Dad Saves America

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