Dad Saves America

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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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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