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On the New Founding Podcast, Nathan Halberstadt talks with founders and other builders solving critical civilizational problems.
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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.

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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.

Feb 17, 2025 • 38min
The Death of the Managerial Age (and Building What's Next) - Nate Fischer | #62
Today, Santiago & Josh interview Nate Fischer, Founder & CEO of New Founding, to discuss:
(0:54) Why state and local leadership matter more than ever
(3:12) Red States must not be financial and digital colonies of their enemies
(6:22) The State Leadership Initiative, a new org he’s co-founding
(7:05) The entrepreneurial mindset in politics
(11:18) Impressions of Trump’s first two weeks
(15:00) The American Spirit & the “Miracle of Statecraft”
(16:12) The American tradition of self-government and resistance to bureaucracy
(17:24) Small teams armed with AI > bureaucracy
(19:00) “AI may mean a shift from bureaucracy to monarchy.”
(23:17) Harris and Walz as the “ultimate managers”
(25:52) Post-woke threats: the “Luigi Left” & egalitarian transhumanism
(29:14) The opportunity for the Right: build what replaces the managerial age.
(33:45) Investing in civilizational founders
(37:02) What’s next for New Founding
#NateFishcer #Build #ArtofThePossible #Founders #StartUp #Civilization #Future #Federal #State #Cuts #Trump #ElonMusk #DOGE
Learn more about Nate Fischer's work here:
https://www.newfounding.com/about
https://twitter.com/NateAFischer
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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.
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Feb 10, 2025 • 1h 16min
Make Movies Great Again - N.D. Wilson | #61
N.D. Wilson, best-selling author of the 100 Cupboards trilogy and creator of Hello Ninja, dives into Hollywood's shifts post-Trump. He critiques the prevalence of mediocrity in film and the challenges of maintaining artistic quality in a profit-driven market. Wilson emphasizes the need for creative ambition and the potential of a free market to revive great art. The conversation touches on the evolving landscape of children's entertainment and the resilience needed in today’s cultural climate, while also hinting at his exciting upcoming projects.