1Dime Radio Nationalist Internationalism (Ft. Cadell Last)
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Apr 17, 2026 
Dr. Cadell Last, philosopher and founder of Philosophy Portal, outlines his concept of "nationalist internationalism" and why nations matter for real international solidarity. He discusses immigration, demographic anxieties, cultural contradictions, and how national traditions can anchor political movements. Short, provocative, and focused on rethinking borders, capitalism, and collective meaning.
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Economic Drivers Behind Mass Migration
- Mass immigration stems from global economic inequality where people from developing countries seek better opportunities in the developed world.
- Cadell Last recounts summers in Cameroon where nearly everyone wanted to leave because they saw no prospects at home, driving migration flows.
Nationalism As A Precondition For Internationalism
- Genuine internationalism requires strong nation-states as building blocks rather than erasing national identities.
- Tony argues nationalist internationalism means each country makes itself strong so global coordination can lift everyone without draining skilled people from poorer states.
Start Movements Locally Then Scale Internationally
- Build political movements from the local and national level before scaling internationally.
- Tony stresses grassroots organization rooted in regional cultures is necessary to create durable international cooperation.