The Empire Never Ended

The crew reviews some good news, a lot of bad news, checks up on some old characters, and examines yet another case of mainstream media doing a PR spot for white nationalist hate groups.

In this part Rey talks about the faction of German Fascism that Armin Mohler designated as "National Revolutionaries," which included individuals such as Ernst Jünger and Ernst Niekisch and groups such as the Group of Social Revolutionary Nationalists of Karl Otto Paetel, as well as parts of the "Nazi Left" such as the Combat League of Revolutionary National Socialists of Otto Strasser. Subscribe to https://patreon.org/tenepod https://bsky.app/profile/tenepod.bsky.social https://x.com/tenepod

Dive into the intriguing landscape of Armin Möller's 'Conservative Revolution' as the hosts unpack his controversial ideas and connections. They explore Möller's distinct classification of five conservative factions and his complex history with Nazism. The discussion extends to the implications of his work on today’s alt-right movements and notable figures like Richard Spencer. Amidst fascinating anecdotes about Möller's relationships and ideological battles, listeners gain insight into the ongoing relevance of conservative nationalism in contemporary politics.

Boris traces the decline of the JDL-- from a serious, intelligence backed militant organization, to a murderous daytime television sideshow. Subscribe to https://patreon.org/tenepod https://bsky.app/profile/tenepod.bsky.social https://x.com/tenepod

TENE revisits the Orthodox Christian "punk zine" Death to the World, by reviewing the 2025 book Punk to Monks: The Story of Death to the World 'Zine. Boris compares the official narrative to the far more grim reality of abuse, cover-ups, fake churches and a surprising connection to a 1960s New Age cult. Subscribe to https://patreon.org/tenepod https://bsky.app/profile/tenepod.bsky.social https://x.com/tenepod

Dive into the fervent landscape of early 20th-century German conservatism! Explore how World War I was reimagined as a chance for national rebirth. Discover the intriguing 'Ideas of 1914' that promised a cultural revival. Delve into the paradox of finding meaning amidst catastrophe in the trenches. Unpack Otto Hintze's ambitions for a German-centric world. The discussion also reveals the unsettling hypocrisy of national superiority. This engaging dialogue reins in complex ideas while stirring debate!

TENE is joined by a very special guest, Alex from Antipolitka Journal, who guides us through the story of Gianfranco Sanguinetti—the rich, handsome communist revolutionary who predicted Gladio. Mentioned reading: Guy Debord - Anselm Jappe Debord, Time and Spectacle - Tom Bunyard Spectacular Logic in Hegel and Debord: Why Everything is What it Seems - Eric-John Russell Related TENE Episodes: 240: Kali Yuga Reading Room - Freda's "Disintegration of the System" 239: Buddy Cops and Gladio - Piazza Fontana in a Film -------- Antipolitika: Anarchist Journal from the Balkans https://antipolitika.noblogs.org/ Available here: https://pmpress.org/ -------- Subscribe to patreon.org/tenepod @tenepod.bsky.social x.com/tenepod

Rey attempts to tell the story of the Young Conservative current of CR in Germany 1918-1932 (as per Armin Mohler), but fails and gets sucked in by the vortex of the 19th century (our old foe), and manages to talk only about their predecessors. Subscribe to patreon.org/tenepod @tenepod.bsky.social x.com/tenepod

Rey and Boris dive into Armin Mohler's critique of liberal democracy, highlighting his concerns over institutional decay due to leftist and corporate influences. They hilariously tackle the topic of transgender access in public restrooms as a cultural battleground. The discussion also touches on Mohler's shift from libertarian roots toward right-wing socialism, alongside a debate on the threats posed by contemporary leftist movements compared to those of the interwar era. Expect sharp insights and humor throughout!

We didn't get to talk about Ari Aster's Eddington in our last TENE film club, so it gets its own episode.. Music Credits: Bulat Okudzhava - Molitva Subscribe to patreon.org/tenepod @tenepod.bsky.social x.com/tenepod