John Michael Greer returns to the show to discuss why populism has become the dominant current in American politics today and how a new group of elites are riding its wave to take power from and replace the current ruling managerial class.

Join us as we discuss:

• What populism actually is
• Why populism is gaining momentum in America
• The decline of the postwar managerial class
• The forces driving the current political realignment
• Who may be positioned to replace the old elite
• What the rise of a new elite could mean for America’s future

If you’re concerned about the state of the country and looking for insight into where we may be headed, this episode is for you.

Resources:

John Michael Greer's website

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What happens to a warrior when there are no more wars to fight?

That's the question I tackled with Antony Cummins, an author and historian who specializes in the Samurai of feudal Japan.

For 250 years, Japan had no wars to fight. So what happens to a warrior class built entirely for war? In this episode, Antony unpacks the samurai code- not the movie version or the one of legend, but what these warriors really believed, and how they preserved their skills and mindset when the fighting stopped.

Join us as we explore:

1. The Samurai: who they were and what they did
2. What was the warrior ethos of the samurai
3. How the Samurai ethos evolved through Japan’s history
4. How does a warrior stay sharp when there are no more wars to fight?

And more!

Enjoy, gents. And don’t forget to follow Antony to keep up with his latest book and video releases.

Resources

Antony’s YouTube Channel

Antony’s website

The Ultimate Art of War, Antony Cummins

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Most people think warrior ethos is just a code of conduct for soldiers. But what if those virtues reflected something deeper about human nature - even the world itself? In this episode, we trace the warrior ethos from the battlefields of the past to the myths of the ancient world, and explore how its lessons may be even more important today than they were a thousand years ago.

Enjoy!

Resources:

The Sacred and The Profane, Mircea Eliade

The Myth of The Eternal Return, Mircea Eliade

The Poetic Edda, translated by Jackson Crawford

Beowulf, translated by Tom Shippey

The Saga of The Volsungs, translated by Jackson Crawford

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Societies rarely collapse overnight. More often, they decline slowly—becoming less competent, more restrictive, and harder to navigate with each passing year.

In this episode, we revisit the ideas of managed decline and soft totalitarianism, examine the possible paths societies take as institutions weaken, and lay out a practical framework for how you can position yourself to survive, adapt, and preserve what matters in an age of growing instability.

So, pull up a chair and sit a spell as we discuss How to Survive the Long Descent.

Resources:

• The Civil War Has Been Cancelled (Until Further Notice)
• The Civil War Has Been Cancelled Part II
• Live Not By Lies, Rod Dreher

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Honor, Manhood, and Warrior Virtues: An In-Depth Conversation with Matt Larson

In this episode, I'm joined by guest Matt Larson. Matt is veteran of the United States Marine Corps and 75th Ranger Regiment, where he, among other things, was instrumental in helping develop the United States Army's Modern Military Combatives Program.

Join us as Matt shares his insights on the timeless principles of honor, manhood, and the cultural foundations that shape strong, disciplined individuals. We dive into historical insights, the psychology of combat, and how modern society can rebuild virtues essential for personal and societal resilience.

Key Topics

• The evolving concept of honor from ancient Greece to today
• The psychological underpinnings of combat and warrior mentality
• Differences between martial arts, MMA, and tactical combat training
• The role of discipline, duty, and loyalty in manhood
• The importance of community, rites of passage, and culturally transmitted virtues
• Practical steps for men to cultivate honor and purpose
• And more!

Resources & Links

• Matt Larson's Substack
• Combatives University Belt System

Connect with Matt Larson

• Twitter

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The Civil War Has Been Canceled – Part II

In Part I, we challenged the idea that America is on the brink of civil war.

This week, we go deeper.

If the rupture isn’t coming… what is?

Managed decline.

• What does it look like when institutions weaken but never quite fall?
• When costs rise, performance drops, and frustration builds — yet nothing explodes?
• When unrest makes headlines… but the system absorbs it and moves on?

We break down the mechanics: economic pressure, regulatory creep, digital traceability, elite competition — and how modern systems discipline without tanks in the streets.

No hysteria. No fantasy. Just analysis.

Part III shifts to strategy — how to live, build, and remain steady in an environment like this.

It’s all in this week’s episode of PST.

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The prospect for civil war is a hot topic right now. Stories in the news about polarization, economic stress, violent riots, and civil unrest make it seem inevitable. And yet… nothing ever seems to happen. Why?

In this episode, we explore the surprising forces shaping modern unrest, why mass movements fail to mature, and what that means for the society we live in. This isn’t speculation, it’s a careful look at history, institutions, and human behavior in high-pressure systems.

Why you should listen:

• Understand the unseen forces that prevent civil conflict even under extreme tension
• Learn why unrest simmers without igniting, and what that reveals about modern institutions
• Gain insight into how society is evolving under stress, and what that might mean for your personal strategy

It's all inside this episode of PST!

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What happens when the power goes out—and it’s not an accident?

In recent years, attacks on our nation’s critical infrastructure have revealed just how fragile these modern systems we all rely on really are.

When infrastructure fails, the effects cascade fast: hospitals strain, medical devices stop working, fuel pumps go offline, and public safety degrades. Civilians often suffer the most, even though they play no role in protecting these systems.

In this episode, we examine real attacks on the U.S. power grid, what actually happened on the ground, how some plots were detected and stopped, and what these incidents reveal about risk, preparedness, and resilience.

We’ll also explore what you can realistically do—without paranoia or vigilantism—to recognize warning signs, respond during outages, and reduce second-order effects when systems fail.

So, pull up a chair and sit a spell as we talk about When the Grid Fails: Lessons from Real Attacks Nation's Infrastructure.

Resources:

• Learn about DHS' National Infrastructure Protection Plan
• Baltimore Substation Plot 2022
• DOJ Press Release on the Washington State Attack
• Additional news stories here and here

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