I sat down with evolutionary biologist Bret Weinstein to unpack how behind-the-scenes power and perverse incentives have hollowed out America’s institutions. Bret argues that issues like the Epstein saga, COVID propaganda, and transgender ideology have exposed a deeper problem: elites wield leverage out of sight while government, media, and universities rely on theatrical, so-called “expertise” to bolster public authority. Our institutions so consistently engage in the exact inverse of good governance and common sense that many Americans are left wondering what remains of our democratic republic—and whether the West can be pulled back from the brink._____________________________________Follow Bret on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/BretWeinsteinWatch the Darkhorse Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@DarkHorsePod/featuredPurchase a copy of “A Hunter-Gather’s Guide to the 21st Century”: https://www.amazon.com/Hunter-Gatherers-Guide-21st-Century-Challenges/dp/0593086880_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] What’s going on with the Epstein files?[17:30] The internet and dysfunctional governance[22:00] Why modern institutions agree on bad ideas[33:30] Corrupt the incentives, corrupt the elite[42:42] Can the Constitution survive globalization?[50:25] Are we evolving towards virtual community?[1:00:10] When governments turn on their own people[1:07:38] The battle between “us” and “them”_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DmcaH_Gkj9cMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/ Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe
I sat down with neuroeconomist, author, and entrepreneur Paul Zak to discuss the neuroscience of human behavior and society. Paul explains his work on oxytocin—the "moral molecule"—and how it affects everything from political beliefs and economic systems to our most intimate relationships. We discuss why a lack of "friction" is making Gen Z miserable, why strong relationships are essential for success, and how to build a resilient mind in an anxious world._____________________________________Purchase “The Little Book of Happiness”: https://a.co/d/fnWrfdXLearn more about Paul’s “Six” app: https://your6.com/Follow Paul on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/pauljzak_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] The role of biology in economics[10:35 10:49] Are humans rational?[16:33 16:47] Oxytocin, trust, and cooperation[23:58 24:12] How do screens impact our interactions?[27:56] Homogeneity vs. polarization[34:33] Learning new skills with neuroscience[38:56] You need to encounter friction in life[50:08] Acclimate to fear and uncertainty[54:53] Good relationships allow you to take risks[58:25] The neuroscience of dating, politics, and masculinity[1:11:17] Testosterone turns Democrats into Republicans?[1:18:13] You always have to fight communism[1:26:20] Status-seeking is a zero-sum game[1:32:34] “The Little Book of Happiness”[1:37:06] The morality of free markets[1:43:53] The pros and cons of American dynamism[1:49:13] Is persuasion just manipulation?[2:02:29] Building an app to set emotional goals_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ldhH-yo0_zcMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/ Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe
I sat down with Father Daniel O’Mullane, pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, to discuss how and why he’s built a Catholic school based on the classical education model. Rather than obsessing over college and career preparation, the typical goals of primary and secondary schooling, he approaches education from the ground up, prioritizing the intellectual, social, and spiritual development of children. Fr. O’Mullane believes that time-tested teaching methods—measured in centuries, not decades—and the great works of Western civilization are among the best tools for cultivating students’ sense of meaning and purpose in a culture adrift._____________________________________Learn more about Our Lady of Mount Carmel School: https://olmc.academy/Follow Fr. O’Mullane on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/fatherdano_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Not your average Catholic school[5:38] Should “college and career” be the goal of school?[23:28] Purpose, narrative, and progress[36:50] Man is both spiritual and material[56:43] What does classical education look like?[1:07:17] Why the great works of Western civilization matter[1:13:38] Orderly behavior vs. true virtue[1:17:45] Building a school that’s better than prison[1:26:28] School should protect a child’s sense of wonder[1:32:09] Schools shouldn’t interfere with parenting[1:37:44] How to find teachers who aren’t ideologically captured[1:41:03] Entrepreneurship within the Church structure[1:55:56] How Fr. O’Mullane’s became a priest[2:15:28] What is the future of faith in our culture?[2:18:00] Rise to meet the demands of love_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xBW7NePlI0UMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/ Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe
I sat down with Mark Krikorian, executive director of the Center for Immigration Studies, to discuss why he believes we should significantly reduce immigration levels. Often, the immigration debate is so focused on illegal immigration that equally important questions about legal immigration are entirely ignored. As Mark points out, even President Trump—smeared as an anti-immigrant radical—has generally supported high levels of legal immigration. Mark, on the other hand, is an unapologetic restrictionist. Our conversation digs deep into the economics of immigration, the importance of assimilation, and practical solutions to our current immigration conundrum._____________________________________Learn more about the Center for Immigration Studies: https://cis.org/Follow Mark on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/MarkSKrikorian_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Modern immigration isn’t like Ellis Island[8:51] What does assimilation mean?[20:48] Trump’s reelection and cultural alignment[29:39] Isn’t more workers better for the economy?[43:05] Consumer prices, farm labor, and automation[55:37] The problem with libertarian utopianism[59:11] How can we know the “right” amount of immigration?[1:03:44] What’s the problem with H-1B visas?[1:07:46] Trump isn’t an immigration restrictionist[1:13:11] What do we do about non-criminal illegal immigrants?[1:28:02] Should we “build the wall”?[1:33:38] Should we rethink birthright citizenship?[1:40:42] Was Mitt Romney right about self-deportation?[1:47:49] Population decline and the welfare state[1:55:55] We are communities, not just individuals_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DRRsKtoml3IMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/ Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe
I sat down with James Lindsay to unpack how woke Marxist ideology infiltrated Western society, starting from Marx himself up through the political turmoil of the past decade. While working on the “Grievance Studies” hoax papers alongside Peter Boghossian and Helen Pluckrose, James began to realize that the ideological rot in academia was worse than he thought. Following that experience, he dedicated himself to researching the long intellectual history of wokeness, critical theory, and communism and educating the public about the political, rhetorical, and institutional traps set by the modern Left._____________________________________Check out New Discourses: https://newdiscourses.com/Follow James on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/ConceptualJames_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Targeted by the Southern Poverty Law Center[12:26] Sense-making in the internet age[25:43] Becoming the top intellectual historian of wokeness[47:50] How Marxism transformed into intersectionality[1:04:36] Power politics vs utopian Marxism[1:24:53] Marxism is inherently anti-democratic[1:31:42] Are academics are natural marxists?[1:44:36] How neo-Marxism took over education[1:58:21] Race, sex, and the internet[2:13:18] Is James pushing an ideological narrative?[2:20:11] What role did the collapse of religion play?[2:34:40] Have we developed antibodies to wokeness?[2:43:09] James won’t (and can’t) keep his mouth shut_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GUWQozp304gMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/ Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe
I sat down with Rob Henderson, author of "Troubled: A Memoir of Family, Foster Care, and Social Class,” to discuss why elite progressives promote radical ideas that they would never tolerate in their own lives. Coining the term “luxury beliefs,” he’s incisively diagnosed how their obsession with virtue signaling sacrifices the well-being of the poor. Rob shares how growing up in foster care, enlisting in the Air Force at 17, and later attending Yale and Cambridge shaped his worldview over the years. We also discuss Gen Z’s widening gender divide along political lines and what it could mean for the future of family formation._____________________________________Rob’s article on sex differences: https://www.city-journal.org/article/men-women-political-divideFollow Rob on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/robkhendersonRead Rob’s work on Substack: https://www.robkhenderson.com/_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Why does over-schooling end in communism?[17:22] Elites talk progressive but live conservative[28:10] Family instability is much worse than poverty[43:10] The male-female political split[59:33] Did the country lose its mind in 2013?[1:08:11] Are relationships and marriages doomed?[1:27:40] America is suffering from wealth disease[1:40:48] When is therapy useful and when is it the problem?[1:47:55] Why more young men should consider the military[1:54:36] Podcasts are good, but books are better[1:58:48] Don’t stifle yourself, but don’t have pointless arguments[2:02:26] Masculinity, rites of passage, and adulthood_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/izcLJ6fIE1AMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/ Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe
I sat down with Catholic social scientist and author Catherine Pakaluk to explore why some highly educated women are still choosing to have large families. A mother of 14 children herself, Catherine made “#postcardsforMacron” go viral after the French president made dismissive remarks about educated women not wanting large families. She has since written the book Hannah’s Children, in which she profiles 55 college-educated women raising large families in spite of societal trends against motherhood and a looming depopulation crisis. Our conversation also digs into how her Catholic faith has shaped her philosophical and economic worldview—and why anti-human ideologies have become dominant in recent decades._____________________________________Follow Catherine on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/CRPakalukPurchase a copy of “Hannah’s Children”: https://www.amazon.com/Hannahs-Children-Quietly-Defying-Dearth/dp/1684514576_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Why have so many kids?[7:48] Kids are liberating, not burdensome[14:10] Birthrate collapse vs. overpopulation[20:53] Original sin and anti-natalism[26:42] Environmentalism became planet worship[34:46] Why do some women have lots of kids?[49:54] Writing “Hannah’s Children”[1:01:38] The Biblical story of Hannah[1:08:29] Is reproduction a moral obligation?[1:16:54] Suffering is a necessary evil[1:29:22] Catholic social teaching and private property[1:36:43] Is Christianity pro-socialist?[1:43:07] Utilitarianism, individualism, and collectivism[1:51:32] Transhumanism and techno-optimism[1:56:29] The problem of evil and the purpose of freedom[2:03:02] Having kids is scary but worth it[2:10:28] Parenting and patriotism_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gtTO2xlxES0Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/ Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe
I sat down with Sara Higdon, a transwoman and libertarian content creator, to unpack the uncomfortable truths about modern gender ideology. Sara shares her personal story of transition and her concerns about the transgender social contagion impacting children. We discuss the historical context of gender dysphoria, the multi-billion dollar “gender medicine” industry, and the radical activists working to eliminate parental rights._____________________________________Follow Sara on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/SaraHigdon_Check out Sara’s YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@sarahigdon?si=AC7aoIuYUvjJb3xIPurchase a copy of “A Practical Response to Gender Distress”: https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Response-Gender-Distress-Families/dp/B0CXMRGMBV/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.I-lw7IeD5TNZ3QOBovrLtA.IDiY7I1STXTTMaV1pdwMyC75sUP3HoBNuf8vPtigOMI&qid=1710243622&sr=8-1_____________________________________Outline: [0:00] Having uncomfortable conversations[2:48] Sara’s personal story[6:45] How did trans issues become mainstream politics?[17:10] The first wave of “trans celebrities”[26:48] LGBT tolerance vs childhood indoctrination[31:50] What if your child actually has gender dysphoria?[43:50] Social contagion traps kids into trans identities[52:25] Postmodern neo-marxist gender ideology[1:01:34] Sex, gender, and stereotypes[1:06:16] Why is queer theory obsessed with children?[1:16:37] What are the steps of medical transition?[1:30:06] “Trans” is a bunch of different phenomena[1:34:16] “Gender medicine” is big business[1:40:18] Why girls are vulnerable to trans propaganda[1:51:25] Can any therapists be trusted?[1:56:18] Is “trans” a mental illness?[2:01:02] Even libertarians need cultural norms[2:12:33] Can we balance tolerance and sanity?[2:18:17] Doctors need to be sued and prosecuted_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DofXGbyPFqUMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/ Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe
I sat down with economist Antony Davies to discuss what’s right and wrong about our economy. Most Americans live materially wealthier lives than most other humans alive today, never mind in centuries past. However, young people are experiencing very real distress, with rising rates of serious mental illness. Is housing affordability the main problem? Are universities to blame? Antony shares his perspective on income inequality, the perverse incentives of government intervention, and how AI will change our society._____________________________________Read Antony’s essay on having more kids: https://www.thepublicdiscourse.com/2021/02/74203/Follow Antony on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/antonydaviesCheck out Antony’s YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@antonydavies?si=PcKJwFabQPgAICPx_____________________________________Outline: [0:00] The case for global economic optimism[7:35] What’s holding back American prosperity?[17:38] Why can’t we balance the federal budget?[21:54] Why is the middle class suffering?[34:06] Lessons from raising 6 kids[39:09] What’s going on with housing markets?[46:03] Medians, averages, and income inequality[54:56] Are young people right to resent “the system”?[1:05:10] How government subsidies ruined higher education[1:13:37] University DEI is about money, not ideology[1:18:35] Excessive safety nets create toxic dependence[1:27:17] What’s the point of freedom?[1:34:34] Will AI prove Marx right in the end?[1:43:21] Trying to understand Trump as a libertarian[1:50:44] Don’t believe the civics mythology[1:57:55] Humanity, creativity, and faith[2:08:43] Why we should have more kids_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/i73H047bID8Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/ Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe
I sat down with Jeanne Lim, co-founder and CEO of beingAI, to explore the future of human-AI relationships. Jeanne traces her journey from launching Sophia the Robot at Hanson Robotics to creating AI beings designed to engage in deep, Socratic dialogue rather than simply serve as obedient productivity assistants. We discuss her beliefs about consciousness, free will, wisdom, and spirituality, and how these ideas will shape the development of AI._____________________________________Learn more about Sophia the Robot: https://www.hansonrobotics.com/sophia/Learn more about beingAI: https://beingai.com/about/_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] What is an “AI being”?[7:01] Creating “Sophia” at Hanson Robotics[15:47] Neural nets and large language models[20:17] Designing AI psychology[26:59] Who’s getting replaced by AI?[36:41] Critical thinking, wisdom, and consciousness[46:33] Free will vs determinism[52:02] Oneness, individuality, and diversity[55:20] Is AI just a consensus machine?[1:01:34] Can AI act as individuals?[1:06:49] Virtual worlds may be the key to AGI[1:14:13] Reasons for optimism about AI[1:21:48] Can we avoid centralization of AI?[1:25:40] Advice for young people facing an AI future_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zLvwLPe_dvsMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/ Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe
I sat down with author and journalist Adam Coleman to discuss his experience with America’s fatherlessness crisis, his recent return to Christianity, and how victimhood and identity politics have sabotaged many black Americans. In Adam’s new book, “The Children We Left Behind,” he shares his personal struggle with abandonment, offering a window into the intense emotional scars left by absent fathers and fractured communities. You may also know Adam as a regular contributing writer on our Substack, so it was great to finally sit down together here in the studio._____________________________________Purchase a copy of “The Children We Left Behind”: https://www.amazon.com/Children-Left-Behind-Rationalizes-Separation/dp/B0DSJZWMDLFollow Adam on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/wrong_speakRead Adam’s work on Substack: https://substack.com/@adambcoleman_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] America’s children are being neglected[7:55] Isn’t overprotection the real problem?[13:31] Adam’s early childhood trauma[20:30] Attachment is everything[26:27] How do you break the cycle?[31:31] Parenting an young adult[39:39] We need more good propaganda[47:28] Toxic victimhood and racial politics[53:03] What killed the DEI machine?[59:27] Is political diversity the future for black voters?[1:13:06] Real solidarity is within communities, not races[1:18:41] How illegal immigration decided the 2024 election[1:33:46] Why can’t the Democrats pivot away from bad policy?[1:44:26] Strong faith builds strong families[1:49:04] Why Adam believes that Christianity is true[2:01:43] God, love, and relationships_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6_5R3TJelZYMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/ Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe
I sat down with sports journalist, author and influencer Emily Austin to talk about what’s really going on in Gen Z culture, from failing relationships and collapsing masculinity to growing antisemitism, career confusion, and the influencer illusion. Emily pulls no punches on what it means to be a woman in today's media landscape, why so many young men are losing themselves to grifters, and how she’s stayed grounded through it all.She shares her path from premed dropout to court-side interviewer to Middle East advocate and why she refuses to lie for clicks. If you care about truth, resilience, and raising a generation that can stand up and speak out, you don’t want to miss this.Follow Emily on X: https://x.com/emilyraustinOutline:[0:00] Emily Austin on Her Future in Politics[2:13] Why Gen Z Is Struggling to Launch [6:22] Toxic dating culture and the Andrew Tate effect [15:13] What MeToo got right and terribly wrong [18:32] Why Gen Z women are waking up politically [25:43] Hollywood’s credibility crisis [30:47] The making of an honest influencer [38:37] The personal cost of speaking the truth [43:18] Israel, propaganda, and the real cost of silence [50:17] What Americans need to understand about Hamas [56:38] Gaza, Trump, and the future of the Middle East [1:04:01] Trump’s Personality Fits the New York Mentality [1:09:05] Why Gen Z Can’t Afford to Buy Homes [1:12:17] Gender ideology and women’s sports [1:20:57] Advice for girls struggling with identity and self worth [1:25:18] What Emily wants her legacy to beWatch the video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpbmQwCEUNYMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/ Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe
I sat down with Brazilian congressman Marcel Van Hattem to talk about the growing censorship crisis in Brazil, political persecution under the Lula regime, and how the United States might be playing a disturbing role behind the scenes. Marcel explains how social media censorship, mass arrests after Brazil’s January 8th riots, and judicial overreach are silencing political opposition and threatening democracy. He also shares the shocking case of Felipe Martins, an innocent man imprisoned based on falsified travel records allegedly altered by U.S. officials and why Americans need to pay attention before it’s too late.Follow Marcel on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/marcelvanhattemOutline:[0:00] Welcome Marcel Van Hattem & Brazil’s Censorship Crisis [4:38] Lula vs. Bolsonaro: Supreme Court & Media Spin [6:24] Operation Car Wash & Lula’s Return[12:28] January 8th: Brazil’s “January 6” Moment[15:52] Political Prisoners & Mass Arrests[18:19] Brazil’s Legal Protections vs. Censorship[19:25] How Brazil’s Media Spun January 8th Against Bolsonaro[24:00] How USAID Backs Censorship in Brazil[29:27] Felipe Martins Case & Falsified Evidence[40:30] International Coordination & Free Speech Threats[53:26] Final Message — Defend Free SpeechWatch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gWs9FSHr7NU?si=mVzs88iI9GMTv-GKMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/ Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe
I sat down with Daniel Di Martino, economist and founder of the Dissident Project, to talk about how socialism destroyed Venezuela—his home country—and what Americans need to understand before making the same mistake. He explains what life was really like under Hugo Chávez and Nicolás Maduro, from brutal inflation and collapsing public utilities to the psychological toll of losing hope in your country. After arriving in the U.S. in 2016, Daniel studied economics with a focus on immigration and now speaks to high school students about the dangers of socialist policies and the value of economic freedom._____________________________________Follow Daniel on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/DanielDiMartinoLearn more about the Dissident Project: https://www.dissidentproject.org/_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Why do our kids love communism?[7:16] How did Venezuela become poor and socialist?[16:14] Debunking left-wing lies about Venezuela[27:08] Marxism is imperialist, not anti-colonial[32:11] Even a benevolent communist dictator would fail[35:12] How bad is the economic crisis in Venezuela?[40:09] Is Javier Milei succeeding in Argentina?[47:23] No, communism isn’t good “in theory”[55:49] Is America to blame for the migrant crisis?[1:03:27] Which immigrants should we let in?[1:12:43] How to stop illegal immigration[1:15:31] Why young men are shifting to the right[1:19:22] Is Trump-style rhetoric bad for our society?[1:26:21] Don’t silence yourself for grades or fake friends_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-og_dJEYmmsMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/ Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe
I sat down with Glenn Jacobs—better known to millions as former pro wrestler Kane—to explore his transformation from WWE superstar to liberty-minded mayor of Knox County, Tennessee. Glenn explains how backstage politics in pro wrestling compare to the “kayfabe” of American politics, where performance often masks the real alliances and centers of power. We talk about his philosophical journey from political nomad to principled “conservatarian,” his belief in the necessity of masculinity, and his mission to limit government, protect liberty, and hold back the tide of cultural Marxism._____________________________________Follow Glenn on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/GlennJacobsTN_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] What does wrestling have to do with politics?[8:40] Why Glenn believes in liberty[15:51] The blindspots of libertarians[20:00] How Glenn got involved in politics[28:30] “Toxic masculinity” and gender roles[37:22] Is DEI in retreat?[40:56] Glenn’s experience as mayor[50:49] Local politics matters more than you think[1:00:02] BLM and policing[1:04:45] The Biden administration was MIA[1:08:49] What is the future of government?_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8BqlKlkrJKYMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/ Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe
I sat down with “Dirty Jobs” host Mike Rowe to explore his philosophy of honest storytelling and hard work. In today’s social media-driven culture, reality TV and broadcast journalism cling to a pretense of truth that few actually believe in anymore, but Mike is committed to taking his own path. He reflects on the lessons he’s learned alongside tradespeople doing essential jobs that we take for granted. Mike digs deep into the meaning of masculinity, adulthood, and gratitude—and why these concepts are key to a life well lived._____________________________________Check out Mike’s YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@therealmikerowe?si=mG6pqthVglMQcwTPFollow Mike on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/mikeroweworksLearn more about the mikeroweWORKS Foundation: https://mikeroweworks.org/Learn more about SkillsUSA: https://www.skillsusa.org/_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Authenticity, reality TV, and “Dirty Jobs”[19:35] Giving a voice to ‘flyover country’ Americans[25:25] How the illusion of broadcast journalism broke[31:54] The rural VS urban divide in American life[46:40] Is resource abundance turning us weak?[58:48] Eating meat comes with a responsibility[1:06:21] Why Mike emphasizes gratitude so much[1:25:06] What does it mean to be an adult?[1:34:52] What does it mean to be a man?[1:48:47] Humans aren’t built for comfort[1:57:40] Learn to love the uncertainty of life_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nS6-d2EQ9gUMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/ Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe
I sat down with Lenore Skenazy, founder of the ‘free-range kids’ movement, to explore how fear-based parenting is holding our children back. Once dubbed “The World’s Worst Mom” for letting her 9-year-old ride the New York City subway alone, Lenore has since become a powerful voice challenging the culture of overprotection and anxiety that dominates American parenting. She explains how safetyism, media sensationalism, and misguided laws have created a generation of kids who are less confident, less capable, and more dependent than ever before. Lenore is also the co-founder of Let Grow, an organization dedicated to making it “easy, normal, and legal” to get kids out into the world._____________________________________Follow Lenore on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/FreeRangeKidsLearn more about Let Grow: https://letgrow.org/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=12566296070&gbraid=0AAAAACiZd3IWxylN25lbtWazgN-I9BMWb&gclid=Cj0KCQjwoZbBBhDCARIsAOqMEZXmIfShjY9u4V6kj3Z9BCi7HiM5WBNdeXKwydzyDSMxpAXmzKJ5vfcaAtRPEALw_wcB“Off the Rails” mini-doc: https://youtu.be/bxPPJVbygzs_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] The World’s Worst Mom[10:16] How the “news” made parents afraid[20:06] Expert culture overcomplicated parenting[24:59] “Law and Order” isn’t real life[30:38] We need action leaders, not thought leaders[38:47] Parental anxiety is a societal mental illness[45:47] How “Let Grow” became a clinical treatment[57:40] Kids need to learn not to outsource their discomfort[1:05:20] The creative process, hero’s journey, and freedom[1:13:05] How the government makes the problem worse[1:27:10] Did wealth and progressivism ruin childhood?[1:37:56] Will the collapse of experts reset parenting?[1:42:03] Phone surveillance eliminates trust building[1:49:36] The tide might be turning_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QyjPLDmvWQ8Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/ Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe
I sat down with Heather Mac Donald, Manhattan Institute fellow and author of “The Diversity Delusion,” to discuss how the ideology of racial victimhood is undermining American meritocracy and Western civilization itself. Heather makes a blunt case against racial preferences, DEI bureaucracies, and the soft bigotry of lowered expectations, arguing that seemingly well-intentioned affirmative action policies are not just unfair, but entirely counterproductive. We also explore the left’s anti-Western obsession, the oversimplification of American racial discourse, and why she’s still fighting for the values that made the West great._____________________________________Follow Heather on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/HMDatMICheck out Heather’s work at the Manhattan Institute: https://manhattan.institute/person/heather-mac-donald_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Gaining ground in the culture war[3:22] Meritocracy vs “disparate impact”[15:09] How widespread is woke racism?[22:00] Is America the least racist country?[30:31] Can we even out “privilege”?[39:41] What is “merit” in practice?[45:25] White vs black isn’t the whole story[53:11] Gender disparity isn’t discrimination[1:06:16] Was American slavery unique?[1:12:57] High standards are empowering[1:28:21] Are reactionary forces a real danger?[1:36:56] The West is uniquely self-critical[1:47:30] Can we preserve cultural diversity?[1:55:27] Is Trump the right man for the job?[2:04:18] Immigration in Europe vs America[2:17:24] What is “American culture”_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZpJyvhOGea4Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/ Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe
I sat down with Father Robert Spitzer, a Jesuit priest and author known for his work on the intersection of faith and science, to explore how cutting-edge physics, historical evidence, and theology converge to support belief in Catholicism. He breaks down why the Big Bang and related cosmological discoveries have built a powerful case for a transcendent creator of the universe. Father Spitzer also explains the role of the pope in the Catholic Church, the historical basis for papal authority, and why the Church’s 2,000-year survival is not just impressive but unprecedented._____________________________________Fr. Spitzer's books: https://store.magiscenter.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqxqrrjVvQfGYQO_lp91xDctPTXbxXsDB-lqltfNiL4-3JLC0PuArticle on the Shroud of Turin: https://www.magiscenter.com/blog/science-and-the-shroud-of-turinLecture on Shroud of Turin: https://www.magiscenter.com/blog/shroud-of-turin-video-presentation-by-father-spitzerLecture on science and God: https://youtu.be/0ARp2TDYOqI_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Electing the new pope[8:59] What is the purpose of the papacy?[21:44] Why the universe has a beginning[40:50] The fine-tuning of the universe[56:53] The evidence for the Shroud of Turin[1:22:24] Faith is about choice, not proof[1:29:47] Dad’s role in spiritual development_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JTuHBG70sG4Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/ Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe
I sat down with philosopher and author Peter Boghossian to wrestle with one of the defining questions of modern American life: Can human rights, equality, and morality be justified without a belief in God? As a Catholic, I’ve come to see our 21st-century social breakdown as largely the result of secularization. Without a broadly Christian cultural foundation, the classical liberal approach to government might not work. Peter, who shares many of my classical liberal values, takes the opposite stance—that morality can be grounded in secular reason. We had a great conversation and took it as deep as we could in just two hours: atheist vs. Christian, but more importantly, friend to friend._____________________________________Follow Peter on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/peterboghossianPeter on Substack: https://boghossian.substack.com/Peter on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drpeterboghossian/featured_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] The world changed when Trump got shot[6:02] Is the woke reign of terror over yet?[11:35] Gen Z gets that mainstream media is all lies[20:56] Let’s get America back to functional sanity[31:27] Cognitive liberty and error correction[39:49] Is Christianity necessary for liberalism?[50:26] Is human dignity a human invention?[1:07:45] Why I actually believe in God[1:23:46] Science, faith, and utilitarianism[1:30:04] The atheist case for human dignity[1:39:38] Equality of opportunity is a myth[1:48:33] Giving the Islamic world it’s due[1:52:40] Agreeing to disagree is what friends do_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/95jWAOhS0dYMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/ Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe
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Politics blows my mind as a woman... they use our feelings and nature against us. I was raised by a man and I think very literal but most women use their feelings in politics. That's why there is such a divide, most women are incapable of separating facts from feelings. Hence democrats...