The Matthew Peterson Show

Civilization depends on those willing to sacrifice for it; we have to honor the entirety of courage and vigilance. On the road in Nashville, Matthew recounts his experience with the Gary Sinise Foundation, which gives back to veterans and first responders and then explains how red-state leaders can attract the right people to their states. Next, Matthew explores the world of alternative dating apps such as Swan and The Right Stuff to show the necessity of creating alternatives to Big Tech that can support human flourishing. Matthew recaps the talks he gave for the Claremont Institute's Speechwriter's Fellowship, emphasizing the common elements of changing media systems throughout American history and how to use media to our advantage.

 

 

Show Notes:

New Founding 

https://newfounding.com/

 

Gary Sinise Foundation 

https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/

 

Jon Stokes 

https://twitter.com/jonst0kes

 

John Robb - Global Guerillas Substack 

https://johnrobb.substack.com/

 

Jordan Hall - Medium 

https://medium.com/@jordangreenhall

 

Meat-Market Blues - Katherine Dee 

https://return.life/2022/06/07/meat-market-blues/

 

Fisher Ames - The Dangers of American Liberty 

https://global.oup.com/us/companion.websites/fdscontent/uscompanion/us/static/companion.websites/9780199338863/whittington_updata/ch_4_ames_dangers_of_american_liberty.pdf

 

Glenn TV - Election of Consequence 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoKnW3xwhK0

The digital revolution has fundamentally changed every aspect of American life, and has only just begun. In order to harness this technology and not be enslaved by it, we first have to understand its specific nature. At its core, the digital media revolution allows for more in-depth exploration and research than TV or newspapers. Matthew then discusses the necessity of rebuilding the "City on the Hill." If you want to recover excellence without succumbing to utopian ideas, you have to align with like-minded people. Matthew describes the four groups who need to band together to restore America. 

 

Show Notes:

 

ALIGN Guide 

https://align.newfounding.com/

 

New Founding

https://newfounding.com/

 

Review of "Human Forever"

https://thefederalist.com/2021/11/19/in-human-forever-james-poulos-declares-war-on-the-digital-age/

In order to seize the initiative in the culture war, conservatives must reframe the way they discuss "social issues." What has been derided as "traditional morality" is really just best practice for personal happiness & civilizational health. Matthew reveals the appropriate way to respond to bad-faith engagement from morally compromised woke institutions: say nothing, because people unconcerned with truth will always lie about those who have more moral scruples. Before signing off, Matthew provides an updated overview of the mission of New Founding and how it is helping re-tether the market and digital technology back to human nature.

 

Show Notes:

Align Guide https://guide.newfounding.com/

 

Principal Investments https://www.principalinv.com/

 

RETURN https://return.life/ Tucker Carlson - The End of Men https://www.foxnews.com/media/tucker-carlson-fox-nation-end-men-explores-science-behind-testosterone-fertility-decline

Amidst the possibility of war between great powers and financial meltdown, it is more clear than ever that America has a crisis of leadership. Americans need to rethink whether they need the validation of unserious legacy institutions in the first place. With elite credibility collapsing, Americans are now free to pursue better alternatives. Matthew argues that it is essential to understand how different types of media affect your life. Americans need to use media, not get used by media. 

 

Links: 

ALIGN Guide 

https://guide.newfounding.com/

 

New Founding Membership

https://newfounding.com/membership/

 

ALIGN Website

https://align.newfounding.com

 

Unusual Whales Twitter Thread 

https://twitter.com/unusual_whales/status/1575519405953675264

 

McLuhan Interview "The Medium is the Message" 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImaH51F4HBw

Contemporary "elite" Americans have a shallow understanding of both history and human nature. Matthew examines the shortcomings of modern therapeutic culture and explains why a recovery of the concept of the soul is the starting point for creating a healthier culture. History isn't merely a long story of oppression; a true understanding of the past involves trying to understand historical actors as they understood themselves, and then extracting ideals of virtue from these complex characters that can be used to inspire us to greatness today. Before signing off, Matt explores the follies (and glories) of the Boomers.

 

Show Notes:

https://align.newfounding.com/

 

Empire of the Summer Moon

https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Empire-of-the-Summer-Moon/S-C-Gwynne/9781416591061

 

Wilderness Kingdom: Indian Life in the Rocky Mountains, 1840-1847: the Journals and Paintings of Nicolas Point, S.J https://www.amazon.com/Wilderness-kingdom-Indian-Rocky-Mountains/dp/B0006BQSA4

 

Matt's Twitter thread on the Loss of History, Nobility and Virtue: https://twitter.com/docMJP/status/1571517393301643265?s=20&t=Vz1ihdNnhSC6qCc_DdYpjA

In the final installment on National Conservatism, Matthew delivers the talks he gave at the conference both this year and in 2021. "The Commercial-Cultural Movement That Can Save America" highlights how we can create alternative standards for businesses to achieve a more human way of life for all Americans. In "Catholicism and The Next America," Matthew emphasizes the need to show what conservatism does, not merely what conservatism is. 

 

Show Notes: 

The Commercial-Cultural Movement That Can Save America: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nmTc2LhTEg&t=45s

 

Catholicism and The Next America: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fy9xmhK9b8U

In a normal political environment, the speakers at NatCon would be getting glowing profiles in glossy magazines and the NatCon program would be attracting the attention of major investors ready to fund groundbreaking commercial-cultural movements. The national conservatives and their allies are not just winning the battle of ideas, but advancing more real programs to help revitalize America. Instead of woke ESG standards for investments, Matthew envisions potential alternatives like "FSE" (Family, Reshoring, Excellence) to re-align American business to the common good of all American citizens. Matthew continues to highlight the topics and speakers at NatCon that point the way forward. 

 

Show Notes: 

National Conservatism YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/NationalConservatism/videos

This is Your Country - How Globalization Ate the American Economy, ft. Clyde Prestowitz: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/019-how-globalization-ate-the-american-economy/id1609268627?i=1000577431909

ALIGN: https://align.newfounding.com/

Principal Investments: https://www.principalinv.com/

American Reformer: https://americanreformer.org/

One Nation Under God - Michael Knowles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_dVaJ8R0r8

Though it is easy to despair over the fecklessness of establishment Republicans, there is hope in the form of new movements like National Conservatism. Both the National Conservatives and New Founding not only challenge stale orthodoxies, but bring real energy for real solutions. Matt explains the National Conservative Statement of Principles and details his involvement with the NatCons over the past several years. Before signing off, Matt emphasizes the importance of coming up with concrete, Red State alternatives to the California model, referencing the competing visions of Gavin Newsom and Peter Thiel.

 

Show Notes:

National Conservatism Statement of Principles: https://nationalconservatism.org/national-conservatism-a-statement-of-principles/

Official Website of NatCon: https://nationalconservatism.org/

ALIGN Guide: https://align.newfounding.com/

Americans fleeing blue states aren't leaving only for financial reasons; they recognize the deep dysfunction of Democratic government and are looking for a better way of life. Governor Ron DeSantis's leadership in Florida provides the model for conservatives seeking American revival. Matthew details how conservatives should organize with blue state refugees to build new coalitions and then explores the meaning behind the ugly woke reactions to Queen Elizabeth II's death.

 

Show Notes:

The Way Forward - Matthew Peterson

https://americanmind.org/salvo/the-way-forward/

Despite the misery of the lockdowns and deaths from the disease itself, COVID forced people to seriously think about their way of life and what is truly important. Citizens heard the lies of the medical establishment and felt the consequences of arbitrary public health decisions, leading to a broader skepticism of the "experts." Matthew explains the merits of sports and how to properly enjoy them without idolization. Lastly, Matthew discusses the inevitability of acceleration, and how best to utilize it; the only way out is through. 

 

Show Notes: 

Why the Lab Leak Theory Needs Another Look - Donald McNeil: https://donaldgmcneiljr1954.medium.com/how-i-learned-to-stop-worrying-and-love-the-lab-leak-theory-f4f88446b04d

 

College Enrollment Declines Are Here To Stay: https://www.usnews.com/news/education-news/articles/2022-05-26/college-enrollment-declines-are-here-to-stay

 

How Globalization Ate the American Economy - THIS IS YOUR COUNTRY with Paige Willey: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/019-how-globalization-ate-the-american-economy/id1609268627?i=1000577431909

 

Twitter 'Silenced' Physicians Who Posted Truthful Information About COVID - ZeroHedge: https://www.zerohedge.com/covid-19/twitter-silenced-physicians-who-posted-truthful-information-about-covid-lawsuit-alleges

 

Autonomy for Red America - Dave Reaboi: https://davereaboi.substack.com/p/autonomy-for-red-america-part-1