Kontrarian Korner #152 - Will Tanner

Yesterday Will Tanner of The American Tribune was back on the podcast. We talked about Noblesse Oblige again, and how it ties in with immigration and economic policy. He also laid out his reasons to be optimistic on the future of the US and potential changes on the horizon for different sectors of the economy. This was a fun conversation on a mix of recent events and big picture topics, and anyone interested in US history, Will’s a must follow. You can find Will on Twitter, as well as on The American Tribune Substack.If you want to get in better shape and support the podcast at the same time, check out Axios Fitness. J.D. is offering a free 2 week trial, so take it for a spin and tell him I sent you.Podcast Summary* The recent media circus around comments about the University of Texas football game this weekend.* The difference between the conservatives at the state level and how some states are far worse than others.* His view on the disconnect between capital and a geographic area and the people that live there.* The potential for great houses and family dynasties to make a comeback in coming decades.* The impact of the welfare state and how it distorts incentives.* Why economies of scale make sense in certain sectors, and the sectors of the economy that have seen regulatory capture.* Why neuroticism is a problem in younger generations, and how social media plays a huge role in stoking the divide between men and women.* His optimism on the future of the country and how things could change over the next several years in the US.* The insanity of the medical insurance industry and how it’s another sector with regulatory capture.* Book Recommendation: The British Way of War by Andrew Lambert.Kontrarian Korner is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.kontrariankorner.com/subscribe