The Ride Down

The boys react to the sweeping midterm election rebuke of the Trump Administration dominating the news over the past week. They compare and contrast the current moment to the remarkably similar 2006 midterm elections in the US. The disillusionment of the ensuing Obama era leads Brian to question the wisdom of becoming emotionally involved in politics. Nate counters by pointing out the importance of daring to hope for a better future. To that end, he proposes the public Bank of North Dakota is a promising model toward which to aim our ship of state. Get full access to System Failure at www.systemfailure.org/subscribe

In this System Failure Short, Nate reads this week’s audio essay entitled “Fabric of Reality.” Get full access to System Failure at www.systemfailure.org/subscribe

With the American midterm elections looming this weeks, a final analysis of Sober October compels the boys to ruminate on the value of ruminating. In times of societal decline—like the one we appear to be living through right now—how does one safeguard mental health? Brian suggests carefully curating the contents of the mind, while Nate advocates for embracing the decline. Then, a Dave Smith clip about housing prices sparks discussion about the necessity of a wealth tax. Finally, the boys discuss the ancient conflict between ego and sacrifice that has delivered us to the present moment. Get full access to System Failure at www.systemfailure.org/subscribe

In this System Failure Short, Nate reads this week’s audio essay entitled “Black Death.” Get full access to System Failure at www.systemfailure.org/subscribe

After a Sober October check-in, your hosts turn their attention to attention itself. Brian details his new strategy for curating the contents of his mind, which means no longer listening to strident voices like Nick Fuentes. Nate takes the other side of the debate, arguing that we’re immensely privileged to live in a time of great historical change—-and that we shouldn’t look that gift horse in the mouth! Finally, the lads breakdown the recent protests consuming France, the national elections in Serbia, and the upcoming Israeli and American elections that will inform the next exciting chapter in our ongoing historical saga. Get full access to System Failure at www.systemfailure.org/subscribe

In this System Failure Short, Nate reads this week’s audio essay entitled “Incredible Codex.” Get full access to System Failure at www.systemfailure.org/subscribe

After making some Sober October confessions, the boys discuss the Apocalypse as portrayed in the 2023 film Leave the World Behind. Next, they turn their attention to Dr. Eric Weinstein’s recent interview concerning UAP phenomenon. Brian then remarks upon the HIGHLY controversial Nick Fuentes. Finally, the lads discuss the spams of violent discontent engulfing France as a debt crisis visits that country. Get full access to System Failure at www.systemfailure.org/subscribe

In this System Failure Short, Nate reads this week’s audio essay entitled “The Pale Horse.” Get full access to System Failure at www.systemfailure.org/subscribe

After a sober October check-in, the boys turn their attention to meditation and its insights into the nature of reality. They then react the attack on the Riyadh airport by Houthi rebels, which leads them in a broader discussion about the ongoing trouble roiling bond markets and the possibility of France slashing government services to pay off bondholders. Finally, the lads address the connection between wealth inequality and debt. Get full access to System Failure at www.systemfailure.org/subscribe

In this System Failure Short, Nate reads this week’s audio essay entitled “Scourge of Slavery.” Get full access to System Failure at www.systemfailure.org/subscribe