Counterflow with Buck Johnson

My guest this week is Adam Patrick, the host of the Y'er Talkin Over Me podcast. Adam is a wonderful host and always makes me think into things deeper when I listen to him. We discuss the blind spots that libertarians often have, as well as things like: can you be a pure libertarian while being involved in politics, things he learned over the lockdown months, how to actually take advantage of the structures of power, Adam's experience within the Libertarian Party, and more. More on Adam and his podcast: Purchase tickets for the Renegade University Texas event here: Sponsors: Zippix Toothpicks ( ): Enter code COUNTERFLOW at checkout for 10% off your order! Paloma Verde CBD ( ): Enter code BUCK at checkout for 25% off any purchase over $75! ...and join their mailing list for an additional 10% off! Visit my website: Donate to the show here: Audio Production by Podsworth Media: Leave us a review and rating on iTunes! Thanks!

My guest for this episode is the one and only Hotep Jesus. Hotep wants his community to build their wealth, be independent, and not try to assimilate with whom the Left and the government says they should assimilate. We discuss how to deal with the Left, what he thinks of Trump, what he thinks about tradition, and his thoughts on Kamala Harris. We get into the importance of being a positive mentor and leader, and it's a very inspirational segment from Hotep. More about Hotep Jesus: Sponsors: Zippix Toothpicks ( ): Enter code COUNTERFLOW at checkout for 10% off your order! Lorenzotti Coffee ( ): Enter code BUCK at checkout for 10% off your order! Paloma Verde CBD ( ): Enter code BUCK at checkout for 25% off any purchase over $75! ...and join their mailing list for an additional 10% off! Visit my website: Donate to the show here: Audio Production by Podsworth Media: Leave us a review and rating on iTunes! Thanks!

My guest this week produces wonderfully made YouTube videos on the philosophy of neoreactionism: the original brainchild of thinkers like Mencius Moldbug and Nick Land. Neoreactionary thought is often misunderstood and yet vitally important to understanding political power and philosophy. It has been incorrectly called the alt-right and even worse. Charlemagne and I discuss the roots of neoreactionary thought and what it means in terms of power and political reality. It sprang from brilliant thinkers like James Burnham and Hans Hermann Hoppe and has lead to new takes on Rothbard and Mises. This discussion will inform you and educate you on what it is, where is came from, and how to view politics through the neoreactionary lens. More from Charlemagne: Charlemagne's Substack: Purchase tickets for the Renegade University Texas event here: Sponsors: Zippix Toothpicks ( ): Enter code COUNTERFLOW at checkout for 10% off your order! Lorenzotti Coffee ( ): Enter code BUCK at checkout for 10% off your order! Paloma Verde CBD ( ): Enter code BUCK at checkout for 25% off any purchase over $75! ...and join their mailing list for an additional 10% off! Visit my website: Donate to the show here: Audio Production by Podsworth Media: Leave us a review and rating on iTunes! Thanks!

My guest this week comes from the Left but authored a great book titled, "War for Eternity: The Return of Traditionalism and the Rise of the Populist Right". Much of this book focuses on Steven K. Bannon and a cast of Traditionalists from around the world. Ben and I take a deep dive into Bannon, as Ben had many meetings, lunches, and dinners with him and his inner circle. We get into what exactly Traditionalism is, what right wing populism is, and how they relate. Bannon is often smeared as dumb, racist, crazy, and more. Ben found him to be very smart, well-read, eccentric, esoteric, and influential. Much of the legacy media ignores the right wing populist movement and writes Bannon off as a powerless nut. Ben discusses how wrong they are to do that. The future of American politics as well as global politics may be heavily influenced by Bannon and the cast of characters discussed in his book. Learn more about Ben Teitelbaum: Purchase tickets for the Renegade University Texas event here: Sponsors: Zippix Toothpicks ( ): Enter code COUNTERFLOW at checkout for 10% off your order! Lorenzotti Coffee ( ): Enter code BUCK at checkout for 10% off your order! Paloma Verde CBD ( ): Enter code BUCK at checkout for 25% off any purchase over $75! ...and join their mailing list for an additional 10% off! Visit my website: Donate to the show here: Audio Production by Podsworth Media: Leave us a review and rating on iTunes! Thanks!

My guest this week is Edward Dutton, author of the book, "At Our Wits' End". Edward doesn't shy away from controversial topics. I come at this wondering why a discussion of the intelligence quotient going down over the decades would even be controversial. Edward Dutton goes through the methodology of IQ and explains the factors that have lead to its decline since the Industrial Revolution. We get into why this would be a contentious issue at all. We discuss the cyclical theory of history and where we may be in that process currently. IQ is trending downward, and it may get worse. Buckle up and enjoy this episode! Find more of Edward Dutton's work here: Purchase tickets for the Renegade University Texas event here: Sponsors: Zippix Toothpicks ( ): Enter code BUCK at checkout for 10% off your order! Lorenzotti Coffee ( ): Enter code BUCK at checkout for 10% off your order! Paloma Verde CBD ( ): Enter code BUCK at checkout for 25% off any purchase over $75! ...and join their mailing list for an additional 10% off! Visit my website: Donate to the show here: Audio Production by Podsworth Media: Leave us a review and rating on iTunes! Thanks!

Daniel McCarthy is one of the utmost preeminent conservative scholars alive today. He is here with me to discuss the history of conservatism and give us a taste of what he will be teaching in his upcoming class on Conservatism for Renegade University. Daniel details the many manifestations of conservative thought over the decades, from paleoconservatives to neoconservatives and many others. We relate the philosophy to the political climate of today as well as trace its roots back through history. Register for Daniel's class at Renegade University here: Find more of Daniel's work here: Sponsors: Zippix Toothpicks ( ): Enter code BUCK at checkout for 10% off your order! Lorenzotti Coffee ( ): Enter code BUCK at checkout for 10% off your order! Paloma Verde CBD ( ): Enter code BUCK at checkout for 25% off any purchase over $75! ...and join their mailing list for an additional 10% off! Visit my website: Donate to the show here: Audio Production by Podsworth Media: Leave us a review and rating on iTunes! Thanks!

My guests this week are three guys that must remain anonymous to retain their ability to work in Hollywood. They work in the TV and film industry, and they are creating a 5-part documentary series called, "Follow the Science: On Lockdowns and Liberty". They are the creators of the SoundMind Creative Group which allows fellow creators a space dedicated to freedom of expression and the uninhibited exchange of ideas. In this episode, we get into the project and what all it will cover, from lockdowns and masks to vaccines and more. They are currently raising funds for the project, and we discuss what they need and what we can do to help them. This is a great project, and it's truly vital that it gets out to as many people as possible. Share this episode as far and wide as possible. To learn more about the group, go here: To donate to them, please go here: Sponsors: Zippix Toothpicks ( ): Enter code BUCK at checkout for 10% off your order! Lorenzotti Coffee ( ): Enter code BUCK at checkout for 10% off your order! Paloma Verde CBD ( ): Enter code BUCK at checkout for 25% off any purchase over $75! ...and join their mailing list for an additional 10% off! Visit my website: Donate to the show here: Audio Production by Podsworth Media: Leave us a review and rating on iTunes! Thanks!

Peter St Onge is on the show with me this week to discuss what exactly is going on with the economy right now. Why are gas and lumber so much more expensive now? Is it inflation? Does it have to do with the supply chain issues of 2020? How stable is the US Dollar? Is it rapidly losing value? What is so special about Bitcoin? Why does it hold value? Can it inflate? All of these questions and more will be answered during this episode. Find more of Peter's work here: Find Peter's writings on Substack here: To get more info on Renegade University Live TEXAS right in my town of Lockart, click here: Sponsors: Zippix Toothpicks ( ): Enter code BUCK at checkout for 10% off your order! Lorenzotti Coffee ( ): Enter code BUCK at checkout for 10% off your order! Paloma Verde CBD ( ): Enter code BUCK at checkout for 25% off any purchase over $75! ...and join their mailing list for an additional 10% off! Visit my website: Donate to the show here: Audio Production by Podsworth Media: Leave us a review and rating on iTunes! Thanks!

My guest today is Peter G. Klein, Carl Menger Research Fellow of the Mises Institute and W.W. Caruth Chair and Professor of Entrepreneurship at Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business. Peter joins me to discuss the phenomenon many know as "woke capitalism". We discuss where it came from, what it means, it's relationship with the early "Progressive Era", the massive support the left now has for giant corporations, and more. Peter really does a good job at explaining both the cartoon version of what the Progressive Era was and then what the Progressive Era actually was. Find more of Peter's work here: ...and here: To get more info on Renegade University Live TEXAS right in my town of Lockart, click here: Sponsors: Zippix Toothpicks ( ): Enter code BUCK at checkout for 10% off your order! Lorenzotti Coffee ( ): Enter code BUCK at checkout for 10% off your order! Paloma Verde CBD ( ): Enter code BUCK at checkout for 25% off any purchase over $75! ...and join their mailing list for an additional 10% off! Visit my website: Donate to the show here: Audio Production by Podsworth Media: Leave us a review and rating on iTunes! Thanks!

My guest this week is the Head Lion over at the Lions of Liberty podcast, Marc Clair. Marc's interview style has really been an influence on me, but more than that, I can tell that he's been evolving quite a bit in his thoughts and outlook on everything from libertarianism to spirituality. As someone who respects the work he does, I wanted to bring him on and discuss the evolution I can sense in his work. We go over his part-time life in Mexico, his mindset change over 2020, his messaging, spirituality, his thoughts on what more is needed in the liberty movement, his future, and lots more. We are both really big fans of pro-wrestling, and while you may wonder how that is relevant at all, just listen, and you'll (hopefully) understand our analogies. Get more of Marc here: Sponsors: Zippix Toothpicks ( ): Enter code BUCK at checkout for 10% off your order! Lorenzotti Coffee ( ): Enter code BUCK at checkout for 10% off your order! Paloma Verde CBD ( ): Enter code BUCK at checkout for 25% off any purchase over $75! ...and join their mailing list for an additional 10% off! Visit my website: Donate to the show here: Audio Production by Podsworth Media: Leave us a review and rating on iTunes! Thanks!