of restoring order to the streets of Los Angeles. Toward the end of the show, I ask Josiah whether he thinks Gavin Newsom should be arrested. We discuss ways the Trump administration can disincentivize future rioting. And are these riots organic or planned? Tune in to find out.

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