The Old World with Will Tanner

Join writer John Carter, known for his insights on Canadian politics and culture, as he unpacks Canada's evolution from a staunchly Loyalist state to one grappling with mass migration and managerial socialism. He highlights the decline of Canadian identity post-British Empire, the influence of the shadowy Laurentian elite, and the unsettling notion of anarcho-tyranny impacting free speech. Carter doesn't shy away from critiquing the economic oligarchy controlling Canada's resources, offering both a historical perspective and a glimmer of hope for the nation's future.

In this episode, Will and Don Shift discuss the current state of riots in America and how to prepare for them, as an aware citizen. They discuss the warning signs of protests turning into riots, what the major riots of the 20th century should teach us as we prepare today, and why police are hamstrung as they try to deal with rioters. Find Don Shift on X here: https://x.com/DonShift3 Check out his books here: Don Shift Books Check out his articles here: https://www.donshift.com/

In this episode, Will and Chivalry Guild discuss the medieval ideal of chivalry and how it's relevant today. They focus on who exemplified the ideal, how it differs from Classical views of virtue, and whether local or national politics are a better avenue for acting it out in the present. Find Chivalry Guild on X here: https://x.com/ChivalryGuild Check out his articles here: https://thechivalryguild.substack.com/

In this episode, Will and Yuri discuss the state of America through the lens of how traditional society was subverted, with a focus on the goals and tactics of the communists and how they can be fought back against. Find Evan on X here: https://twitter.com/yuribezmenov22 Check out his articles on great men here: https://yuribezmenov.substack.com/

In this episode, Will and Evan Amato discuss the history of the Medici family. They discuss how the family rose to prominence, how it maintained its position in the cutthroat politics of Renaissance Italy, and how the family eventually declined. They particularly focus on the reasons for the family's success. Find Evan on X here: https://x.com/SirEvanAmato Check out his articles on great men here: https://www.join-invictus.com/

In this episode, Will and Ernst van Zyl, who goes by 'Conscious Caracal' on X, discuss how South Africa has become as bad as it is. They discuss the ANC's commitment to gradually turning South Africa into a communist state, the destructive nature of South African race laws, how Afrikaners are responding with private initiatives, and how AfriForum is helping Afrikaners survive South Africanization. Further, they discuss what lessons Americans should learn from the current situation in South Africa. Learn about AfriForum here: https://afriforum.co.za/en/ Find Ernst on X here: https://x.com/ConCaracal Check out his podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/c/ConsciousCaracal

In this episode, Will and Arbitrage Andy discuss how to build self-sovereignty by being focused and intentional, building a business, and leaning into what is difficult. They also discuss the signs of South Africanization and how to build for the future while remaining cognizant of it, the immigration disaster, and the negative effects of Barstoolification in America. Find Andy on X here: https://x.com/ArbitrageAndy1 Check out his writing and podcasts here: https://arbletter.arbitrageandy.us/

In this episode, Will and EM Burlingame, who works with family offices after retiring from the Green Berets, discuss the present possibilities and problems with America's wealth elite, focusing on what it would take from a perspective of mindset and wealth forms to build them into something better. They discuss historical examples of building local control and wealth for the long term, particularly the Grosvenor family and the Eastbourne estate of the Cavendish family. Get the book Will keeps mentioning here: Bend'or: Golden Duke of Westminster Find EM Burlingame on X here: https://x.com/EMBurlingame Check out his writing and podcasts here: https://emburlingame.substack.com/

In this episode, Will and Sean Wieland, a financial adviser, discuss the nature of wealth, with a focus on how things are always changing and present trends could lead to future disasters. They discuss income vs. capital appreciation, sovereignty, legacy, and the dangers hidden in ETFs. Check out Will's writing here: https://www.theamericantribune.news/ Find Sean Wieland on X here: https://x.com/zuzu__

In this episode, Will and Rowdy Yates discuss the twin topics of nobility and natalism, with a focus on how the old forms of family-mindedness are relevant today and how they could help solve the increasing population crisis. They discuss getting over mental blocks to building a family, the concept of legacy, how it relates to inheritance, and how all of those issues, and many more, interact with our present family woes. Find Rowdy Yates on X here: https://x.com/RowdyHODL Read Will's thoughts on legacy and family building here: https://www.theamericantribune.news/p/the-old-world-mindset-be-a-grosvenor