Dad Saves America

Stephen Kent has some wisdom to share.He’s an author, a PR Jedi, and a dad to his own young Padawan. His book, How the Force Can Fix the World, analyzes the virtues of Star Wars and explains how to apply these learnings to the modern world. Stephen has figured out how to use one of the most iconic and influential American stories as a common language to teach moral lessons to children.We worked with Stephen to create a great viewing guide so that you and your young Padawan can put his work into practice while watching your favorite Star Wars scenes._____________________________________Download the Star Wars Viewing Guide: ⁠https://action.dadsavesamerica.com/may-the-4th⁠Purchase a copy of How the Force Can Fix the World: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/How-Force-Can-Fix-World/dp/1546000461⁠Visit Stephen's website: ⁠https://www.stephendkent.com/⁠Follow Stephen on Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/Stephen_Kent89?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor⁠_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uxrXsNLHXx8⁠Make 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

There are basically three ways to learn how to be a good person. We learn by doing and making mistakes, we learn by observing what other people do, and we learn from the stories in our culture. Popular stories play an outsized role in our understanding of virtue and morality, and few stories can match the awesome power of Star Wars.Today’s guest, Stephen Kent, has figured out how to use one of the most iconic and influential American stories as a common language to teach moral lessons to children. In his book, How the Force Can Fix the World, Stephen takes a deep dive into the virtues of Star Wars, and how they can be an antidote to our modern problems. From the fearlessness of the Jedi, to the hope instilled by the Rebel Alliance, and the redemption sometimes found by the Sith, he lays out an epic set of virtues worth learning from a galaxy far, far away.We worked with Stephen to create a great viewing guide so that you and your young Padawan can put his work into practice while watching your favorite Star Wars scenes.This episode is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by the Star Wars franchise or Disney._____________________________________Download the Star Wars Viewing Guide: https://action.dadsavesamerica.com/may-the-4thPurchase a copy of How the Force Can Fix the World: https://www.amazon.com/How-Force-Can-Fix-World/dp/1546000461Visit Stephen's website: https://www.stephendkent.com/Follow Stephen on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Stephen_Kent89?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Intro[2:14] Growing up as a Star Wars prequel fan[4:56] Why write a book about Star Wars?[9:12] Stephen journey as a dad[11:22] Empathy, masks, and redemption[25:13] How Stephen and his dad supported each other[31:02] Fear, control, and hubris[44:10] Hope, freedom, and boundaries[55:11] Anyone can fall to the dark side[1:00:46] Shared stories are a societal foundation[1:04:41] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/id4byFG2dlMMake 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 physical world isn’t as scary as we’re led to believe, but our kids have a whole new digital world to contend with. We are currently raising the first generations of “digital natives” - kids born into a world already connected by the internet. Keeping our kids mentally healthy in an increasingly digital world is a new and confusing frontier for parents.Today’s guest, Dr. Lisa Strohman, is a licensed psychologist and 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] Intro[1:49] How tech and social media get kids into trouble[5:41] Is the problem really about tech or about people?[7:00] Addiction, diagnosis, and the incentives of health insurance[10:34] Technology use continuum[14:35] Impacts of tech on child development[21:20] Safety in the physical world vs online[27:39] Self esteem, self harm, and suicide[33:23] Shortcuts, authenticity, and ChatGPT[36:25] What can parents do?[42:16] Reasons to be optimistic[44:33] Playing outside and social network effects[47:33] Parenting challenges of tech overuse[52:53] Being raised by a single dad[56:36] How to give your kids the best emotional support possible[59:19] Lightning round Q&A[1:12:11] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1Ok7VXJy3YIMake 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

Why are fathers and father-figures so important in film? What can we learn about ourselves as film-makers and film fans from the way we utilize the notion of father as a driving character within these stories we tell on the screen? How should we think about storytelling and what compels us to focus on our relationships with fathers to articulate complex human dynamics?Oscar winning actor Troy Kotsur and director Emma Westenberg joined Dad Saves America host John Papola for a conversation about the portrayal of fatherhood in film at SXSW 2023. They explored what responsibility filmmakers have to challenge common stereotypes about dads throughout pop culture, the impact of their own dads on how they see the issue, and Emergent Order Foundation's upcoming short documentary about Troy's relationship with his dad._____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/f-_yfcWwcs4Make 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

What are you going to do with the rest of your life? That’s the big question we all face, especially after graduation. If you feel directionless, don’t worry. You're not alone.Today's guest, Nate Boyer, didn't have a clear path after high school, dropped out of college, and spent a year swabbing the deck on a fishing boat. He became a Green Beret, a walk-on player for the University of Texas Longhorns, played for the Seattle Seahawks, and even directed, wrote, and starred in a feature film. Nate is living proof of how far a growth mindset will take you towards unleashing your full potential.Now Nate dedicates much of his time and energy to his nonprofit called MVP, which connects combat veterans to former professional athletes to help each other transition back to civilian life after leaving their uniforms behind._____________________________________Learn more about MVP: https://vetsandplayers.org/Watch the movie: https://filmrise.com/film/mvpFollow Nate on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NateBoyer37Follow Nate on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nateboyer37/?hl=en_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Intro[1:43] Tried college, but ended up on a fishing boat[9:44] Early interest in film and TV[12:45] Answering the call to service[30:56] What is a Green Beret?[42:40] How Nate ended up at UT Austin[48:25] Becoming a Texas Longhorn[57:33] Training to be a long snapper[1:11:14] NFL, national anthem, and Colin Kaepernick[1:35:15] Bringing together veterans and retired athletes[1:44:55] Writing, directing, and starring in a movie[1:52:01] Mental health crisis and rising suicide rates[1:58:52] Dad’s role as inspiration[2:00:49] Lightning round Q&A[2:15:13] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ctK5Ay7qGiIMake 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

For years, we have had artificial intelligence in our homes and pockets through voice assistants like Siri and Alexa. However, everything is changing with the newest generation of technologies, led by OpenAI's ChatGPT.The future of education, work, and human creativity has already been turned upside down, but recent advances in quantum computing may supercharge this transformation even further. These new systems can solve complex problems that today’s fastest supercomputers would take thousands of years to solve.Today’s guest, Whurley, is at the forefront of this new era. He’s an Eisenhower Fellow, a serial entrepreneur, and the founder and CEO of Strangeworks, which seeks to make quantum computing and quantum AI accessible and useful to everyone. Whurley believes that in the near future, breakthroughs in quantum computing will unlock the astounding potential of artificial intelligence._____________________________________Learn more about Strangeworks: https://strangeworks.com/Read Whurley's blog: https://whurley.com/Follow Whurley on Twitter: https://twitter.com/whurley?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Intro[2:33] Strangeworks, Eisenhower Fellowship, and Honest Dollar[7:22] How John and Whurley met[8:56] Chaotic Moon Studios[14:41] Working as a ‘master inventor’ at IBM[17:18] Answering calls at Apple and gaming the college system[19:07] What is quantum computing?[24:24] Why quantum computing matters[37:31] Possibilities of a quantum future[44:58] Gaining the power to test the multiverse[50:54] AI vs AGI vs SI[57:11] What makes ChatGPT special?[1:00:59] Media sensationalism and AI dystopia[1:07:40] Learning, intelligence, free will, and determinism[1:14:33] Bringing together quantum computing and AI[1:20:07] Tech exposure can teach kids how to learn[1:28:46] Purpose vs passion[1:38:22] The key attributes of an entrepreneur[1:47:41] AI makes inspiration the only constraint on individual creativity[1:50:45] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TDQPbWy2gOkMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?%5DVisit 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

Alyce Dailey has some wisdom to share.She’s the daughter of immigrants, a successful business owner, and the author of The Magic Mom. Alyce is also the mother of four daughters and believes that “being a mom is the most entrepreneurial venture that exists on the planet.” Her approach to parenting may be unconventional, but the results are undeniable. Alyce has raised four independent, confident, and capable young entrepreneurs who are ready to go out into the world.Alyce’s framework for entrepreneurial parenting offers moms and dads alike a powerful way to help our kids head into the world like explorers on an adventure. Our actions and how we live our lives teach a more powerful example than our words ever can. If we want our kids to manage their emotions and conquer their fears, we need to show them what that looks like by doing it ourselves!_____________________________________Purchase a copy of The Magic Mom: https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Mom-Principles-Entrepreneurial-Daughters/dp/B0BF35J9MPAlyce's website: https://alycedailey.com/Alyce on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alycedailey/?hl=en_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RQWwZ57OQR8Make 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

Recent studies show that for nearly half of adults, fear of failure is the biggest barrier to achieving their goals, and kids today are the most fear-driven, anxious generation on record. Where have we gone wrong as parents and what can we do to the ensure that the next generation is ready to head out into the unknown and thrive?Today’s guest, Alyce Dailey, is the author of The Magic Mom. She’s the daughter of immigrants, a successful business owner, and mother of four daughters who believes that “being a mom is the most entrepreneurial venture that exists on the planet.”Alyce’s framework for entrepreneurial parenting offers moms and dads alike a powerful way to help our kids head into the world like explorers on an adventure. Our actions and how we live our lives teach a more powerful example than our words ever can. If we want our kids to manage their emotions and conquer their fears, we need to show them what that looks like by doing it ourselves!_____________________________________Purchase a copy of The Magic Mom: https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Mom-Principles-Entrepreneurial-Daughters/dp/B0BF35J9MPAlyce's website: https://alycedailey.com/Alyce on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alycedailey/?hl=en_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Intro[2:13] What does it mean to be an immigrant?[4:51] Is it better to keep your passions and your career separate?[10:33] How Alyce and her husband found their way into business[15:37] Building a real estate brokerage[20:34] Everything looked great, but it was time for a change[24:37] Hiking Mount Kilimanjaro made the hardest challenges possible[30:02] What is a MAGIC mom?[32:20] Model the behaviors and values that you want your kids to have[41:11] Affirm the truth about yourself and grapple with self-deception[51:03] How Alyce’s daughter got herself to a Tony Robbins conference[56:19] Have grace with yourself, not just your family[1:00:45] Ask your kids questions without assuming you know the answer[1:04:45] The difference between a coach, a mentor, and a consultant[1:15:18] Empower moms and expect more from dads[1:16:58] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PL1Ph9MjAvIMake 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

Troy Kotsur has some wisdom to share.Much like his character in CODA, Kotsur is the proud father of a teenage daughter. As you’d expect from any dad, he may embarrass her from time to time, but in the end, his priority is to support his family and be the best father he can be.At the 94th Academy Awards, Troy Kotsur won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role in CODA, available on Apple TV+. He is first deaf man, and second deaf performer after Marlee Matlin, to win an Academy Award.However, long before this historic accomplishment, Kotsur already had a successful career on stage, particularly in Deaf West Theatre productions. He also has appeared in movies and on TV, including joining George Lucas’ Star Wars universe as a Tusken Raider in Disney’s The Mandalorian, created by Jon Favreau and currently streaming on Disney+.Kotsur visited Austin, Texas in June to collaborate with Dad Saves America on an upcoming documentary about his story, with a focus on the impact of dads on the flourishing of their children. Kotsur’s visit culminated in a live event at Texas School for the Deaf, during which he taught an acting workshop for students and, later in the evening, gave a speech that drew a packed audience._____________________________________Troy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troykotsur/?hl=enTroy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/TroyKotsur?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorTexas School for the Deaf: https://www.tsd.state.tx.us/Deaf West Theatre: https://www.deafwest.org/_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RfvjOwWhkrgMake 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

There’s a mental health crisis among boys and men. The warning signs of depression and other mental health issues in males, particularly teenage boys, are not widely known, and so they often go overlooked. The first step towards reversing this concerning trend is learning to recognize when young men are suffering.Dr. Warren Farrell has spent half a century researching and writing about the biggest issues facing boys and men. His most recent book, The Boy Crisis, provides an eye opening glimpse into the reasons behind the ‘purpose void’ afflicting many of today’s young men, its detrimental effect on their mental health, and how active and involved moms and dads can restore a sense of purpose.Dr. Farrell is a political scientist and activist who started his career as a board member for the National Organization for Women, and is the only man to have served three terms in that position. His expertise on the challenges facing both sexes provides valuable solutions for parents to help us heal our kids and our nation._____________________________________Warren's book, The Boy Crisis: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948836130/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_CCZJ2MPNCW8Q4XC6RS7YWarren’s Website: https://warrenfarrell.com/Warren’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/drwarrenfarrellWarren’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwarrenfarrell/_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Intro[1:59] What is the ‘purpose void’?[8:58] The rise of dad-deprived families[13:22] Risk-taking, consent, and rejection[18:11] ‘Toxic masculinity’ isn’t about privilege[22:01] Today’s boys have opportunity without direction[24:48] How video games stunt social skills[33:58] Porn addiction is about avoiding rejection[38:15] What depression looks like in boys[47:27] How dads can help their sons find purpose[52:11] Gender liberation for men[57:06] Listen, don’t try to solve the problem[1:01:19] Consider your child’s skills and motivations[1:08:53] Parents should model healthy relationships[1:18:08] The first step for young men in crisis[1:21:32] Heroic intelligence vs health intelligence[1:25:38] Men need to seek out balance in life[1:26:26] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YEXBwSaPWZUMake 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

Denisha Allen has some wisdom to share.As a leader at the frontlines of education reform, and as a new mother, Denisha has a lot invested in the future of our country. Her path from at-risk student to education policy wonk is full of wisdom for parents. After all, we want our kids to succeed regardless of their circumstances, and Denisha has done exactly that.Denisha founded an organization to tackle our dysfunctional education system head on. It’s called Black Minds Matter and it’s a non-profit dedicated to promoting access to high-quality school options for black students. She’s also a Senior Fellow at the American Federation for Children, and previously served as School Choice and Youth Liaison at the U.S. Department of Education. She is a powerful voice for change because she knows the failures of our education system firsthand._____________________________________Follow Denisha Allen on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DenishaMweatherLearn more about Black Minds Matter: https://www.blackmindsmatter.net/_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-43Oet_IahUMake 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

Quality education can be a great equalizer and a platform for success in life, but our current public school system may be the most regressive and unequal institution in our society.Today’s guest, Denisha Allen, founded an organization that's tackling this issue head on. It’s called Black Minds Matter and it’s a non-profit dedicated to promoting access to high-quality school options for black students. She’s also a Senior Fellow at the American Federation for Children, and previously served as School Choice and Youth Liaison at the U.S. Department of Education.Denisha is a powerful voice for change because she knows the failures of our education system firsthand. Her path from at-risk student to education policy wonk is full of wisdom for parents. After all, we want our kids to succeed regardless of their circumstances, and Denisha has done exactly that._____________________________________Follow Denisha Allen on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DenishaMweatherLearn more about Black Minds Matter: https://www.blackmindsmatter.net/_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Intro[2:07] What is Black Minds Matter?[6:00] Denisha’s upbringing and experience as a student[12:38] The teachers’ union tried to defund her school[18:03] Issues at home don’t have to doom a child’s education[20:23] Charter schools do more for less[23:36] Black Americans have a long history with school choice[30:21] Families with money have always had school choice[37:12] The public school-to-prison pipeline[40:19] What is education freedom and why does it matter?[47:03] Reasons to have hope for the future of schooling[50:59] The NAACP puts politics above the needs of black students[55:24] How Black Minds Matter is making a difference[1:02:30] The political barriers to school choice[1:07:04] Other organizations tackling the struggles families face[1:11:15] Overcoming partisanship in education reform[1:14:32] Male role models helped Denisha stay on the right track[1:18:20] Denisha’s role in the American story[1:19:43] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/u5GQ4zJ6OIEMake 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

Jeff Sandefer has some wisdom to share.After striking it big in the oil industry before the age of 30, Jeff set off on a path of discovering where true meaning and purpose can be found and how individuals can maximize their impact on the world. He’s applied the purposeful risk-taking of entrepreneurship to raising his own kids, going as far as to let his son start paragliding at age three!Jeff is a successful entrepreneur-turned-business school professor who was considered to be one the best business professors in the country during his time at UT’s McComb School of Business. Later, he went on to found Acton MBA, a tough-as-nails business school that rivaled Harvard and was attended by the likes of Navy Seals and Olympic athletes. He also co-founded Acton Academy, a global network of innovative K-12 schools, alongside his wife Laura Sandefer.Jeff’s latest project is called “Next Great Adventure,” which is a program to help people of all ages find their calling and live a life of meaning, without bankrupting students in the process._____________________________________Learn more about Next Great Adventure: https://www.nxtgreatadventure.com/Learn more about Acton Academy: https://start.actonacademy.org/?gclid=CjwKCAiA5sieBhBnEiwAR9oh2jvDytxDsskXKyqjCxmcb733-e9TakqXC9fKYLAK_-XZxxojjKYl8hoCMagQAvD_BwE_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RF7pL7Lkp1UMake 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

At one time, a college degree came with the legitimate promise of a better life. For generations of families it was part and parcel with ‘The American Dream.’ Unfortunately, the return on investment isn’t what it used to be.Today’s guest, Jeff Sandefer, knows this issue inside and out and is working to provide parents with an alternative to educate their children. He’s a successful entrepreneur-turned-business school professor who was considered to be one the best business professors in the country during his time at UT’s McComb School of Business. Later, he went on to found Acton MBA, a tough-as-nails business school that rivaled Harvard and was attended by the likes of Navy Seals and Olympic athletes. He also co-founded Acton Academy, a global network of innovative K-12 schools, alongside his wife Laura Sandefer.Jeff’s latest project is called “Next Great Adventure,” which is a program to help people of all ages find their calling and live a life of meaning, without bankrupting students in the process._____________________________________Learn more about "Next Great Adventure": https://www.nxtgreatadventure.com/Learn more about Acton Academy: https://www.actonacademy.org/_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Intro[2:32] Teenage lessons in working efficiently[6:44] Jeff’s big break in big business[12:33] Taking a year off to find a purpose[14:23] Jeff becomes a top-tier business professor[21:13] The 7 principles for running a good university[28:37] What are the real benefits of college?[34:00] Prestige vs competence[39:17] Acton MBA was built by refugees from UT[47:27] College has uses, but it’s mostly fraud[49:24] The hero’s journey[51:12] The elements of entrepreneurship[56:16] You can be in the top 1% of something[59:43] Transformation gets harder as you age[1:02:49] Entrepreneurship training for kids[1:06:24] Would you rather be right or surprised?[1:08:29] Markets are tools for human flourishing[1:12:28] “Next Great Adventure”[1:23:45] Forget the politics and starting fixing problems[1:27:15] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/R8XqcaU2D1YMake 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

What can we do as dads to keep our kids healthy? And how can we improve our own health to have as much time with them, and our future grandchildren, as possible?Today’s guest, Chris Powell, is an expert on fitness and the psychological struggles that often come along with any wellness journey. He hosted the popular TV show Extreme Weight Loss on ABC, where he helped numerous people overcome obesity. Today, he’s working on a new project called Move One Million. It’s a daily broadcast designed to connect the world through movement. He also cohosts the I Needed That podcast.Chris has dedicated two decades to helping severely obese people achieve their weight loss goals and found his life’s purpose in the process. We discuss everything from how weight lifting helped a young Chris build confidence to his struggle with substance abuse and financial ruin. His dedication to service has helped carry him through every obstacle he’s faced in life, no matter how daunting. Chris is a great example of how helping others overcome their own personal challenges can bring deep meaning and fulfillment to our own lives. _____________________________________Learn more about Move One Million: http://moveonemillion.org/Check out Chris's podcast, I Needed That: https://ineededthatpodcast.podbean.com/_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Intro[2:18] Food needs to be enjoyable[6:56] Chris was the small kid in school[9:48] Becoming an amateur trainer at the school gym[14:25] Exercise science and human psychology[16:19] Chris almost become a commercial pilot[22:57] Local TV can change lives for the better[29:08] How do you start an extreme weight loss journey?[32:43] Every diet strategy kind of works[35:27] The link between extreme obesity and sexual trauma[39:37] Substance abuse and financial ruin[43:17] You can’t run from your problems[47:08] A victim mentality is the enemy of self improvement[49:34] Why do men struggle to ask for help?[50:48] Reality TV is ethically messy but still can do good[56:53] Does “body positivity” do more harm than good?[1:04:05] The pros and cons of working with your spouse[1:07:39] How to minimize the harm of divorce[1:16:54] Chris has found happiness in service[1:18:32] Bringing together tech, fitness, and mindfulness[1:22:18] Chris wants to help give people hope for a better America[1:23:08] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BlbtEhH3NJIMake 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

Chris Powell has some wisdom to share.This father of four may be a health and fitness expert, but he also knows how to have some fun. Whether it’s flying planes with his dad or making his kids cringe with goofy jokes, Chris’s life is full of good memories. On top of that, Chris has plenty of great advice on how to support your children’s passions and set them up to explore the world on their own one day.Chris hosted the popular TV show Extreme Weight Loss on ABC, where he helped numerous people overcome obesity. Today, he’s working on a new project called Move One Million. It’s a daily broadcast designed to connect the world through movement. He also cohosts the I Needed That podcast.Chris has dedicated two decades to helping severely obese people achieve their weigh loss goals and found his life’s purpose in the process. He is a great example of how helping others to overcome their own personal challenges can bring deep meaning and fulfillment to our own lives._____________________________________Learn more about Move One Million: http://moveonemillion.org/Check out Chris's podcast, I Needed That: https://ineededthatpodcast.podbean.com/Chris on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realchrispowell/Chris on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realchrispowell/_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/iBw9G0FYO8UMake 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 Carolla has some wisdom to share.On the last episode of Pop Wisdom, I spoke with Dr. Drew, a father of triplets. In keeping with the theme, this week’s guest is a father of twins - and also was Dr. Drew’s co-host for ten years on KROQ’s long-running radio show Loveline. Despite their friendship, these two dads have very different perspectives on parenthood.Adam is a comedian, podcast host, author of six books and star of the recent documentary No Safe Spaces. In his latest book, Everything Reminds Me of Something, he answers real questions from his fans and famous friends with an unapologetic sense of humor.Adam bootstrapped his way to success, from construction work to coaching boxers, before breaking into the entertainment industry and setting the world record for most downloaded podcast. Adam didn’t take no for an answer, and certainly didn’t let fear stop him from achieving his goals.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________Adam's book: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Reminds-Me-Something-Apologies/dp/1637582684Adam's website: https://adamcarolla.com/Adam on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/adamcarollaAdam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adamcarolla?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aJ_fLu7XlX8Make 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, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

The current culture of fear has made our kids nervous wrecks and has wreaked havoc on comedy in the process. Not taking yourself or your fears too seriously is one of the best ways to overcome them, so we sure aren’t setting up kids for success. Today’s guest, Adam Carolla, isn’t afraid to tell his kids, and the rest of us for that matter, to toughen up, get over it, and move forward. He’s a comedian, podcast host, author of six books and star of the recent documentary No Safe Spaces. In his latest book, Everything Reminds Me of Something, he answers real questions from his fans and famous friends with an unapologetic sense of humor. Adam bootstrapped his way to success, from construction work to coaching boxers, before breaking into the entertainment industry and setting the world record for most downloaded podcast. Adam didn’t take no for an answer, and certainly didn’t let fear stop him from achieving his goals.Subscribe and ring the notification bell so you don’t miss a single video!_____________________________________Adam's book: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Reminds-Me-Something-Apologies/dp/1637582684Adam's website: https://adamcarolla.com/Adam on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/adamcarollaAdam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adamcarolla?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Intro[2:38] Is it the worst era to be a dad?[7:35] Boredom is an important part of childhood[11:16] How kids learn to manage danger[14:10] Adversity can be an opportunity[20:34] Why don’t teens care about driving?[27:50] Modern culture is like virtual reality[33:47] Manual labor teaches you to assess risk[38:46] Participation trophies and self-esteem[45:11] The best and worst things about bullying[50:21] How cancel culture works in Hollywood[58:31] Why Dave Chappelle makes people mad[1:02:42] Kids are being crate-trained[1:05:52] Safe spaces and octagons[1:09:58] Teach your kids through your actions[1:13:05] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/p-hhNAEE6vUMake 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, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Dr. Drew Pinsky has some wisdom to share.This father of triplets may be a well-known media personality, but he knows that in the end, fatherhood isn’t about being the cool dad or the best dad, and certainly isn’t about being a famous dad. It’s about being present and engaged so that your kids can reach their own potential, whatever that may be.Dr. Drew is a practicing doctor of internal medicine as well as an addiction specialist and has become known for hosting KROQ’s Loveline for over 30 years, starring in VH1’s Celebrity Rehab, and hosting a number of daytime shows. Dr. Drew recently wrote a teen guide on consent that deals with identity and relationships that he co-authored with his daughter Paulina Pinsky called It Doesn’t Have To Be Awkward.Dr. Drew’s currently hosts Dr. Drew After Dark, produced by Tom Segura and Christina Pazsitzky’s YMH Studios, hosts Ask Dr. Drew, and co-hosts The Adam and Drew Show with Adam Carolla.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________It Doesn’t Have To Be Awkward: https://www.amazon.com/Doesnt-Have-Awkward-Hard-Talk-About/dp/0358396034The Mirror Effect: https://www.amazon.com/Mirror-Effect-Celebrity-Narcissism-Seducing/dp/B002NSLMUEAsk Dr. Drew: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBWjXRZQjbk&list=PLWNl59msikR1DLABN4ll9ZmHMiX4UyGpXDr. Drew After Dark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCuTEfmEQxA&list=PL-i3EV1v5hLfMRcYoJ3dSwzPLVKDCmgxEDr. Drew on Twitter: https://twitter.com/drdrew?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^authorDr. Drew's Website: https://drdrew.com/_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/u9czOOX2J2MMake 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, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

What does the rise of “quiet quitting” say about the future careers of the youngest generation? Is it based on legitimate frustrations with the current career landscape or is it the result of a cultural devaluation of self-reliance and work ethic? Either way, how do we inspire our kids not to fall into this cycle of passivity?Today’s guest, Ben Askren, is anything but passive and certainly isn’t a quitter. He’s a former wrestler and mixed martial artist with numerous championships under his belt. His new autobiography, Funky, chronicles his love affair with wrestling, and how he went undefeated for over a decade in MMA. Throughout his time as an amateur and professional fighter, Ben knew the secret to his success would be to master the art of outworking everyone and he did just that. He now runs and coaches at five wrestling academies, inspiring his students to have the same grit and determination that led to his success. Ben’s perseverance to achieve his goals, and to teach others to do the same, serves as an inspiration to anyone, whether the goal is winning Olympic gold, or being a great dad. Subscribe and ring the notification bell so you don’t miss a single video!_____________________________________Purchase a copy of Ben's book: https://www.amazon.com/Funky-Defiant-Through-Combat-Sports/dp/1637582994Askren Wrestling Academy: https://awawisconsin.com/Ben on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Benaskren?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorBen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benaskren/?hl=en_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Intro[2:13] Starting combat sports[12:55] Ben’s college wrestling career[16:45] Dealing with Olympic loss[18:57] Work ethic, discipline, and self-reliance[22:34] How Ben switched to MMA[26:11] Planning for the future and learning to move on[30:08] Bellator, ONE Championship, and Dana White[35:19] How Ben came to terms with his short-lived UFC career[39:21] Ben’s thoughts on “quiet quitting”[43:25] Turning a profit by developing virtues in young wrestlers[49:47] Ben’s deep thought about parenthood[54:13] What is masculinity?[1:01:13] How Ben raises his kids to share his values[1:08:40] Why male role models matter[1:13:21] Ben’s impact on the world[1:14:43] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/m586qUVkqIYMake 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, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Russ Roberts has some wisdom to share.This father of four has spent a long time thinking about why having kids is so special. Russ may be an economist and a college president, but his stories about his grandfather, his dad, and his kids leave no doubt that his first priority is family.His latest book, Wild Problems: A Guide to the Decisions That Define Us, takes the analytical approach of economics and explores how it can be adapted for questions that don’t have measurable data and can’t be answered with calculations. Russ believes that economics is really about figuring out how to lead a good life, and that includes financial questions alongside major life decisions.Russ is currently the president of Shalem College in Jerusalem. He hosts the popular EconTalk podcast and he, along with host John Papola, co-created the viral "Keynes vs. Hayek" rap videos.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________Purchase a copy of his book, Wild Problems: https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Problems-Guide-Decisions-Define/dp/0593418255Listen to EconTalk: https://www.econtalk.org/Russ on Medium: https://russroberts.medium.com/Russ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EconTalker?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HRDarX2Q34QMake 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, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

What do hip hop and economics have in common? Well, until host John Papola and Russ Roberts met following the 2008 Global Financial Crisis, there was very little overlap between those two topics.John learned of Russ after listening to his popular podcast, EconTalk, which sent John down the economics rabbit-hole. This led to an unlikely collaboration between John, a filmmaker, and Russ, economist. In 2010, “Fear the Boom and Bust: Keynes vs. Hayek” debuted on YouTube and became an internet sensation, practically overnight. It was the first viral rap battle of its kind, predating the popular “Epic Rap Battles Of History” by over 8 months. This project ended up changing the course of John’s career, eventually leading to Dad Saves America.In this episode of Dad Saves America, these two friends discuss their shared passions of economics, storytelling, Adam Smith, and emergent order. Russ recently published a book about thinking through the big questions in life called Wild Problems: A Guide to the Decisions That Define Us.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________Purchase a copy of his book, Wild Problems: https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Problems-Guide-Decisions-Define/dp/0593418255Listen to EconTalk: https://www.econtalk.org/Russ on Medium: https://russroberts.medium.com/Russ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EconTalker?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Intro[1:51] What is economics?[11:09] What are trade-offs?[15:13] Incentives matter[19:51] Skin-in-the-game and responsibility[22:59] Subjective value[27:56] Incentives matter, continued[32:04] What is emergent order?[39:14] Trade is not a zero-sum game[41:59] Say’s law of markets and Keynesian spending[46:10] Adam Smith’s theory of why we’re nice to people[51:29] The impartial spectator[54:54] Being loved and being lovely[58:44] How do you know what you want?[1:03:48] Your child is an autonomous extension of you[1:09:46] What is the nature of being a dad?[1:12:48] Making the world better isn’t about grandiose theories[1:15:17] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTKcJdgz7U4Make 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, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Evan Baehr has some wisdom to share.He may be a successful investor and entrepreneur, but Baehr’s most important role is as a devoted family man. In this episode of Pop Wisdom, we cover everything from how faith informs his conception of masculinity, his greatest childhood pranks, and most importantly, his secret steak recipe.Baehr is managing partner of Learn Capital, a venture capital fund that backs and builds companies that drive human flourishing. He’s also the founder of Teneo, an organization committed to cultivating the next generation of American leaders, and author of the best selling book Get Backed.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________Evan Baehr’s website: https://www.evanbaehr.com/Get Backed: https://www.amazon.com/Get-Backed-Perfect-Launch-Venture/dp/1633690725_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/N2K2bbb13GcMake 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, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Is the point of a successful career to gather as much money as possible so that you can later start “doing good,” or should increasing your net worth and improving human welfare go hand-in-hand?Evan Baehr would argue that the best kind of entrepreneurs take the latter approach. The first step to being an effective entrepreneur is finding a problem that you’re passionate about solving. The bigger the problem is that you try to tackle, the more good you can do along the way.Baehr is managing partner of Learn Capital, a venture capital fund that backs and builds companies that drive human flourishing. He’s also the founder of Teneo, an organization committed to cultivating the next generation of American leaders, and author of the best selling book Get Backed.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________Evan Baehr’s website: https://www.evanbaehr.com/Get Backed: https://www.amazon.com/Get-Backed-Perfect-Launch-Venture/dp/1633690725_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Intro[1:58] What is Teneo?[3:19] Princeton, Yale, and Harvard[9:25] How is culture created?[15:11] Building a network to get stuff done[20:32] Peter Thiel changes Evan’s view of business[25:57] Personal agency and venture capital[28:57] Pitfalls of disruptive innovation[42:16] Investing in teams vs ideas[45:45] Persuasion and decision making[48:08] Becoming a parent is a new reality[51:57] Faith, fatherhood, and community[58:58] Marriage counseling is for everyone[1:03:41] Facing challenges as a family[1:09:05] Managing expectations of your kids[1:11:42] Leaning into vulnerability as a father[1:14:39] Include your kids in activities you care about[1:20:20] Men need people to confide in[1:29:49] Fitness is about being there for your kids[1:32:05] Schools fail to teach financial literacy[1:38:47] 3 books that give great advice[1:44:48] The hero’s journey[1:46:48] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wm3LtmU2SC4Make 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, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Dr. Carlos Carvalho has some wisdom to share.Growing up in Rio de Janeiro, Dr. Carvalho learned what real danger is. That upbringing, combined with his career as a statistician, has resulted in a unique perspective on age-appropriate risk-taking for his own kids, especially compared to the typical American parent of his generation.Dr. Carvalho is a professor of statistics and the Executive Director of the Salem Center for Policy at the University of Texas at Austin. He’s an expert in analyzing data and weighing the tradeoffs of competing economic policies, parenting approaches, or any other decision-making process.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________Dr. Carvalho's Website: https://faculty.mccombs.utexas.edu/carlos.carvalho/index.html Salem Center for Policy: https://salemcenter.org/_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ei7NzFuXY88Make 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, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Should we “trust the science”? What does that even mean?Dr. Carlos Carvalho is a professor of statistics and the Executive Director of the Salem Center for Policy at the University of Texas at Austin. He’s an expert in analyzing data and understanding the tradeoffs of competing policies.Dr. Carvalho doesn’t believe we should “trust the science” because science is not capable of leading people. The scientific method is a process of gathering information about the world, but in the end, decision making lies with each of us, according to our values.That said, Dr. Carvalho knows how important data is to the decision making process. In fact, one of the biggest problems today is that, whether the issue is poverty, climate change, or infectious disease, most people don’t have an accurate dataset on which to base their decisions. In his classes, he teaches the current generation of college students how to avoid these pitfalls and develop reliable critical thinking skills to carry with them into their lives after college.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________Dr. Carvalho's Website: https://faculty.mccombs.utexas.edu/carlos.carvalho/index.htmlSalem Center for Policy: https://salemcenter.org/_____________________________________Outline: [0:00] Intro [1:35] The value of data and statistics [5:47] College students are missing important facts [14:49] The cause of widespread ignorance [20:16] Should we “trust the science”?[26:49] No solutions, only trade offs [29:18] Economics is the study of scarcity [32:39] If government interferes, it will be more expensive [38:46] Cognitive dissonance when confronting economic truths [44:54] There are no “right” answers to parenting [49:30] Collective human behavior and wellbeing is a mystery [53:54] Decision making is all about values [1:03:05] Interest, mortgages, and the value of time[1:06:54] Social reinforcement of untrue orthodoxy [1:12:50] The “expert class” tends to seek power, not truth [1:17:47] What’s so special about America? [1:25:37] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9IR_jlFCcCwMake 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, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Brian Gitt has some wisdom to share.The example his dad set helped Gitt develop the entrepreneurial and adventurous spirit he has today, and a few experiments with fireworks taught him a lesson or two about risk-taking along the way. A little mischief can be good for kids, but Gitt recalls how he and his friends “could’ve burned down the whole neighborhood” on a few occasions.Gitt has spent his whole career as an entrepreneur in the energy sector and cares deeply about protecting the environment. He also believes that our energy production has to serve the needs of people, not ideologies, and so he rejects the quasi-religious notion that fossil fuels can simply be replaced with solar, wind, or any other of the highly inefficient forms of renewable energy currently on the table.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________Brian's blog: https://briangitt.com/Brian's Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianGitt?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^authorBrian's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-gitt_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Omx-6BX_bvQMake 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, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Dr. Drew Pinsky’s 2008 book, The Mirror Effect, was an insightful analysis of celebrity culture when originally published. Looking back, it’s also turned out to be a prescient guide to the social media landscape that’s emerged over the past decade. In this episode of Dad Saves America, we discuss social media, narcissism, substance abuse, therapy, and Dr. Drew’s wide-reaching career.Dr. Drew is a practicing doctor of internal medicine as well as an addiction specialist and has become known for hosting KROQ’s Loveline for over 30 years, starring in VH1’s Celebrity Rehab, and hosting a number of daytime shows. Dr. Drew recently wrote a teen guide on consent that deals with identity and relationships that he co-authored with his daughter Paulina Pinsky called It Doesn’t Have To Be Awkward.Dr. Drew’s currently hosts Dr. Drew After Dark, produced by Tom Segura and Christina Pazsitzky’s YMH Studios, hosts Ask Dr. Drew, and co-hosts The Adam and Drew Show with Adam Carolla.Subscribe and ring the notification bell so you don’t miss a single video!_____________________________________ Outline:[0:00] Intro[1:48] Dr. Drew’s medical career[10:21] Dr. Drew’s media origin story[13:59] The Mirror Effect[16:46] What is narcissism?[18:34] Link between homelessness and celebrity status[22:04] Social media an addiction machine[28:03] Researching celebrity narcissism[32:15] Narcissism is self-help gone wrong[35:12] Socio-emotional development in childhood[38:27] Mental health and social contagion[43:09] The downfall of American news media[48:37] Dealing with homelessness is an uphill battle[53:30] The difference between helping and enabling an addict[57:54] Substance abuse, narcissism, and manipulation[1:01:09] Bloomberg article on social media lawsuits[1:03:55] Why are people, especially men, suspicious of therapy?[1:06:00] Therapy helped Dr. Drew deal with anxiety[1:07:54] Advice for finding a good therapist[1:11:02] What went wrong with American psychiatric care?[1:13:29] JFK, not Reagan, dismantled our mental health infrastructure[1:15:30] Family court throws civil rights out the window[1:20:16] Envy doesn’t end well[1:22:30] Dr. Drew says no substance use for teens, no matter what[1:26:08] Drug laws vs family rules[1:30:01] Building rich relationships in a family[1:32:23] Dr. Drew’s positive cognitive bias[1:34:09] Dr. Drew is in awe of the American story[1:36:00] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toeo_RCG8J8Make 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, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Brian Gitt’s conversion from mainstream environmentalism was an accident.For decades, he believed that solar and wind power were the future, and that it was only a matter of time before fossil fuels were a thing of the past. However, after creating a startup that helped homeowners compare utility costs, he realized that the numbers just didn’t add up for the environmentalists’ favorite kinds of energy.Gitt has spent his whole career as an entrepreneur in the energy sector and cares deeply about protecting the environment. He also believes that our energy production has to serve the needs of people, not ideologies, and so he rejects the quasi-religious notion that fossil fuels can simply be replaced with solar, wind, or any other of the highly inefficient forms of renewable energy currently on the table.Subscribe and ring the notification bell so you don’t miss a single video!_____________________________________Brian’s blog: https://briangitt.com/Brians’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianGitt?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^authorBrian’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-gitt_____________________________________Outline: [0:00] Intro [1:49] Finding meaning in the wilderness [10:54] Becoming an environmentalist [13:24] The importance of hands-on experience [20:54] Build a network to build a career [23:39] Entrepreneurship in green building [35:49] Returning to the private sector [43:43] Why Brian changed his mind on solar power [59:15] Renewable energy decisions must be local [1:07:30] The “energy transition” isn’t actually happening [1:11:40] Average people pay for environmental “progress”[1:16:30] Renewable energy undermines energy security [1:19:12] The origin of climate alarmism [1:23:27] Human innovation drives human welfare [1:26:49] The dark reality of renewable energy production [1:31:54] Combatting utopian attitudes about energy[1:34:51] Raise your kids to think critically [1:42:36] How people make decisions [1:46:36] Making the world a better place [1:47:42] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEvxj_0awnMMake 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, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

At the 94th Academy Awards, Troy Kotsur won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role in CODA, available on Apple TV+. He is first deaf man, and second deaf performer after Marlee Matlin, to win an Academy Award.However, long before this historic accomplishment, Kotsur already had a successful career on stage, particularly in Deaf West Theatre productions. He also has appeared in movies and on TV, including joining George Lucas’ Star Wars universe as a Tusken Raider in Disney’s The Mandalorian, created by Jon Favreau and currently streaming on Disney+.Kotsur visited Austin, Texas in June to collaborate with Dad Saves America on an upcoming documentary about his story, with a focus on the impact of dads on the flourishing of their children. Kotsur’s visit culminated in a live event at Texas School for the Deaf, during which he taught an acting workshop for students and, later in the evening, gave a speech that drew a packed audience.Subscribe and ring the notification bell so you don’t miss a single video!_____________________________________Troy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troykotsur/?hl=enTroy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/TroyKotsur?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^authorTexas School for the Deaf: https://www.tsd.state.tx.us/Deaf West Theatre: https://www.deafwest.org/_____________________________________Outline: [0:00] Intro [1:43] The impact of “CODA” [12:35] Choosing roles as an actor [15:15] Educating the public about ASL [17:00] Troy’s dad is his hero [27:19] Rejecting victimhood [30:27] Growing up deaf [35:04] Cochlear implants aren’t for everyone [42:42] The public school experience as a deaf teenager [55:40] Troy’s dad was pillar of the community [58:38] Advice for parents of deaf children [1:01:17] Sending your children out into the world [1:07:25] Acting is a tough job [1:12:03] Bringing together deaf and hearing audiences [1:17:34] What it means to be a hero [1:20:09] The role of dad in the American story [1:24:21] Troy’s plans for the future [1:25:24] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wNm28M8Fsl8Make 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, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Marian Tupy has some wisdom to share.Growing up in Communist Czechoslovakia, Tupy learned to appreciate and strive for liberty from a young age. He cherished any connection with the culture and freedoms of the West and sought out opportunities for adventure, sometimes taking on serious risks in the process. More than anything, his parents taught him through their actions how to be true to himself, even in the face of oppression.Tupy is a Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute whose articles have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, and Newsweek.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________"Superabundance": https://www.amazon.com/Superabundance-Population-Innovation-Flourishing-Infinitely/dp/1952223393HumanProgress: https://www.humanprogress.org/Jordan Peterson's recent interview with Marian Tupy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iC_hY4qhyk_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SLwJquGlftUMake 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, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Antong Lucky has some wisdom to share.When Lucky was sentenced to seven years in prison at age 21, he knew that something had to change in his life. Upon his release, he began working with Bishop Omar Jahwar, founder of Urban Specialists. On this path of redemption, Lucky combats the school-to-prison pipeline and bring peace to communities, and takes care of his family as the father that he never had growing up.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________A Redemptive Path Forward: https://www.amazon.com/Redemptive-Path-Forward-Incarceration-Activism-ebook/dp/B09CYNGPXBUrban Specialists: https://urbanspecialists.org/Heal America Movement: https://healamericamovement.org/blog/antong-luckys-story/_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VrPYj_-TAIMake 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, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

If our population keeps growing, won’t we eventually run out of resources?According to Marian Tupy, the answer is no. Tupy is a Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute who recently co-authored Superabundance, a book exploring this very question. More people means more mouths to feed, but it also means more minds working together to develop the technology of the future. As long as individuals are free to explore and innovate, we can continue to increase the efficiency with which we use natural resources. Tupy believes that population growth and freedom are the secret ingredients for a superabundant future.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________"Superabundance": https://www.amazon.com/Superabundance-Population-Innovation-Flourishing-Infinitely/dp/1952223393HumanProgress: https://www.humanprogress.org/Jordan Peterson's recent interview with Marian Tupy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iC_hY4qhyk_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Intro[1:31] Progress throughout history[11:15] What is superabundance?[15:36] Resources vs knowledge[20:51] Julian Simon and Paul Ehrlich[23:37] What do prices really mean?[31:20] Why do people worry about overpopulation?[38:46] Thanos and the rise of antinatalism in Gen-Z[45:39] Resources are getting cheaper, workers are getting richer[51:22] Inflation and other current economic problems[56:01] The causes of apocalyptic environmentalism[1:06:56] A superabundant future[1:10:23] There’s not just one America[1:15:43] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ror1scwQufUMake 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, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Mike Gibson has some wisdom to share.Gibson is a venture capitalist and author of the soon-to-be released book, Paper Belt on Fire. He helped run the Thiel Fellowship and his current venture, 1517 Fund, seeks out young tech founders in their creative and productive prime. As the son of a mom, a dad, and two step-dads, he has a unique perspective on family and what really matters in life.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________Paper Belt on Fire: https://www.amazon.com/Paper-Belt-Fire-Fight-Progress/dp/164177245X1517 Fund: https://www.1517fund.com/Mike Gibson's Twitter: https://twitter.com/William_Blake?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^authorMike Gibson's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-patrick-gibson-56b6973_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/EX58YMr8MO0Make 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, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

How quickly can a gang leader turn his life around? For Antong Lucky, it began the moment he was sent to prison. Lucky grew up in East Dallas and from a young age, he was exposed to gang culture and drug dealing. When he was sentenced to seven years in prison at age 21, he knew that something had to change in his life. Upon his release, he began working with Bishop Omar Jahwar, founder of Urban Specialists. On this path of redemption, Lucky worked to break the school-to-prison pipeline and bring peace to his neighborhood, and eventually to communities across the country. Lucky recently published his memoir, A Redemptive Path Forward, and is now the president of Urban Specialists.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________A Redemptive Path Forward: https://www.amazon.com/Redemptive-Path-Forward-Incarceration-Activism-ebook/dp/B09CYNGPXBUrban Specialists: https://urbanspecialists.org/Heal America Movement: https://healamericamovement.org/blog/antong-luckys-story/_____________________________________Outline: [00:00] Intro [1:32] Absence of father figures in Antong's neighborhood [8:32] School was a refuge early on [12:18] Neighborhood rivalries start affecting school [15:34] Attempt on Antong's life in 7th grade [23:15] Antong's first exposure to drug dealing [28:46] Founding the Dallas 415 Bloods [35:46] How Antong ended up in prison [44:17] Environmental trauma, temptation, and culpability [51:22] Antong's transformation in prison [1:01:02] Beginning the path of redemption outside prison [1:08:08] What is Urban Specialists? [1:12:51] The entrepreneurial spirit can be productive or destructive [1:16:28] Stand Together's relationship with Urban Specialists [1:19:53] Encouraging a healthy, productive, and open mindset [1:27:18] What does being a dad mean to Antong? [1:30:12] Antong's role in the American story [1:32:35] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mMCxWqRmlP8Make 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, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

How do we remove the barriers of 20th century institutions so that we can unleash 21st century innovation?Mike Gibson is a venture capitalist who’s at war with the “Paper Belt.” That’s what he calls the stretch of the east coast home to federal politics in Washington D.C., mass media in NYC, and elite degrees in Boston. As the 21st century has progressed, the 20th century design of the Paper Belt has begun to show just how outdated it is, and Mike sees an opportunity to build something better. That's why he wrote his soon-to-be released book, "Paper Belt on Fire.”Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________"Paper Belt on Fire": https://www.amazon.com/Paper-Belt-Fire-Fight-Progress/dp/164177245X1517 Fund: https://www.1517fund.com/Mike Gibson's Twitter: https://twitter.com/William_Blake?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^authorMike Gibson's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-patrick-gibson-56b6973_____________________________________Outline:[00:00] Intro[2:24] Arguing with Bill Gates[6:32] Mike’s beginnings in academia[12:35] The Great Stagnation[21:54] Does the inventor really matter?[26:32] Determinism and emergent order[30:46] The Thiel Fellowship[33:56] Academia undermines human achievement[46:53] The Educational Dark Ages[51:58] 1517 Fund[55:50] What is venture capital?[1:06:25] Giving out $1000 checks at a cafe[1:08:28] Getting banned from MIT[1:11:27] What motivates successful people?[1:19:53] You can’t engineer a solution to the human condition[1:25:25] Burning down the Paper Belt[1:34:03] How can parents navigate unorthodox educational choices?[1:38:44] Trusting young people is scary but necessary[1:39:41] Searching for his dad led Mike to the CIA_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hopRfUf9d7YMake 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, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Laura Sandefer has some wisdom to share.As the co-founder of the Acton Academy school network, Sandefer believes that children need to be empowered to make mistakes, fail, grow, and improve on their own. The catalyst for the radical model of education now practiced at Acton came from concerns about her own children’s education. What started as an educational experiment for her family has grown into a network of schools across the globe. Along this journey, she’s picked up plenty of valuable parenting insights.Subscribe and ring the notification bell so you don’t miss a single video!_____________________________________Acton Academy: https://www.actonacademy.org/Parent Resources from Acton Academy: https://www.actonacademyparents.com/Laura Sandefer's book, "Courage to Grow": https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0999520555/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i3_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/V8Ztaxt77WQMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://youtu.be/npv6agqj18Q_____________________________________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, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

What happens when you take a school and remove all but three adults? You get Acton Academy.Laura Sandefer, co-founder of the Acton Academy school network and author of Courage to Grow, is an academic entrepreneur who believes that children need to be empowered to make mistakes, fail, grow, and improve on their own.Sandefer works to enable other parents to establish new Acton Academies to serve the educational needs of their families and local communities. Acton Academy is a radical model of schooling that puts as much power as possible directly into the hands of students, giving them the opportunity to take ownership of their choices and capabilities from an early age.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________Acton Academy: https://www.actonacademy.org/Parent Resources from Acton Academy: https://www.actonacademyparents.com/Laura Sandefer's book, Courage to Grow: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0999520555/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i3_____________________________________Outline:[00:00] Intro[2:26] The learning philosophy of Acton Academy[9:24] Socrates, Montessori, and the hero’s journey[14:27] Curiosity is everything in education[21:03] Growth mindset vs. fixed mindset[25:06] The day-to-day structure of Acton Academy[43:47] Experiential learning[51:27] Motivating and measuring student achievement[58:23] Student leadership is a positive feedback loop[1:02:18] How Acton Academy encourages family engagement[1:07:07] Pushing back on the assumption of college[1:13:03] Getting involved with Acton Academy[1:23:01] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VzQDNEOLPWgMake 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, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Dr. Warren Farrell has some wisdom to share.His 2018 book, The Boy Crisis, showcases his extensive knowledge of parenting and the needs of children. However, there’s no substitute for first-hand experience, and as a stepfather of two daughters, Dr. Farrell has plenty of it.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________The Boy Crisis: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948836130/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_CCZJ2MPNCW8Q4XC6RS7YWarren’s Website: https://warrenfarrell.com/Warren’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/drwarrenfarrellWarren’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwarrenfarrell/_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oY6_6nasdugMake 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, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

What’s going on with American boys these days? Why are they falling behind girls in education, health, and career prospects?To help answer these questions, John sat down with Dr. Warren Farrell, who’s been studying the issue for decades.Dr. Farrell is a political scientist and activist who wrote The Boy Crisis, a book arguing for the importance of strong father figures in a contemporary culture that often ignores them. He started his career as a board member for the National Organization for Women, and is the only man to have served three terms in that position.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________The Boy Crisis: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948836130/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_CCZJ2MPNCW8Q4XC6RS7YWarren’s Website: https://warrenfarrell.com/Warren’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/drwarrenfarrellWarren’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwarrenfarrell/_____________________________________Outline:[00:00] Intro[02:21] What is the boy crisis?[10:10] Causes of the crisis[19:06] Inequality, liberation, and empowerment[31:09] The casualties of identity politics[40:00] How dads can combat the boy crisis[49:18] The unique contributions of dads[58:44] What can single moms do about the boy crisis?[1:09:46] Dad deprivation weighs heavily on society[1:12:53] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/03LrGDOuE_YMake 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, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

What does it take to be a successful entrepreneur and what is the future of capitalism? In fact, what even is capitalism?In this full episode of Dad Saves America, John sits down with his friend John Mackey (who also happens to be the CEO and co-founder of Whole Foods Market) to talk about entrepreneurship, dealing with bullies, and finding purpose in your career. Mackey is a passionate proponent of “conscious capitalism,” a term he coined in reference to his unique approach to business that guides decision-making at Whole Foods.Throughout this interview, John and John break down misconceptions about capitalism and Mackey reflects on his 41-year journey with Whole Foods.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________Concious Capitalism: https://www.amazon.com/Conscious-Capitalism-New-Preface-Authors/dp/1625271751/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=John+Mackey&qid=1655315508&s=books&sr=1-1Concious Leadership: https://www.amazon.com/Conscious-Leadership-Elevating-Humanity-Business/dp/B088P6665Z/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3CKFH0K59L437&keywords=john+mackey+conscious+leadership&qid=1655315555&s=books&sprefix=john+mackey+concious+leadership%2Cstripbooks%2C58&sr=1-1_____________________________________Outline:[00:00] Intro[02:05] Why Whole Foods Market exists[8:49] John Mackey’s worldview as a young man[15:38] The watery origins of conscious capitalism[30:16] Capitalism is the most moral system[49:55] Corporate censorship isn’t new[57:42] Was Whole Foods Market ever a monopoly?[1:05:27] Climate predictions don’t add up[1:11:51] How to think about inequality[1:17:34] Compassion and resilience[1:24:52] The promise of America[1:31:39] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dbBUaKp5GUIMake 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, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Michael Strong has some wisdom to share.Michael is an educational entrepreneur who’s spent his career creating high-performance private and charter schools across the country, but outside of work, Michael’s a devoted dad, just like the rest of us. Keep watching to see for yourself.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________Michael's Twitter: https://twitter.com/flowidealism?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorThe Socratic Experience: https://socraticexperience.com/high-school/Michael's book, The Habit of Thought: From Socratic Seminars to Socratic Practice: https://www.amazon.com/Habit-Thought-Socratic-Seminars-Practice/dp/0944337392_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2cZDJPFjoJAMake 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, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

What if everything you’ve been taught about education is wrong? Could your best bet be pulling your kids out of their current schools as quickly as possible?Michael Strong, founder of The Socratic Experience (https://socraticexperience.com), has dedicated his life’s work to figuring that out. As an educational entrepreneur, he’s created high-performance private and charter schools across the country. In these schools, Michael has put into action his Socratic Practice, an innovative adaptation of the age-old Socratic method, which he outlines in his book, The Habit of Thought.We sat down with Michael to figure out what’s missing from the conventional American school system and which solutions he’s found to be successful.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________Michael's Twitter: https://twitter.com/flowidealism?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorThe Socratic Experience: https://socraticexperience.com/high-school/Michael's book, The Habit of Thought: From Socratic Seminars to Socratic Practice: https://www.amazon.com/Habit-Thought-Socratic-Seminars-Practice/dp/0944337392_____________________________________Outline:[00:00] Intro[02:19] Michael’s educational upbringing[14:19] What is American public schooling?[22:54] Why you should consider alternative schools[35:15] Becoming an educational entrepreneur[40:41] The Socratic method in practice[50:19] Most schools don’t prepare kids for adulthood[1:00:12] Socratic practice is a lifestyle, not just a teaching tool[1:12:32] What can parents do?[1:19:07] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6UYPiv60R24Make 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, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Martin Gurri has some wisdom to share.Martin is a self-proclaimed “geyser of unfounded opinions” and learned early on from his own pop’s wisdom how to control that impulse. That combination of instinct and self-discipline molded him into a keen analyst with a surprising array of passions and pastimes. He may even be his generation’s most knowledgable fan of anime.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________Martin's Twitter: https://twitter.com/mgurri?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorThe Revolt of the Public: https://www.amazon.com/Revolt-Public-Crisis-Authority-Millennium/dp/1732265143Martin's Blog: https://thefifthwave.wordpress.com/_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YQ5AOzTrsboMake 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, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Why does the country seem to erupt into new mass protests every few months? Is it all connected or just a coincidence?In this episode, John sits down with fellow dad and author Martin Gurri, who sees the profile of the typical protestor as the common thread. Disenchanted and well-educated young people have been overwhelmed by the information tsunami of the digital age. Even though they may disagree on the details, most share a distrust of traditional institutions and media outlets.Martin spent three decades as a CIA media analyst. His years of experience culminated with his 2014 book, The Revolt of the Public, which explores this topic in depth.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________Martin's Twitter: https://twitter.com/mgurri?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorThe Revolt of the Public: https://www.amazon.com/Revolt-Public-Crisis-Authority-Millennium/dp/1732265143Martin's Blog: https://thefifthwave.wordpress.com/_____________________________________Outline:[00:00] Intro[01:54] The origin of “Revolt of the Public"[10:32] Media shapes the national self-image[15:00] The People vs. The Public[20:36] The characteristics of modern protest[31:28] Mass protest over housing costs in Israel[38:02] 20th-century institutions are failing[48:34] John F. Kennedy and Donald Trump[55:52] Why “Revolt of the Public” connects with people[1:03:11] Navigating the information tsunami as a parent[1:13:47] Kids become activists for the wrong reasons[1:25:45] Revolution isn’t a reliable source of meaning[1:37:18] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OpThFmIrkSEMake 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, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Matt Ridley has some wisdom to share.He’s been a member of the House of Lords, a businessman, a journalist, and an author, but today we’re focusing on questions that you can’t find the answers to on his resume. Matt tells us about his pet peeves, favorite chores, and much more, all delivered with a healthy dose of British wit.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________Matt Ridley’s Website: https://www.mattridley.co.uk/Matt Ridley’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattwridleyThe Rational Optimist: https://www.amazon.com/Rational-Optimist-Prosperity-Evolves-P-s/dp/0061452068/ref=sr_1_4?crid=94B49MUOQNKK&keywords=matt+ridley&qid=1646688171&sprefix=matt+ridley%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-4Viral: The Search for the Origin of COVID-19: https://www.amazon.com/Viral-Search-COVID-19-Matt-Ridley/dp/006313912X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=94B49MUOQNKK&keywords=matt+ridley&qid=1646688220&sprefix=matt+ridley%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-3How Innovation Works: Serendipity, Energy and the Saving of Time: https://www.amazon.com/How-Innovation-Works-Flourishes-Freedom/dp/0062916602/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2QVTVWOSE81Z5&keywords=how+innovation+works&qid=1646952447&s=books&sprefix=how+innovation+works%2Cstripbooks%2C89&sr=1-1_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QNWqZoAbGJcMake 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, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Are people overly pessimistic about the state of the world for no good reason? Should we be more optimistic about where we are?We sat down with Matt Ridley to discuss what the future holds for humanity and the many reasons to be optimistic about where we are headed.Throughout Matt Ridley’s career, he has worked as a journalist, author, businessman, and member of the House of Lords. In his book, “The Rational Optimist,” he makes the case for an economics of hope, arguing that the benefits of commerce, technology, innovation, and change will inevitably increase human prosperity.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________Matt Ridley’s Website: https://www.mattridley.co.uk/Matt Ridley’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattwridleyThe Rational Optimist: https://www.amazon.com/Rational-Optimist-Prosperity-Evolves-P-s/dp/0061452068/ref=sr_1_4?crid=94B49MUOQNKK&keywords=matt+ridley&qid=1646688171&sprefix=matt+ridley%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-4_____________________________________Outline:[00:00] Intro[03:12] The Rational Optimist[07:42] Is pessimism anything new?[16:21] Motivation by fear vs. reason[22:21] Authority pretends to know more than it does[29:07] Top-down vs. bottom-up systems[36:06] Is apocalyptic climate alarmism justified?[42:34] The nuclear power paradox[46:13] Headlines aren’t evidence[51:34] “Noble lies” deplete trust[55:12] How Innovation Works[1:03:19] You’re lucky to be alive right now[1:06:11] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QNWqZoAbGJcMake 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, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Mikes Yates has some wisdom to share.Whether he’s making pizza with his family on a Friday night or reminiscing about his favorite children’s book, Mike’s passion for fatherhood is unmistakable. Just as he strives to revolutionize education so that the needs of students can finally be met, Mike uses insights from his own childhood to make sure that his children will flourish.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________Mike is currently the Senior Managing Director of Network Strategy at the Reinvention Lab of Teach For America: https://www.reinventionlab.org/Watch Mike’s TED Talk “School Sucks”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9Z9zP4cgsoMike’s podcast Schoolish: https://open.spotify.com/show/51LHj7G0RH6dn7Hbj8nyDMike’s Website: https://www.yatesmike.com/Mike’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-yates?trk=public_post_share-update_actor-text_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QNWqZoAbGJcMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://youtu.be/npv6agqj18Q_____________________________________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, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

School sucks! At least as it’s envisioned today. Our guest brings a fresh perspective to what it means to learn and what it takes to be an educator.Mike Yates has a radically different perspective on school. Throughout his career he’s amassed tons of hands on experience, helping him develop curriculums and programs filled with unconventional ideas on how kids actually learn and the role of teachers. We sat down with Mike to uncover what educators should be doing differently and how his personal education journey inspired his commitment to improve school for all kids.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________Mike is currently the Senior Managing Director of Network Strategy at the Reinvention Lab of Teach For America: https://www.reinventionlab.org/Watch Mike’s TED Talk “School Sucks”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9Z9zP4cgsoMike’s podcast Schoolish: https://open.spotify.com/show/51LHj7G0RH6dn7Hbj8nyDMike’s Website: https://www.yatesmike.com/Mike’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-yates?trk=public_post_share-update_actor-text_____________________________________Outline:[00:00] Intro[02:52] What is Teach For America?[10:18] Mike’s educational origin story[14:23] The prototype for a great teacher[20:53] Revenge against a bad teacher[25:23] Cancel traditional school[28:23] 6th grader teaches himself to read[32:45] Innovating individualized learning[39:27] Engaging with your child’s education[43:09] Criticism, victimhood, and empowerment[52:39] Your career should serve your family[57:50] Being an American by being a dad[1:00:18] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tEWYvAVZTpkMake 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, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Can Dad Save America? We Think So.We’re on a mission to celebrate, empower, and entertain Dads, could-be Dads, and father-figures of all stripes. We deliver powerful stories, exclusive interviews, mini-documentaries, and deep dives on a weekly basis to inform and inspire as we build a movement of dads who embrace their heroic calling. We dads need our own superhero league to take on the challenges of today and push back against the Fear Industrial Complex. We need a place where we can discover ways to empower our kids, our communities, and our country.It’s time Dad Saves America.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________Check out our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVB6TzXJbxiSd0TiFSk5h-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/ Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe