After celebrating a local city getting rid of Flock traffic cameras, Nate describes voting for Graham Platner in the Maine Senate primary. Next, the boys turn their attention to the war by discussing Professor Robert Pape’s comparison of Iran to the rise of the Prussian Empire in the 1800s. Finally, the appearance of a “noetic” scientist on the Joe Rogan program sparks a fascinating inquiry into the nature of magic and its relationship to political power.
Last of the Mohicans
How Seriously Should We Be Taking the Idea of Magic?
Jun 15, 2026
System Failure
Everyone knows that we live in a period of great transition. Familiar systems are crumbling all around us and the terrifying unknown lies ahead. But your hosts Brian and Nate are here to inject some optimism into your life. This podcast explores the forgotten histories of finance and faith that have carried us to the brink of the most exciting time in human history.
Everyone knows that we live in a period of great transition. Familiar systems are crumbling all around us and the terrifying unknown lies ahead. But your hosts Brian and Nate are here to inject some optimism into your life. This podcast explores the forgotten histories of finance and faith that have carried us to the brink of the most exciting time in human history.Listen on
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