The Old World with Will Tanner

58:43

McKinley’s American Imperialism and Economic...

The Old World with Will Tanner ·

2025/10/22

In this episode, Will and Big Tuna discuss the McKinley presidency, with a particular focus on how and why America became an imperial power under McKinley, whether that was a good thing, and how McKinley’s perspective on economics informed his push to make America a world power. They also discuss gold as money, JP Morgan, Friedrich List, and Henry Clay, along with what Trump can learn from McKinley. Find Big Tuna on X here: https://x.com/TunaRJS Find him on Substack

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01:23:11

The History of the American Industrial Economy and...

The Old World with Will Tanner ·

2025/10/15

In this episode, will and Rust Belt Kid discuss the history of the American industrial economy, with a focus on the men, companies, and cities that built the Rust Belt. They discuss America’s rise as an industrial power, the political and economic winds that cemented us as the leading industrial power, and how we fell thanks to globalization and regulation. They discuss what made the Rust Belt fall from glory, why things went so poorly in it, and how it could potentially be fixed, with a focus on

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53:07

The Benefits of Aristocracy and the Future of Armed...

The Old World with Will Tanner ·

2025/10/08

In this episode, Will and shampoo manufacturing king turned gentleman farmer and book reviewer Charles Haywood discuss the relative merits of an aristocratic social order compared to the present managerial regime. They also discuss how and why the aristocracy died, why the English model of landed rule was so much better than the others, the roots of an aristocratic order, and why aristocracy and democracy are incompatible. Finally, they discuss Haywood’s concept of “Armed Patronage Networks” and how

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52:42

Becoming a Great Man, and Why There’s More to Life...

The Old World with Will Tanner ·

2025/10/01

In this podcast, Will and Ben Wilson of the fantastic “How to Take Over the World” podcast discuss power, entrepreneurialism, and the idea of doing something greater in life than just acquisitiveness for its own sake. They discuss the traits and virtues of great men, the tradeoffs between being a man out of time and one who harnesses his time, and why many feel a natural draw the honesty of aristocracy. They also discuss how Washington molded himself into a great man, living a life of excitement,

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01:09:22

Policies and Projects That Can Fix America’s Small...

The Old World with Will Tanner ·

2025/09/24

In this podcast, Will and returning guest Councilman Brandon Harnish get granular and discuss the sorts of local projects and policies that can help revive America’s small towns. They discuss the importance of a downtown and urban density, why fixing crime is the basis of any successful society, balancing amenities and business, and the controversial topic of property taxes. They also discuss how viewing a town like a grand estate helps solve the malinvestment problem, what type of buildings are

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01:06:30

The Long American Silent Depression with Robert of...

The Old World with Will Tanner ·

2025/09/17

In this episode, Will and financial macroanalyst Robert, of the famous “Infranomics” channel, discuss whether America has been in a long, silent Depression since the 2008 Recession. Pointing to everything from the cost of living as measured in real, gold terms to the massive number of deaths of despair, Robert explains that we likely are in such a Depression. They also discuss the impact robotics will have on the workplace, what Japan can teach us about industrial strength and policy, and why

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01:05:45

Running a Family Business, Building a Family Ofice,...

The Old World with Will Tanner ·

2025/09/11

In this episode, Will and noted X personality, hedge fund trader, and Dallas-based real estate investor Ron Dodson discuss how his family rose to local prominence, turning a family business into a family office, and a Biblical approach to legacy and family continuity. They also comment on building for the long term, how tax policies incentivize bad behavior, and how to raise kids that handle legacy well. Find Ron on X here: https://x.com/RonDodson Find him on Substack

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01:10:11

Financial Capitalism and Financial Vampirism with AJR...

The Old World with Will Tanner ·

2025/09/03

In this episode, Will and AJR Klopp discuss the differences between industrial capitalism and financial capitalism, with a focus on DEI, ESG, “zombie companies,” and financial vampirism. They also discuss past financial panics, forced deleveraging, and what that history means for us. Find Mr. Klopp on X here: https://x.com/ThirteenFathers Find him on Substack here: https://substack.com/@ajrklopp Listen to his past interview with Will

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49:14

Bringing Back the Space Age with Tom Swift

The Old World with Will Tanner ·

2025/08/28

In this episode, Will and Tom Swift discuss the history of America’s space exploration, with a focus on the Apollo program and its death at the hands of race communism. They discuss the minset behind the Space Age and Atomic Age, the spiritual reasons for its death, the practical consequences of that, and how we can bring it back. Find Tom on Substack here: https://swiftenterprises.substack.com/

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01:16:24

Spiteful Mutants and Woke Eugenics with Dr. Edward...

The Old World with Will Tanner ·

2025/08/20

In this episode, Will and Dr. Edward Dutton look at the recent history of the West from a perspective of biology and politics, discussing how certain traits lead to conservative or liberal dispositions and from where wokeness comes, along with what conservative counterraction might come next. They put this in the context of the French Revolution, Spanish Civil War, modern Britain, and modern America, along with Argentina and the Mormons. Read Dr. Dutton’s Substack here:

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01:04:15

Why BlackRock Wants to Take Your Business and House,...

The Old World with Will Tanner ·

2025/08/13

In this episode, Will and returning guest Sean Wieland discuss the coming problem of illiquidity in capital markets and real estate markets as the problems of low wages and high asset prices start to bite. They discuss how market entrants like BlackRock are causing big problems, the disorder that could stem from this problem, how retirement plans are implicated in it, and how younger guys can prepare to fight the problem. Check out Sean on X here: https://x.com/zuzu__ Check out my first episode

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56:57

The Tragedy of French Algeria

The Old World with Will Tanner ·

2025/08/06

In this episode, Will and New Imperialist Realist discuss the history and tragedy of French Algeria, which went from being a prosperous colony to a decaying, Third World country in crisis thanks to decolonization. They discuss how the French developed Algeria, its uniqueness in French Colonial history, the course of the war between France and the FLN, and how Algeria decayed after the French left. They also discuss American involvement on the anti-colonial side and the relation of the failed French

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49:18

The Advantages of an Entrepreneurial Life with Jason...

The Old World with Will Tanner ·

2025/07/30

In this episode, Will and Jason Robertson, also of the American Tribune, discuss the advantages of shifting from corporate work to being an entrepreneur. They particularly focus on the mindset shift that comes with doing something yourself, how America would benefit from returning to high levels of self-employment, and what the problems with modern corporate life are. Find Jason on X here: https://x.com/JRobFromMN Subscribe to the American Tribune Substack

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01:28:45

Surviving Mugabe and Bounty Hunter Adventures in...

The Old World with Will Tanner ·

2025/07/30

In this breathtaking episode, Rhodesia-born farmer and businessman Rory Duncan discusses his days resisting the Mugabe regime in post-Bush War Zimbabwe and how the regime brutally punished him for his politics. He also tells tales of his life as a bounty hunter in Zambia, and how he worked with everyone from tribal chiefs to Angolan Civil War veterans to track down and destroy a notorious gang of armed bandits. NOTE: Episode not for the soft of heart, or those with queasy stomachs. Find Rory on X

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49:15

Can Britain Be Saved with KM Breakey

The Old World with Will Tanner ·

2025/07/16

Can Britain Be Saved with KM Breakey In this episode, Will and novelist KM Breakey discuss his new book, Britain on the Brink. They focus on the migration problem facing Europe, Canada, and America, and if there is any realistic way for the problem to be fixed. They also discuss when the decline began, when it became terminal, and why it’s happening. Check KM out on X here: https://x.com/KMBreakey

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01:17:08

Can We Save Small Towns? with Councilman Harnish

The Old World with Will Tanner ·

2025/07/09

In this episode, Will and Indiana’s Coy Colman Brandon Harnish discuss if small town America can be saved from the flight of financial and human capital seen in recent decades. They particularly focus on the opioid crisis, keeping kids in towns, how beautification helps, and what projects have succeeded so far. As a small town council member, Mr Harnish brings many insightful points to the discussion.

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01:01:34

Stalin’s War and Why America Aided the Bolsheviks...

The Old World with Will Tanner ·

2025/07/02

In this episode, Will and Rowdy Yates discuss the book “Stalin’s War,” with a focus on how Stalin was able to shape the war to his advantage, what he was planning all along, and how his agents inside the American and British governments shaped out decisions to his advantage. They also note how Stalin’s WWII actions and the decisions foisted on Britain by his agents in America set up the Cold War’s decolonization process, along with the many self-destructive decisions we made in order to help and

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01:03:43

How Canada Became Gay and the Rotten Elite that Rules...

The Old World with Will Tanner ·

2025/06/25

In this episode, Will and John Carter discuss the history of Canada with a focus on how it went from being a reactionary state filled with High Tories into a state defined by mass migration and managerial socialism. They particularly focus on how Canada’s founding identity was destroyed by the fall of the British Empire and post-war socialism, how technocratic socialism turned into civilizational suicide, and what role Canada’s shadowy Laurentian elite plays in the dire situation. Finally, they

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48:42

Preparing in the Face of Riots with Don Shift

The Old World with Will Tanner ·

2025/06/18

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/

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53:17

The Ideal of Chivalry and Noblesse Oblige with...

The Old World with Will Tanner ·

2025/06/11

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/

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