Dad Saves America

The school choice revolution has begun, providing parents with the power and resources to choose the best educational path for their children. Corey DeAngelis, a leading advocate for school choice and author of “The Parent Revolution,” explains why this movement is gaining unstoppable momentum. The disastrous school closures of 2020 changed the minds of millions of parents from default supporters of public education to vehement opponents, and now, twelve states have implemented universal school choice. Corey is a firm believer that tax dollars intended for education should be in the hands of parents and students, not broken school systems. It’s not just about offering alternatives—it's about breaking up the government monopoly that has long restricted educational opportunities, particularly for disadvantaged communities._____________________________________Follow Corey on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/DeAngelisCoreyPurchase a copy of “The Parent Revolution”: https://www.amazon.com/Parent-Revolution-Rescuing-Radicals-Ruining/dp/1546006869_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] The Parent Revolution[3:51] Public schools aren’t really “public”[8:33] Was has education become political?[24:14] Our schools are still segregated[39:12] Why doesn’t Texas have school choice yet?[50:00] “Remote learning” exposed the truth[57:49] Progressives have overplayed their hand[1:05:36] What about banning CRT and DEI?[1:13:34] Corruption in school board elections[1:20:13] Public sector unions shouldn’t exist[1:29:38] The school choice gold standard[1:33:16] Does school choice defund public schools?[1:40:33] Why does the government run schools at all?[1:47:32] How does the future of American education look?_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xnT4ly4dujwMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Was Jesus a socialist? Lawrence Reed, President Emeritus of the Foundation for Economic Education, tackles this question in his 2020 book titled just that. Some socialists like to claim Jesus among their ranks, but the Bible says otherwise. In Lawrence’s view, the teachings of Christ emphasized personal responsibility, voluntary charity, and the ethical foundations of freedom. We explore key biblical passages that both directly and indirectly comment on the structure of society and the proper relationship between personal values and government force. While it would be unreasonable to expect direct biblical instruction on the minutiae of contemporary policy issues, the Bible does contain plenty of guiding principles that light the way for us._____________________________________Purchase a copy of “Was Jesus a Socialist?”: https://www.amazon.com/Was-Jesus-Socialist-Question-Answer/dp/1610171608_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Was Jesus a socialist?[2:25] Socialism isn’t charity[9:01] What’s the Biblical evidence?[17:06] Are we forcing economics into the Bible?[20:48] The Golden Rule, pacifism, and fairness[28:27] Surrendering to your faith[33:55] Greed, wealth, and competition[44:44] Why Lawrence believes in free markets[52:10] Faith, freedom, and the Founding Fathers[1:00:46] Freedom requires virtue[1:11:46] The role of suffering in a life well-lived[1:14:39] Is the American Empire the new Rome?[1:22:44] Politics makes it hard to be good or happy[1:27:46] What do kids need to know about money?[1:35:35] Books that everyone should read[1:39:03] His dad taught him to tip generously_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BczAv4-lha8Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Comedian and actor Rob Schneider shares his perspective on the cultural and political shifts that have shaped his journey from a traditional liberal to a vocal critic of the progressive mainstream. Starting with his growing skepticism of vaccine safety around 2012, Rob noticed a stubbornness, and often outright hostility, in the public conversation toward questioning the “expert” managerial class. As a father, his commitment to his children drives his passion for defending the future of America against cultural trends that undermine our freedoms. Rob’s upcoming book, "You Can Do It!: Speak Your Mind, America," currently available for preorder, draws on his personal experiences in Hollywood and his firm belief in free speech._____________________________________Follow Rob on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/RobSchneiderPreorder Rob’s book: https://www.amazon.com/You-Can-Do-Speak-America/dp/1546007865/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1EP052M9Q75EI&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vslXvnGWOQ1xM_xwmay8fgyQTtrS4SDqt7vSb-skD0P5VDV7mmPWz4cKmGjlObRJkB-ZkxEqPMqmvTFu0JcMmKezzoDY8OWdGLUrWdH4EYPgVKYtqNnXOTCi7q9-F7YP7zoqsF2Zu5uit0EnnuU_5X8tclpz2m4BOjechthuAn9r0CdkVRvGms4QxxIyVj8RI5pzrNtuSvyvupZEsLjh610yInLERUkVvWTeDF_1Xow.LZsT4KRX8U93sP8HZ3-2HBrKdTlfHY8yzdqSDkIytLk&dib_tag=se&keywords=rob+schneider+book&qid=1722970737&sprefix=Rob+Schneider%2Caps%2C110&sr=8-139:43:Watch “Rob Schneider: Woke Up in America”: https://nation.foxnews.com/watch/33f9379d3469f8f1d4834503f1d84515/_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Liberal conservatism and authoritarian progressivism[5:58] Why Rob became skeptical of vaccines[15:41] How did vaccines become political?[19:13] Will Americans comply with another lockdown?[24:10] The modern Hollywood blacklist[31:09] Comedy is alive and well[39:23] Woke culture is bad for storytelling[46:28] The politics of transgressive comedy[55:15] Catholicism, marriage, and family[1:06:26] The good, bad, and ugly of immigration[1:12:48] America is the best, but it could be better[1:18:22] Change the world by raising good kids_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lEx1ZXYnMpQMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Playwright, journalist, and comedian Andrew Doyle sheds light on the growing pressures of today’s culture wars and their impact on free speech and public discourse. As the creator of Titania McGrath, his Twitter parody persona, Andrew is an expert at satirizing the worst and most absurd excesses of woke activism. He highlights the intolerance toward internal disagreements within the LGBTQ community and how this has created a false impression of the average gay person’s worldview. Andrew is an important advocate for dissenting voices and creative freedom, using humor to break through the politically correct facade of mainstream culture._____________________________________Follow Andrew on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/andrewdoyle_comFollow Andrew on Substack: https://andrewdoyle.substack.com/_____________________________________Outline: [0:00] Who is Titania McGrath?[7:06] Is wokeness America’s fault?[10:09] Andrew’s experience in academia[15:49] Why is political terminology so messy?[25:07] What do we mean by ‘fascism’?[32:00] Extreme activism and idea laundering[37:49] Language doesn’t create reality[40:30] Modern ‘Pride’ is anti-gay[44:39] Was same-sex marriage a mistake?[59:22] Where did the weird stuff come from?[1:15:10] The -TQ+ in LGBTQ+ is theology, not science[1:25:05] Is this all just communism?[1:30:08] Can we bring our culture back to sanity?[1:39:15] When do ‘pronouns’ make sense?[1:48:01] Why is Andrew a Catholic?[1:51:11] UK hate speech laws are out of control[1:57:38] The Count Dankula prosecution[2:01:12] British advice for America’s future_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/iRUX0CDbEbIMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

I sat down with senior editor at Reason and host of The Hill’s “Rising” Robby Soave to explore the shifting landscape of media and politics in America. Robby provides a sharp critique of how the media has changed its tune on President Biden’s cognitive state, rapidly pivoting from denial to feigned shock and distress following the debate. He discusses how, although audience capture can corrupt both corporate legacy media and independent social media, the latter is far more resistant to the top-down engineering of public perception. Looking back fondly at the ‘good old days’ of Walter Cronkite may be comforting to some, but in reality, the only difference was the style of presentation. Centralized media institutions have never been, and will never be, unbiased purveyors of truth. With the technology most of us carry in our pockets every day, we have a better opportunity than ever before to make the most of our First Amendment rights._____________________________________Follow Robby on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/robbysoaveCheck out Robby’s work at Reason: https://reason.com/people/robby-soave/_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] The media is responsible for the coverup[5:39] What election outcome benefits the media?[7:43] How audience capture works[14:46] Why Robby didn’t think Biden would step down[22:05] Political chaos throughout the West[27:30] Why Democrats are worried about Project 2025[36:10] The rural-urban divide in America[40:18] The good, bad, and ugly of the social media era[48:58] Exposing the “Covington kids” story[57:14] The future of cancel culture in the AI era[1:00:13] How to stay sane in the 21st century[1:09:00] What happened to classical liberalism?[1:12:26] Make the most of your 1st Amendment rights_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/k4Hbo4YpU2oMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

I sat down with author, historian, and libertarian commentator Tom Woods about 90 minutes after the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. Reeling from the shock of this historic moment, we attempt to wade through its profound implications for the American Republic. Drawing on his wealth of historical knowledge, Tom analyzes how political tribalism, media echo chambers, and “state of emergency” governance are eroding our constitutional framework. He presents chapters from American history that outline our past and present pitfalls and model an optimistic path forward for Americans._____________________________________Follow Tom on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/ThomasEWoodsCheck out Tom’s podcast and books: https://tomwoods.com/_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Reacting to the Trump assassination attempt[7:43] Does history repeat, rhyme, or neither?[11:46] How technological revolutions drive politics[15:08] Will Trump embrace this opportunity for leadership?[18:29] The Trump prosecution exposed our “justice” system[22:30] Revolutions can be fast or slow[28:34] Can the ‘Dobbs’ Supreme Court case fix our problems?[35:16] Does the Constitution actually constrain the government?[39:32] The United States is a collection of societies[51:25] Is civil war now on our national bingo card?[57:34] “Fox-to-CNN” isn’t the true range of legitimate opinion[1:05:44] How Christianity built our civilization[1:20:24] The Tom Woods School of Life_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mOGhkUIUzRUMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

I sat down with Hannah Frankman, founder of Renegade Educator and an advocate for alternative education models, to explore her insights on the flaws in traditional public schooling and the innovative approaches that could shape the future of learning. Hannah shares her personal experience growing up as a homeschool kid, which she believes is a more natural and effective approach that reflects how humans have learned for almost all of history. We delve into various educational models, from Montessori and Waldorf to micro-schools and homeschooling, and how each can foster critical thinking, creativity, and self-directed learning in children. Hannah also highlights the role of technology in education and the potential of micro-schools to revolutionize how we think about learning environments._____________________________________Check out Renegade Educator: https://renegadeeducator.com/Follow Hannah on X (Twitter): https://x.com/HannahFrankman?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^authorWatch the Hannah Frankman Podcast: https://youtube.com/@thehannahfrankmanpodcast?si=pjKIAHxrRpQmlyAC_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HiEuzszbcXkMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

I sat down with Warren Smith, the high school teacher whose video of an incredible classroom interaction went viral earlier this year. After a student asked a loaded question about JK Rowling, Warren responded with a refreshingly calm and thought-provoking Socratic discourse on the topic. His interaction with this student was a masterclass in teaching how to think, not what to think. In our conversation, Warren shared his insights on effective teaching, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking, honest dialogue, and adapting to the ever-changing technological environment. He also opened up about the unexpected aftermath of his viral video, including the media frenzy, his subsequent firing, and his next steps as an educator and content creator._____________________________________Follow Warren on X (Twitter): https://x.com/WTSmith17Check out Warren’s YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@secretscholars?si=hDhAarlgF0MrVOvS_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] The viral JK Rowling video[8:11] Teach by asking “Why?”[11:46] Why did Warren get fired?[21:03] Warren’s journey as a teacher[29:18] Start creating and don’t wait for permission[33:05] The challenges of classroom teaching[41:51] Filmmaking vs content creation[49:52] Influencers are legitimate entrepreneurs[54:39] Can 5 minutes of fame become a career?[1:02:59] The adults are failing the teens[1:13:25] Office politics vs cancellation[1:22:24] Transparency is the best defense[1:26:57] Warren’s plans for the future_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KtUwytOdfjwMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

I sat down with psychologist Tracy Dennis-Tiwary to explore her perspective on anxiety, resilience, and mental health. Tracy argues that anxiety has played a crucial role in driving human innovation and should be embraced rather than avoided. She delves into the challenges faced by Gen Z, emphasizing that their struggles often stem from avoidance and a lack of coping skills rather than anxiety itself. Tracy points out that while social media exacerbates mental health struggles, it isn’t the all-powerful corrupting force it’s often made out to be in public discourse. She also discusses her innovative work in “digital therapeutics,” designing mobile games with the potential to revolutionize mental health care._____________________________________Follow Dr. Dennis-Tiwary on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.tracyphd/Purchase a copy of “Future Tense: Why Anxiety Is Good for You”: https://www.amazon.com/Future-Tense-Anxiety-Though-Feels/dp/0063062100Learn more about Arcade Therapeutics: https://arcadetherapeutics.com/_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] How a conservatory musician became a psychologist[5:55] What is neuroscience?[8:48] Evolutionary psychology and “Thinking Fast and Slow”[13:48] What is anxiety?[19:31] Anxiety and stress during a 7-hour spacewalk[26:50] Gen Z struggles with avoidance, not anxiety[32:36] Social media is a negativity amplifier[38:17] What’s the best approach to screen-time for kids?[41:32] Using mobile games as a mental health treatment[47:59] Meaning, purpose, and happiness[52:36] Raise your kids to be anti-fragile[58:25] Anxiety is the secret to human innovation[1:04:48] Should parents intervene with bullying?[1:09:35] Mental health isn’t just about mental illness_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LTCzqQW-w_IMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

I sat down with legal expert Ilya Shapiro to learn more about today’s threats to the rule of law in America. He shares his perspective on why the Trump conviction sets a dangerous precedent that undermines our system of justice. Ilya offers a thorough explanation of why legal rulings from courts are often in tension with the political choices of voters. His upcoming book, "Lawless," outlines how our elite institutions have miseducated the de facto ruling class in America, producing “leaders” who are illiberal and ignorant, or even contemptuous, of our constitutional system. We discuss why colleges, universities, and law schools lost their way, his experience being canceled at Georgetown, and the values that form the foundation of our legal system._____________________________________Follow Ilya on X (Twitter): https://x.com/ishapiroRead Ilya’s work on Substack: https://ilyashapiro.substack.com/Pre-order a copy of “Lawless”: https://a.co/d/96p6AkR_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] The Trump conviction is a travesty of justice[8:21] Our societal trust and understanding is broken[13:23] Soviet-style “justice” or rule of law?[20:29] Which questions should be left to voters?[25:43] How Trump could appeal his conviction[28:58] What is the “rule of law”?[38:22] The U.S. is not a democracy[45:08] American elites have been miseducated[57:03] Bureaucracy and ideology are ruining education[1:05:52] The “consumerization” of higher education[1:11:16] The New Deal broke the Constitution[1:16:36] The revolutionary politics of the Founding Fathers[1:20:03] Originalism, the spirit of the law, and legal precedent[1:29:33] Georgetown hired Ilya, then cancelled him[1:40:20] Intent and impact in the law[1:46:08] Antisemitism, free speech, and campus policies[1:51:08] Why should we have hope for the future?_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wO4A_7rVnqgMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy sits down to discuss the importance of engaging with opposing views, the state of American political discourse, and the impact of identity politics. Growing up as the “odd man out” in most rooms he entered, he quickly learned the value of having your views challenged. Vivek shares stories from his upbringing, his perspective on how true diversity drives productive debate, and how his role as a father inspires his public life._____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Being the odd man out makes you more capable[2:34] The state of American political discourse[4:19] Why has victimhood culture overtaken patriotism?[6:34] The collapse of debate and the top-down education model[13:59] DEI sacrifices true diversity for the appearance of diversity[16:13] Vigorous debate and cultural unity can coexist[18:41] Why do presidential debates matter?[21:56] The best debates are at the dinner table[26:12] Free speech, fatherhood, and the American Dream_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZnKqHX53MdsMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Bill de Blasio served as the 109th Mayor of New York City from 2014 to 2021. He was raised with a deep pride in his Italian-American roots, with grandparents who immigrated from small towns in southern Italy. His parents were affected by McCarthyism, despite no ties to Communist organizations. Experiencing the fallout from those accusations deeply influenced his political outlook. In our conversation, Bill emphasizes his progressive approach to family values and his belief that government can protect and uplift working families. He also reflects on the importance of open dialogue and debate in democracy, stressing the need for understanding and addressing diverse perspectives._____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Who is Bill de Blasio?[9:43] The Italian-American experience[16:37] Family values, populism, and elitism[23:41] Capitalism vs socialism[30:52] Cuba, communism, and anti-colonialism[42:51] Keeping kids in touch with their heritage[47:14] Why he ended “stop-and-frisk”[50:18] How debate can bring people together[56:04] Cancel culture and free speech[1:05:19] Race relations and reconciliation[1:14:19] What happened to American pride?[1:18:53] Being a dad is his greatest contribution_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BnA2b1LYi0oMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Political scientist, author, and Kentucky State University professor Wilfred Reilly has dedicated years of research to debunking popular, but false, narratives around race, culture, police, and American history. His upcoming book, “Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me,” tackles head-on the myths most commonly spread in American classrooms. As Wilfred has documented throughout his work, the underlying data and historical evidence rarely tell the same story as the dramatic retellings we hear today. However, while often less salacious than our modern mythology, the truth gives far more reason for optimism about the current state of America and our future._____________________________________Follow Wilfred on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/wil_da_beast630Pre-order a copy of “Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me”: https://www.amazon.com/Lies-My-Liberal-Teacher-Told-ebook/dp/B0BDZMZJ4CRead Wilfred’s work in National Review: https://www.nationalreview.com/author/wilfred-reilly/_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Wilfred’s work at Kentucky State University[2:32] The real impact of BLM on crime and policing[11:44] Don’t start your reasoning from conclusions[18:34] What the 1619 Project gets wrong[28:01] “Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me”[32:34] How can we filter out the lies?[39:41] Is crime getting worse?[44:31] Why are racial beliefs so far off reality?[52:16] Zero-sum thinking is primitive nonsense[58:31] We’re great at finding things to criticize[1:07:58] Teach your own family about reality[1:14:54] How to avoid becoming reactionary[1:24:55] Media twists good research into lies[1:29:13] AI, truth, and the future of society[1:39:05] Sensible 21st century immigration policy[1:48:37] College, career, and purpose_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/e9NupFXqIlgMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

What happens when ideology replaces critical thinking across academia? Philosopher, author, and former professor Peter Boghossian witnessed this firsthand at Portland State University, and his school was not an anomaly. Known for his role in the “Grievance Studies Affair”, exposing the low quality scholarship published in activist-oriented journals, Peter is worried about how this strange fringe of academia has come to dominate universities. He’s now working to revitalize and advocate for what should be the core of education - critical thinking, open debate, and the rigorous pursuit of truth._____________________________________Follow Peter on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/peterboghossianPeter on Substack: https://boghossian.substack.com/Peter on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drpeterboghossian/featured_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Philosopher, author, and father[2:06] How tenure corrupts academic journals[13:50] Grievance studies and hoax papers[21:18] Reasoning vs rationalizing[29:56] Can ideology infect the hard sciences?[36:50] What makes people vulnerable to dogma?[46:33] Critical thinking isn’t allowed at school[50:56] Debate is a corrective mechanism[58:39] Why is debate under attack?[1:10:41] How can we protect our civilization?[1:18:50] Did the “New Atheists” create wokeism?[1:28:54] Truth, faith, and morality[1:42:32] What does a flourishing society look like_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/p9_zQUVbwn0Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Russ Roberts, an American economist and author who now lives in Israel, reflects on the transformative impact of the 10/7 Hamas attack and how it’s reshaped his perspective on Israeli society. Since 10/7, Russ has been motivated to further his understanding of the wide range of opinions about Israel’s complex history with Palestinians, questions of national identity, and the broader geopolitical landscape. As the president of Shalem College in Jerusalem, he believes that open discourse is the heart of quality education and helps shape future leaders for a democratic society._____________________________________Listen to EconTalk: https://www.econtalk.org/Russ on Substack: https://listeningtothesirens.substack.com/Russ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EconTalker?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Why Russ is seeking out every perspective[8:50] A brief history of Israel[15:22] Who is a colonizer and who is indigenous?[25:17] Is Palestinian autonomy legitimate?[33:07] The Six-Day War and its aftermath[39:40] What’s going on at American universities?[51:51] What’s special about the Jews?[57:53] The pros and cons of ethnic identity[1:11:52] Cultures adapt to needs of the moment[1:24:03] Why the liberal arts matter for society[1:33:44] How young people can stay grounded[1:38:20] Civil discourse is the way to discover truth_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://www.econtalk.org/Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Technology journalist and data privacy expert Naomi Brockwell explains the complexities of online privacy and the ever-expanding reach of both government and corporate surveillance. The “if you've got nothing to hide, you've got nothing to fear” mindset accepted by much of the American public is, best-case scenario, a sign a great privilege and comfort and, worst-case scenario, full-blown head-in-the-sand denial of reality. Almost every device, app, and wifi network you use sends out an unimaginable amount of data all the time. Data brokers sell your information to whoever is willing to pay, and you can be sure that governments are some of their most reliable customers. Naomi shares tons of practical strategies that almost anyone can implement to protect their privacy, money, and freedom while online._____________________________________Check out Naomi’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NaomiBrockwellTVNaomi’s video on reverse firewalls: https://youtu.be/_0EiqiPuR4Q?si=s71q45bLXTiUj4co_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Is privacy possible anymore?[3:55] History of American privacy rights[13:39] The “I have nothing to hide” fallacy[21:49] Google gives away your data for free[29:45] Resist anti-privacy fear-mongering[34:22] Not all VPNs are created equal[39:59] How to make secure credit card payments[45:18] Better options for search, email, and calendars[58:19] Constant surveillance changes behavior[1:01:20] Are free markets bad for privacy?[1:06:40] Apple is better than Microsoft or Google[1:13:35] There is no privacy in your car[1:21:50] Everyone can see your wifi network[1:26:08] How parents should think about social media[1:34:38] Security through obscurity no longer works[1:36:29] The AI revolution will democratize online privacy[1:44:51] Why don’t most people care about privacy?_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZwtaMwdl30c?si=3w2LuNfAI77UkLWHMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

In part two of my conversation with evolutionary biologists Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying, we discuss what evolutionary biology can teach us about sex, gender, adulthood, and religion. With the recent explosion in transgender identification across American society, along with the censorious condemnation of any criticism within polite circles, we must reexamine the nature of human individuality and our fundamental understanding of male and female. Bret and Heather give a thorough explanation of why biological sex evolved in the first place and how it’s actually defined scientifically. We then zoom out to how this particular issue is just one facet of a broader cultural trend that’s undermining our ability to become true adults who are capable of leading productive, fulfilling, and moral lives._____________________________________Watch the Darkhorse Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@DarkHorsePod/featuredPurchase a copy of A Hunter-Gather’s Guide to the 21st Century: https://www.amazon.com/Hunter-Gatherers-Guide-21st-Century-Challenges/dp/0593086880Read Heather’s newsletter on Substack: https://naturalselections.substack.com_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Why going outside really matters[4:51] Gender is the software of sex[13:55] Human flexibility vs inescapable biology[22:58] Monogamy, birth control, and casual sex[29:22] Transgender dogma undermines women’s liberation[37:31] Valuable diversity and the scientific method[44:42] The provisional role of scientific authority[47:09] How media twists true data to spread false narratives[52:39] What does it mean to be (and become) an adult?[1:01:55] Kids destroy your life…and give you something better[1:10:38] The purpose of traditional rites of passage[1:18:00] Adapting religious orthodoxy to the 21st century[1:24:23] Faith, Catholicism, and morality[1:33:53] How do we justify human dignity?[1:38:35] Be grateful for and protect what we have_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/v5d7eBoVnvUMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

How could a 5th-grader end up being accused of accidental blackface? And how could the school recklessly throwing around that accusation refuse to apologize? Today’s guests are currently on a crusade to answer those questions. This incident touches on crucial issues our society currently faces, especially in our schools. When adults fail to be more mature and measured than the children in their care, inflating honest mistakes into serious accusations of bigotry, they elevate their sensitivities above those of the children and risk causing serious psychological harm. Furthermore, they model a censorious, chastising social dynamic as the ethical norm for those kids and further encourage the excesses of cancel culture, which already dominate our discourse.Outline:[0:00] Intro and disclaimer[1:58] Background of school incident[7:24] Teacher accuses her of racism[16:44] School officials demand an apology[22:50] Aftermath and reflection on the incident[30:19] Her parents’ initial reactions[41:58] Taking action against school misconduct[46:20] Suspicious behavior by the teacher[51:18] Why Jay ran for school board[58:58] Past issues with the school[1:04:34] Why bother making a big deal of this?[1:12:15] The bureaucracy kicks into gear[1:26:26] Schools need to be held accountable[1:33:25] Choosing schools depends on the child[1:40:55] Why take the story public?[1:46:16] The needs of kids should come firstWatch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/u89XnoR74AQMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Have kids. Get married and have kids. Yes, in that order. But do it now, or at least sooner than you probably think you should, especially if you’re ambitious and on the move. Embrace the chaos. Embrace your nature. Embrace the future. Make it the rock-solid re-bar reinforced concrete foundation of your identity. You might just discover the biggest secret of our age: that having kids is the ultimate act of liberation.Having kids is an act of rebellion against a culture consumed by corruption and contrived catastrophe. There are plenty of reasons to rebel against our culture, which has produced the highest levels of anxiety and depression we’ve ever seen. We’re wealthier than any people to ever walk this planet, yet we’re increasingly stuck in place, unsure what direction to walk.Who can blame us? For decades, self-appointed gurus from the left and now increasingly the right have discovered they can build careers by convincing you to reject family, fatherhood, and the future itself. Some proclaim that humanity is a scourge on the planet. This message, couched in concerns about climate change, dominates our elite discourse. Meanwhile, influencers celebrate the single life as liberation from the patriarchy. If that laundry list of left-wing critiques isn’t enough for you, red-pill right-wingers are ready to say “hold my beer.”If you’re among the millions of people nervous about our planet, our future, and hesitant to bring more people into it, I totally get it, but here’s my challenge to you: take a deep breath, keep an open mind, and stick around to the end of this episode. You’ll be happier for it._____________________________________Outline: [0:00] Have kids now[6:18] The overpopulation myth[19:55] Climate alarmism is unscientific[35:16] The rise of anti-human religion[40:15] Embrace your creative nature_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8TXaVK5BwSQMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Evolutionary biologists Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying dive into the complexities of human evolution, the downside of rapid technological advancement, and the interplay between cultural software and biological hardware. Bret and Heather discuss the obstacles that stand in the way of ‘good governance,’ how institutions positively and negatively affect the relationship between innovation and human flourishing, and the importance of understanding our evolutionary past to navigate our future. Their insights shed light on how scientific thinking can be applied to major philosophical questions and the challenges facing our society and species in the 21st century. Stay tuned for part two of my conversation with Bret and Heather in the coming weeks!Watch the Darkhorse Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@DarkHorsePod/featuredPurchase a copy of A Hunter-Gather’s Guide to the 21st Century: https://www.amazon.com/Hunter-Gatherers-Guide-21st-Century-Challenges/dp/0593086880Read Heather’s newsletter on Substack: https://naturalselections.substack.comOutline:[0:00] Western civilization is a fragile experiment[6:05] Enlightened governance and emergent order[13:09] Conspiracy, collusion, and rent-seeking[23:32] Who is the “we” and who is the “they”?[29:41] Liberation, innovation, and investment[39:08] Reevaluating good government after COVID[47:21] Competition, cooperation, and academic monopolies[56:37] “The Selfish Gene” and evolutionary fitness[1:09:03] Nature, nurture, and culture[1:26:40] Hyper-novelty poisons the cultural wellWatch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gwQHLHNsKvwMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Actor and father-of-three Josh Segarra, best known for his roles in “Sirens,” "Arrow,” and the upcoming second season of “The Big Door Prize,” embodies infectious optimism and true dedication to his responsibilities as a dad and husband. His parents provided an upbringing and ongoing encouragement that laid the foundation for him to pursue both his personal and professional goals without succumbing to the fear of failure. Whether sharing tales from his childhood, insights into fatherhood, or reflections on his acting journey, Josh's story is a powerful reminder of how family can carry us through each challenge we face._____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Nickelodeon, WWE, and ‘Heels’[8:56] How Josh got into acting[14:30] What his parents taught him[22:20] ‘The Big Door Prize’[24:47] Why Josh started his own family early[30:00] Parenting is about learning ‘on the job’[38:05] What is a ‘himbo’?[44:06] When are kids ready to ride the subway alone?[46:20] Lightning round Q&A_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AJnbgTBzIbgMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_____________________________________Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

As a follow-up to last week’s episode on psychoanalysis, today’s guest is Dr. Camilo Ortiz, an expert in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Dr. Ortiz is a Professor of Psychology at Long Island University and a practicing clinical psychologist who is at the forefront of developing innovative treatments for child anxiety. Modern parenting styles tend to accommodate or even encourage avoidant behavior, resulting in children who never have the opportunity to build confidence and competence out in the world and contributing to our current anxiety epidemic. Not only is that bad for our kids’ mental health, it’s contrary to the values of American freedom. If you move through life focused on avoiding your fears, rather than pursuing your values, you’ll pass up on the opportunity to use that freedom to its fullest extent. Dr. Ortiz dives deep into the inner workings of anxiety, how CBT can reset your perceptions of risk and reward, and also shares how his personal journey reflects the psychological preconditions for pursuing the American Dream._____________________________________Visit Dr. Ortiz’s website: http://drcamiloortiz.com/Dr. Ortiz on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/DrCamiloOrtiz_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] What is clinical psychology?[4:53] The kids are not alright[11:01] Boys and girls struggle differently[18:22] Parenting, avoidance, and anxiety[22:29] Short-term thinking and bad predictions[27:07] Act on your values, not your fears[35:45] Creativity, curiosity, and cognitive dissonance[42:15] Prove that your worst fears are wrong[49:14] Observe your thoughts without judgement[56:39] Thinking fast and slow[59:51] What is cognitive behavioral therapy?[1:07:40] Why exposure therapy is harder for kids[1:12:56] Kids need practice with risk and boredom[1:18:54] How effective is CBT?[1:25:55] The role of American freedom in parenting[1:29:14] Dr. Ortiz’s path to the American Dream_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AoutQ7eHYOYMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_____________________________________Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Psychoanalyst and licensed clinical social worker Erica Komisar explains how psychoanalysis really works and how it can help parents better understand and support their children. Contrary to popular belief, psychoanalysis goes far beyond the Freudian theories you may have heard of. The field offers insight into the emotional intricacies of anxiety, attachment issues, and the pivotal role parents play in their child's development and mental health. Understanding how a child’s needs evolve as they grow older is crucial for parents to adjust to each stage and avoid either being emotionally neglectful or becoming overbearing helicopter parents. Childhood has become increasingly stressful in recent years, but with the right approach, parents can course-correct to counter the current cultural tides._____________________________________Visit Erica’s website: https://www.ericakomisar.com/Purchase a copy of Erica’s book, “Chicken Little the Sky Isn't Falling”: https://www.amazon.com/Chicken-Little-Sky-Isnt-Falling/dp/0757324002/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1S5UU4KCJMM62&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.aPYBQ-zCDgEDxNAhMqoXT0TzMerglVQ0kmmnirchy9BTSwIuTy8gH3R-bouaEjFgdnbuGH7nHBcFtuJKpZ_D017e8AFE21GGrr51s02X0QjP7481GmRlVzUiMizCoUq5rcVtEW8N__HhXqa_84Ty0yTdx35fI3MklpTZT8qwwHpIoA9SIOC-CkMrlqfuWVTkHa4LDJff26_cWSTwHaismg.4z9MC3xuxykYIKXQsbOdnCzPITCKbnj19qX8EZK64fs&dib_tag=se&keywords=erica+komisar&qid=1708644561&sprefix=erica+komisar%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-2_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Psychoanalysis vs CBT[6:06] In defense of Freud[7:50] What is narcissism?[10:10] Why Erica became a psychoanalyst[11:52] What is anxiety?[16:03] Attachment issues and child development[21:01] Parents guide their child’s mental health[27:24] The genetic component of mental health[29:59] Provide sensitive, empathic nurturing[35:19] School is broken for both boys and girls[41:25] Adolescence is complicated[45:24] Emotional refueling still matters for teens[51:39] High school didn’t used to be stressful[57:55] Can parents course-correct successfully?[1:06:53] Be optimistic, but also do the work_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6vc4P6hiW88Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_____________________________________Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Brad Wilcox wants you to get married. In modern American society, cultural trends across the political spectrum discourage and devalue marriage as an institution, and economic incentives have only exacerbated this predicament. Some argue that marriage is a bad deal for women and others argue that it’s a bad deal for men, and Brad agrees that there are plenty of valid complaints to be made and addressed. However, he’s done his research and the data is clear. Marriage, including many traditional norms, is a net good for men, women, children, and American society as a whole.Brad is a Professor of Sociology and the Director of the National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia. His new book, “Get Married,” lays out all of the hard facts behind what makes marriages work, why people aren’t getting married, and how marriage improves lives._____________________________________Learn more about the National Marriage Project: https://nationalmarriageproject.org/Purchase a copy of “Get Married”: https://www.amazon.com/Get-Married-Americans-Families-Civilization/dp/0063210851_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Why is Andrew Tate wrong about marriage?[5:06] The “Divorce Revolution,” class division, and welfare policy[14:11] How can we fix the economic incentives of marriage?[19:55] Why should someone get married?[27:12] The “Boy Crisis” is exacerbating the “Marriage Crisis”[33:05] Is marriage a bad deal for women?[42:05] Happiness and the search for meaning[50:58] The marriage paradox and the hedonic treadmill[1:01:37] The role of parents in getting their kids to form families[1:10:26] Red flags that your marriage is heading towards divorce[1:21:18] Demographic groups that are the best at marriage[1:26:48] These traditions are life hacks for stable marriage[1:38:18] Cohabitation before marriage is (usually) a bad idea[1:46:34] Is shame necessary in a free society?[1:52:14] Blank-slate feminism misunderstands men AND women[2:06:09] Not all family forms are equally valid or optimal[2:11:57] How marriage can save America_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uyFYNz3PluEMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_____________________________________Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Eric July, an anarcho-capitalist commentator with BlazeTV and the creative force behind Rippaverse Comics, offers a fresh perspective on diversity in media and shares invaluable insights for young creatives on hustling and ethics in the modern landscape of entrepreneurship. As both a lifelong comic fan and now an industry player in his own right, he believes in taking storytelling seriously and wants to offer an alternative to the the convoluted state of mainstream superhero universes.Eric also shares how economists like Thomas Sowell and Walter E. Williams triggered his ideological evolution from leftist to full-blown libertarian and opened his eyes to the harm race hustlers cause for young people. From his tumultuous childhood and gang involvement to finding solace and direction in faith, Eric's story is proof that people are better off when they take their future into their own hands._____________________________________Eric July on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@youngrippa59?si=GmuQVLgjrMyFX44VEric July on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/EricDJulyRippaverse Comics: https://rippaverse.com/_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Why do comics matter?[8:24] The Flash, Batman, and the multiverse mess[15:19] What’s the right role for politics in comics?[22:20] Race-swapping vs. meaningful representation[27:26] Is shallow wokeness on the way out?[36:36] Learning how to hustle as a young creative[40:53] The Rippaverse Code of Ethics[47:26] Young entrepreneurs need to fully commit[57:16] Media consumption and information overload[1:01:50] Storytelling with a moral perspective[1:09:13] Eric’s journey from leftist to libertarian[1:20:58] Race hustlers discourage all children[1:28:16] What is anarcho-capitalism?[1:36:10] Echo chambers, division, and truth[1:45:39] The only freedom that can’t be taken[1:48:23] Eric’s childhood and family background[1:55:39] Faith, optimism, and impact_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0V3wiOFW7lwMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_____________________________________Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress, only 22% of 8th graders were proficient in civics, and only 13% in US history. If we want our kids to understand our political system, and how it actually works in reality, we’re going to need to role up our sleeves as parents and do it ourselves.But fear not, dear friends. Dad is here to help. Starting with this video, and throughout the year, I’m going to be breaking down the basics of how our political system was designed, how it seems to work in reality, and what we as citizens can do about it.So, in the words of civics advocate and Spielberg movie favorite Richard Dreyfuss, we must “teach our kids how to run our country before they are called upon to run it, or someone else will.”_____________________________________Arrow’s Impossibility Theorem Explanations: https://youtu.be/AhVR7gFMKNg?si=MNzLqzn52zel0XrT, https://youtu.be/Q60ZXoXP6Hg?si=vUexdKILAP1iwrUo_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/92GPeTW_jnQMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_____________________________________Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Protecting children from online hazards is an essential part of parenting in the digital age. Dr. Lisa Strohman, a psychologist specializing in the mental health impacts of technology, breaks down the issues surrounding online pornography, video game addiction, and cyberbullying. She shares how parents can navigate the internet minefield, communicate about these topics with their children, and recognize signs that their children are struggling.Dr. Strohman is also the founder of Digital Citizen Academy, an organization addressing the issue of technology addiction and overuse. She’s also been a visiting scholar at the FBI’s National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime division, where she became intimately familiar with the dark recesses of the internet. Her books, “Unplug” and “Digital Distress,” explain the challenges of growing up in a digital world and offer practical advice for parents._____________________________________Learn more about Digital Citizen Academy: ⁠https://digitalcitizenacademy.org/⁠Dr. Strohman's website: ⁠https://drlisastrohman.com/⁠Resources from the Technology Wellness Center: ⁠https://action.dadsavesamerica.com/technology-wellness-center-resources-signup⁠_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] The ‘digital-native’ generation[7:50] Gen Z’s social media sophistication[11:49] How risk taking and maturity have changed[15:44] Effects of early exposure to pornography[21:29] Boys and girls cope in different ways[29:03] Technology and relational disfunction[32:58] Be aware of human trafficking[35:30] Tips for protecting your kids online[38:01] Video games are a mixed bag[45:45] Gaming addiction vs productive screen time[49:58] Cyberbullying vs. old-school bullying[55:01] What can parents do about bullying?[1:03:03] Family traditions create useful boundaries[1:04:08] Both parents are responsible for parenting[1:07:29] Surveillance doesn’t create safety_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rn5pxKGigNMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_____________________________________Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Last spring, former Texas Children’s Hospital surgeon and current whistleblower Dr. Eithan Haim exposed, in his words, that the hospital was lying to the public about the existence of their transgender program. Despite promises to cease such procedures, the hospital continued practicing transgender medicine on kids as young as 11.Texas legislators responded to the information revealed by Haim with the bi-partisan Senate Bill 14, outlawing transgender medical interventions on minors statewide. This ignited controversy and drew the ire of activists and hospital officials opposing any restrictions on transgender medicine.Eithan’s story took a legal turn as federal agents, presumably armed with internal server data, pursued him. He’s been threatened with prosecution from the federal government, and there is clearly a message being sent around those that seek to challenge the practice of transgender medicine and specifically in context of children.In our sit down with Haim, accompanied by his attorney Marcella Burke, we discuss his views on the dangers of transgender medicine for children, why he’s committed to protecting them from life-altering procedures, and the in depth story of everything that he has experienced over the last year.Support Eithan Haim's cause: https://www.givesendgo.com/texas_whistleblowerSubscribe and ring the notification bell so you don’t miss a single video!Subscribe to the podcast: https://anchor.fm/emergent-orderMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-or...Our Website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.comDad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla.#whistleblower #childrenshealth #transgender Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

If the streaming charts are true, then there’s a good chance you’ve watched the collapse of America in Netflix’s new film Leave the World Behind. The film is many things, including pretty good, but most notably, it’s a conspiracy theory built on racial division, brought to you by former President and First Lady Barack and Michelle Obama.On one level, this is a classic disaster movie. There’re some great set pieces, it’s stylish and cinematic, and the whole thing feels pretty believable, but at another level, it’s a perfect manifestation of America’s cynical, elite nihilism. It’s an uncomfortable mix of warning and wish-fulfillment about national collapse that just happens to be executive produced by the Obamas.It’s important for us as adults, and especially as parents, to confront this vision and understand where it goes deeply wrong so that we and our kids can escape its siren call to nihilism, disempowerment, and despair._____________________________________The Glenn Show, discussing George Floyd and Derek Chauvin: https://youtu.be/0ffv4IUxkDU?si=M8tq3JYQ4oeelAo7Akbar Gbajabiamila on Dad Saves America: https://youtu.be/N2L_qNMM4gY?si=WNvHLwdHAflKqftn_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] America’s Race to Collapse[2:28] ‘Leave the World Behind’[18:43] Conspiracy Theories of Invisible Racism[28:03] Reasons to Have Hope_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GtBBSfeZ5qUMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_____________________________________Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Kristi Kendall, an accomplished television producer and filmmaker, and Ben Klutsey, Director of the Program on Pluralism and Civil Exchange at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, joined the show to discuss their new documentary film, Undivide Us. The film brings together people from diverse backgrounds to discuss highly contentious topics like gun control, abortion, and immigration, and dives into the pressing concerns of America's current political culture, exploring the risks of national division and the specter of civil unrest.Kristi and Ben stress the significance of local community engagement, advocating for a decentralized approach to defusing toxic polarization. They challenge media narratives that present black-and-white stereotypes as representing average Americans across the political spectrum and highlight the importance of nuance and perspective. Classical liberal values of mutual respect and curiosity can pave the way for a more united America if we take them seriously._____________________________________Learn more about Undivide Us: https://undivideusmovie.comProgram on Pluralism and Civil Exchange: https://www.mercatus.org/tags/pluralism-and-civil-exchange_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Reasons to be optimistic about national unity[9:26] What’s going on inside newsrooms?[12:22] Making a movie about focus groups[18:38] The world of nuance in a simple question[22:56] Surprising perspectives on difficult issues[32:55] You can only have real conversations in person[37:42] The Pareto principle of online discourse[42:55] How do you deal with the instinct to radicalize?[51:51] Why have race relations broken down?[58:58] What is “liberalism” and why does it matter?[1:02:50] Changing opinions about people, not policy[1:08:32] Why are people rejecting an “American” identity?[1:18:44] Multi-ethnic democracy is a brand new experiment[1:23:13] People don’t want to bring conflict into their homes[1:31:43] Watch out for conversational terrorists[1:37:34] Keep the rules few, simple, and local[1:45:32] The need for marriage counseling in politics[1:48:42] How to watch “Undivide Us”_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xiDydADwz9kMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_____________________________________Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Osama Bin Laden’s letter to America goes viral on TikTok. Free speech loses even more friends. Harvard rallies around the race card.We’ve watched a series of truly outrageous events unfold. All of them are deeply connected and a warning for the trajectory of our society. Too many of our kids have embraced the enemies of civilization, too many of our educational and cultural institutions are to blame, and at the heart of all of it is an assault on our nation’s founding principles: freedom of expression and equality under the law. These enlightenment values are being replaced by a resurgence of pre-industrial tribal barbarism masquerading as postmodern social justice.As parents, we need to get engaged in this battle of ideas with our kids and help them navigate this crazy world so they don’t end up as useful idiots taking to the streets in defense of evil. We must accept our responsibility to help them understand right from wrong, and be a lighthouse they can turn to in dark times. They’re not going to find that light anywhere else._____________________________________Outline:[0:00] The search for moral clarity[2:26] How we react to atrocities[11:19] Free speech for me, but not for thee[23:31] Know what we’re fighting for_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/f0Aap3DQsSAMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_____________________________________Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Jaleel White, widely recognized for his iconic role as Steve Urkel in "Family Matters," has a career that spans far beyond this memorable character. Starting in the industry as a child actor, he featured in dozens of national commercials and various classic TV shows, including "Mr. Belvedere" and "The Jeffersons." Beyond the screen, Jaleel is deeply committed to his role as a single father. He embraces the challenges and rewards of parenting with a hands-on and thoughtful approach, focusing on being present and observant but knowing when not to intervene and let his daughter figure things out for herself._____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Jaleel’s start as a child actor[13:23] Growing up as Steve Urkel[19:43] Having a child changed everything[29:10] Why child actors struggle with growing up[35:12] Parent at the level your child is ready for[46:23] Always observe, but don’t always intervene[50:55] How boys and girls make friends[56:06] Dads need to persevere through custody battles[1:02:01] If your intentions are good, time is on your side[1:08:06] Lightning round Q&A_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7SZWKO1txkAMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_____________________________________Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Alan Graham has been on the frontlines tackling homelessness for 25 years. As the CEO and founder of Mobile Loaves & Fishes, a social outreach ministry, Alan has been instrumental in developing innovative solutions, building genuine relationships with the homeless community, and providing sustainable, permanent support for men and women coming out of chronic homelessness.Alan’s journey began in 1998 when he, along with four friends, started delivering meals to homeless men and women from the back of a green minivan. This initial effort has since expanded significantly, with 20 trucks operating in multiple cities and over 6 million meals served so far. In recent years, Alan has taken his ministry to the next level with the Community First Village in Austin, Texas. Rather than the traditional shelter model, this project is an enclave of tiny homes and RVs, designed to create a real community for its residents, or as Alan likes to say, his neighbors. Alan and his wife Tricia have since moved into the community themselves, alongside over 350 formerly homeless neighbors.This interview contains adult themes and may not be suitable for younger listeners._____________________________________Mobile Loves & Fishes: https://mlf.orgCommunity First Village: https://mlf.org/community-first/_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] What is Community First?[11:55] Alan’s chaotic childhood[24:37] Helping intellectually disabled people changed his life[30:00] Surviving booms and busts in business[39:12] How Alan came back to faith and the Church[49:00] Founding Mobile Loaves & Fishes[59:55] Build relationships with the people you serve[1:07:54] Our culture breaks families in different ways[1:21:01] Community First builds homes, not houses[1:28:13] Navigating the civil liberties of homeless people[1:34:56] How does Community First work?[1:42:59] Who lives at Community First?[1:47:51] Changing the public perception of homeless people[1:53:26] Lightning round Q&A_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7eph5aXAmzoMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_____________________________________Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Our culture is suffering from a potentially fatal allergy. Identity politics has become a kind of autoimmune disease that threatens to kill the host. We've become hypersensitive to our superficial identities just as our kids have become hypersensitive to most of the components of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.We're going to need more than an emergency epipen if we want to stop this disease and get back on track to stability and health as a society. And no, we can't just “get along” in some utopian, post-identity abstract metaverse. Our challenge is much more complicated, and more human than that. If we don’t recognize and effectively treat what’s making us, and especially our kids, so dangerously hypersensitive about our own identities and downright allergic to every difference, our society might not recover from our next tribal anaphylactic shock._____________________________________Gordon Wood on Dad Saves America: https://youtu.be/1P7yMTNv31c?si=U2Q8kMIA0WmLYe_0_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Identity politics is an autoimmune disease[1:41] Rise of peanut allergies[3:29] Importance of identity[7:01] Identity gone wrong[9:54] Think big and small_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1g8pzcvR8aYMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_____________________________________Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

The barbarians are at the gates, and we created them. The kids who’ve terrorized speakers on college campuses and HR departments in Fortune 100 companies. The kids who scream and cry and throw temper tantrums on TikTok over trivial encounters with ideas they dislike. The kids who believe speech is violence AND silence is violence. The kids who took to the streets and burned our cities after the death of one man, yet now come out in explicit support of the barbaric murder of more than 1400 innocent civilians in Israel.Why call them “kids”? Because they are OUR kids. And it’s OUR fault.We’ve coddled and encouraged a generation of barbarians through both intentional activism, confusion, and neglect. We’ve allowed our education institutions from K-through-PhD to be captured by the enemies of civilization itself and transformed into barbarian incubators. Our media and politics have not only cheered this on, but profiteered from it at every turn.And now, they are the barbarians inside our gates. And if we don’t do something about this right now, they will tear civilization itself to the ground. As a father of a high school senior, our family is looking at all of this in shock and horror. The stakes for my son’s future are high. And the stakes for our civilization are even higher._____________________________________Harvard Students Zero-Day Response to the Hamas attack: https://www.thecrimson.com/article/20...Harvard Administrators’ Cold-Blooded Academic Murder of Roland Fryer: https://youtu.be/m8xWOlk3WIw?si=t00hs0ryfPOrotzT_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] The Barbarians Inside Our Gates[2:34] Barbarism, Civilization, and Tribalism[5:22] Welcome to Harvard, Young Barbarians![12:58] Claudine Gay, Cancel Culture Warrior[14:19] The Canceling of the American Mind[15:42] The Barbaric Hijacking of High School Debate[19:06] Seduced into Utopia, disappointed into Nihilism[20:24] Religion and Reality Under Pressure[24:11] Practical advice for raising a healthy, civilized adult_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6noX5AUuzwUMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_____________________________________Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Connor Boyack, best known as the creator of the "Tuttle Twins" books and streaming series, has mastered the art of blending libertarian principles with engaging storytelling to reach children effectively, while also teaching their parents a lesson or two. His most recent addition to the series, "The Tuttle Twins Guide To True Conspiracies," delves into 20 historical events initially considered to be unhinged conspiracy theories but later proven factual. Connor is also the President of the Libertas Institute, where he actively pursues real-world policy reform across party lines to promote limited government and individual rights. His multifaceted approach demonstrates a deep-seated belief in the transformative power of accessible education and purposeful action in shaping a freer, more informed society._____________________________________Learn more about Tuttle Twins: https://tuttletwins.com/?al_pg_id=9f1b2fb8-2dec-4f4d-b513-ce76b6d911a5Follow Connor on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/cboyack?lang=en_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Intro[1:18] Change the world one life at a time[6:15] Defending the civil rights of Mormon families[15:50] How the Tuttle Twins got started[27:44] Who should brainwash your kids?[34:21] Lay a foundation for your child’s moral agency[40:37] Loving education vs authoritarian schools[49:40] Arm your kids for intellectual battle[56:38] Humanize your enemies to make them allies[1:08:21] Utopian idealists are always hypocrites[1:15:49] Appeals to authority, healthy skepticism, and critical thinking[1:29:08] Some conspiracy theories are true[1:31:13] Gulf of Tonkin[1:34:06] Gulf War, Russia-Ukraine, and Israel-Hamas[1:38:23] Operation Northwoods and the Bay of Pigs invasion[1:44:16] Manufactured consent and the power of propaganda[1:46:52] Bank runs, populism, and the Federal Reserve[1:57:58] Operation Ajax and the Iran hostage crisis[2:06:09] Why teach kids about true conspiracies?[2:15:31] Kicked out of school for loving American history[2:22:16] How to speak to kids effectively[2:28:47] We can’t save America if we only play defense_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/t0sVSUY0DM8Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_____________________________________Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Greg Lukianoff, a First Amendment lawyer and President of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), dives headfirst into the pressing issues of free speech and the impact of cancel culture in academia. Lukianoff discusses the troubling trends at prestigious universities, where ideological bias butts up against claims of political neutrality, especially highlighted during recent intense protests over the Israel-Hamas conflict. He presents a compelling, data-backed narrative from his latest book, The Canceling of the American Mind, co-authored with Rikki Schlott, revealing how a culture of censorship is stifling discourse and academic freedom.Lukianoff is also known for co-authoring The Coddling of the American Mind with Jonathan Haidt._____________________________________The Canceling of the American Mind: https://www.amazon.com/Canceling-American-Mind-Undermines-Threatens-ebook/dp/B0BTZT9PLM/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698786491&sr=1-1The Coddling of the American Mind: https://www.amazon.com/Coddling-American-Mind-Intentions-Generation/dp/0735224919/ref=pd_bxgy_img_sccl_1/134-7612673-5833036?pd_rd_w=2A4Gz&content-id=amzn1.sym.43d28dfc-aa4f-4ef6-b591-5ab7095e137f&pf_rd_p=43d28dfc-aa4f-4ef6-b591-5ab7095e137f&pf_rd_r=GCFQ4WXBKZPS65KY4CC9&pd_rd_wg=VQ3Bc&pd_rd_r=90ac8972-5648-4037-8a32-6679de23cbba&pd_rd_i=0735224919&psc=1Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression: https://www.thefire.org/_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Intro[1:11] Coddling of the American Mind[8:48] The history of ‘cancel culture’[16:56] What started happening in 2014?[27:28] The polarization spiral[33:13] Herbert Marcuse’s “Repressive Tolerance”[45:43] Free speech and Hamas apologetics at Harvard[57:29] Cancellation by the numbers[1:09:59] Different threats from the left and the right[1:20:07] Protecting free speech with law and culture[1:28:15] What about Title IX and federal funding?[1:35:42] Did Weimar Germany need more censorship?[1:41:26] How to prepare your kids for modern culture[1:50:26] The role of fatherlessness and secularism[1:55:19] Don’t be scared of having kids_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fYwgF7ryF6kMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_____________________________________Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Liberal arts education once cultivated well-rounded, critically thinking individuals who would become our future innovators and leaders. However, in recent years, intellectual diversity, curiosity, and discourse have departed the halls of our most elite universities. Pano Kanelos, the founding president of UATX, believes that ideological capture and the overall homogenization of higher education are to blame.UATX, the University of Austin, has emerged as a reason for hope amidst negative trends at mainstream universities. This radical new experiment in higher education is putting quintessential liberal values at the center of the conversation. A graduate of UATX won’t just be an adept thinker, but an engaged, innovative citizen._____________________________________UATX announcement letter: https://www.thefp.com/p/we-cant-wait-for-universities-toLearn more about UATX: https://www.uaustin.org/UATX on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDjuyYcHYC37Yb7HZBMqd7gUATX on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/uaustinorg?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Intro[1:17] What is UATX?[5:17] Liberal arts vs. liberal education[11:28] Plato’s cave, heresy, and truth[17:53] What’s wrong with legacy universities?[25:37] Self-censorship destroys open inquiry[29:34] “My truth” is illiberal narcissism[34:51] Is UATX a right-wing grift?[40:28] How the university cartel protects its turf[46:41] Elite schools don’t create independent adults[51:43] Kids can see that the game is rigged[54:47] UATX is seeking out mavericks, not sheep[1:04:24] Grace, grit, and gratitude[1:07:46] How will UATX prepare young people for careers?[1:17:05] How to build an intellectual foundation[1:26:00] The age of the college major is over[1:33:25] Is a DIY, at-home education good enough?[1:41:42] Why is ‘free speech’ now seen as right-wing?[1:45:50] Most universities misunderstand truth[1:49:35] Is UATX a real university?[1:57:35] Challenge norms and reignite innovation_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PdsCcVL1zZc?si=_AI1BkM-twMkkos_Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_____________________________________Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale, the iconic face of Houston’s Gallery Furniture, has crafted a business empire that’s as much about community as it is about comfy mattresses.Mack recounted his journey into the furniture business, from first discovering his sense of motivation to persuading his future wife to move to Houston and risk it all on a furniture store. More recently, he’s made waves by placing staggering sports bets, including a record-breaking $75 million on the Houston Astros for the World Series. Calling on his time-tested, over-the-top marketing style, Mack turned a gamble into a win-win for both him and his customers to the tune of $76 million in sales.Beyond business and bets, Mack opened up about his dedication to family and community. A staunch believer in the revitalizing and empowering essence of work, Mack is full of endearing stories and good old fashioned wisdom._____________________________________Mattress Mack on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattressmack/Mattress Mack on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattressmackofficial/?hl=enMattress Mack on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/MattressMack?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Intro[0:59] Betting $75 million on the Houston Astros[4:02] The origins of “Mattress Mack”[12:59] Learning the importance of service[19:42] Turn your struggles into strengths[25:53] Community-building is Mack’s business strategy[29:05] You can’t help the poor without profit[35:40] We don’t respect hard work anymore[43:37] Mack is part capitalist, part social worker[52:30] Faith and work keeps him going[1:01:11] Rapid fire questions[1:07:17] Mattress Mack’s role in the American story_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rHspYGyvV-QMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_____________________________________Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Working with family can be a blend of laughter, love, and at times, a test of patience. It's a unique dance between the personal and professional, where shared histories create a tapestry rich with memories and understanding.In our conversation, Danny and Lucy DeVito highlighted the grounded, playful nature of their father-daughter duo amidst the Hollywood whirlwind and how they’ve successfully navigated personal and professional evolution together.Danny, with a storied career marked by iconic roles in One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest, Taxi, and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, reflected on the blend of everyday parenting and stardom, while Lucy, an accomplished actress in her own right, shared the unique experience of growing up as a DeVito. Danny and Lucy are currently starring as father and daughter in the play I Need That on Broadway, which runs from 10/13 until 12/23.This interview was recorded prior to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike._____________________________________Purchase tickets for I Need That: https://www.roundabouttheatre.org/get-tickets/2023-2024-season/i-need-that/?utm_source=ttd&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=pre-perfs&utm_content=brand-researchers_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Intro[1:10] When you have a kid, you die[7:31] Why Danny became an actor (but first a hairdresser)[13:46] Breaking through in acting and directing[18:39] The value of dark stories[24:54] How Danny met his wife[26:44] Keep your family close[29:40] Don’t put the brakes on your kids’ dreams[31:39] Italians yell affectionately[34:40] Why Lucy joined the family business[38:34] It’s Always Sunny, Batman Returns, and more[44:47] Working together for “I Need That” on Broadway[49:56] Rapid fire questions[1:00:37] Surprising Danny and Lucy with their genealogy[1:04:56] Danny and Lucy’s roles in the American story_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3Q02rXhG4G8Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_____________________________________Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Jay Glazer has broken some of the biggest stories in NFL history, yet behind the scenes, he faces a different battle. In his book Unbreakable, Jay courageously shares his struggle against what he calls ‘the gray’. It's a raw and inspiring account of his life-long battle with anxiety and depression and his quest to help others struggling with the same issues.No matter how hard it can be, it's crucial that we open up about our personal struggles with those who care about us. More often than not, those close to us will be grateful for our honesty and will be ready to offer a comforting presence. It's also essential to surround ourselves with a supportive team of individuals whose shoulders we can lean on in times of need. Together, we can create a network of strength and resilience.Jay, alongside former NFL player and Special Forces veteran Nate Boyer, founded MVP - Merging Vets and Players - to take his mental health mission even further. MVP has created a unique network of support between veterans and retired professional athletes and is saving lives in the process. In our conversation, we delve into the depths of Jay's journey, uncovering the strength and resilience that lies within each of us._____________________________________Follow Jay on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/JayGlazer?s=20Follow Jay on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayglazer/Purchase a copy of Unbreakable: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Unbreakable-Jay-Glazer/dp/0063062852⁠Learn more about MVP: https://vetsandplayers.org/_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Intro[0:58] Surviving in NYC with a $9,450 salary[4:41] Career drive, social media, and mental health[8:38] Take control of your struggles[17:18] What do panic attacks feel like?[21:29] Is masculinity the problem or the solution?[24:43] “Powering through” isn’t the same as succeeding[27:24] Serving others helps you handle “the gray”[33:26] Why Jay united retired athletes and veterans[37:16] Jay’s message for people who are suffering[42:31] MVP is saving lives[45:09] How dads cause a positive ripple effect[48:59] Social media doesn’t tell the truth about success[50:30] What Jay expects from his son[53:08] Managing anger and aggression[1:00:08] Combat your inner pessimist[1:04:11] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aB2vKszh06oMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_____________________________________Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Matt Risinger is a premium home builder in Austin, Texas and host of The Build Show on YouTube. With over two decades of experience, he has established himself as a leading authority in the field.Not long after setting up his own building company, Matt found himself buried in debt during the 2008 financial crisis. He has since become a passionate advocate for energy-efficient and sustainable building methods on a mission to build homes that stand the test of time. In our conversation, we talk about why more young people should consider the trades, why fatherhood is Matt’s favorite hobby, and how to survive a major construction project._____________________________________Watch The Build Show on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@buildshow_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Intro[1:27] Welcome to DSA[3:38] Building taught Matt about service[9:37] Creation is central to humanity[11:22] Matt’s journey to building professionally[15:34] Working for yourself is harder but better[26:51] Get the details right[30:36] Enthusiasm drives excellence[32:16] Hire good people and treat them well [35:38] You get what you pay for[42:03] Big houses don’t improve families[47:07] How do we get more kids into the trades?[58:02] Fatherhood is Matt’s favorite hobby[1:01:58] Becoming a dad resets your priorities[1:05:19] How to choose a builder and survive the project[1:13:09] We should all learn to be a little handy[1:16:44] Spreading the word on quality construction[1:22:36] Advice from a dad[1:25:11] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/c4FeXSjYa0QMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_____________________________________Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Adam Curry first became a household name as an MTV VJ, but that was only the start of his nearly four-decade crusade to revolutionize media. Since childhood, he has been obsessed with using cutting-edge technology to improve the ways that humans communicate ideas, from building MTV’s first website to bringing Bitcoin micropayment to podcasting.Adam’s career has always been about pushing boundaries, in more ways than one. He’s known for exploring some of the wildest conspiracy theories on his popular podcast “No Agenda,” but recently he’s been diving into a new theory - faith in God. Adam’s recent turn towards Christianity has brought a profound layer to his already rich tapestry of experiences. Join me as I unravel the fascinating intersections of media, innovation, and faith in my conversation with Adam Curry._____________________________________Listen to No Agenda: https://www.noagendashow.net/Follow Adam on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/adamcurry_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Intro[1:54] Reflecting on the MTV days[6:15] Earliest computer memory[10:19] Why Adam loves broadcasting[16:53] Reflecting on the MTV days, continued[27:26] Open source creativity[38:16] The CIA and the pursuit of truth[50:10] Totalitarianism was built on the radio[57:14] Nihilism makes sense but doesn’t work[1:08:42] Faith works its way into your life[1:24:48] The pendulum can swing back[1:30:59] Internet avatars are destabilizing childhood[1:38:42] Manipulating fear is coercion, not persuasion[1:47:11] Inventing and reinventing podcasting[1:58:22] Why people pay for things they value[2:03:28] Adam learned a hard lesson about Bitcoin[2:17:19] Legacy media is dying, and that’s a good thing[2:22:56] Advice for young creators[2:27:17] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sMaOCmwxrnAMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_____________________________________Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

You probably recognize Craig Melvin as a seasoned journalist and the co-host of The Today Show on NBC, but what you might not know is that he had to navigate addiction and generational fatherlessness in his own family to get there.Craig documents this tumultuous journey in his book Pops, including how he learned to become a better father himself in the process. Now he uses his TV platform to celebrate fatherhood with his Dads Got This! series. As parents we all want to be the best version of ourselves for our kids, regardless of our own family circumstances, and Craig Melvin has accomplished exactly that._____________________________________Purchase a copy of Pops: https://www.amazon.com/Pops-Learning-Be-Son-Father/dp/0063071991Follow Craig on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigmelvinnbc/_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Intro[1:19] Your memories of your dad matter[8:09] Craig’s foundation in faith[15:33] Coming to terms with a parent’s addiction[19:29] He was moved to action when his dad hit rock bottom[26:00] Interventions can work, even after decades[33:10] Becoming a father opened him to forgiveness [36:14] He gave his dad the best gift of his life[40:15] Give your kids a normal life[46:21] How do you manage media for your kids?[49:44] Becoming a journalist in high school[51:42] Bonding with his son over journalism[54:20] Craig Melvin’s role in the American story[56:57] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WIB8iomWoxIMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_____________________________________Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Life throws us curveballs from time to time. Sometimes we take a swing and hit it out of the park, but even a swing and a miss can teach us important, humbling lessons. Few know this better than former MLB pitcher Jake Arrieta.Jake’s scouting sheet looks like a storybook career: Olympic medalist, Cy Young Award winner, National League All-Star. He even led the 2016 Chicago Cubs to their first World Series in 108 years. However, Jake’s success was not a guarantee. Behind those accolades lies a story of uncertainty and setbacks, and these forged his trademark mental toughness, combined with a work ethic he learned from his dad. As a father of two himself, Jake, alongside his wife, now focuses on instilling the values of family, fortitude, and overcoming failure in their kids. Not everyone can be an all-star pitcher, but anyone can strive to be an all-star parent!_____________________________________Follow Jake on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jarrieta34?lang=enFollow Jake on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jarrieta49/?hl=en_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Intro[1:38] Choosing between school and the baseball draft[11:55] Even teenagers aren’t invincible[14:17] His dad’s advice kept him on the right track[16:59] From the Beijing Olympics to the Baltimore Orioles[25:21] Mental toughness and fear of failure[38:16] Winning the World Series with the Chicago Cubs[42:19] Inspiring and encouraging kids is part of the job[46:08] Politics is dangerous but sometimes unavoidable[51:19] Speaking out about the MLB’s COVID policies[59:22] Starting a family while building a baseball career[1:03:36] Athletes should start planning for retirement now[1:09:58] Failure is when most learning happens[1:14:46] Coaching kids’ sports as a celebrity[1:18:28] Lightning round Q&A[1:29:27] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/83k7fi3LMQ8Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠_____________________________________Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Business is fundamentally about creating value by solving a problem. Anybody with a great idea, regardless of their circumstances, has the potential to turn that idea into success with hard work and determination. Unfortunately, our school system clearly hasn’t prepared our kids, or us, to manage our money.Today’s guest, Daymond John, is best known as ‘The People’s Shark’ on ABC’s Shark Tank, but now he’s tackling financial education head-on with his children’s book, Little Daymond Learns to Earn, teaching kids the basics of money and starting their own businesses. He has a true passion for teaching kids about finance, entrepreneurship, and the value of hard work. Daymond is also the CEO and founder of FUBU, a $6 billion fashion brand he started with only $40 and a van.This episode of Dad Saves America was produced with the support of the Arthur N. Rupe Foundation._____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Intro[1:19] Daymond’s first business[7:47] Mastering the sales pitch[10:38] Growing up with a great mom and no dad[12:48] Raising kids is punishing but fulfilling[15:58] Make space for your partner’s strengths[18:43] Put your values into practice[26:00] Talk about money with your kids[31:22] Money is necessary, but it’s not the point[37:34] Everything needs to be earned[43:54] Daymond is the American Dream[46:01] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8zhzTydiVnkMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠_____________________________________Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

The United States of America is arguably the first nation in human history to be created consciously on the basis of Enlightenment ideals. Those ideals were captured with power and poetry in the Declaration of Independence and have animated millions of people to immigrate to this country seeking a better life. You’ll find no greater champions of American ideals than first generation immigrants.Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the rest of us. According to recent polling by the Wall Street Journal, patriotism has utterly collapsed as an important value for most Americans. Thomas Jefferson is often quoted as having said, “An educated citizenry is a vital requisite for our survival as a free people.” By that measure, we’re failing future generations.Today’s guest, Gordon Wood, is one the world’s leading experts on America’s revolutionary history and currently a professor at Brown University. Throughout his storied career, Gordon has earned a Pulitzer Prize, a National Humanities Medal, and the Bancroft Prize. Gordon has authored, co-authored, and contributed to dozens of books on the American Revolution, including his award-winning titles The Creation of the American Republic and The Radicalism of the American Revolution._____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Intro[3:33] The Founding Fathers weren’t always a big deal[8:49] America is a nation of ideology, not ethnicity[11:16] Testing Enlightenment ideals for the first time[15:12] How “United States” changed from plural to singular[21:02] What are “these truths” and why are they “self-evident”?[28:47] The Freemasons organized the opposition to monarchy[32:11] English monarchy was radically liberal compared to France[36:08] The Declaration of Independence is a long list of complaints[44:57] The American colonies fought for the rights of English Constitution[48:54] How do you organize 13 colonies to win a war?[51:24] The American Revolution made slavery a central moral question[1:01:48] Approach historical narratives holistically, not ideologically[1:04:43] Can we regain the lost confidence of our fellow Americans?[1:12:27] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1P7yMTNv31cMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠_____________________________________Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Good companies recognize people with passion and support their growth. As you pursue your career, it’s important learn as much as you can from mentors who are invested in your success.Today’s guest, Niels Schuurmans, is one of those great mentors. John met Niels over twenty years ago through a mentorship program at MTV. He later became John’s boss at both Nickelodeon and Spike TV, and during that time, Niels taught him the wisdom of humbly going back to the drawing board when a project isn’t going as planned.Niels has taken a pretty unusual road to his success and there are lessons for everyone about how to explore your potential and find your way to a fulfilling career. He was part of the early team that built Nickelodeon, shaping millions of childhoods for decades. Niels is currently the Chief Marketing and Creative Officer at 101 Studios, the production company responsible for hit shows like Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone, 1923, and many more._____________________________________Learn more about 101 Studios: https://www.101studiosco.com/_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Intro[1:41] Working at 101 Studios[4:14] How John and Niels first met[9:15] Niels started acting to avoid a school suspension[17:36] Starting a business on Saint Thomas[23:37] Kids need someone to acknowledge their potential[25:59] Teaching led Niels to Nickelodeon[34:06] When (and why) should you make big changes in your career?[41:25] Making the best imitation of an existing product wastes creativity[49:39] Good mentors give you options, not answers[56:57] Lessons learned from launching Spike TV[1:09:20] Masculinity can be unapologetic without being toxic[1:16:55] Boys and girls have unique abilities that deserve attention[1:19:51] Should adults try to stay in touch with ‘kids these days’?[1:25:00] Taylor Sheridan, Yellowstone, and the frontier mentality[1:27:20] Young adults need to experience the world[1:29:58] How Niels reconnected with his dad[1:36:01] Positivity is helpful, but it can become a crutch[1:43:19] Storytelling can reinvigorate the collective American spirit[1:48:48] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8pXtsi0LR9oMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠_____________________________________Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

In a world filled with adversity, there are those who refuse to succumb to the role of victim, instead choosing to rise above their circumstances and create their own destiny.Today’s guest, Akbar Gbajabiamila, has become a household name as the host of popular TV shows like American Ninja Warrior, The Talk, and his upcoming reality show, Fight to Survive. With his engaging personality and magnetic charisma, he ignites the spirits of contestants to conquer seemingly impossible obstacles.As a first-generation American, Akbar's journey is deeply rooted in his immigrant upbringing. Raised by strong-willed Nigerian parents, he was instilled with the values of education, hard work, and finishing what you start. These principles shaped his character and nurtured an unwavering belief that he could transcend the challenges that surrounded him.Guided by his father's wisdom, Akbar channeled his energy into sports, using them as a vehicle for self-improvement and personal growth. Through relentless dedication, he excelled in football, paving the way for his career in the NFL and broadcasting. Akbar's journey serves as a beacon of hope, reminding us all of the untapped power within ourselves to overcome obstacles and realize our dreams._____________________________________Purchase a copy of Everyone Can Be A Ninja: https://www.amazon.com/Everyone-Can-Be-Ninja-Warrior/dp/1982109750/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= ⁠Learn more about Akbar's work with The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research: https://www.michaeljfox.org/bio/akbar-gbajabiamilaAkbar on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@akbar_gbaja?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcAkbar on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akbar_gbaja/?hl=en_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Intro[1:59] Make sure people say your name right[5:29] Growing up in a Nigerian immigrant family[11:12] Hard work was his family’s #1 value[14:57] What does Gbajabiamila mean?[16:42] Experiencing the 1992 LA riots[20:33] Social media makes it tough to shield kids[25:51] Meeting King Charles by selling salad dressing[30:28] Akbar first loved basketball, not football[35:11] The burden of trying to fix your parent[38:01] How dads get devalued in our culture[41:34] The unique superpower of dads[45:54] How his Muslim dad and Christian mom got along[48:42] Have conversation without confrontation[54:13] Cultural politics affect playground politics[1:01:04] Dealing with his dad’s Parkinson’s diagnosis[1:06:15] A football career wasn’t part of the plan[1:11:00] Akbar almost didn’t make it to the NFL[1:14:50] Tell your kids that you’re proud of them, but not too often[1:18:14] If you have no experience, you have to work for free[1:24:46] Learning to host American Ninja Warrior[1:27:15] Hosting ANW is about being a cheerleader[1:28:55] Why Akbar makes TikToks with his kids[1:32:19] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/N2L_qNMM4gYMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠_____________________________________Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

In disruptive times like these, it can be useful to expand your mind with radical new ideas, especially when they challenge your own assumptions. We need to remember that discomfort can be the first step in genuine learning, but only if we’re open to it.Today’s guest, Malcolm Collins, is a neuroscientist, serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and one of Amazon's best selling non-fiction writers. He and his wife Simone are reimagining education and much more through their work at the Collins Institute and the five Pragmatist’s guides they have written together. Their books explore everything from building an intentional life to starting your own religion. Malcolm and Simone also recently started their "Based Camp" podcast, which focuses on how humans process the world around them and the future of our species._____________________________________Purchase a copy of The Pragmatist's Guide To Life: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Pragmatists-Guide-Life-Creating-Questions-ebook/dp/B079LRHPM7?ref_=ast_author_dpLearn more about the Collins Institute: https://collinsinstitute.org/Check out "Based Camp" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SimoneandMalcolmCheck out "Based Camp" on Substack: https://basedcamppodcast.substack.com/_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Intro[0:55] What is pragmatism?[6:56] Malcolm’s career background[9:09] Autism, emotion, and reason[11:40] What is an objective function?[17:01] How do you determine what’s true?[23:50] Intrinsic value and human dignity[28:29] Wokeness, viruses, and shadow banning[35:04] Will AI serve like personal guardian angels?[39:50] Your brain makes up reasons for what you do[45:39] How your ideological tree develops[51:55] The evolutionary value of “no pain, no gain”[56:54] How do you optimize your objective function?[58:26] You can shape your brain’s autopilot system[1:06:54] Culture, community, and tradition[1:14:39] The Judeo-Christian vulnerability to apocalypticism[1:19:59] Be the best side character you can be[1:29:50] Make your self-narrative interesting[1:32:47] Masculinity changes when you become a father[1:45:15] Reigniting old traditions and building new cultures[1:52:15] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/W5lpH9ePI6oMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠_____________________________________Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe