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Official Account of @JTLonsdale's American Optimist podcast 🎙📺 NEW EPISODES: https://t.co/bQnaq8kHE8
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"Free speech is not enough." @uaustinorg President Carlos Carvalho on Charlie Kirk, fighting communists, and the duty of a university. Plus, UATX's free(!) tuition model, and what it looks like to train a new elite equipped with the best of the old world and the new. Ep 130
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Maria's story, in her own words 👇 Watch the full episode here: https://t.co/7rJU7Wz6iR
This recognition of the struggle of all Venezuelans is a boost to conclude our task: to conquer Freedom. We are on the threshold of victory and today, more than ever, we count on President Trump, the people of the United States, the peoples of Latin America, and the democratic
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"They broke my nose in the middle of a congress session... my colleagues are in prison, many disappeared... But we are determined, and we know that we're very close to a day of freedom and the new era starting in Venezuela." If you want to understand Maria's remarkable courage
This recognition of the struggle of all Venezuelans is a boost to conclude our task: to conquer Freedom. We are on the threshold of victory and today, more than ever, we count on President Trump, the people of the United States, the peoples of Latin America, and the democratic
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NEW: @JTLonsdale sets the record straight on Palantir: "What Palantir is doing is bringing two things: One, it's bringing competence ...Two, it's bringing a framework of civil liberties where we watch the watchers... I don't trust government... but I do want government to be
NEW: @JTLonsdale with @WillCain on Trump deploying the National Guard to US cities: "Conservatives for too long have said, 'Well, it's the Democrats fault. We're just going to let these things burn.' Our civilization needs functional cities, and we need to stand up for them."
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NEW: @JTLonsdale with @WillCain on Trump deploying the National Guard to US cities: "Conservatives for too long have said, 'Well, it's the Democrats fault. We're just going to let these things burn.' Our civilization needs functional cities, and we need to stand up for them."
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.@JTLonsdale Calls Out Republicans for Lacking Boldness in Backing DOGE’s Budget Cuts "I think in general it's been a really, really positive thing, but it's not been nearly as big a thing as I would have liked it to be. In order for it to be a much bigger thing, you need to
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We can't surrender our cities! Great interview with one of the best governors in the country. New episode out now ⬇️
America's cities are broken. Sadly, even most red-state governors stand by as city officials fail badly. Not @GovStitt He stepped up to save Tulsa & prove we don’t have to tolerate incompetence or lawlessness. Important AO episode; hope you'll share with other state leaders.
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More talky-talky with my new friend @JTLonsdale. Enjoy. 🙃🙌
Episode 128 out now! @JTLonsdale sits down with @ZacharyLevi Why did he risk his career to back RFK Jr & Trump? Why is he building $100M studio in Texas? Plus a great debate over AI: will it open new doors for creators, or supplant human ingenuity? (00:00) Episode intro
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"No child who lives at Wyldwood is allowed to have a smartphone before 16." @ZacharyLevi lays out the vision for his new alternative to Hollywood: Wyldwood - a $100M studio and live-in community in the heart of Texas.
Episode 128 out now! @JTLonsdale sits down with @ZacharyLevi Why did he risk his career to back RFK Jr & Trump? Why is he building $100M studio in Texas? Plus a great debate over AI: will it open new doors for creators, or supplant human ingenuity? (00:00) Episode intro
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Episode 128 out now! @JTLonsdale sits down with @ZacharyLevi Why did he risk his career to back RFK Jr & Trump? Why is he building $100M studio in Texas? Plus a great debate over AI: will it open new doors for creators, or supplant human ingenuity? (00:00) Episode intro
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"1,800 meetings in a year and a half" 🤯 "I could've given up, or go all in... that's who I am, once I agreed to do this, now I have to go all in." @JTLonsdale with @_sonith on what it took to raise his first fund.
Here's my conversation with @JTLonsdale We explore: - immigrant roots, philosophy, and warfare - chess & investing billions with Peter Thiel - founding stories behind Palantir and 8VC Plus, US & Japanese bond markets, what drives him, the University of Austin, and much more.
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Here's my conversation with @JTLonsdale We explore: - immigrant roots, philosophy, and warfare - chess & investing billions with Peter Thiel - founding stories behind Palantir and 8VC Plus, US & Japanese bond markets, what drives him, the University of Austin, and much more.
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Next week, my conversation with @JTLonsdale goes live We covered his life story... from chess, philosophy, & Peter Thiel to Palantir, 8VC and much more. For now, here's to our appreciation for America 🇺🇸
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.@mualphaxi and @JTLonsdale on Arena’s latest issue Mission Critical 🇺🇸 “It’s about industries that have been overlooked: Electricity. Nuclear power. We’re talking about ports and port security. Infrastructure. Areas… super critical to American security, American prosperity.”
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@mualphaxi @arenamagdotcom We recorded this episode before the murder of Charlie Kirk. His death, and the legacy media's response, only magnify the importance of Max's work. You can use code “JOE30” at checkout to get a 30% discount off your first year subscription! https://t.co/39l2sbUCfG
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Technology, Capitalism, Civilization
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🚨Episode 127 out now! @mualphaxi on building @arenamagdotcom, and the battle for truth, beauty & progress. Arena is an American technology magazine that is pro-America and pro-technology! Learn why top CEOs & builders are ditching the old guard and subscribing to Arena.
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The White House eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) launches today to select and test electric aircraft use cases like passenger rides, cargo delivery, and emergency response. And we’re ready! (1/5)
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