From poverty in Detroit to becoming one of the world's leading pediatric neurosurgeons, Dr. Ben Carson's life is one of the great American success stories. In this episode of Lt. Dan, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick sits down with Dr. Carson to discuss the people, faith, and life lessons that shaped his remarkable journey. They explore the influence of Carson's mother, the power of reading, the complexity of the human brain, his experiences on the presidential campaign trail, his friendship with President Donald Trump, and the work of the Presidential Commission on Religious Liberty. You can read all twelve of the commission's recommendations at LTDAN.COM It's an inspiring conversation about perseverance, faith, personal responsibility, and the values that continue to define the American Dream. Topics include: • Growing up in Detroit • Gifted Hands and becoming a pioneering neurosurgeon • Faith and family • President Donald Trump • Religious liberty in America • The American Dream If you enjoy conversations with leaders shaping Texas and America, be sure to like, subscribe, and share.

Welcome to the premiere episode of Lt. Dan — the new can't-miss podcast where Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick takes you behind the headlines and inside the conversations shaping Texas and America. In this inaugural episode, Patrick sits down with Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton for his first extended interview following his decisive GOP primary runoff victory. Paxton discusses President Trump's endorsement, the path to his landslide win, his decision to run for the United States Senate, and the battles that have defined his political career. He also reflects on the Texas impeachment trial, the legal challenges brought against him during the Biden administration, and the future of the conservative movement in Texas and Washington. Along the way, Dan and Ken share behind-the-scenes stories from President Trump's New York trial, the 2024 campaign, and a remarkable Oval Office meeting with the president. Lt. Dan is a new weekly program dedicated to going beyond the headlines to explore the stories, decisions, and personalities shaping Texas, America, and the country's future. Through candid conversations with elected leaders, newsmakers, and influential voices, Dan Patrick offers a firsthand perspective and context rarely found in traditional media.