Dad Saves America

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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