The New Founding Podcast

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Oct 29, 2025 • 54min

Bitcoin Americanism - Alexander Leishman | #72

Nathan Halberstadt chats with Alexander Leishman, Founder and CEO of River Financial, a leading Bitcoin brokerage. They explore Bitcoin's role as digital gold and its revolutionary impact on society. Alexander shares insights on how money acts as a coordination mechanism, the phases of Bitcoin's evolution, and the passionate community surrounding it. He discusses the concept of 'Bitcoin families' and the importance of stewardship over speculation. Finally, he offers practical advice for newcomers, emphasizing safety and education in diving into Bitcoin.
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Oct 17, 2025 • 2h 27min

What happens if we lose? - Curtis Yarvin, Ron Dodson | #71

Curtis Yarvin, a political theorist and creator of Urbit, shares his insights on governance and the concept of the 'Cathedral.' He discusses the implications of recent reductions in force in Washington and warns of significant demographic changes in America. Ron Dodson, CEO and portfolio manager, adds a financial and theological perspective, exploring the motivations behind progressive ideologies. Together, they examine the seriousness of Antifa as a domestic threat, the authenticity of political faith, and survival strategies for conservatives in a challenging political landscape.
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Oct 8, 2025 • 29min

Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO): Playbook for political & cultural victory | #70

Senator Eric Schmitt, a U.S. Senator from Missouri and former Attorney General, discusses his strategy for combating government overreach, censorship, and migration. He shares insights on challenging COVID mandates and the need for a conservative expert class to reshape cultural institutions. Schmitt highlights the dangers of big tech collusion with the government and advocates for mass deportations to address migration issues. He urges young conservatives to engage in various sectors to win cultural battles, emphasizing the importance of American patriotism.
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Sep 30, 2025 • 1h 4min

ICE: day-in-the life, recruitment, & the future of deportations – Matthew Elliston | #69

Matthew Elliston, Deputy Assistant Director at ICE, shares his 18 years of experience in immigration enforcement. He discusses a typical day for an ICE officer, the complexities of street arrests, and how organized crime differs from other offenders. Elliston recounts a dramatic shootout and the importance of teamwork in the field. He reveals insights into ongoing modernization efforts, including the use of AI, and explains ICE's recruitment strategies and the compelling reasons for young people to join, emphasizing the impactful nature of the work.
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Sep 19, 2025 • 2h 36min

Charlie Kirk's Murder, Trans Radicalism, and the Future of Civilization - Anonymous Guest | #68

Today, Nathan Halberstadt addresses the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Trans Radicalism, human psychology, behavior, and the future of civilization with an export in behaviorism and technology under condition of Anonymity.   ----------   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
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Sep 3, 2025 • 46min

Expeditionary Capitalism - Santiago Pliego and Josh Clemans | #67

Today, Nathan Halberstadt takes the torch of the New Founding Podcast for a special interview with the Co-Founders of Vashon Company, Santiago Pliego & Josh Clemans. They discuss the original inspiration for the New Founding Podcast, digital vs. physical industry, knights vs. cowboys, the ever expanding business frontier, and future of "expeditionary capitalism."   Learn more about Santiago & Josh's work: https://vashoncompany.com https://twitter.com/santspliego https://twitter.com/joshuaclemans   ----------   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
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May 1, 2025 • 56min

CAD, Agency, and the Hero's Journey - Filip Aronshtein | #66

In a recent trip to NYC, we sat down with Fil Aronstein, founder of Dirac. We didn't have our recording equipment along but had to snag the moment (in true Fil style). Please excuse the camera quality and enjoy this conversation with Fil Aronstein.   We talk through what Dirac is building, how to bring America back to full production, the hero's journey, and how to build an adventure class startup.   #DIRAC #CAD #Software #Automation #Instructions #Build #Design #Machines   Filip Aronshtein is a co-founder and CEO of Dirac, a startup focused on automating work instructions with software. He has a background in electrical engineering and robotics, having earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering in 2021 and an M.S. in Robotics from the same institution in 2022. Aronshtein has worked in various research and engineering roles, including positions at MIT Lincoln Laboratory and Northrop Grumman.   Learn more about Filip Aronshtein's work: https://www.diracinc.com/ https://x.com/filarons   ----------   Follow New Founding across Social Media: Twitter – https://twitter.com/newfoundingorg 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   Follow Us on Twitter: Santiago Pliego – https://twitter.com/santspliego Joshua Clemans – https://twitter.com/joshuaclemans   The New Founding Podcast is recorded at the New Founding HQ in Dallas, Texas, produced by Santiago Pliego & Joshua Clemans, 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
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Mar 27, 2025 • 2h 2min

How Men Become Kings - Anonymous Guest | #65

Today, Santiago & Josh talk human psychology, behavior, and action with an export in behaviorism and technology under condition of anonymity.   (00:00) Where are the role models? (00:32) Guest’s background (10:24) When regret changes the story (11:26) Why Tate’s message hits (and why he’s wrong) (24:29) Elon as a modern king (29:28) Can women collapse civilization? (31:48) Worthy men, irreplaceable women (39:09) Tate vs domestic servitude (40:56) Why modern marriage feels like a bad deal (51:43) What people get wrong about intimacy (56:44) Marriage as mastery (1:00:15) How promiscuity shapes men (1:06:08) Palmer Luckey & reducing optionality (1:10:33) Why social skills matter more than ever   #Human #Behavior #Technology #Psychology #Society #Motivation #Religion #Morals   ----------   Follow New Founding across Social Media: Twitter – https://twitter.com/newfoundingorg 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   Follow Us on Twitter: Santiago Pliego – https://twitter.com/santspliego Joshua Clemans – https://twitter.com/joshuaclemans   The New Founding Podcast is recorded at the New Founding HQ in Dallas, Texas, produced by Santiago Pliego & Joshua Clemans, 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
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Mar 14, 2025 • 2h 37min

Making Enemy: Telling WWII from the German's Perspective - Darryl Cooper | #64

Darryl Cooper, host of the Martyr Made Podcast, dives into his new series examining WWII from the German perspective. He discusses the challenges of presenting this complex history and the moral ambiguities faced by ordinary Germans during the conflict. Cooper highlights how WWII narratives shape current global politics and encourages a nuanced understanding of past atrocities. He emphasizes the significance of empathy in historical storytelling while confronting the consequences of oversimplified narratives surrounding this pivotal period.
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Feb 24, 2025 • 49min

Building Charter Communities in Appalachia - 12 Month Update | #63

Josh Abbotoy, CEO of RidgeRunner and Managing Partner at New Founding, updates on his ambitious Highland Rim Project, aimed at revitalizing rural Appalachia. He discusses the surge in remote work leading to a boom in rural living and the diversity of buyers showing interest in these homes. The conversation touches on the challenge of preserving regional culture amidst growth and the appeal of self-governance through land ownership. Josh also highlights the rise of agrihoods and crypto opportunities in the region, showcasing a transformative vision for small-town America.

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