Dad Saves America

I sat down with historian, sociologist, and author Dr. Rainer Zitelmann to learn about the misunderstood economic philosophy of Adolf Hitler and the true meaning of national socialism. Drawing from his book “Hitler’s National Socialism,” Rainer explains how Hitler’s economic policies blended the planned economy of Stalin’s Soviet Union with social Darwinist beliefs, attempting to harness the benefits of competition toward the single-minded objectives of the state. We explore the key differences between national socialism, fascism, and communism, and why many people today fail to grasp the lessons of 20th-century totalitarian regimes. While the battle between capitalism and socialism continues, Rainer highlights historical case studies in East and West Germany, North and South Korea, Venezuela, Vietnam, and China, proving that economic freedom is the key to human flourishing.

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Outline:

[0:00] National Socialism vs. Fascism vs. Communism

[13:00] There is no pure capitalism or pure socialism

[19:38] Even a little capitalism makes a big difference

[28:34] Economic crisis, shock doctrine, and liberal reform

[34:25] How Hitler developed his economic theory

[42:49] Hitler and Stalin competed to replace liberalism

[48:25] How Trump thinks about strength and weakness

[57:00] The poor need capitalism to survive

[1:10:45] Why does the idea of socialism survive its failures?

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I sat down with Randy Barnett, Professor of Constitutional Law at Georgetown University, to discuss the current state of America’s constitutional system and his mission to restore its original meaning. Despite the gradual erosion of constitutional limitations on federal government power, Randy believes that the document’s multiple fail-safes—especially federalism—have kept the flame of liberty alive, even through the trials of COVID lockdowns. Supreme Court justices appointed over the past 40 years have increasingly adopted an originalist approach to the Constitution and have begun to rein in the sprawling powers of the deep state and restore the core tenets of our founding documents.

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Outline:

[0:00] Is today’s Supreme Court radically conservative?

[10:04] Progressives don’t really care about ‘democracy’

[13:27] The consequences of ending ‘Chevron deference’

[20:53] Why does judicial precedence matter?

[28:13] How ‘Roe v. Wade’ was overturned

[34:01] Is President Trump now immune from prosecution?

[42:31] What is common law? What are statutes?

[51:03] Private arbitration empowers normal people

[57:54] Why does the original meaning of the Constitution matter?

[1:11:04] The strongest criticism of originalism

[1:14:30] Has the Constitution failed to protect our freedoms?

[1:23:29] What is libertarianism and what are its blindspots?

[1:43:40] Why should we spend time arguing about ideals?

[1:48:40] Freedom is a practice, not just an abstract ideal

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I sat down with Simon Hankinson, an immigration expert and Senior Fellow at The Heritage Foundation, to tackle the pressing issues shaping America’s immigration landscape. We explored the impacts of the Biden administration’s immigration policies, how they compare to the Trump administration’s approach, and why the border crisis is an “unmitigated, man-made disaster.” The political and moral dilemmas involved in enforcing immigration law present serious challenges, but Simon lays out policy solutions that could finally bring order to the chaos.

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Outline:

[0:00] Unmitigated, man-made immigration disaster

[11:14] The role of child trafficking in the migrant wave

[15:33] Is this really that different than the Ellis Island era?

[26:12] What would good immigration policy actually look like?

[30:28] Welfare and public services create perverse incentives

[36:11] Doesn’t our economy rely on migrant labor?

[38:42] Open borders, immigration enforcement, and the Reagan amnesty

[51:17] Can supply and demand for immigrants reach equilibrium?

[1:03:07] Population collapse, Social Security, and Ponzi schemes

[1:10:58] Do immigrants or Gen Z radicals threaten our culture more?

[1:18:18] What are ‘sanctuary cities’? Do migrants commit more crimes?

[1:26:22] Most disagreement on immigration is about data, not values

[1:31:37] Free speech and open debate make America great

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I sat down with Rudyard Lynch, host of “WhatIfAltHist” on YouTube, to discuss his provocative predictions about a brewing “incel revolution” among Gen Z men and how that could precipitate a second American civil war. Rudyard argues that American society is breaking down under pressures that prevent young men from achieving key milestones in life—economic mobility, family formation, and community connection. From dating apps to skyrocketing rent, young men are feeling increasingly alienated and hopeless, and our culture refuses to take their struggles seriously. Drawing on historical precedents from the Roman Republic to pre-revolutionary France, Rudyard believes that on our current course, civil conflict is inevitable and imminent.

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Outline:

[0:00] History, anthropology, and predicting the future

[9:57] Historical precedents for our current crisis

[21:20] The possible triggers of a 2nd American Civil War

[28:58] Plausible deniability and risk mitigation

[35:51] Hyperbole is necessary to convey psychological reality

[43:17] America has lost its moral backbone

[48:41] Has DEI hiring ruined the job market?

[54:35] Is this the “prosperity” we were promised?

[1:00:50] Mating, dating, and meaning

[1:10:21] Our culture panders to women and disempowers men

[1:23:09] Is everything really that broken?

[1:35:33] We’ve lost our moral boundaries

[1:41:42] Communism, fascism, and liberalism

[1:48:02] We’ve forgotten how to counter extreme voices

[1:56:04] Why should anyone listen to you, Rudyard?

[2:00:30] Boomer bureaucracies broke the American soul

[2:04:32] How individuals can thrive in a broken society

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I sat down with Spike Cohen, Libertarian activist and 2020 vice presidential nominee, to discuss why he rejects the Republican-Democrat duopoly and embraces alternative paths to make an impact. As a staunch advocate for individual freedom and former political candidate, Spike has been deeply involved in the Libertarian Party, but electoral politics isn’t the only way he’s working to put his beliefs into action. His organization, “You Are the Power”, informs and organizes individual Americans to successfully lobby politicians and bureaucrats to reverse unjust policies and enforcement practices. Rather than viewing elections as the only solution to deep institutional corruption, Spike focuses on the power of person-to-person communication. His approach has proven highly effective in opening the eyes of government officials to the harms they cause, putting them on notice that the public is watching, and successfully pressuring them to change their ways.

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Outline:

[0:00] Why run for the Libertarian Party?

[6:31] Identitarianism, collectivism, and communism

[14:33] Didn’t we try libertarian economics already?

[19:52] The good-faith case for and agains progressives

[25:11] Is it possible to decentralize power?

[32:23] How Spike fights the government

[35:57] The government is trafficking children

[46:31] Government incentives are worse than perverse

[50:39] Programs “fighting” homelessness are no better

[57:56] We need to learn lessons from left-wing activists

[1:04:27] Being right isn’t enough, so get to work

[1:09:44] Human respect is the norm, unless it’s the government

[1:15:23] Profit, power, and self-interest

[1:23:37] Be grateful and treat others well

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I sat down with former U.S. Senate candidate Kathy Barnette, whose personal story challenges the mainstream narrative of American society and politics. Born under circumstances often cited as the textbook argument for pro-choice advocates, she shares how her upbringing shaped her unwavering belief in the sanctity of life. Kathy reflects on the unraveling of America's moral foundation, turning once-common truths into political battlegrounds, and how the ongoing failures of Democratic leadership and policies are undermining the previously steadfast support among black Americans. As a black woman running for the Republican Party, she struggled to gain the attention of groups like BLM and the NAACP, which have monopolized the conversation around racial issues. However, by relentlessly reaching out to new audiences, she has seen the tides begin to turn against the past 60 years of Democratic Party dominance.

This interview contains adult themes and may not be suitable for younger listeners.

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Outline:

[0:00] It’s time to talk about abortion

[3:44] Kathy’s conception and upbringing

[10:15] Choosing life under the hardest circumstances

[18:24] American liberty requires a moral foundation

[23:17] Her story disproves the pro-choice narrative

[31:48] The cultural value of boundaries and shame

[37:50] Kathy’s experience running for office

[44:37] Grabbing the mic at a BLM event

[54:16] Why have race relations collapsed?

[1:01:28] Admit the results of Democrat policies

[1:09:37] Black Americans are shifting to the right

[1:18:34] We’re electing a president, not a pastor

[1:29:57] Election irregularities in 2020

[1:43:03] Our division isn’t Democrat vs Republican

[1:49:14] Is this really a make-or-break election?

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I sat down with Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, to discuss his perspective on financial literacy, the future of the economy, and why most people have been misled about what it takes to build wealth. He explains how the traditional higher education path misleads average Americans about where to find real opportunity and leaves them unprepared for economic realities. Robert has found success leveraging debt to build assets that generate cash flow and highlights how the rich use these strategies to get wealthier while the middle class struggles. He also discusses the looming financial challenges for Baby Boomers and why the global economy is on the verge of a major shift.

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Outline:

[0:00] Our financial system is run by smart idiots

[4:01] The most important piece of financial literacy

[9:47] The rich don’t work for money, they create assets

[16:49] Marxist schools can’t teach financial literacy

[20:49] Assets, debt, and cash flow

[24:02] Financial success is about emotional strength

[28:57] Seek out the best teachers

[34:37] Leaders unite and focus the group

[37:01] Did Boomers actually ruin everything?

[42:48] Make the most of surprise opportunities

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I sat down with Katherine Mangu-Ward, editor-in-chief of Reason, to discuss why we’ve both come to embrace libertarianism, even while we have entirely different ways of understanding the world. As a Catholic, my belief in universal morality and equal human dignity has led me to the conclusion that we should aim to maximize individual freedom. Katherine, on the other hand, doesn’t come at this from a religious perspective but instead embraces an optimistic utilitarian view of individual human potential for its own sake. She offers a refreshing take on why, if you’re worried about the state of the world, you should forget about voting and focus on raising independent and capable kids.

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Outline:

[0:00] Why shouldn’t you vote?

[8:08] Modern parallels to the 60s and 70s

[16:37] Individualism, consent, and coercion

[24:07] Can we be virtuous without freedom?

[27:55] Can we be free without traditional virtue?

[32:19] Utilitarianism vs. universal morality

[41:51] Have we killed God, and if so, what now?

[50:33] Is ‘capitalism’ the right term for free markets?

[55:16] Why are we playing with communism again?

[58:28] The end of “the end of history”

[1:08:13] What’s wrong with our media landscape?

[1:16:33] Julian Assange and WikiLeaks

[1:22:42] Elites, populists, and the party shift

[1:28:57] Raise kids for healthy independence

[1:37:52] Why people struggle with optimism

[1:41:11] If you want to change the world, have kids

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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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