Dad Saves America: Recent Episodes
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I sat down with investigative journalist and author Sharyl Attkisson to discuss the alarming intersection of Big Pharma, government regulators, and scientific journals. Sharyl shared insights from her new book “Follow the Science,” which delves into the propaganda, censorship, and conflicts of interest that have become endemic to our public health system. We also talked about Sharyl’s background in journalism and what she thinks about today’s media landscape.
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Outline:
[0:00] Conventional medicine bias
[4:31] The case of the smallpox vaccine
[6:40] Are vaccine risks being hidden?
[12:06] How Big Pharma propagandizes doctors
[18:49] Is profit-seeking the source of the problem?
[25:52] The CDC is a vaccine marketing operation
[30:53] Trust in public health has been destroyed
[36:43] The Amish disproved the COVID response
[42:45] Why don’t we talk about our health crisis?
[45:46] Do we “burn it all down” or is reform possible?
[49:39] Is information overload a net positive for humanity?
[56:35] The Obama administration spied on her
[1:02:57] How has this work changed her choices and beliefs?
[1:07:29] When did the censorship industry take off?
[1:10:49] Inform the public and let them decide
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I sat down with Christina Hoff Sommers, feminist philosopher and author of “The War Against Boys,” to discuss the growing struggles of boys in a culture increasingly dictated by a toxic strain of Marxist feminism. Christina explains how, now that institutional barriers to female opportunity have all but disappeared, the feminist movement has become dominated by a faction that sees the world as a zero-sum game and therefore is fundamentally opposed to the flourishing of boys and men. Schools, in particular, systematically neglect boys and pathologize their natural instincts, while elevating the psychological and behavioral tendencies of girls as inherently morally superior. Christina breaks down how this imbalance is shaping a generation of young men who are falling behind not only relative to their female peers but also in absolute historic terms.
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Outline:
[0:00] What is femininity?
[3:53] Boys and girls play differently
[9:35] School is designed for girls
[16:18] Classroom bias pushes boys away
[25:19] Protect your sons from ideologues
[29:12] Men and women have different disadvantages
[35:13] Social media, stoicism, and trauma
[46:42] Equality feminism vs gender feminism
[58:46] “Liberating” women from womanhood
[1:11:03] Can young men and women reunite?
[1:17:27] Marxist and Islamist influences in activism
[1:27:47] Reasons to hope for America
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I sat down with Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, professor of medicine at Stanford University and a leading voice in public health policy, to explore the catastrophic failures of the COVID response and what they reveal about the scientific establishment and government institutions. Dr. Bhattacharya argues that the heavy-handed approach taken during the pandemic, from lockdowns to vaccine mandates and everything in between, reflects deeper issues in the cultural norms of the scientific community. He became well known during 2020 as one of the most prominent critics of these policies and co-authored the Great Barrington Declaration, which outlined an alternative course of action focused on protecting high-risk individuals. Drawing on his additional background in economics, Dr. Bhattacharya also outlines how he believes we can reform the NIH, CDC, FDA, and the American healthcare system more broadly to improve outcomes and restore trust in our institutions.
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Outline:
[0:00] How scientific discourse broke down during COVID
[4:17] The Great Barrington Declaration
[9:23] The official stats didn’t match the complete dataset
[19:57] Why were the harms of lockdowns ignored?
[29:52] Government failure and the collective action problem
[38:42] Can the NIH, CDC, or FDA be fixed?
[56:14] What’s the deal with COVID vaccines?
[1:20:58] What about other vaccines?
[1:42:07] Broken incentives in the healthcare system
[1:59:17] What’s the state of the health policy conversation?
[2:06:11] We need honest, independent scientists
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I sat down with Maj Toure, founder of Black Guns Matter, to discuss his perspectives on systemic racism, the history of gun control, and why all Americans should value the Second Amendment. He explains how early gun control policies were purposely designed to disarm black Americans and argues that modern gun laws continue this legacy. Although the voters who support gun control don’t generally harbor racist intent, the fact remains that the burden of legal punishment falls most heavily on the black community. Maj believes that this has been a long-running experiment to acclimate Americans to gun control, while concealing its harms by focusing enforcement on marginalized communities, whose struggles are largely misunderstood or ignored by both conservatives and liberals. He also shares his experience educating urban communities about safe gun ownership, conflict resolution, and how to navigate the obstacles created by gun control.
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Outline:
[0:00] Why ‘Black Guns Matter’?
[4:47] How is gun control racist?
[19:01] What about school shootings?
[33:16] Growing up in North Philadelphia
[43:37] Why are race relations getting worse?
[53:53] Atonement, reparations, and justice
[1:03:09] Diversity of thought or just clickbait?
[1:09:09] American conservatives are liberal
[1:13:10] How to teach about gun rights
[1:25:31] Teach kids that they are capable
[1:31:12] Practical advocacy for gun ownership
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I sat down with Michael Shellenberger, journalist and author of “Apocalypse Never,” “San Fransicko,” and the upcoming “Pathocracy,” to discuss the collapse of trust in elite institutions and its implications for civilization. Michael explains how the erosion of common sense has left the greatest American cities in chaos, especially in his home state of California. Democratic elites, both within the party and among its media proxies, have become fully insulated from the consequences of their policies and now have backed themselves into an ideological corner. As the gap between rhetoric and reality widens, Michael is a courageous voice of truth in a new ecosystem of independent journalists.
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Outline:
[0:00] Elites have lost our trust
[6:52] How populism took over the Right
[11:32] California is out of control
[24:10] Everyone knew Biden was losing it
[30:52] No, the internet isn’t making us gullible
[44:42] Free speech on social media
[56:33] The risk of audience capture
[1:03:23] We need courageous public voices
[1:07:47] Raising kids, therapy, and the hero’s journey
[1:15:40] Victor Frankl and “Man’s Search for Meaning”
[1:22:20] Coddling disconnects kids from physical reality
[1:33:38] Can a free society survive without faith?
[1:43:21] Does northern Europe have it figured out?
[1:50:23] Journalism, activism, and service
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The school choice revolution has begun, providing parents with the power and resources to choose the best educational path for their children. Corey DeAngelis, a leading advocate for school choice and author of “The Parent Revolution,” explains why this movement is gaining unstoppable momentum. The disastrous school closures of 2020 changed the minds of millions of parents from default supporters of public education to vehement opponents, and now, twelve states have implemented universal school choice. Corey is a firm believer that tax dollars intended for education should be in the hands of parents and students, not broken school systems. It’s not just about offering alternatives—it's about breaking up the government monopoly that has long restricted educational opportunities, particularly for disadvantaged communities.
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Outline:
[0:00] The Parent Revolution
[3:51] Public schools aren’t really “public”
[8:33] Was has education become political?
[24:14] Our schools are still segregated
[39:12] Why doesn’t Texas have school choice yet?
[50:00] “Remote learning” exposed the truth
[57:49] Progressives have overplayed their hand
[1:05:36] What about banning CRT and DEI?
[1:13:34] Corruption in school board elections
[1:20:13] Public sector unions shouldn’t exist
[1:29:38] The school choice gold standard
[1:33:16] Does school choice defund public schools?
[1:40:33] Why does the government run schools at all?
[1:47:32] How does the future of American education look?
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Was Jesus a socialist? Lawrence Reed, President Emeritus of the Foundation for Economic Education, tackles this question in his 2020 book titled just that. Some socialists like to claim Jesus among their ranks, but the Bible says otherwise. In Lawrence’s view, the teachings of Christ emphasized personal responsibility, voluntary charity, and the ethical foundations of freedom. We explore key biblical passages that both directly and indirectly comment on the structure of society and the proper relationship between personal values and government force. While it would be unreasonable to expect direct biblical instruction on the minutiae of contemporary policy issues, the Bible does contain plenty of guiding principles that light the way for us.
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Outline:
[0:00] Was Jesus a socialist?
[2:25] Socialism isn’t charity
[9:01] What’s the Biblical evidence?
[17:06] Are we forcing economics into the Bible?
[20:48] The Golden Rule, pacifism, and fairness
[28:27] Surrendering to your faith
[33:55] Greed, wealth, and competition
[44:44] Why Lawrence believes in free markets
[52:10] Faith, freedom, and the Founding Fathers
[1:00:46] Freedom requires virtue
[1:11:46] The role of suffering in a life well-lived
[1:14:39] Is the American Empire the new Rome?
[1:22:44] Politics makes it hard to be good or happy
[1:27:46] What do kids need to know about money?
[1:35:35] Books that everyone should read
[1:39:03] His dad taught him to tip generously
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Comedian and actor Rob Schneider shares his perspective on the cultural and political shifts that have shaped his journey from a traditional liberal to a vocal critic of the progressive mainstream. Starting with his growing skepticism of vaccine safety around 2012, Rob noticed a stubbornness, and often outright hostility, in the public conversation toward questioning the “expert” managerial class. As a father, his commitment to his children drives his passion for defending the future of America against cultural trends that undermine our freedoms. Rob’s upcoming book, "You Can Do It!: Speak Your Mind, America," currently available for preorder, draws on his personal experiences in Hollywood and his firm belief in free speech.
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Outline:
[0:00] Liberal conservatism and authoritarian progressivism
[5:58] Why Rob became skeptical of vaccines
[15:41] How did vaccines become political?
[19:13] Will Americans comply with another lockdown?
[24:10] The modern Hollywood blacklist
[31:09] Comedy is alive and well
[39:23] Woke culture is bad for storytelling
[46:28] The politics of transgressive comedy
[55:15] Catholicism, marriage, and family
[1:06:26] The good, bad, and ugly of immigration
[1:12:48] America is the best, but it could be better
[1:18:22] Change the world by raising good kids
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Playwright, journalist, and comedian Andrew Doyle sheds light on the growing pressures of today’s culture wars and their impact on free speech and public discourse. As the creator of Titania McGrath, his Twitter parody persona, Andrew is an expert at satirizing the worst and most absurd excesses of woke activism. He highlights the intolerance toward internal disagreements within the LGBTQ community and how this has created a false impression of the average gay person’s worldview. Andrew is an important advocate for dissenting voices and creative freedom, using humor to break through the politically correct facade of mainstream culture.
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Outline: [0:00] Who is Titania McGrath?
[7:06] Is wokeness America’s fault?
[10:09] Andrew’s experience in academia
[15:49] Why is political terminology so messy?
[25:07] What do we mean by ‘fascism’?
[32:00] Extreme activism and idea laundering
[37:49] Language doesn’t create reality
[40:30] Modern ‘Pride’ is anti-gay
[44:39] Was same-sex marriage a mistake?
[59:22] Where did the weird stuff come from?
[1:15:10] The -TQ+ in LGBTQ+ is theology, not science
[1:25:05] Is this all just communism?
[1:30:08] Can we bring our culture back to sanity?
[1:39:15] When do ‘pronouns’ make sense?
[1:48:01] Why is Andrew a Catholic?
[1:51:11] UK hate speech laws are out of control
[1:57:38] The Count Dankula prosecution
[2:01:12] British advice for America’s future
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I sat down with senior editor at Reason and host of The Hill’s “Rising” Robby Soave to explore the shifting landscape of media and politics in America. Robby provides a sharp critique of how the media has changed its tune on President Biden’s cognitive state, rapidly pivoting from denial to feigned shock and distress following the debate. He discusses how, although audience capture can corrupt both corporate legacy media and independent social media, the latter is far more resistant to the top-down engineering of public perception. Looking back fondly at the ‘good old days’ of Walter Cronkite may be comforting to some, but in reality, the only difference was the style of presentation. Centralized media institutions have never been, and will never be, unbiased purveyors of truth. With the technology most of us carry in our pockets every day, we have a better opportunity than ever before to make the most of our First Amendment rights.
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Outline:
[0:00] The media is responsible for the coverup
[5:39] What election outcome benefits the media?
[7:43] How audience capture works
[14:46] Why Robby didn’t think Biden would step down
[22:05] Political chaos throughout the West
[27:30] Why Democrats are worried about Project 2025
[36:10] The rural-urban divide in America
[40:18] The good, bad, and ugly of the social media era
[48:58] Exposing the “Covington kids” story
[57:14] The future of cancel culture in the AI era
[1:00:13] How to stay sane in the 21st century
[1:09:00] What happened to classical liberalism?
[1:12:26] Make the most of your 1st Amendment rights
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I sat down with author, historian, and libertarian commentator Tom Woods about 90 minutes after the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. Reeling from the shock of this historic moment, we attempt to wade through its profound implications for the American Republic. Drawing on his wealth of historical knowledge, Tom analyzes how political tribalism, media echo chambers, and “state of emergency” governance are eroding our constitutional framework. He presents chapters from American history that outline our past and present pitfalls and model an optimistic path forward for Americans.
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Outline:
[0:00] Reacting to the Trump assassination attempt
[7:43] Does history repeat, rhyme, or neither?
[11:46] How technological revolutions drive politics
[15:08] Will Trump embrace this opportunity for leadership?
[18:29] The Trump prosecution exposed our “justice” system
[22:30] Revolutions can be fast or slow
[28:34] Can the ‘Dobbs’ Supreme Court case fix our problems?
[35:16] Does the Constitution actually constrain the government?
[39:32] The United States is a collection of societies
[51:25] Is civil war now on our national bingo card?
[57:34] “Fox-to-CNN” isn’t the true range of legitimate opinion
[1:05:44] How Christianity built our civilization
[1:20:24] The Tom Woods School of Life
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I sat down with Hannah Frankman, founder of Renegade Educator and an advocate for alternative education models, to explore her insights on the flaws in traditional public schooling and the innovative approaches that could shape the future of learning. Hannah shares her personal experience growing up as a homeschool kid, which she believes is a more natural and effective approach that reflects how humans have learned for almost all of history. We delve into various educational models, from Montessori and Waldorf to micro-schools and homeschooling, and how each can foster critical thinking, creativity, and self-directed learning in children. Hannah also highlights the role of technology in education and the potential of micro-schools to revolutionize how we think about learning environments.
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I sat down with Warren Smith, the high school teacher whose video of an incredible classroom interaction went viral earlier this year. After a student asked a loaded question about JK Rowling, Warren responded with a refreshingly calm and thought-provoking Socratic discourse on the topic. His interaction with this student was a masterclass in teaching how to think, not what to think. In our conversation, Warren shared his insights on effective teaching, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking, honest dialogue, and adapting to the ever-changing technological environment. He also opened up about the unexpected aftermath of his viral video, including the media frenzy, his subsequent firing, and his next steps as an educator and content creator.
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Outline:
[0:00] The viral JK Rowling video
[8:11] Teach by asking “Why?”
[11:46] Why did Warren get fired?
[21:03] Warren’s journey as a teacher
[29:18] Start creating and don’t wait for permission
[33:05] The challenges of classroom teaching
[41:51] Filmmaking vs content creation
[49:52] Influencers are legitimate entrepreneurs
[54:39] Can 5 minutes of fame become a career?
[1:02:59] The adults are failing the teens
[1:13:25] Office politics vs cancellation
[1:22:24] Transparency is the best defense
[1:26:57] Warren’s plans for the future
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I sat down with psychologist Tracy Dennis-Tiwary to explore her perspective on anxiety, resilience, and mental health. Tracy argues that anxiety has played a crucial role in driving human innovation and should be embraced rather than avoided. She delves into the challenges faced by Gen Z, emphasizing that their struggles often stem from avoidance and a lack of coping skills rather than anxiety itself. Tracy points out that while social media exacerbates mental health struggles, it isn’t the all-powerful corrupting force it’s often made out to be in public discourse. She also discusses her innovative work in “digital therapeutics,” designing mobile games with the potential to revolutionize mental health care.
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Outline:
[0:00] How a conservatory musician became a psychologist
[5:55] What is neuroscience?
[8:48] Evolutionary psychology and “Thinking Fast and Slow”
[13:48] What is anxiety?
[19:31] Anxiety and stress during a 7-hour spacewalk
[26:50] Gen Z struggles with avoidance, not anxiety
[32:36] Social media is a negativity amplifier
[38:17] What’s the best approach to screen-time for kids?
[41:32] Using mobile games as a mental health treatment
[47:59] Meaning, purpose, and happiness
[52:36] Raise your kids to be anti-fragile
[58:25] Anxiety is the secret to human innovation
[1:04:48] Should parents intervene with bullying?
[1:09:35] Mental health isn’t just about mental illness
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I sat down with legal expert Ilya Shapiro to learn more about today’s threats to the rule of law in America. He shares his perspective on why the Trump conviction sets a dangerous precedent that undermines our system of justice. Ilya offers a thorough explanation of why legal rulings from courts are often in tension with the political choices of voters. His upcoming book, "Lawless," outlines how our elite institutions have miseducated the de facto ruling class in America, producing “leaders” who are illiberal and ignorant, or even contemptuous, of our constitutional system. We discuss why colleges, universities, and law schools lost their way, his experience being canceled at Georgetown, and the values that form the foundation of our legal system.
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Outline:
[0:00] The Trump conviction is a travesty of justice
[8:21] Our societal trust and understanding is broken
[13:23] Soviet-style “justice” or rule of law?
[20:29] Which questions should be left to voters?
[25:43] How Trump could appeal his conviction
[28:58] What is the “rule of law”?
[38:22] The U.S. is not a democracy
[45:08] American elites have been miseducated
[57:03] Bureaucracy and ideology are ruining education
[1:05:52] The “consumerization” of higher education
[1:11:16] The New Deal broke the Constitution
[1:16:36] The revolutionary politics of the Founding Fathers
[1:20:03] Originalism, the spirit of the law, and legal precedent
[1:29:33] Georgetown hired Ilya, then cancelled him
[1:40:20] Intent and impact in the law
[1:46:08] Antisemitism, free speech, and campus policies
[1:51:08] Why should we have hope for the future?
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Former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy sits down to discuss the importance of engaging with opposing views, the state of American political discourse, and the impact of identity politics. Growing up as the “odd man out” in most rooms he entered, he quickly learned the value of having your views challenged. Vivek shares stories from his upbringing, his perspective on how true diversity drives productive debate, and how his role as a father inspires his public life.
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Outline:
[0:00] Being the odd man out makes you more capable
[2:34] The state of American political discourse
[4:19] Why has victimhood culture overtaken patriotism?
[6:34] The collapse of debate and the top-down education model
[13:59] DEI sacrifices true diversity for the appearance of diversity
[16:13] Vigorous debate and cultural unity can coexist
[18:41] Why do presidential debates matter?
[21:56] The best debates are at the dinner table
[26:12] Free speech, fatherhood, and the American Dream
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Bill de Blasio served as the 109th Mayor of New York City from 2014 to 2021. He was raised with a deep pride in his Italian-American roots, with grandparents who immigrated from small towns in southern Italy. His parents were affected by McCarthyism, despite no ties to Communist organizations. Experiencing the fallout from those accusations deeply influenced his political outlook. In our conversation, Bill emphasizes his progressive approach to family values and his belief that government can protect and uplift working families. He also reflects on the importance of open dialogue and debate in democracy, stressing the need for understanding and addressing diverse perspectives.
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Outline:
[0:00] Who is Bill de Blasio?
[9:43] The Italian-American experience
[16:37] Family values, populism, and elitism
[23:41] Capitalism vs socialism
[30:52] Cuba, communism, and anti-colonialism
[42:51] Keeping kids in touch with their heritage
[47:14] Why he ended “stop-and-frisk”
[50:18] How debate can bring people together
[56:04] Cancel culture and free speech
[1:05:19] Race relations and reconciliation
[1:14:19] What happened to American pride?
[1:18:53] Being a dad is his greatest contribution
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Political scientist, author, and Kentucky State University professor Wilfred Reilly has dedicated years of research to debunking popular, but false, narratives around race, culture, police, and American history. His upcoming book, “Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me,” tackles head-on the myths most commonly spread in American classrooms. As Wilfred has documented throughout his work, the underlying data and historical evidence rarely tell the same story as the dramatic retellings we hear today. However, while often less salacious than our modern mythology, the truth gives far more reason for optimism about the current state of America and our future.
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Outline:
[0:00] Wilfred’s work at Kentucky State University
[2:32] The real impact of BLM on crime and policing
[11:44] Don’t start your reasoning from conclusions
[18:34] What the 1619 Project gets wrong
[28:01] “Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me”
[32:34] How can we filter out the lies?
[39:41] Is crime getting worse?
[44:31] Why are racial beliefs so far off reality?
[52:16] Zero-sum thinking is primitive nonsense
[58:31] We’re great at finding things to criticize
[1:07:58] Teach your own family about reality
[1:14:54] How to avoid becoming reactionary
[1:24:55] Media twists good research into lies
[1:29:13] AI, truth, and the future of society
[1:39:05] Sensible 21st century immigration policy
[1:48:37] College, career, and purpose
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What happens when ideology replaces critical thinking across academia? Philosopher, author, and former professor Peter Boghossian witnessed this firsthand at Portland State University, and his school was not an anomaly. Known for his role in the “Grievance Studies Affair”, exposing the low quality scholarship published in activist-oriented journals, Peter is worried about how this strange fringe of academia has come to dominate universities. He’s now working to revitalize and advocate for what should be the core of education - critical thinking, open debate, and the rigorous pursuit of truth.
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Peter on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drpeterboghossian/featured
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Outline:
[0:00] Philosopher, author, and father
[2:06] How tenure corrupts academic journals
[13:50] Grievance studies and hoax papers
[21:18] Reasoning vs rationalizing
[29:56] Can ideology infect the hard sciences?
[36:50] What makes people vulnerable to dogma?
[46:33] Critical thinking isn’t allowed at school
[50:56] Debate is a corrective mechanism
[58:39] Why is debate under attack?
[1:10:41] How can we protect our civilization?
[1:18:50] Did the “New Atheists” create wokeism?
[1:28:54] Truth, faith, and morality
[1:42:32] What does a flourishing society look like
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Russ Roberts, an American economist and author who now lives in Israel, reflects on the transformative impact of the 10/7 Hamas attack and how it’s reshaped his perspective on Israeli society. Since 10/7, Russ has been motivated to further his understanding of the wide range of opinions about Israel’s complex history with Palestinians, questions of national identity, and the broader geopolitical landscape. As the president of Shalem College in Jerusalem, he believes that open discourse is the heart of quality education and helps shape future leaders for a democratic society.
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Outline:
[0:00] Why Russ is seeking out every perspective
[8:50] A brief history of Israel
[15:22] Who is a colonizer and who is indigenous?
[25:17] Is Palestinian autonomy legitimate?
[33:07] The Six-Day War and its aftermath
[39:40] What’s going on at American universities?
[51:51] What’s special about the Jews?
[57:53] The pros and cons of ethnic identity
[1:11:52] Cultures adapt to needs of the moment
[1:24:03] Why the liberal arts matter for society
[1:33:44] How young people can stay grounded
[1:38:20] Civil discourse is the way to discover truth
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Technology journalist and data privacy expert Naomi Brockwell explains the complexities of online privacy and the ever-expanding reach of both government and corporate surveillance. The “if you've got nothing to hide, you've got nothing to fear” mindset accepted by much of the American public is, best-case scenario, a sign a great privilege and comfort and, worst-case scenario, full-blown head-in-the-sand denial of reality. Almost every device, app, and wifi network you use sends out an unimaginable amount of data all the time. Data brokers sell your information to whoever is willing to pay, and you can be sure that governments are some of their most reliable customers. Naomi shares tons of practical strategies that almost anyone can implement to protect their privacy, money, and freedom while online.
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Outline:
[0:00] Is privacy possible anymore?
[3:55] History of American privacy rights
[13:39] The “I have nothing to hide” fallacy
[21:49] Google gives away your data for free
[29:45] Resist anti-privacy fear-mongering
[34:22] Not all VPNs are created equal
[39:59] How to make secure credit card payments
[45:18] Better options for search, email, and calendars
[58:19] Constant surveillance changes behavior
[1:01:20] Are free markets bad for privacy?
[1:06:40] Apple is better than Microsoft or Google
[1:13:35] There is no privacy in your car
[1:21:50] Everyone can see your wifi network
[1:26:08] How parents should think about social media
[1:34:38] Security through obscurity no longer works
[1:36:29] The AI revolution will democratize online privacy
[1:44:51] Why don’t most people care about privacy?
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In part two of my conversation with evolutionary biologists Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying, we discuss what evolutionary biology can teach us about sex, gender, adulthood, and religion. With the recent explosion in transgender identification across American society, along with the censorious condemnation of any criticism within polite circles, we must reexamine the nature of human individuality and our fundamental understanding of male and female. Bret and Heather give a thorough explanation of why biological sex evolved in the first place and how it’s actually defined scientifically. We then zoom out to how this particular issue is just one facet of a broader cultural trend that’s undermining our ability to become true adults who are capable of leading productive, fulfilling, and moral lives.
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Outline:
[0:00] Why going outside really matters
[4:51] Gender is the software of sex
[13:55] Human flexibility vs inescapable biology
[22:58] Monogamy, birth control, and casual sex
[29:22] Transgender dogma undermines women’s liberation
[37:31] Valuable diversity and the scientific method
[44:42] The provisional role of scientific authority
[47:09] How media twists true data to spread false narratives
[52:39] What does it mean to be (and become) an adult?
[1:01:55] Kids destroy your life…and give you something better
[1:10:38] The purpose of traditional rites of passage
[1:18:00] Adapting religious orthodoxy to the 21st century
[1:24:23] Faith, Catholicism, and morality
[1:33:53] How do we justify human dignity?
[1:38:35] Be grateful for and protect what we have
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How could a 5th-grader end up being accused of accidental blackface? And how could the school recklessly throwing around that accusation refuse to apologize? Today’s guests are currently on a crusade to answer those questions. This incident touches on crucial issues our society currently faces, especially in our schools. When adults fail to be more mature and measured than the children in their care, inflating honest mistakes into serious accusations of bigotry, they elevate their sensitivities above those of the children and risk causing serious psychological harm. Furthermore, they model a censorious, chastising social dynamic as the ethical norm for those kids and further encourage the excesses of cancel culture, which already dominate our discourse.
Outline:
[0:00] Intro and disclaimer
[1:58] Background of school incident
[7:24] Teacher accuses her of racism
[16:44] School officials demand an apology
[22:50] Aftermath and reflection on the incident
[30:19] Her parents’ initial reactions
[41:58] Taking action against school misconduct
[46:20] Suspicious behavior by the teacher
[51:18] Why Jay ran for school board
[58:58] Past issues with the school
[1:04:34] Why bother making a big deal of this?
[1:12:15] The bureaucracy kicks into gear
[1:26:26] Schools need to be held accountable
[1:33:25] Choosing schools depends on the child
[1:40:55] Why take the story public?
[1:46:16] The needs of kids should come first
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Have kids. Get married and have kids. Yes, in that order. But do it now, or at least sooner than you probably think you should, especially if you’re ambitious and on the move. Embrace the chaos. Embrace your nature. Embrace the future. Make it the rock-solid re-bar reinforced concrete foundation of your identity. You might just discover the biggest secret of our age: that having kids is the ultimate act of liberation.
Having kids is an act of rebellion against a culture consumed by corruption and contrived catastrophe. There are plenty of reasons to rebel against our culture, which has produced the highest levels of anxiety and depression we’ve ever seen. We’re wealthier than any people to ever walk this planet, yet we’re increasingly stuck in place, unsure what direction to walk.
Who can blame us? For decades, self-appointed gurus from the left and now increasingly the right have discovered they can build careers by convincing you to reject family, fatherhood, and the future itself. Some proclaim that humanity is a scourge on the planet. This message, couched in concerns about climate change, dominates our elite discourse. Meanwhile, influencers celebrate the single life as liberation from the patriarchy. If that laundry list of left-wing critiques isn’t enough for you, red-pill right-wingers are ready to say “hold my beer.”
If you’re among the millions of people nervous about our planet, our future, and hesitant to bring more people into it, I totally get it, but here’s my challenge to you: take a deep breath, keep an open mind, and stick around to the end of this episode. You’ll be happier for it.
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Outline: [0:00] Have kids now[6:18] The overpopulation myth[19:55] Climate alarmism is unscientific[35:16] The rise of anti-human religion[40:15] Embrace your creative nature
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Evolutionary biologists Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying dive into the complexities of human evolution, the downside of rapid technological advancement, and the interplay between cultural software and biological hardware. Bret and Heather discuss the obstacles that stand in the way of ‘good governance,’ how institutions positively and negatively affect the relationship between innovation and human flourishing, and the importance of understanding our evolutionary past to navigate our future. Their insights shed light on how scientific thinking can be applied to major philosophical questions and the challenges facing our society and species in the 21st century. Stay tuned for part two of my conversation with Bret and Heather in the coming weeks!
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Outline:
[0:00] Western civilization is a fragile experiment
[6:05] Enlightened governance and emergent order
[13:09] Conspiracy, collusion, and rent-seeking
[23:32] Who is the “we” and who is the “they”?
[29:41] Liberation, innovation, and investment
[39:08] Reevaluating good government after COVID
[47:21] Competition, cooperation, and academic monopolies
[56:37] “The Selfish Gene” and evolutionary fitness
[1:09:03] Nature, nurture, and culture
[1:26:40] Hyper-novelty poisons the cultural well
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Actor and father-of-three Josh Segarra, best known for his roles in “Sirens,” "Arrow,” and the upcoming second season of “The Big Door Prize,” embodies infectious optimism and true dedication to his responsibilities as a dad and husband. His parents provided an upbringing and ongoing encouragement that laid the foundation for him to pursue both his personal and professional goals without succumbing to the fear of failure. Whether sharing tales from his childhood, insights into fatherhood, or reflections on his acting journey, Josh's story is a powerful reminder of how family can carry us through each challenge we face.
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Outline:
[0:00] Nickelodeon, WWE, and ‘Heels’
[8:56] How Josh got into acting
[14:30] What his parents taught him
[22:20] ‘The Big Door Prize’
[24:47] Why Josh started his own family early
[30:00] Parenting is about learning ‘on the job’
[38:05] What is a ‘himbo’?
[44:06] When are kids ready to ride the subway alone?
[46:20] Lightning round Q&A
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As a follow-up to last week’s episode on psychoanalysis, today’s guest is Dr. Camilo Ortiz, an expert in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Dr. Ortiz is a Professor of Psychology at Long Island University and a practicing clinical psychologist who is at the forefront of developing innovative treatments for child anxiety. Modern parenting styles tend to accommodate or even encourage avoidant behavior, resulting in children who never have the opportunity to build confidence and competence out in the world and contributing to our current anxiety epidemic. Not only is that bad for our kids’ mental health, it’s contrary to the values of American freedom. If you move through life focused on avoiding your fears, rather than pursuing your values, you’ll pass up on the opportunity to use that freedom to its fullest extent. Dr. Ortiz dives deep into the inner workings of anxiety, how CBT can reset your perceptions of risk and reward, and also shares how his personal journey reflects the psychological preconditions for pursuing the American Dream.
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Outline:
[0:00] What is clinical psychology?
[4:53] The kids are not alright
[11:01] Boys and girls struggle differently
[18:22] Parenting, avoidance, and anxiety
[22:29] Short-term thinking and bad predictions
[27:07] Act on your values, not your fears
[35:45] Creativity, curiosity, and cognitive dissonance
[42:15] Prove that your worst fears are wrong
[49:14] Observe your thoughts without judgement
[56:39] Thinking fast and slow
[59:51] What is cognitive behavioral therapy?
[1:07:40] Why exposure therapy is harder for kids
[1:12:56] Kids need practice with risk and boredom
[1:18:54] How effective is CBT?
[1:25:55] The role of American freedom in parenting
[1:29:14] Dr. Ortiz’s path to the American Dream
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Psychoanalyst and licensed clinical social worker Erica Komisar explains how psychoanalysis really works and how it can help parents better understand and support their children. Contrary to popular belief, psychoanalysis goes far beyond the Freudian theories you may have heard of. The field offers insight into the emotional intricacies of anxiety, attachment issues, and the pivotal role parents play in their child's development and mental health. Understanding how a child’s needs evolve as they grow older is crucial for parents to adjust to each stage and avoid either being emotionally neglectful or becoming overbearing helicopter parents. Childhood has become increasingly stressful in recent years, but with the right approach, parents can course-correct to counter the current cultural tides.
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Outline:
[0:00] Psychoanalysis vs CBT
[6:06] In defense of Freud
[7:50] What is narcissism?
[10:10] Why Erica became a psychoanalyst
[11:52] What is anxiety?
[16:03] Attachment issues and child development
[21:01] Parents guide their child’s mental health
[27:24] The genetic component of mental health
[29:59] Provide sensitive, empathic nurturing
[35:19] School is broken for both boys and girls
[41:25] Adolescence is complicated
[45:24] Emotional refueling still matters for teens
[51:39] High school didn’t used to be stressful
[57:55] Can parents course-correct successfully?
[1:06:53] Be optimistic, but also do the work
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Brad Wilcox wants you to get married. In modern American society, cultural trends across the political spectrum discourage and devalue marriage as an institution, and economic incentives have only exacerbated this predicament. Some argue that marriage is a bad deal for women and others argue that it’s a bad deal for men, and Brad agrees that there are plenty of valid complaints to be made and addressed. However, he’s done his research and the data is clear. Marriage, including many traditional norms, is a net good for men, women, children, and American society as a whole.
Brad is a Professor of Sociology and the Director of the National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia. His new book, “Get Married,” lays out all of the hard facts behind what makes marriages work, why people aren’t getting married, and how marriage improves lives.
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Learn more about the National Marriage Project: https://nationalmarriageproject.org/
Purchase a copy of “Get Married”: https://www.amazon.com/Get-Married-Americans-Families-Civilization/dp/0063210851
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Outline:
[0:00] Why is Andrew Tate wrong about marriage?
[5:06] The “Divorce Revolution,” class division, and welfare policy
[14:11] How can we fix the economic incentives of marriage?
[19:55] Why should someone get married?
[27:12] The “Boy Crisis” is exacerbating the “Marriage Crisis”
[33:05] Is marriage a bad deal for women?
[42:05] Happiness and the search for meaning
[50:58] The marriage paradox and the hedonic treadmill
[1:01:37] The role of parents in getting their kids to form families
[1:10:26] Red flags that your marriage is heading towards divorce
[1:21:18] Demographic groups that are the best at marriage
[1:26:48] These traditions are life hacks for stable marriage
[1:38:18] Cohabitation before marriage is (usually) a bad idea
[1:46:34] Is shame necessary in a free society?
[1:52:14] Blank-slate feminism misunderstands men AND women
[2:06:09] Not all family forms are equally valid or optimal
[2:11:57] How marriage can save America
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Eric July, an anarcho-capitalist commentator with BlazeTV and the creative force behind Rippaverse Comics, offers a fresh perspective on diversity in media and shares invaluable insights for young creatives on hustling and ethics in the modern landscape of entrepreneurship. As both a lifelong comic fan and now an industry player in his own right, he believes in taking storytelling seriously and wants to offer an alternative to the the convoluted state of mainstream superhero universes.
Eric also shares how economists like Thomas Sowell and Walter E. Williams triggered his ideological evolution from leftist to full-blown libertarian and opened his eyes to the harm race hustlers cause for young people. From his tumultuous childhood and gang involvement to finding solace and direction in faith, Eric's story is proof that people are better off when they take their future into their own hands.
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Eric July on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@youngrippa59?si=GmuQVLgjrMyFX44V
Eric July on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/EricDJuly
Rippaverse Comics: https://rippaverse.com/
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Outline:
[0:00] Why do comics matter?
[8:24] The Flash, Batman, and the multiverse mess
[15:19] What’s the right role for politics in comics?
[22:20] Race-swapping vs. meaningful representation
[27:26] Is shallow wokeness on the way out?
[36:36] Learning how to hustle as a young creative
[40:53] The Rippaverse Code of Ethics
[47:26] Young entrepreneurs need to fully commit
[57:16] Media consumption and information overload
[1:01:50] Storytelling with a moral perspective
[1:09:13] Eric’s journey from leftist to libertarian
[1:20:58] Race hustlers discourage all children
[1:28:16] What is anarcho-capitalism?
[1:36:10] Echo chambers, division, and truth
[1:45:39] The only freedom that can’t be taken
[1:48:23] Eric’s childhood and family background
[1:55:39] Faith, optimism, and impact
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According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress, only 22% of 8th graders were proficient in civics, and only 13% in US history. If we want our kids to understand our political system, and how it actually works in reality, we’re going to need to role up our sleeves as parents and do it ourselves.
But fear not, dear friends. Dad is here to help. Starting with this video, and throughout the year, I’m going to be breaking down the basics of how our political system was designed, how it seems to work in reality, and what we as citizens can do about it.
So, in the words of civics advocate and Spielberg movie favorite Richard Dreyfuss, we must “teach our kids how to run our country before they are called upon to run it, or someone else will.”
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Arrow’s Impossibility Theorem Explanations: https://youtu.be/AhVR7gFMKNg?si=MNzLqzn52zel0XrT, https://youtu.be/Q60ZXoXP6Hg?si=vUexdKILAP1iwrUo
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Protecting children from online hazards is an essential part of parenting in the digital age. Dr. Lisa Strohman, a psychologist specializing in the mental health impacts of technology, breaks down the issues surrounding online pornography, video game addiction, and cyberbullying. She shares how parents can navigate the internet minefield, communicate about these topics with their children, and recognize signs that their children are struggling.
Dr. Strohman is also the founder of Digital Citizen Academy, an organization addressing the issue of technology addiction and overuse. She’s also been a visiting scholar at the FBI’s National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime division, where she became intimately familiar with the dark recesses of the internet. Her books, “Unplug” and “Digital Distress,” explain the challenges of growing up in a digital world and offer practical advice for parents.
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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
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Outline:
[0:00] The ‘digital-native’ generation
[7:50] Gen Z’s social media sophistication
[11:49] How risk taking and maturity have changed
[15:44] Effects of early exposure to pornography
[21:29] Boys and girls cope in different ways
[29:03] Technology and relational disfunction
[32:58] Be aware of human trafficking
[35:30] Tips for protecting your kids online
[38:01] Video games are a mixed bag
[45:45] Gaming addiction vs productive screen time
[49:58] Cyberbullying vs. old-school bullying
[55:01] What can parents do about bullying?
[1:03:03] Family traditions create useful boundaries
[1:04:08] Both parents are responsible for parenting
[1:07:29] Surveillance doesn’t create safety
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Last spring, former Texas Children’s Hospital surgeon and current whistleblower Dr. Eithan Haim exposed, in his words, that the hospital was lying to the public about the existence of their transgender program. Despite promises to cease such procedures, the hospital continued practicing transgender medicine on kids as young as 11.
Texas legislators responded to the information revealed by Haim with the bi-partisan Senate Bill 14, outlawing transgender medical interventions on minors statewide. This ignited controversy and drew the ire of activists and hospital officials opposing any restrictions on transgender medicine.
Eithan’s story took a legal turn as federal agents, presumably armed with internal server data, pursued him. He’s been threatened with prosecution from the federal government, and there is clearly a message being sent around those that seek to challenge the practice of transgender medicine and specifically in context of children.
In our sit down with Haim, accompanied by his attorney Marcella Burke, we discuss his views on the dangers of transgender medicine for children, why he’s committed to protecting them from life-altering procedures, and the in depth story of everything that he has experienced over the last year.
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If the streaming charts are true, then there’s a good chance you’ve watched the collapse of America in Netflix’s new film Leave the World Behind. The film is many things, including pretty good, but most notably, it’s a conspiracy theory built on racial division, brought to you by former President and First Lady Barack and Michelle Obama.
On one level, this is a classic disaster movie. There’re some great set pieces, it’s stylish and cinematic, and the whole thing feels pretty believable, but at another level, it’s a perfect manifestation of America’s cynical, elite nihilism. It’s an uncomfortable mix of warning and wish-fulfillment about national collapse that just happens to be executive produced by the Obamas.
It’s important for us as adults, and especially as parents, to confront this vision and understand where it goes deeply wrong so that we and our kids can escape its siren call to nihilism, disempowerment, and despair.
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The Glenn Show, discussing George Floyd and Derek Chauvin: https://youtu.be/0ffv4IUxkDU?si=M8tq3JYQ4oeelAo7
Akbar Gbajabiamila on Dad Saves America: https://youtu.be/N2L_qNMM4gY?si=WNvHLwdHAflKqftn
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Outline:
[0:00] America’s Race to Collapse
[2:28] ‘Leave the World Behind’
[18:43] Conspiracy Theories of Invisible Racism
[28:03] Reasons to Have Hope
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Kristi Kendall, an accomplished television producer and filmmaker, and Ben Klutsey, Director of the Program on Pluralism and Civil Exchange at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, joined the show to discuss their new documentary film, Undivide Us. The film brings together people from diverse backgrounds to discuss highly contentious topics like gun control, abortion, and immigration, and dives into the pressing concerns of America's current political culture, exploring the risks of national division and the specter of civil unrest.
Kristi and Ben stress the significance of local community engagement, advocating for a decentralized approach to defusing toxic polarization. They challenge media narratives that present black-and-white stereotypes as representing average Americans across the political spectrum and highlight the importance of nuance and perspective. Classical liberal values of mutual respect and curiosity can pave the way for a more united America if we take them seriously.
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Learn more about Undivide Us: https://undivideusmovie.com
Program on Pluralism and Civil Exchange: https://www.mercatus.org/tags/pluralism-and-civil-exchange
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Outline:
[0:00] Reasons to be optimistic about national unity
[9:26] What’s going on inside newsrooms?
[12:22] Making a movie about focus groups
[18:38] The world of nuance in a simple question
[22:56] Surprising perspectives on difficult issues
[32:55] You can only have real conversations in person
[37:42] The Pareto principle of online discourse
[42:55] How do you deal with the instinct to radicalize?
[51:51] Why have race relations broken down?
[58:58] What is “liberalism” and why does it matter?
[1:02:50] Changing opinions about people, not policy
[1:08:32] Why are people rejecting an “American” identity?
[1:18:44] Multi-ethnic democracy is a brand new experiment
[1:23:13] People don’t want to bring conflict into their homes
[1:31:43] Watch out for conversational terrorists
[1:37:34] Keep the rules few, simple, and local
[1:45:32] The need for marriage counseling in politics
[1:48:42] How to watch “Undivide Us”
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Osama Bin Laden’s letter to America goes viral on TikTok. Free speech loses even more friends. Harvard rallies around the race card.
We’ve watched a series of truly outrageous events unfold. All of them are deeply connected and a warning for the trajectory of our society. Too many of our kids have embraced the enemies of civilization, too many of our educational and cultural institutions are to blame, and at the heart of all of it is an assault on our nation’s founding principles: freedom of expression and equality under the law. These enlightenment values are being replaced by a resurgence of pre-industrial tribal barbarism masquerading as postmodern social justice.
As parents, we need to get engaged in this battle of ideas with our kids and help them navigate this crazy world so they don’t end up as useful idiots taking to the streets in defense of evil. We must accept our responsibility to help them understand right from wrong, and be a lighthouse they can turn to in dark times. They’re not going to find that light anywhere else.
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Outline:
[0:00] The search for moral clarity
[2:26] How we react to atrocities
[11:19] Free speech for me, but not for thee
[23:31] Know what we’re fighting for
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Jaleel White, widely recognized for his iconic role as Steve Urkel in "Family Matters," has a career that spans far beyond this memorable character. Starting in the industry as a child actor, he featured in dozens of national commercials and various classic TV shows, including "Mr. Belvedere" and "The Jeffersons." Beyond the screen, Jaleel is deeply committed to his role as a single father. He embraces the challenges and rewards of parenting with a hands-on and thoughtful approach, focusing on being present and observant but knowing when not to intervene and let his daughter figure things out for herself.
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Outline:
[0:00] Jaleel’s start as a child actor
[13:23] Growing up as Steve Urkel
[19:43] Having a child changed everything
[29:10] Why child actors struggle with growing up
[35:12] Parent at the level your child is ready for
[46:23] Always observe, but don’t always intervene
[50:55] How boys and girls make friends
[56:06] Dads need to persevere through custody battles
[1:02:01] If your intentions are good, time is on your side
[1:08:06] Lightning round Q&A
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Alan Graham has been on the frontlines tackling homelessness for 25 years. As the CEO and founder of Mobile Loaves & Fishes, a social outreach ministry, Alan has been instrumental in developing innovative solutions, building genuine relationships with the homeless community, and providing sustainable, permanent support for men and women coming out of chronic homelessness.
Alan’s journey began in 1998 when he, along with four friends, started delivering meals to homeless men and women from the back of a green minivan. This initial effort has since expanded significantly, with 20 trucks operating in multiple cities and over 6 million meals served so far. In recent years, Alan has taken his ministry to the next level with the Community First Village in Austin, Texas. Rather than the traditional shelter model, this project is an enclave of tiny homes and RVs, designed to create a real community for its residents, or as Alan likes to say, his neighbors. Alan and his wife Tricia have since moved into the community themselves, alongside over 350 formerly homeless neighbors.
This interview contains adult themes and may not be suitable for younger listeners.
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Mobile Loves & Fishes: https://mlf.org
Community First Village: https://mlf.org/community-first/
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Outline:
[0:00] What is Community First?
[11:55] Alan’s chaotic childhood
[24:37] Helping intellectually disabled people changed his life
[30:00] Surviving booms and busts in business
[39:12] How Alan came back to faith and the Church
[49:00] Founding Mobile Loaves & Fishes
[59:55] Build relationships with the people you serve
[1:07:54] Our culture breaks families in different ways
[1:21:01] Community First builds homes, not houses
[1:28:13] Navigating the civil liberties of homeless people
[1:34:56] How does Community First work?
[1:42:59] Who lives at Community First?
[1:47:51] Changing the public perception of homeless people
[1:53:26] Lightning round Q&A
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Our culture is suffering from a potentially fatal allergy. Identity politics has become a kind of autoimmune disease that threatens to kill the host. We've become hypersensitive to our superficial identities just as our kids have become hypersensitive to most of the components of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
We're going to need more than an emergency epipen if we want to stop this disease and get back on track to stability and health as a society. And no, we can't just “get along” in some utopian, post-identity abstract metaverse. Our challenge is much more complicated, and more human than that. If we don’t recognize and effectively treat what’s making us, and especially our kids, so dangerously hypersensitive about our own identities and downright allergic to every difference, our society might not recover from our next tribal anaphylactic shock.
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Gordon Wood on Dad Saves America: https://youtu.be/1P7yMTNv31c?si=U2Q8kMIA0WmLYe_0
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Outline:
[0:00] Identity politics is an autoimmune disease
[1:41] Rise of peanut allergies
[3:29] Importance of identity
[7:01] Identity gone wrong
[9:54] Think big and small
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The barbarians are at the gates, and we created them. The kids who’ve terrorized speakers on college campuses and HR departments in Fortune 100 companies. The kids who scream and cry and throw temper tantrums on TikTok over trivial encounters with ideas they dislike. The kids who believe speech is violence AND silence is violence. The kids who took to the streets and burned our cities after the death of one man, yet now come out in explicit support of the barbaric murder of more than 1400 innocent civilians in Israel.
Why call them “kids”? Because they are OUR kids. And it’s OUR fault.
We’ve coddled and encouraged a generation of barbarians through both intentional activism, confusion, and neglect. We’ve allowed our education institutions from K-through-PhD to be captured by the enemies of civilization itself and transformed into barbarian incubators. Our media and politics have not only cheered this on, but profiteered from it at every turn.
And now, they are the barbarians inside our gates. And if we don’t do something about this right now, they will tear civilization itself to the ground. As a father of a high school senior, our family is looking at all of this in shock and horror. The stakes for my son’s future are high. And the stakes for our civilization are even higher.
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Harvard Students Zero-Day Response to the Hamas attack: https://www.thecrimson.com/article/20...
Harvard Administrators’ Cold-Blooded Academic Murder of Roland Fryer: https://youtu.be/m8xWOlk3WIw?si=t00hs0ryfPOrotzT
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Outline:
[0:00] The Barbarians Inside Our Gates
[2:34] Barbarism, Civilization, and Tribalism
[5:22] Welcome to Harvard, Young Barbarians!
[12:58] Claudine Gay, Cancel Culture Warrior
[14:19] The Canceling of the American Mind
[15:42] The Barbaric Hijacking of High School Debate
[19:06] Seduced into Utopia, disappointed into Nihilism
[20:24] Religion and Reality Under Pressure
[24:11] Practical advice for raising a healthy, civilized adult
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Connor Boyack, best known as the creator of the "Tuttle Twins" books and streaming series, has mastered the art of blending libertarian principles with engaging storytelling to reach children effectively, while also teaching their parents a lesson or two. His most recent addition to the series, "The Tuttle Twins Guide To True Conspiracies," delves into 20 historical events initially considered to be unhinged conspiracy theories but later proven factual.
Connor is also the President of the Libertas Institute, where he actively pursues real-world policy reform across party lines to promote limited government and individual rights. His multifaceted approach demonstrates a deep-seated belief in the transformative power of accessible education and purposeful action in shaping a freer, more informed society.
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Learn more about Tuttle Twins: https://tuttletwins.com/?al_pg_id=9f1b2fb8-2dec-4f4d-b513-ce76b6d911a5
Follow Connor on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/cboyack?lang=en
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Outline:
[0:00] Intro
[1:18] Change the world one life at a time
[6:15] Defending the civil rights of Mormon families
[15:50] How the Tuttle Twins got started
[27:44] Who should brainwash your kids?
[34:21] Lay a foundation for your child’s moral agency
[40:37] Loving education vs authoritarian schools
[49:40] Arm your kids for intellectual battle
[56:38] Humanize your enemies to make them allies
[1:08:21] Utopian idealists are always hypocrites
[1:15:49] Appeals to authority, healthy skepticism, and critical thinking
[1:29:08] Some conspiracy theories are true
[1:31:13] Gulf of Tonkin
[1:34:06] Gulf War, Russia-Ukraine, and Israel-Hamas
[1:38:23] Operation Northwoods and the Bay of Pigs invasion
[1:44:16] Manufactured consent and the power of propaganda
[1:46:52] Bank runs, populism, and the Federal Reserve
[1:57:58] Operation Ajax and the Iran hostage crisis
[2:06:09] Why teach kids about true conspiracies?
[2:15:31] Kicked out of school for loving American history
[2:22:16] How to speak to kids effectively
[2:28:47] We can’t save America if we only play defense
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Greg Lukianoff, a First Amendment lawyer and President of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), dives headfirst into the pressing issues of free speech and the impact of cancel culture in academia. Lukianoff discusses the troubling trends at prestigious universities, where ideological bias butts up against claims of political neutrality, especially highlighted during recent intense protests over the Israel-Hamas conflict. He presents a compelling, data-backed narrative from his latest book, The Canceling of the American Mind, co-authored with Rikki Schlott, revealing how a culture of censorship is stifling discourse and academic freedom.
Lukianoff is also known for co-authoring The Coddling of the American Mind with Jonathan Haidt.
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The Canceling of the American Mind: https://www.amazon.com/Canceling-American-Mind-Undermines-Threatens-ebook/dp/B0BTZT9PLM/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698786491&sr=1-1
The Coddling of the American Mind: https://www.amazon.com/Coddling-American-Mind-Intentions-Generation/dp/0735224919/ref=pd_bxgy_img_sccl_1/134-7612673-5833036?pd_rd_w=2A4Gz&content-id=amzn1.sym.43d28dfc-aa4f-4ef6-b591-5ab7095e137f&pf_rd_p=43d28dfc-aa4f-4ef6-b591-5ab7095e137f&pf_rd_r=GCFQ4WXBKZPS65KY4CC9&pd_rd_wg=VQ3Bc&pd_rd_r=90ac8972-5648-4037-8a32-6679de23cbba&pd_rd_i=0735224919&psc=1
Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression: https://www.thefire.org/
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Outline:
[0:00] Intro
[1:11] Coddling of the American Mind
[8:48] The history of ‘cancel culture’
[16:56] What started happening in 2014?
[27:28] The polarization spiral
[33:13] Herbert Marcuse’s “Repressive Tolerance”
[45:43] Free speech and Hamas apologetics at Harvard
[57:29] Cancellation by the numbers
[1:09:59] Different threats from the left and the right
[1:20:07] Protecting free speech with law and culture
[1:28:15] What about Title IX and federal funding?
[1:35:42] Did Weimar Germany need more censorship?
[1:41:26] How to prepare your kids for modern culture
[1:50:26] The role of fatherlessness and secularism
[1:55:19] Don’t be scared of having kids
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Liberal arts education once cultivated well-rounded, critically thinking individuals who would become our future innovators and leaders. However, in recent years, intellectual diversity, curiosity, and discourse have departed the halls of our most elite universities. Pano Kanelos, the founding president of UATX, believes that ideological capture and the overall homogenization of higher education are to blame.
UATX, the University of Austin, has emerged as a reason for hope amidst negative trends at mainstream universities. This radical new experiment in higher education is putting quintessential liberal values at the center of the conversation. A graduate of UATX won’t just be an adept thinker, but an engaged, innovative citizen.
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UATX announcement letter: https://www.thefp.com/p/we-cant-wait-for-universities-to
Learn more about UATX: https://www.uaustin.org/
UATX on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDjuyYcHYC37Yb7HZBMqd7g
UATX on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/uaustinorg?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author
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Outline:
[0:00] Intro
[1:17] What is UATX?
[5:17] Liberal arts vs. liberal education
[11:28] Plato’s cave, heresy, and truth
[17:53] What’s wrong with legacy universities?
[25:37] Self-censorship destroys open inquiry
[29:34] “My truth” is illiberal narcissism
[34:51] Is UATX a right-wing grift?
[40:28] How the university cartel protects its turf
[46:41] Elite schools don’t create independent adults
[51:43] Kids can see that the game is rigged
[54:47] UATX is seeking out mavericks, not sheep
[1:04:24] Grace, grit, and gratitude
[1:07:46] How will UATX prepare young people for careers?
[1:17:05] How to build an intellectual foundation
[1:26:00] The age of the college major is over
[1:33:25] Is a DIY, at-home education good enough?
[1:41:42] Why is ‘free speech’ now seen as right-wing?
[1:45:50] Most universities misunderstand truth
[1:49:35] Is UATX a real university?
[1:57:35] Challenge norms and reignite innovation
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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.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dadsavesamerica.substack.com
Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale, the iconic face of Houston’s Gallery Furniture, has crafted a business empire that’s as much about community as it is about comfy mattresses.
Mack recounted his journey into the furniture business, from first discovering his sense of motivation to persuading his future wife to move to Houston and risk it all on a furniture store. More recently, he’s made waves by placing staggering sports bets, including a record-breaking $75 million on the Houston Astros for the World Series. Calling on his time-tested, over-the-top marketing style, Mack turned a gamble into a win-win for both him and his customers to the tune of $76 million in sales.
Beyond business and bets, Mack opened up about his dedication to family and community. A staunch believer in the revitalizing and empowering essence of work, Mack is full of endearing stories and good old fashioned wisdom.
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Mattress Mack on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattressmack/
Mattress Mack on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattressmackofficial/?hl=en
Mattress Mack on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/MattressMack?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author
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Outline:
[0:00] Intro
[0:59] Betting $75 million on the Houston Astros
[4:02] The origins of “Mattress Mack”
[12:59] Learning the importance of service
[19:42] Turn your struggles into strengths
[25:53] Community-building is Mack’s business strategy
[29:05] You can’t help the poor without profit
[35:40] We don’t respect hard work anymore
[43:37] Mack is part capitalist, part social worker
[52:30] Faith and work keeps him going
[1:01:11] Rapid fire questions
[1:07:17] Mattress Mack’s role in the American story
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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.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dadsavesamerica.substack.com
Working with family can be a blend of laughter, love, and at times, a test of patience. It's a unique dance between the personal and professional, where shared histories create a tapestry rich with memories and understanding.
In our conversation, Danny and Lucy DeVito highlighted the grounded, playful nature of their father-daughter duo amidst the Hollywood whirlwind and how they’ve successfully navigated personal and professional evolution together.
Danny, with a storied career marked by iconic roles in One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest, Taxi, and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, reflected on the blend of everyday parenting and stardom, while Lucy, an accomplished actress in her own right, shared the unique experience of growing up as a DeVito. Danny and Lucy are currently starring as father and daughter in the play I Need That on Broadway, which runs from 10/13 until 12/23.
This interview was recorded prior to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.
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Purchase tickets for I Need That: https://www.roundabouttheatre.org/get-tickets/2023-2024-season/i-need-that/?utm_source=ttd&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=pre-perfs&utm_content=brand-researchers
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Outline:
[0:00] Intro
[1:10] When you have a kid, you die
[7:31] Why Danny became an actor (but first a hairdresser)
[13:46] Breaking through in acting and directing
[18:39] The value of dark stories
[24:54] How Danny met his wife
[26:44] Keep your family close
[29:40] Don’t put the brakes on your kids’ dreams
[31:39] Italians yell affectionately
[34:40] Why Lucy joined the family business
[38:34] It’s Always Sunny, Batman Returns, and more
[44:47] Working together for “I Need That” on Broadway
[49:56] Rapid fire questions
[1:00:37] Surprising Danny and Lucy with their genealogy
[1:04:56] Danny and Lucy’s roles in the American story
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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.
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Jay Glazer has broken some of the biggest stories in NFL history, yet behind the scenes, he faces a different battle. In his book Unbreakable, Jay courageously shares his struggle against what he calls ‘the gray’. It's a raw and inspiring account of his life-long battle with anxiety and depression and his quest to help others struggling with the same issues.
No matter how hard it can be, it's crucial that we open up about our personal struggles with those who care about us. More often than not, those close to us will be grateful for our honesty and will be ready to offer a comforting presence. It's also essential to surround ourselves with a supportive team of individuals whose shoulders we can lean on in times of need. Together, we can create a network of strength and resilience.
Jay, alongside former NFL player and Special Forces veteran Nate Boyer, founded MVP - Merging Vets and Players - to take his mental health mission even further. MVP has created a unique network of support between veterans and retired professional athletes and is saving lives in the process. In our conversation, we delve into the depths of Jay's journey, uncovering the strength and resilience that lies within each of us.
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Follow Jay on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/JayGlazer?s=20
Follow Jay on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayglazer/
Purchase a copy of Unbreakable: https://www.amazon.com/Unbreakable-Jay-Glazer/dp/0063062852
Learn more about MVP: https://vetsandplayers.org/
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Outline:
[0:00] Intro
[0:58] Surviving in NYC with a $9,450 salary
[4:41] Career drive, social media, and mental health
[8:38] Take control of your struggles
[17:18] What do panic attacks feel like?
[21:29] Is masculinity the problem or the solution?
[24:43] “Powering through” isn’t the same as succeeding
[27:24] Serving others helps you handle “the gray”
[33:26] Why Jay united retired athletes and veterans
[37:16] Jay’s message for people who are suffering
[42:31] MVP is saving lives
[45:09] How dads cause a positive ripple effect
[48:59] Social media doesn’t tell the truth about success
[50:30] What Jay expects from his son
[53:08] Managing anger and aggression
[1:00:08] Combat your inner pessimist
[1:04:11] Outro
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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.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dadsavesamerica.substack.com
Matt Risinger is a premium home builder in Austin, Texas and host of The Build Show on YouTube. With over two decades of experience, he has established himself as a leading authority in the field.
Not long after setting up his own building company, Matt found himself buried in debt during the 2008 financial crisis. He has since become a passionate advocate for energy-efficient and sustainable building methods on a mission to build homes that stand the test of time. In our conversation, we talk about why more young people should consider the trades, why fatherhood is Matt’s favorite hobby, and how to survive a major construction project.
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Watch The Build Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@buildshow
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Outline:
[0:00] Intro [1:27] Welcome to DSA [3:38] Building taught Matt about service [9:37] Creation is central to humanity [11:22] Matt’s journey to building professionally [15:34] Working for yourself is harder but better [26:51] Get the details right [30:36] Enthusiasm drives excellence [32:16] Hire good people and treat them well [35:38] You get what you pay for [42:03] Big houses don’t improve families [47:07] How do we get more kids into the trades? [58:02] Fatherhood is Matt’s favorite hobby [1:01:58] Becoming a dad resets your priorities [1:05:19] How to choose a builder and survive the project [1:13:09] We should all learn to be a little handy [1:16:44] Spreading the word on quality construction [1:22:36] Advice from a dad [1:25:11] Outro
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Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/c4FeXSjYa0Q
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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.
Adam Curry first became a household name as an MTV VJ, but that was only the start of his nearly four-decade crusade to revolutionize media. Since childhood, he has been obsessed with using cutting-edge technology to improve the ways that humans communicate ideas, from building MTV’s first website to bringing Bitcoin micropayment to podcasting.
Adam’s career has always been about pushing boundaries, in more ways than one. He’s known for exploring some of the wildest conspiracy theories on his popular podcast “No Agenda,” but recently he’s been diving into a new theory - faith in God. Adam’s recent turn towards Christianity has brought a profound layer to his already rich tapestry of experiences. Join me as I unravel the fascinating intersections of media, innovation, and faith in my conversation with Adam Curry.
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Listen to No Agenda: https://www.noagendashow.net/ Follow Adam on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/adamcurry
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Outline: [0:00] Intro [1:54] Reflecting on the MTV days [6:15] Earliest computer memory [10:19] Why Adam loves broadcasting [16:53] Reflecting on the MTV days, continued [27:26] Open source creativity [38:16] The CIA and the pursuit of truth [50:10] Totalitarianism was built on the radio [57:14] Nihilism makes sense but doesn’t work [1:08:42] Faith works its way into your life [1:24:48] The pendulum can swing back [1:30:59] Internet avatars are destabilizing childhood [1:38:42] Manipulating fear is coercion, not persuasion [1:47:11] Inventing and reinventing podcasting [1:58:22] Why people pay for things they value [2:03:28] Adam learned a hard lesson about Bitcoin [2:17:19] Legacy media is dying, and that’s a good thing [2:22:56] Advice for young creators [2:27:17] Outro
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Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sMaOCmwxrnA
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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.
You probably recognize Craig Melvin as a seasoned journalist and the co-host of The Today Show on NBC, but what you might not know is that he had to navigate addiction and generational fatherlessness in his own family to get there.
Craig documents this tumultuous journey in his book Pops, including how he learned to become a better father himself in the process. Now he uses his TV platform to celebrate fatherhood with his Dads Got This! series. As parents we all want to be the best version of ourselves for our kids, regardless of our own family circumstances, and Craig Melvin has accomplished exactly that.
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Purchase a copy of Pops: https://www.amazon.com/Pops-Learning-Be-Son-Father/dp/0063071991 Follow Craig on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigmelvinnbc/
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Outline: [0:00] Intro [1:19] Your memories of your dad matter [8:09] Craig’s foundation in faith [15:33] Coming to terms with a parent’s addiction [19:29] He was moved to action when his dad hit rock bottom [26:00] Interventions can work, even after decades [33:10] Becoming a father opened him to forgiveness [36:14] He gave his dad the best gift of his life [40:15] Give your kids a normal life [46:21] How do you manage media for your kids? [49:44] Becoming a journalist in high school [51:42] Bonding with his son over journalism [54:20] Craig Melvin’s role in the American story [56:57] Outro
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Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WIB8iomWoxI
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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.
Life throws us curveballs from time to time. Sometimes we take a swing and hit it out of the park, but even a swing and a miss can teach us important, humbling lessons. Few know this better than former MLB pitcher Jake Arrieta.
Jake’s scouting sheet looks like a storybook career: Olympic medalist, Cy Young Award winner, National League All-Star. He even led the 2016 Chicago Cubs to their first World Series in 108 years. However, Jake’s success was not a guarantee. Behind those accolades lies a story of uncertainty and setbacks, and these forged his trademark mental toughness, combined with a work ethic he learned from his dad. As a father of two himself, Jake, alongside his wife, now focuses on instilling the values of family, fortitude, and overcoming failure in their kids. Not everyone can be an all-star pitcher, but anyone can strive to be an all-star parent!
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Follow Jake on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jarrieta34?lang=en Follow Jake on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jarrieta49/?hl=en
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Outline: [0:00] Intro [1:38] Choosing between school and the baseball draft [11:55] Even teenagers aren’t invincible [14:17] His dad’s advice kept him on the right track [16:59] From the Beijing Olympics to the Baltimore Orioles [25:21] Mental toughness and fear of failure [38:16] Winning the World Series with the Chicago Cubs [42:19] Inspiring and encouraging kids is part of the job [46:08] Politics is dangerous but sometimes unavoidable [51:19] Speaking out about the MLB’s COVID policies [59:22] Starting a family while building a baseball career [1:03:36] Athletes should start planning for retirement now [1:09:58] Failure is when most learning happens [1:14:46] Coaching kids’ sports as a celebrity [1:18:28] Lightning round Q&A [1:29:27] Outro
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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.
Business is fundamentally about creating value by solving a problem. Anybody with a great idea, regardless of their circumstances, has the potential to turn that idea into success with hard work and determination. Unfortunately, our school system clearly hasn’t prepared our kids, or us, to manage our money.
Today’s guest, Daymond John, is best known as ‘The People’s Shark’ on ABC’s Shark Tank, but now he’s tackling financial education head-on with his children’s book, Little Daymond Learns to Earn, teaching kids the basics of money and starting their own businesses. He has a true passion for teaching kids about finance, entrepreneurship, and the value of hard work. Daymond is also the CEO and founder of FUBU, a $6 billion fashion brand he started with only $40 and a van.
This episode of Dad Saves America was produced with the support of the Arthur N. Rupe Foundation.
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Outline: [0:00] Intro [1:19] Daymond’s first business [7:47] Mastering the sales pitch [10:38] Growing up with a great mom and no dad [12:48] Raising kids is punishing but fulfilling [15:58] Make space for your partner’s strengths [18:43] Put your values into practice [26:00] Talk about money with your kids [31:22] Money is necessary, but it’s not the point [37:34] Everything needs to be earned [43:54] Daymond is the American Dream [46:01] Outro
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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.
The United States of America is arguably the first nation in human history to be created consciously on the basis of Enlightenment ideals. Those ideals were captured with power and poetry in the Declaration of Independence and have animated millions of people to immigrate to this country seeking a better life. You’ll find no greater champions of American ideals than first generation immigrants.
Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the rest of us. According to recent polling by the Wall Street Journal, patriotism has utterly collapsed as an important value for most Americans. Thomas Jefferson is often quoted as having said, “An educated citizenry is a vital requisite for our survival as a free people.” By that measure, we’re failing future generations.
Today’s guest, Gordon Wood, is one the world’s leading experts on America’s revolutionary history and currently a professor at Brown University. Throughout his storied career, Gordon has earned a Pulitzer Prize, a National Humanities Medal, and the Bancroft Prize. Gordon has authored, co-authored, and contributed to dozens of books on the American Revolution, including his award-winning titles The Creation of the American Republic and The Radicalism of the American Revolution.
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Outline: [0:00] Intro [3:33] The Founding Fathers weren’t always a big deal [8:49] America is a nation of ideology, not ethnicity [11:16] Testing Enlightenment ideals for the first time [15:12] How “United States” changed from plural to singular [21:02] What are “these truths” and why are they “self-evident”? [28:47] The Freemasons organized the opposition to monarchy [32:11] English monarchy was radically liberal compared to France [36:08] The Declaration of Independence is a long list of complaints [44:57] The American colonies fought for the rights of English Constitution [48:54] How do you organize 13 colonies to win a war? [51:24] The American Revolution made slavery a central moral question [1:01:48] Approach historical narratives holistically, not ideologically [1:04:43] Can we regain the lost confidence of our fellow Americans? [1:12:27] Outro
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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.
Good companies recognize people with passion and support their growth. As you pursue your career, it’s important learn as much as you can from mentors who are invested in your success.
Today’s guest, Niels Schuurmans, is one of those great mentors. John met Niels over twenty years ago through a mentorship program at MTV. He later became John’s boss at both Nickelodeon and Spike TV, and during that time, Niels taught him the wisdom of humbly going back to the drawing board when a project isn’t going as planned.
Niels has taken a pretty unusual road to his success and there's lessons for everyone about how to explore your potential and find your way to a fulfilling career. He was part of the early team that built Nickelodeon, shaping millions of childhoods for decades. Niels is currently the Chief Marketing and Creative Officer at 101 Studios, the production company responsible for hit shows like Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone, 1923, and many more.
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Learn more about 101 Studios: https://www.101studiosco.com/
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Outline: [0:00] Intro [1:41] Working at 101 Studios [4:14] How John and Niels first met [9:15] Niels started acting to avoid a school suspension [17:36] Starting a business on Saint Thomas [23:37] Kids need someone to acknowledge their potential [25:59] Teaching led Niels to Nickelodeon [34:06] When (and why) should you make big changes in your career? [41:25] Making the best imitation of an existing product wastes creativity [49:39] Good mentors give you options, not answers [56:57] Lessons learned from launching Spike TV [1:09:20] Masculinity can be unapologetic without being toxic [1:16:55] Boys and girls have unique abilities that deserve attention [1:19:51] Should adults try to stay in touch with ‘kids these days’? [1:25:00] Taylor Sheridan, Yellowstone, and the frontier mentality [1:27:20] Young adults need to experience the world [1:29:58] How Niels reconnected with his dad [1:36:01] Positivity is helpful, but it can become a crutch [1:43:19] Storytelling can reinvigorate the collective American spirit [1:48:48] Outro
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Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8pXtsi0LR9o
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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.
In a world filled with adversity, there are those who refuse to succumb to the role of victim, instead choosing to rise above their circumstances and create their own destiny.
Today’s guest, Akbar Gbajabiamila, has become a household name as the host of popular TV shows like American Ninja Warrior, The Talk, and his upcoming reality show, Fight to Survive. With his engaging personality and magnetic charisma, he ignites the spirits of contestants to conquer seemingly impossible obstacles.
As a first-generation American, Akbar's journey is deeply rooted in his immigrant upbringing. Raised by strong-willed Nigerian parents, he was instilled with the values of education, hard work, and finishing what you start. These principles shaped his character and nurtured an unwavering belief that he could transcend the challenges that surrounded him.
Guided by his father's wisdom, Akbar channeled his energy into sports, using them as a vehicle for self-improvement and personal growth. Through relentless dedication, he excelled in football, paving the way for his career in the NFL and broadcasting. Akbar's journey serves as a beacon of hope, reminding us all of the untapped power within ourselves to overcome obstacles and realize our dreams.
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Purchase a copy of Everyone Can Be A Ninja: https://www.amazon.com/Everyone-Can-Be-Ninja-Warrior/dp/1982109750/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Learn more about Akbar's work with The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research: https://www.michaeljfox.org/bio/akbar-gbajabiamila Akbar on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@akbar_gbaja?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Akbar on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akbar_gbaja/?hl=en
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Outline:
[0:00] Intro
[1:59] Make sure people say your name right
[5:29] Growing up in a Nigerian immigrant family
[11:12] Hard work was his family’s #1 value
[14:57] What does Gbajabiamila mean?
[16:42] Experiencing the 1992 LA riots
[20:33] Social media makes it tough to shield kids
[25:51] Meeting King Charles by selling salad dressing
[30:28] Akbar first loved basketball, not football
[35:11] The burden of trying to fix your parent
[38:01] How dads get devalued in our culture
[41:34] The unique superpower of dads
[45:54] How his Muslim dad and Christian mom got along
[48:42] Have conversation without confrontation
[54:13] Cultural politics affect playground politics
[1:01:04] Dealing with his dad’s Parkinson’s diagnosis
[1:06:15] A football career wasn’t part of the plan
[1:11:00] Akbar almost didn’t make it to the NFL
[1:14:50] Tell your kids that you’re proud of them, but not too often
[1:18:14] If you have no experience, you have to work for free
[1:24:46] Learning to host American Ninja Warrior
[1:27:15] Hosting ANW is about being a cheerleader
[1:28:55] Why Akbar makes TikToks with his kids
[1:32:19] Outro
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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.
In disruptive times like these, it can be useful to expand your mind with radical new ideas, especially when they challenge your own assumptions. We need to remember that discomfort can be the first step in genuine learning, but only if we’re open to it.
Today’s guest, Malcolm Collins, is a neuroscientist, serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and one of Amazon's best selling non-fiction writers. He and his wife Simone are reimagining education and much more through their work at the Collins Institute and the five Pragmatist’s guides they have written together. Their books explore everything from building an intentional life to starting your own religion. Malcolm and Simone also recently started their "Based Camp" podcast, which focuses on how humans process the world around them and the future of our species.
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Purchase a copy of The Pragmatist's Guide To Life: https://www.amazon.com/Pragmatists-Guide-Life-Creating-Questions-ebook/dp/B079LRHPM7?ref_=ast_author_dpLearn more about the Collins Institute: https://collinsinstitute.org/
Check out "Based Camp" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SimoneandMalcolm
Check out "Based Camp" on Substack: https://basedcamppodcast.substack.com/
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Outline:[0:00] Intro[0:55] What is pragmatism?[6:56] Malcolm’s career background[9:09] Autism, emotion, and reason[11:40] What is an objective function?[17:01] How do you determine what’s true?[23:50] Intrinsic value and human dignity[28:29] Wokeness, viruses, and shadow banning[35:04] Will AI serve like personal guardian angels?[39:50] Your brain makes up reasons for what you do[45:39] How your ideological tree develops[51:55] The evolutionary value of “no pain, no gain”[56:54] How do you optimize your objective function?[58:26] You can shape your brain’s autopilot system[1:06:54] Culture, community, and tradition[1:14:39] The Judeo-Christian vulnerability to apocalypticism[1:19:59] Be the best side character you can be[1:29:50] Make your self-narrative interesting[1:32:47] Masculinity changes when you become a father[1:45:15] Reigniting old traditions and building new cultures[1:52:15] Outro
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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.
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.
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Download the Star Wars Viewing Guide: https://action.dadsavesamerica.com/may-the-4th
Purchase a copy of How the Force Can Fix the World: https://www.amazon.com/How-Force-Can-Fix-World/dp/1546000461
Visit Stephen's website: https://www.stephendkent.com/
Follow Stephen on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Stephen_Kent89?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
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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.
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.
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Download the Star Wars Viewing Guide: https://action.dadsavesamerica.com/may-the-4th
Purchase a copy of How the Force Can Fix the World: https://www.amazon.com/How-Force-Can-Fix-World/dp/1546000461
Visit Stephen's website: https://www.stephendkent.com/
Follow Stephen on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Stephen_Kent89?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
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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
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Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/id4byFG2dlM
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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.
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.
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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
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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
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Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1Ok7VXJy3YI
Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?
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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.
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.
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Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/f-_yfcWwcs4
Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?
Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/
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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.
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.
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Learn more about MVP: https://vetsandplayers.org/Follow Nate on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NateBoyer37Follow Nate on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nateboyer37/?hl=en
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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
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Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ctK5Ay7qGiI
Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?
Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/
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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.
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.
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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
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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
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Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TDQPbWy2gOk
Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?
Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/
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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.
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 also is mother of four daughters who 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!
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Purchase a copy of The Magic Mom: https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Mom-Principles-Entrepreneurial-Daughters/dp/B0BF35J9MP
Alyce's website: https://alycedailey.com/
Alyce on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alycedailey/?hl=en
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Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RQWwZ57OQR8
Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?
Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/
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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.
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!
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Purchase a copy of The Magic Mom: https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Mom-Principles-Entrepreneurial-Daughters/dp/B0BF35J9MP
Alyce's website: https://alycedailey.com/
Alyce on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alycedailey/?hl=en
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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
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Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PL1Ph9MjAvI
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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.
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.
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Troy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troykotsur/?hl=en
Troy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/TroyKotsur?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
Texas School for the Deaf: https://www.tsd.state.tx.us/
Deaf West Theatre: https://www.deafwest.org/
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Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RfvjOwWhkrg
Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?
Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/
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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.
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 opining glimpse into the reasons behind the ‘purpose void’ afflicting many of today’s young men, its detrimental affect 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.
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Warren's book, "The Boy Crisis": https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948836130/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_CCZJ2MPNCW8Q4XC6RS7Y
Warren’s Website: https://warrenfarrell.com/
Warren’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/drwarrenfarrell
Warren’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwarrenfarrell/
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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
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Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YEXBwSaPWZU
Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?
Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/
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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.
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.
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Follow Denisha Allen on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DenishaMweather
Learn more about Black Minds Matter: https://www.blackmindsmatter.net/
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Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-43Oet_IahU
Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?
Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/
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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.
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.
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Follow Denisha Allen on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DenishaMweather
Learn more about Black Minds Matter: https://www.blackmindsmatter.net/
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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
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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.
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 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.
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Learn more about Next Great Adventure: https://www.nxtgreatadventure.com/
Learn more about Acton Academy: https://start.actonacademy.org/?gclid=CjwKCAiA5sieBhBnEiwAR9oh2jvDytxDsskXKyqjCxmcb733-e9TakqXC9fKYLAK_-XZxxojjKYl8hoCMagQAvD_BwE
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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.
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.
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Learn more about "Next Great Adventure": https://www.nxtgreatadventure.com/
Learn more about Acton Academy: https://www.actonacademy.org/
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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
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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.
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.
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Learn more about Move One Million: http://moveonemillion.org/
Check out Chris's podcast, I Needed That: https://ineededthatpodcast.podbean.com/
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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
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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.
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.
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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/
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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.
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.
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Adam's book: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Reminds-Me-Something-Apologies/dp/1637582684
Adam's website: https://adamcarolla.com/
Adam on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/adamcarolla
Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adamcarolla?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author
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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.
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 over come 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.
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Adam's book: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Reminds-Me-Something-Apologies/dp/1637582684
Adam's website: https://adamcarolla.com/
Adam on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/adamcarolla
Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adamcarolla?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
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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
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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.
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.
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It Doesn’t Have To Be Awkward: https://www.amazon.com/Doesnt-Have-Awkward-Hard-Talk-About/dp/0358396034
The Mirror Effect: https://www.amazon.com/Mirror-Effect-Celebrity-Narcissism-Seducing/dp/B002NSLMUE
Ask Dr. Drew: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBWjXRZQjbk&list=PLWNl59msikR1DLABN4ll9ZmHMiX4UyGpX
Dr. Drew After Dark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCuTEfmEQxA&list=PL-i3EV1v5hLfMRcYoJ3dSwzPLVKDCmgxE
Dr. Drew on Twitter: https://twitter.com/drdrew?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author
Dr. Drew's Website: https://drdrew.com/
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Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/
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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.
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.
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Purchase a copy of Ben's book: https://www.amazon.com/Funky-Defiant-Through-Combat-Sports/dp/1637582994
Askren Wrestling Academy: https://awawisconsin.com/
Ben on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Benaskren?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
Ben on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benaskren/?hl=en
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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
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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.
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.
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Purchase a copy of his book, Wild Problems: https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Problems-Guide-Decisions-Define/dp/0593418255
Listen 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
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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.
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.
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Purchase a copy of his book, Wild Problems:https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Problems-Guide-Decisions-Define/dp/0593418255
Listen 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
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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
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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.
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.
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Evan Baehr’s website: https://www.evanbaehr.com/
Get Backed: https://www.amazon.com/Get-Backed-Perfect-Launch-Venture/dp/1633690725
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Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/N2K2bbb13Gc
Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?
Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/
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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.
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!
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Evan Baehr’s website: https://www.evanbaehr.com/
Get Backed: https://www.amazon.com/Get-Backed-Perfect-Launch-Venture/dp/1633690725
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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
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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.
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.
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Dr. Carvalho's Website: https://faculty.mccombs.utexas.edu/carlos.carvalho/index.html
Salem Center for Policy: https://salemcenter.org/
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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.
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Dr. Carvalho's Website: https://faculty.mccombs.utexas.edu/carlos.carvalho/index.html
Salem Center for Policy: https://salemcenter.org/
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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
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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.
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.
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Brian's blog: https://briangitt.com/
Brian's Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianGitt?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author
Brian's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-gitt
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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.
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.
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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
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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.
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.
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Brian’s blog: https://briangitt.com/
Brians’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianGitt?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author
Brian’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-gitt
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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
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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.
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Troy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troykotsur/?hl=en
Troy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/TroyKotsur?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author
Texas School for the Deaf: https://www.tsd.state.tx.us/
Deaf West Theatre: https://www.deafwest.org/
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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
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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.
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"Superabundance": https://www.amazon.com/Superabundance-Population-Innovation-Flourishing-Infinitely/dp/1952223393
HumanProgress: https://www.humanprogress.org/
Jordan Peterson's recent interview with Marian Tupy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iC_hY4qhyk
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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.
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.
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A Redemptive Path Forward: https://www.amazon.com/Redemptive-Path-Forward-Incarceration-Activism-ebook/dp/B09CYNGPXB
Urban Specialists: https://urbanspecialists.org/
Heal America Movement: https://healamericamovement.org/blog/antong-luckys-story/
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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.
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.
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"Superabundance": https://www.amazon.com/Superabundance-Population-Innovation-Flourishing-Infinitely/dp/1952223393
HumanProgress: https://www.humanprogress.org/
Jordan Peterson's recent interview with Marian Tupy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iC_hY4qhyk
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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
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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.
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.
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Paper Belt on Fire: https://www.amazon.com/Paper-Belt-Fire-Fight-Progress/dp/164177245X
1517 Fund: https://www.1517fund.com/
Mike Gibson's Twitter: https://twitter.com/William_Blake?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author
Mike Gibson's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-patrick-gibson-56b6973
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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.
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.
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A Redemptive Path Forward: https://www.amazon.com/Redemptive-Path-Forward-Incarceration-Activism-ebook/dp/B09CYNGPXB
Urban Specialists: https://urbanspecialists.org/
Heal America Movement: https://healamericamovement.org/blog/antong-luckys-story/
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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
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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.
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.”
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"Paper Belt on Fire": https://www.amazon.com/Paper-Belt-Fire-Fight-Progress/dp/164177245X
1517 Fund: https://www.1517fund.com/
Mike Gibson's Twitter: https://twitter.com/William_Blake?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author
Mike Gibson's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-patrick-gibson-56b6973
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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
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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.
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.
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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
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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.
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.
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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
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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
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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.
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.
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The Boy Crisis: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948836130/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_CCZJ2MPNCW8Q4XC6RS7Y
Warren’s Website: https://warrenfarrell.com/
Warren’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/drwarrenfarrell
Warren’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwarrenfarrell/
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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.
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.
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The Boy Crisis: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948836130/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_CCZJ2MPNCW8Q4XC6RS7Y
Warren’s Website: https://warrenfarrell.com/
Warren’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/drwarrenfarrell
Warren’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwarrenfarrell/
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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
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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.
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.
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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=1-1
Concious 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
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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
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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.
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.
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Michael's Twitter: https://twitter.com/flowidealism?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
The 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
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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.
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.
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Michael's Twitter: https://twitter.com/flowidealism?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
The 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
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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
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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.
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.
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Martin's Twitter: https://twitter.com/mgurri?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
The Revolt of the Public: https://www.amazon.com/Revolt-Public-Crisis-Authority-Millennium/dp/1732265143
Martin's Blog: https://thefifthwave.wordpress.com/
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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.
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.
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Martin's Twitter: https://twitter.com/mgurri?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
The Revolt of the Public: https://www.amazon.com/Revolt-Public-Crisis-Authority-Millennium/dp/1732265143
Martin's Blog: https://thefifthwave.wordpress.com/
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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
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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.
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.
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Matt Ridley’s Website: https://www.mattridley.co.uk/
Matt Ridley’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattwridley
The 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
Viral: 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=8-3
How 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
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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.
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.
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Matt Ridley’s Website: https://www.mattridley.co.uk/
Matt Ridley’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattwridley
The 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
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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
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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.
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.
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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=r9Z9zP4cgso
Mike’s podcast Schoolish: https://open.spotify.com/show/51LHj7G0RH6dn7Hbj8nyD
Mike’s Website: https://www.yatesmike.com/
Mike’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-yates?trk=public_post_share-update_actor-text
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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.
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.
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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=r9Z9zP4cgso
Mike’s podcast Schoolish: https://open.spotify.com/show/51LHj7G0RH6dn7Hbj8nyD
Mike’s Website: https://www.yatesmike.com/
Mike’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-yates?trk=public_post_share-update_actor-text
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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
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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.
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.
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