Dad Saves America

Evolutionary biologists Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying dive into the complexities of human evolution, the downside of rapid technological advancement, and the interplay between cultural software and biological hardware. Bret and Heather discuss the obstacles that stand in the way of ‘good governance,’ how institutions positively and negatively affect the relationship between innovation and human flourishing, and the importance of understanding our evolutionary past to navigate our future. Their insights shed light on how scientific thinking can be applied to major philosophical questions and the challenges facing our society and species in the 21st century. Stay tuned for part two of my conversation with Bret and Heather in the coming weeks!

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Outline:

[0:00] Western civilization is a fragile experiment

[6:05] Enlightened governance and emergent order

[13:09] Conspiracy, collusion, and rent-seeking

[23:32] Who is the “we” and who is the “they”?

[29:41] Liberation, innovation, and investment

[39:08] Reevaluating good government after COVID

[47:21] Competition, cooperation, and academic monopolies

[56:37] “The Selfish Gene” and evolutionary fitness

[1:09:03] Nature, nurture, and culture

[1:26:40] Hyper-novelty poisons the cultural well

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Actor and father-of-three Josh Segarra, best known for his roles in “Sirens,” "Arrow,” and the upcoming second season of “The Big Door Prize,” embodies infectious optimism and true dedication to his responsibilities as a dad and husband. His parents provided an upbringing and ongoing encouragement that laid the foundation for him to pursue both his personal and professional goals without succumbing to the fear of failure. Whether sharing tales from his childhood, insights into fatherhood, or reflections on his acting journey, Josh's story is a powerful reminder of how family can carry us through each challenge we face.

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Outline:

[0:00] Nickelodeon, WWE, and ‘Heels’

[8:56] How Josh got into acting

[14:30] What his parents taught him

[22:20] ‘The Big Door Prize’

[24:47] Why Josh started his own family early

[30:00] Parenting is about learning ‘on the job’

[38:05] What is a ‘himbo’?

[44:06] When are kids ready to ride the subway alone?

[46:20] Lightning round Q&A

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Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla.

As a follow-up to last week’s episode on psychoanalysis, today’s guest is Dr. Camilo Ortiz, an expert in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Dr. Ortiz is a Professor of Psychology at Long Island University and a practicing clinical psychologist who is at the forefront of developing innovative treatments for child anxiety. Modern parenting styles tend to accommodate or even encourage avoidant behavior, resulting in children who never have the opportunity to build confidence and competence out in the world and contributing to our current anxiety epidemic. Not only is that bad for our kids’ mental health, it’s contrary to the values of American freedom. If you move through life focused on avoiding your fears, rather than pursuing your values, you’ll pass up on the opportunity to use that freedom to its fullest extent. Dr. Ortiz dives deep into the inner workings of anxiety, how CBT can reset your perceptions of risk and reward, and also shares how his personal journey reflects the psychological preconditions for pursuing the American Dream.

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Visit Dr. Ortiz’s website: http://drcamiloortiz.com/
Dr. Ortiz on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/DrCamiloOrtiz

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Outline:

[0:00] What is clinical psychology?

[4:53] The kids are not alright

[11:01] Boys and girls struggle differently

[18:22] Parenting, avoidance, and anxiety

[22:29] Short-term thinking and bad predictions

[27:07] Act on your values, not your fears

[35:45] Creativity, curiosity, and cognitive dissonance

[42:15] Prove that your worst fears are wrong

[49:14] Observe your thoughts without judgement

[56:39] Thinking fast and slow

[59:51] What is cognitive behavioral therapy?

[1:07:40] Why exposure therapy is harder for kids

[1:12:56] Kids need practice with risk and boredom

[1:18:54] How effective is CBT?

[1:25:55] The role of American freedom in parenting

[1:29:14] Dr. Ortiz’s path to the American Dream

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Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla.

Psychoanalyst and licensed clinical social worker Erica Komisar explains how psychoanalysis really works and how it can help parents better understand and support their children. Contrary to popular belief, psychoanalysis goes far beyond the Freudian theories you may have heard of. The field offers insight into the emotional intricacies of anxiety, attachment issues, and the pivotal role parents play in their child's development and mental health. Understanding how a child’s needs evolve as they grow older is crucial for parents to adjust to each stage and avoid either being emotionally neglectful or becoming overbearing helicopter parents. Childhood has become increasingly stressful in recent years, but with the right approach, parents can course-correct to counter the current cultural tides.

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Visit Erica’s website: https://www.ericakomisar.com/

Purchase a copy of Erica’s book, “Chicken Little the Sky Isn't Falling”: https://www.amazon.com/Chicken-Little-Sky-Isnt-Falling/dp/0757324002/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1S5UU4KCJMM62&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.aPYBQ-zCDgEDxNAhMqoXT0TzMerglVQ0kmmnirchy9BTSwIuTy8gH3R-bouaEjFgdnbuGH7nHBcFtuJKpZ_D017e8AFE21GGrr51s02X0QjP7481GmRlVzUiMizCoUq5rcVtEW8N__HhXqa_84Ty0yTdx35fI3MklpTZT8qwwHpIoA9SIOC-CkMrlqfuWVTkHa4LDJff26_cWSTwHaismg.4z9MC3xuxykYIKXQsbOdnCzPITCKbnj19qX8EZK64fs&dib_tag=se&keywords=erica+komisar&qid=1708644561&sprefix=erica+komisar%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-2

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Outline:

[0:00] Psychoanalysis vs CBT

[6:06] In defense of Freud

[7:50] What is narcissism?

[10:10] Why Erica became a psychoanalyst

[11:52] What is anxiety?

[16:03] Attachment issues and child development

[21:01] Parents guide their child’s mental health

[27:24] The genetic component of mental health

[29:59] Provide sensitive, empathic nurturing

[35:19] School is broken for both boys and girls

[41:25] Adolescence is complicated

[45:24] Emotional refueling still matters for teens

[51:39] High school didn’t used to be stressful

[57:55] Can parents course-correct successfully?

[1:06:53] Be optimistic, but also do the work

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Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla.

Brad Wilcox wants you to get married. In modern American society, cultural trends across the political spectrum discourage and devalue marriage as an institution, and economic incentives have only exacerbated this predicament. Some argue that marriage is a bad deal for women and others argue that it’s a bad deal for men, and Brad agrees that there are plenty of valid complaints to be made and addressed. However, he’s done his research and the data is clear. Marriage, including many traditional norms, is a net good for men, women, children, and American society as a whole.

Brad is a Professor of Sociology and the Director of the National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia. His new book, “Get Married,” lays out all of the hard facts behind what makes marriages work, why people aren’t getting married, and how marriage improves lives.

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Learn more about the National Marriage Project: https://nationalmarriageproject.org/

Purchase a copy of “Get Married”: https://www.amazon.com/Get-Married-Americans-Families-Civilization/dp/0063210851

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Outline:

[0:00] Why is Andrew Tate wrong about marriage?

[5:06] The “Divorce Revolution,” class division, and welfare policy

[14:11] How can we fix the economic incentives of marriage?

[19:55] Why should someone get married?

[27:12] The “Boy Crisis” is exacerbating the “Marriage Crisis”

[33:05] Is marriage a bad deal for women?

[42:05] Happiness and the search for meaning

[50:58] The marriage paradox and the hedonic treadmill

[1:01:37] The role of parents in getting their kids to form families

[1:10:26] Red flags that your marriage is heading towards divorce

[1:21:18] Demographic groups that are the best at marriage

[1:26:48] These traditions are life hacks for stable marriage

[1:38:18] Cohabitation before marriage is (usually) a bad idea

[1:46:34] Is shame necessary in a free society?

[1:52:14] Blank-slate feminism misunderstands men AND women

[2:06:09] Not all family forms are equally valid or optimal

[2:11:57] How marriage can save America

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Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla.

Eric July, an anarcho-capitalist commentator with BlazeTV and the creative force behind Rippaverse Comics, offers a fresh perspective on diversity in media and shares invaluable insights for young creatives on hustling and ethics in the modern landscape of entrepreneurship. As both a lifelong comic fan and now an industry player in his own right, he believes in taking storytelling seriously and wants to offer an alternative to the the convoluted state of mainstream superhero universes.

Eric also shares how economists like Thomas Sowell and Walter E. Williams triggered his ideological evolution from leftist to full-blown libertarian and opened his eyes to the harm race hustlers cause for young people. From his tumultuous childhood and gang involvement to finding solace and direction in faith, Eric's story is proof that people are better off when they take their future into their own hands.

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Eric July on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@youngrippa59?si=GmuQVLgjrMyFX44V

Eric July on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/EricDJuly

Rippaverse Comics: https://rippaverse.com/

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Outline:

[0:00] Why do comics matter?

[8:24] The Flash, Batman, and the multiverse mess

[15:19] What’s the right role for politics in comics?

[22:20] Race-swapping vs. meaningful representation

[27:26] Is shallow wokeness on the way out?

[36:36] Learning how to hustle as a young creative

[40:53] The Rippaverse Code of Ethics

[47:26] Young entrepreneurs need to fully commit

[57:16] Media consumption and information overload

[1:01:50] Storytelling with a moral perspective

[1:09:13] Eric’s journey from leftist to libertarian

[1:20:58] Race hustlers discourage all children

[1:28:16] What is anarcho-capitalism?

[1:36:10] Echo chambers, division, and truth

[1:45:39] The only freedom that can’t be taken

[1:48:23] Eric’s childhood and family background

[1:55:39] Faith, optimism, and impact

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Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla.

According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress, only 22% of 8th graders were proficient in civics, and only 13% in US history. If we want our kids to understand our political system, and how it actually works in reality, we’re going to need to role up our sleeves as parents and do it ourselves.

But fear not, dear friends. Dad is here to help. Starting with this video, and throughout the year, I’m going to be breaking down the basics of how our political system was designed, how it seems to work in reality, and what we as citizens can do about it.

So, in the words of civics advocate and Spielberg movie favorite Richard Dreyfuss, we must “teach our kids how to run our country before they are called upon to run it, or someone else will.”

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Arrow’s Impossibility Theorem Explanations: https://youtu.be/AhVR7gFMKNg?si=MNzLqzn52zel0XrT, https://youtu.be/Q60ZXoXP6Hg?si=vUexdKILAP1iwrUo

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Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla.

Protecting children from online hazards is an essential part of parenting in the digital age. Dr. Lisa Strohman, a psychologist specializing in the mental health impacts of technology, breaks down the issues surrounding online pornography, video game addiction, and cyberbullying. She shares how parents can navigate the internet minefield, communicate about these topics with their children, and recognize signs that their children are struggling.

Dr. Strohman is also the founder of Digital Citizen Academy, an organization addressing the issue of technology addiction and overuse. She’s also been a visiting scholar at the FBI’s National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime division, where she became intimately familiar with the dark recesses of the internet. Her books, “Unplug” and “Digital Distress,” explain the challenges of growing up in a digital world and offer practical advice for parents.

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Learn more about Digital Citizen Academy: ⁠https://digitalcitizenacademy.org/⁠
Dr. Strohman's website: ⁠https://drlisastrohman.com/⁠
Resources from the Technology Wellness Center: ⁠https://action.dadsavesamerica.com/technology-wellness-center-resources-signup⁠

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Outline:

[0:00] The ‘digital-native’ generation

[7:50] Gen Z’s social media sophistication

[11:49] How risk taking and maturity have changed

[15:44] Effects of early exposure to pornography

[21:29] Boys and girls cope in different ways

[29:03] Technology and relational disfunction

[32:58] Be aware of human trafficking

[35:30] Tips for protecting your kids online

[38:01] Video games are a mixed bag

[45:45] Gaming addiction vs productive screen time

[49:58] Cyberbullying vs. old-school bullying

[55:01] What can parents do about bullying?

[1:03:03] Family traditions create useful boundaries

[1:04:08] Both parents are responsible for parenting

[1:07:29] Surveillance doesn’t create safety

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Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla.

Last spring, former Texas Children’s Hospital surgeon and current whistleblower Dr. Eithan Haim exposed, in his words, that the hospital was lying to the public about the existence of their transgender program. Despite promises to cease such procedures, the hospital continued practicing transgender medicine on kids as young as 11.

Texas legislators responded to the information revealed by Haim with the bi-partisan Senate Bill 14, outlawing transgender medical interventions on minors statewide. This ignited controversy and drew the ire of activists and hospital officials opposing any restrictions on transgender medicine.

Eithan’s story took a legal turn as federal agents, presumably armed with internal server data, pursued him. He’s been threatened with prosecution from the federal government, and there is clearly a message being sent around those that seek to challenge the practice of transgender medicine and specifically in context of children.

In our sit down with Haim, accompanied by his attorney Marcella Burke, we discuss his views on the dangers of transgender medicine for children, why he’s committed to protecting them from life-altering procedures, and the in depth story of everything that he has experienced over the last year.

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Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla.

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If the streaming charts are true, then there’s a good chance you’ve watched the collapse of America in Netflix’s new film Leave the World Behind. The film is many things, including pretty good, but most notably, it’s a conspiracy theory built on racial division, brought to you by former President and First Lady Barack and Michelle Obama.

On one level, this is a classic disaster movie. There’re some great set pieces, it’s stylish and cinematic, and the whole thing feels pretty believable, but at another level, it’s a perfect manifestation of America’s cynical, elite nihilism. It’s an uncomfortable mix of warning and wish-fulfillment about national collapse that just happens to be executive produced by the Obamas.

It’s important for us as adults, and especially as parents, to confront this vision and understand where it goes deeply wrong so that we and our kids can escape its siren call to nihilism, disempowerment, and despair.

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The Glenn Show, discussing George Floyd and Derek Chauvin: https://youtu.be/0ffv4IUxkDU?si=M8tq3JYQ4oeelAo7
Akbar Gbajabiamila on Dad Saves America: https://youtu.be/N2L_qNMM4gY?si=WNvHLwdHAflKqftn

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Outline:
[0:00] America’s Race to Collapse
[2:28] ‘Leave the World Behind’
[18:43] Conspiracy Theories of Invisible Racism
[28:03] Reasons to Have Hope

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Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla.