Marty sits down with Ben Braddock to discuss everything from micro to macro. Ben on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GraduatedBen IM—1776: https://im1776.com/ 0:00 - Intro 5:05 - MS-13 8:13 - El Salvador and rule of law 12:47 - Media control and narrative shifts 30:51 - Covid lockdown’s financial motives 36:35 - Places to escape to 41:11 - Inflation is exhausting 52:37 - MAID and spiritual starvation 55:25 - They’re not sending their best 1:02:16 - Gradually, Then Suddenly 1:02:56 - Manosphere and nationalism 1:14:54 - Connecting over distance 1:22:35 - Cities and aesthetics 1:34:10 - Environmentalism 1:42:12 - IM—1776 and journalism 1:48:46 - Politicians 1:58:03 - Austin 2:06:41 - California water cycle 2:12:39 - Energy/mining 1:18:31 - Competency crisis and price system interference 2:36:47 - Eclipse and final thoughts Shoutout to our sponsors: River Unchained Zaprite Bitcoin Talent Co Gradually, Then Suddenly TFTC Merch is Available: Shop Now Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel Clips YT Channel Website Twitter Instagram Follow Marty Bent: Twitter Newsletter Podcast