Dad Saves America

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.

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Follow Glenn on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/GlennJacobsTN

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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?

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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.

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Check out Mike’s YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@therealmikerowe?si=mG6pqthVglMQcwTP

Follow Mike on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/mikeroweworks

Learn more about the mikeroweWORKS Foundation: https://mikeroweworks.org/

Learn more about SkillsUSA: https://www.skillsusa.org/

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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

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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.

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Follow Lenore on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/FreeRangeKids

Learn 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

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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

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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.

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Follow Heather on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/HMDatMI

Check out Heather’s work at the Manhattan Institute: https://manhattan.institute/person/heather-mac-donald

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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”

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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.

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Fr. Spitzer's books: https://store.magiscenter.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqxqrrjVvQfGYQO_lp91xDctPTXbxXsDB-lqltfNiL4-3JLC0Pu

Article on the Shroud of Turin: https://www.magiscenter.com/blog/science-and-the-shroud-of-turin

Lecture on Shroud of Turin: https://www.magiscenter.com/blog/shroud-of-turin-video-presentation-by-father-spitzer

Lecture on science and God: https://youtu.be/0ARp2TDYOqI

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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

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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.

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Follow Peter on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/peterboghossian

Peter on Substack: https://boghossian.substack.com/

Peter on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drpeterboghossian/featured

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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

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I sat down with psychologist and author Peter Gray to uncover how modern childhood has been stripped of freedom, resilience, and joy in the name of education. He explains how our obsession with “schooling” has created a generation of anxious, emotionally fragile kids who lack the confidence and skills to thrive as independent adults. Free play, not rigid instruction, is the foundation for real learning and development. Modern schooling is not just ineffective—it’s harmful.

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Check out Peter’s work on Substack: https://substack.com/@petergray

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I sat down with Matt Fradd, host of “Pints With Aquinas,” to explore the enduring power of Christian faith, the cultural crisis facing the West, and the vital role of fathers in navigating these turbulent times. As a Catholic convert, Matt examines the perceived tension between reason and faith in our culture—and explains why that conflict is an illusion. We dive into the significance of Holy Week, the problem of evil, and the reality of spiritual warfare. Matt critiques a culture adrift and makes a passionate case that the only path forward is one rooted in spiritual clarity and moral conviction.

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Follow Matt on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/RealMattFradd

Watch “Pints With Aquinas”: https://youtube.com/@pintswithaquinas?si=8ttxcoOvLmhmc22O

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Outline:

[0:00] Why is Holy Week important?

[5:35] What can we learn from the Crucifixion?

[8:21] Grappling with the problem of evil

[17:53] Fatherhood requires suffering and sacrifice

[26:33] Original sin, salvation, and purgatory

[31:50] Should we trust the authority of the Church?

[38:29] Can we really be certain about anything?

[46:11] Faith, reason, and St. Thomas Aquinas

[50:27] Why did Jesus appear 2,000 years ago?

[57:23] Has the Enlightenment reached it’s limit?

[1:03:01] Does math prove God’s existence?

[1:13:12] Fairy tales are more true than textbooks

[1:17:46] What is spiritual warfare? Can it be won?

[1:30:07] Is Andrew Tate right about Christianity?

[1:33:49] How should parents address p*rnography?

[1:43:45] What’s the point of freedom?

[1:47:39] God is love—literally

[1:54:08] Americans shouldn’t apologize for greatness

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I sat down with Eustace Wolfington, executive producer of “Cabrini,” to explore his journey from car leasing innovator to filmmaker behind a movie that Hollywood wouldn’t touch. Eustace shares how discovering Mother Cabrini at 23 had a lifelong impact, eventually driving him to bring her story to the screen. Cabrini, an Italian immigrant nun, overcame institutional corruption and fierce opposition to serve the poor and build an empire of charity. Her message of dignity, perseverance, and service resonates in today’s divided world, challenging us with a universal call to action that’s long overdue.

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Watch “Cabrini”: https://www.angel.com/movies/cabrini

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I sat down with Scott Lincicome, trade expert and Vice President of General Economics at the Cato Institute, to discuss why tariffs and protectionism are bad policy. Despite bipartisan support for trade restrictions in recent years—especially those targeting China—Scott argues that tariffs are fundamentally at odds with American prosperity, raising prices, killing jobs, and weakening U.S. manufacturing. He explains why fears over trade deficits are misplaced, how offshoring has actually boosted American wealth, and what really drove deindustrialization in the Rust Belt.

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Follow Scott on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/scottlincicome

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