To start, I ask Lee to recount his posting career. We then talk about the state of Elon Twitter, considering what changes, if any, could improve the site. We discuss the difference between giving people on your side—Elon, Trump, whomever—constructive criticism and black-pilling. Next, I ask Lee to tell us his thoughts on the Iran war, which we discuss for a bit.

In the second half of the show (available to subscribers, link in reply), I ask Lee to tell us about his Substack, COGWAR Journal. We talk about the nature of cognitive warfare. I then reveal that I have been the victim of an ongoing COGWAR op designed to convince people that I am a morally suspect individual with questionable romantic associations and substance abuse problems, despite none of that being true. Lee speculates that some of that could be true so I abruptly change the topic. Next, we ponder the future of the Republican Party after Trump leaves the White House. We consider his potential successors, and agree that JD Vance is the most likely – not to mention most deserving – candidate. But can he win the primary? And what about the general election? Tune in to find out.

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First, we review a few clips from Tim Dillon and ponder why people are turning to comedians for political insights. Next, I crack the whip and demand that Nightmare Vision give us his theorycel takes on Jay Dyer’s claim that nominalism led to transgenderism.

After the paywall hits (you must SUBSCRIBE), we cover the growing calls to deport Sneako. Nightmare Vision and I point out that many of the people who are anti-Sneako now were responsible for him becoming a thing in the online right—and that those of us who sounded the alarm about the pro-Muslim, pro-left “anti-Zionist right” are more vindicated than ever. Later, we talk about Lucas Gage’s apology tour, which Nightmare Vision actually doesn’t think is that apologetic. We review a clip in which Lucas Gage and Jeremy Boreing agree that white people don’t exist. What gives? Toward the end, we consider whether Clavicular’s trip to Israel is further evidence that the retard right is in decline.

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To begin, Josh recounts his red-pill story. As with many people, covid proved profoundly transformative for him. We talk for a bit about why covid wound up being a mass red-pilling event. Next, we discuss Spencer Pratt. I ask Josh if there was anything Pratt could have done to win. We then ponder why moderate liberals are averse to anyone and anything remotely conservative – even when they agree with some of the policies. Toward the end of the first half, we broach the mischling subject. Why is it that the “dissident right” has so many half-Jewish people? Josh has some thoughts.

In the second half of the show (available to subscribers), we continue our discussion of the mischling phenomenon. This leads to a broader exploration of deracination and the search for identity in modern America. We talk about religious converts and the role mental illness – if any – plays in shaping some of the more ridiculous identity crises you see on the internet. Toward the end of the show, I ask Josh about his views on health and fitness. He outlines some of the basics of Ray Peat’s program. But is peating really the end-all, be-all? Tune in to find out.

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On the latest episode of Restoring Order, I cover immigration news, Tyler Robinson’s trial, and the latest allegations against Graham Platner.

To start, I clarify what “restoring order” means, given the apparent confusion. I then search “Restoring Order with Patrick Casey” on Twitter to provide some examples of what the phrase does NOT mean. After clearing that up, I review some great news: deportations are up. I talk about the various policies Trump and Mullin have enacted – including massively increased 287(g) agreements – to remove illegals from our country.

In the second half of the show (available to subscribers), I review some highlights from Tyler Robinson's trial and explain why he is undoubtedly guilty. I then review a clip from Tucker, where he argues that Charlie Kirk was likely killed for his views on Israel, not transgenderism. I explain that the JQers have it wrong: criticizing the left is more likely to get you killed than criticizing Israel. I then talk for a bit about the psychotic attacks on Erika Kirk and speculate whether Tucker is unfamiliar with these attacks, as he claims. Toward the end of the show, I review the latest allegations against Graham Platner. Is he guilty? Maybe, but it doesn't matter – we don't want the DSA gaining further ground, so we hope Maine voters believe the allegations. But will he drop out? Tune in to find out.

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In the second half of the show (available to subscribers), I review a few clips of Scott Wiener getting harassed in public for not being pro-Palestine enough. I watch a clip of Lucas Gage on Jeremey Boreing’s show in which they bond over the alleged non-existence of white people. Toward the end of the show, I consider the possibility that Trump is a supernatural being with occult powers.

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I spent most of the trip in Boston. I talk about my first impressions of the city, the food scenes, encountering photographs of naked fat black women at the Museum of Fine Arts, exploring the North End (Little Italy), seeing various historical sites, taking the train north to visit the town that inspired Lovecraft’s Innsmouth, and much more.

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It was funny. But it also revealed a serious problem.

As the developing world gains broader access to the internet, American political and cultural discourse becomes increasingly vulnerable to foreign influence.

According to the International Telecommunication Union, 5.4 billion people had internet access in 2023, roughly 67% of the world’s population. That marked a 4.7% increase from 2022. Because 93% of people in high-income countries already had internet access, most of the growth is now coming from poorer countries. The ITU reports that internet access in low-income countries increased 44.1% from 2020 to 2023. From 2022 to 2023 alone, the number of internet users in low-income countries rose 14.3%.

Simply put, the internet becomes more global every day.

What does that mean for Americans? After all, foreign users do not vote in our elections. Why should anyone care what people in slums halfway across the world say about American politics?

That objection misses the nature of the problem.

In the age of social media, clicks are king. To be important online is to have a large following. All of us, to some degree, are tempted to think this way. We see a big number on someone’s profile and assume, “This person matters.”

Audience size has always mattered in media. Television executives obsessed over ratings. But when American television dominated American culture, a large American audience usually meant actual Americans were watching. Access outside the country was limited.

That is no longer true. The internet has democratized and globalized the distribution of information. English remains the world’s dominant online language, creating a new path to political and cultural relevance. If your business is clicks, it doesn’t really matter whether those clicks come from Nigeria or Wisconsin.

There is nothing inherently wrong with appealing to an international audience. The problem comes when influencers convert foreign support into domestic political capital. Credulous observers see a large following and conclude that someone must be expressing the voice of America’s silent majority.

The silent majority of Jakarta, perhaps.

Foreign bot networks make the problem worse by artificially boosting narratives and talking points that serve non-American interests. But even organic foreign engagement threatens the coherence of American political discourse when it is mistaken for domestic opinion.

The rise of the so-called “anti-Zionist right” offers a useful example. Since October 7, a collection of questionable internet personalities has tried to steer American right-wing discourse away from domestic concerns and toward the Israel-Palestine conflict. As with any foreign country, Israel is open to valid criticism. But the monomaniacal focus on Gaza demanded by this crowd goes far beyond normal foreign-policy debate.

Domestic support for Israel has declined, especially among Democrats and younger Americans. But anyone using social media as the primary barometer would likely assume the decline is far greater than it is. Why? Because anti-Israel content appeals to large foreign audiences, especially in the developing world. Bot networks amplify it as well.

This helps explain why Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback has put anti-Zionism at the center of his campaign. In an ad posted to X, Fishback referenced claims that Israel is committing genocide and that Benjamin Netanyahu is a war criminal — claims he suggested could land people in jail. Florida does have anti-Semitism laws, and while such legislation should raise concerns, asking those questions will not send Floridians to prison.

The ad drew three million views and 30,000 likes. That is more traction than most campaign ads receive online. Based on those numbers alone, you might conclude Fishback is going places.

There is only one problem: He is polling at 7%.

As it turns out, catering to the anti-Israel online sphere is not a clear path to electoral success as a Republican. A poll of attendees at the recent Turning Point USA America Fest conference found that only 13.3% did not believe Israel is an ally of the United States.

Fishback’s campaign shows what happens when political actors mistake the internet for real life. The size of your reach matters, but so does its composition. It is not only how many people you reach; it is who they are.

Larger influencers have made the same mistake. Candace Owens has bragged about her sizable international audience. She once claimed that her documentary on Brigitte Macron went viral in China. I believe it. But millions of Chinese viewers watching an American political broadcaster does not mean Americans should treat her as a serious representative of domestic public opinion.

So what can be done?

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To begin, Steven tells us about how he got involved in politics. We then discuss the murder of Henry Nowak. Steven walks us through what went down that fateful night. We talk about the various factors that made the incident possible, such as DEI and mass immigration. Prime Minister Starmer condemned Nowak’s killing. What are we to make of that? Toward the end of the first half, Steven sheds some light on the state of British politics, including the Restore and Reform parties.

In the second half of the show (available to subscribers), I review a clip from Megyn Kelly’s recent appearance on Shawn Ryan’s show. These two intellectual titans claim that everyone but Israeli pedophiles has abandoned MAGA. Is that really true? I then talk about the Axios report (which, after the episode was recorded, Trump verified) and reflect on its significance. I explain that while the Israeli government and pro-Israel organizations in America certainly influence U.S. policy, that is much different than Israel “controlling” America. This seems obvious to me. But most people who talk about Israel all the time have it wrong. Why is that? Tune in to find out.

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To begin, I review James Talarico’s basic biographical information. I then take a look at his pinned tweet, a three-minute video in which he outlines his worldview: it isn’t about right versus left, it’s about top versus bottom. Is that really the sort of rhetoric a suspected closet case should be using? Next, I review a montage of James Talarico’s worst moments, explaining why he is considerably to the left of the average Democrat politician.

In the second half of the show, I talk about Stephen Miller’s spat with the Democrats account, which is apparently run by a thirty-something Asian woman dating a white man. Every single time. I then review the prediction markets and polls, predicting a Paxton victory, but urging people not to underestimate the threat younger, more left-wing politicians like Talarico pose to America. Switching gears, I review the recent New York Times article detailing Peter Thiel’s decision to decamp to Argentina. What does this say about the future of the country? Not that much, honestly, as it isn’t uncommon for billionaires to have backup plans. I then explore Peter Thiel’s concept of the Antichrist, which is influenced not just by the New Testament but also by Francis Bacon, Gulliver’s Travels, Watchmen, and One Piece. Yes, that One Piece. You watched thousands of episodes of that anime series, but you never considered that it was actually about the Antichrist. Not so smart now, are you?

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To begin, Dr. Gottfried provides a major update on Chronicles Magazine, which you may or may not have heard about. I then ask him what he makes of Trump’s second term thus far. This raises the question of whether the political polarization seen in recent years is entirely Trump’s fault. We reflect on the 2024 election, with Dr. Gottfried urging us not to become complacent. We then discuss the prospect of the Democrats moderating. Dr. Gottfried doesn’t believe they need to, as the left still retains considerable institutional control, which is evidence that wokeness is not in retreat, as some have claimed.

In the second half of the show (available to subscribers), I ask Dr. Gottfried whether he believes the leftward cultural drift we’ve witnessed for many decades will continue – and if so, which remaining taboos will be violated. Switching gears, I ask Dr. Gottfried about his thoughts on Thomas Massie (the episode was recorded Tuesday afternoon, before his primary loss). We talk about Ken Paxton. I ask Dr. Gottfried if he has a shot. Later, we discuss 2028, considering Vance, Rubio, and DeSantis. Toward the end of the show, we give the neoconservatives a well-deserved drubbing, because it wouldn’t be an interview with Dr. Gottfried if we didn’t.

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I start by reviewing some of the fraud task force’s recent wins, explaining why cracking down on fraud is one of the best things for Republicans to do—for the country and for the party. I then discuss OPT fraud a bit and make the case for ending the program. Next, I explain why it’s important to appeal to smart people rather than low-info weed smokers who watch Joe Rogan. Toward the end of the first half, I take a look at the Thomas Massie hush money scandal. I argue that Massie is bad news even if you aren’t pro-Israel.

In the second half of the show (link in reply), I wrap up the Massie stuff by taking a look at his polling numbers. He’s down in the latest poll overall, but young people in his district love him – similar to James Fishback. What does this say about the future of right-wing politics?

I then switch gears to discuss Chud the Builder, the livestreamer known for saying the n word in public. He was recently hit with several charges, including attempted murder, after shooting a mentally unstable black guy with a criminal record. I marvel at how such a crude form of internet content can have so many dimensions. I talk about the legal, political, cultural, and racial dynamics involved in the “Chud the Builder” phenomenon. I argue that while people have free speech, it’s probably unwise to antagonize others while armed. But that doesn’t give angry black people the right to attack him.

I then zoom out a bit to examine the big picture. Why is Chud’s content so popular? I explain that, whatever you make of the man and his content, there is a certain type of fatigue spreading throughout the country. What type might that be? Tune in to find out.

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To begin, Athenian provides some basic biographical information on Nietzsche. We then discuss his first book, The Birth of Tragedy. What do Apollo and Dionysus represent? Athenian explains how these archetypes can help us make sense of reality. We then discuss the first essay in Nietzsche’s On the Genealogy of Morality. What did Nietzsche mean by slave morality? Can it be found in our times?

In the second half of the show (available to subscribers), I read an excerpt from Beyond Good and Evil, which leads to a discussion on Nietzsche’s views on hierarchy. What does Nietzsche mean by the pathos of distance? Athenian then explains the role breeding plays in Nietzsche’s thought.

Switching gears, we discuss one of Nietzsche’s most infamous concepts: the death of God. Did this German philosopher literally believe that God died? Or did he mean something else? I then ask Athenian about Nietzsche’s views on Jesus Christ – and Christianity more broadly. We talk about Nietzsche’s belief that Christianity made Western man weak. Is that really accurate?

Toward the end of the show, we consider Nietzsche’s views on sexuality and politics. Would he be considered right-wing by today’s standards? Tune in to find out.

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Jason Bartlett is a white South African in Alabama. He joins me to discuss his journey.

To begin, Jason recounts his upbringing in South Africa. He provides a firsthand account of the transition from apartheid to race communism. Believe it or not, South Africa is not better off today. This leads to a discussion of accelerationism. I ask Jason whether right-wingers in America who think things need to get worse before they get better are delusional. You’ll never guess his response. Later, I ask Jason what the solution to South Africa’s problem is – assuming there is one. We talk about the high level of corruption in third-world countries and why Western liberals take so much for granted. Jason and I discuss mass immigration to America. Does he think it’s a problem? Tune in to find out.

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Mark Krikorian is the Executive Director of the Center for Immigration Studies. He joins me for a broad discussion on his work, the history of CIS, and Trump’s second-term immigration track record.

To begin, Krikorian outlines his origin story. He then provides a brief history of the Center for Immigration Studies. I then ask Krikorian to make the case against legal immigration, which leads to a consideration of whether the problem is immigrants themselves or immigration as a phenomenon. Krikorian argues that it is the latter, although he states that immigrants from some parts of the world are more assimilable than others. We then talk about the forces driving mass immigration. Who’s to blame? Krikorian provides a nuanced explanation.

In the second half of the show, we switch gears to discuss Trump’s immigration record. Krikorian argues that Trump is doing a good job overall. But is there more that can be done? We cover Trump’s border policies, including the wall. I ask Krikorian if he believes Trump has abandoned mass deportations, as some have claimed. I also ask about self-deportations. How do we know that millions have left the country? We then discuss Trump’s efforts to lower legal immigration, which have come as a pleasant surprise. What are the policies that have led to the lowering of legal immigration? Tune in to find out.

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To begin, I take a look at CATO’s new report. What has Trump done to reduce legal immigration? I talk for a bit about how the retard right influencers know their audiences are stupid—and how this shapes their commentary. Later, I discuss the new DHS secretary, Markwayne Mullin. Is he going to deliver?

In the second half of the show, I switch gears to talk about the latest with Iran. I argue that, even if this ceasefire doesn’t hold, it’s evidence that Trump is averse to starting another “forever war.” I then consider the U.S. blockade on Iran and outline why I’m cautiously optimistic. Toward the end of the show, I examine Trump’s ongoing spat with Pope Leo. Is the Pope more right-wing than every Republican, as some have claimed? Or is he really just a liberal at heart? Tune in to find out.

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To begin, I remind the audience that there is an ongoing effort to demoralize Trump supporters. Don’t fall for it. I then outline why Trump’s refugee policies are a huge win. Next, I read Trump’s brutal Truth Social post, in which he excoriates Candace Owens, Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, and Alex Jones. I react to the video in which Tucker implies Trump is the anti-Christ and ponder whether convincing your supporters to wear a hat that reads “low IQ” is a wise move.

In the second half of the show (available to subscribers), I read Tucker’s response to Trump. I argue that conspiracy theories about Trump being blackmailed by Israel cause people to lose sight of the real dynamics at play. I then take a look at a few polls that suggest that Tucker is becoming less popular among Republicans. What does that mean, given that his audience is bigger than ever? Later, I examine what Candace, Megyn, and Alex were saying about Trump before he admonished them. Toward the end of the show, I consider JD Vance’s future. He wants these big names to support his 2028 run, but he needs to be able to say Trump 47 was a success. How should Vance navigate this schism? Tune in to find out.

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