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Dad Saves America
Proud papa, filmmaker, entrepreneur, and arm-chair philosopher John Papola explores the biggest issues facing our country through the lens of fatherhood, releasing exclusive interviews and deep dives every week. We need to make sure the next generation of Americans is raised to thrive in a free society and be champions of civilization. Dad Saves America has hosted all sorts of experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew, Michael Shellenberger, Bret Weinstein, Vivek Ramaswamy, and…
Episodes
Dad Saves AmericaJimmy Dore: “I’m Pro-Free Speech and Anti-War, So That Makes Me Right-Wing?”
I sat down with comedian and political commentator Jimmy Dore to discuss the current state of American politics, the collapse of traditional left-right…
Dad Saves AmericaUSAID Isn’t About Helping People. It’s About Political Influence. - Ian Vásquez
I sat down with Ian Vásquez, Vice President for International Studies at the Cato Institute, to unpack the failures of foreign aid and the true purpose of…
Dad Saves AmericaHe Convinced Elon and Trump To Pursue a DOGE Dividend. Can He Convince Me?
I sat down with James Fishback, CEO of Azoria and founder of Incubate Debate, to discuss the merits of his “DOGE Dividend” proposal. Here’s the idea—take 20%…
Dad Saves AmericaHeritage Foundation President on Trump, Project 2025, and the Last Chance to Save America
I sat down with Kevin Roberts, President of the Heritage Foundation, to discuss the political backlash against Project 2025, President Trump’s vision for…
Dad Saves America’Heretics’ Host Andrew Gold: DEI Ruined the BBC. Independent Journalism Is the Future.
I sat down with journalist and documentary filmmaker Andrew Gold to discuss our susceptibility cultish thinking, the dangers of ideological capture, and the…
Dad Saves AmericaZeroHedge Debate: Should We Abolish Income Tax and Replace It With Tariffs?
I moderated a ZeroHedge debate between PhD economists and commentators Noah Smith and Peter St Onge on President Trump’s proposal to replace income taxes with…
Dad Saves AmericaKennedy on Gen X, Embracing Religion, and the MTV Glory Days
I sat down with Kennedy, former MTV VJ and libertarian commentator, to explore the Gen X mindset, parenting, politics, and faith. She argues that the…
Dad Saves AmericaKatharine Birbalsingh Is Leading the Charge Against Woke Schooling
I sat down with Katharine Birbalsingh, the controversial headmistress of Michaela Community School in London, to discuss why discipline, structure, and…
Dad Saves AmericaMichael Shellenberger Exposes Who’s to Blame for the LA Fire Disaster
I sat down with Michael Shellenberger, journalist and author of “Apocalypse Never,” “San Fransicko,” and the upcoming “Pathocracy,” to unpack the true story of…
Dad Saves AmericaI Hosted a Leadership Roundtable at Mar-a-Lago. President Trump Crashed Our Conversation.
Last month, I traveled to Mar-a-Lago and sat down with a group of business leaders to discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping our economy and society…
Dad Saves AmericaEconomist George Selgin on Money, Inflation, and the Federal Reserve
I sat down with George Selgin, economist and Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute, to explore the complex world of money, banking, and monetary policy. George…
Dad Saves AmericaEmma Johnson: Equal Custody Works, Child Support Doesn’t
I sat down with Emma Johnson, author of "The 50/50 Solution," to discuss her advocacy for equal custody as the default in divorce. In most states, family…
Dad Saves AmericaNick Gillespie on Conspiracy Thinking, Human Progress, and the Search for Meaning
I sat down with Nick Gillespie, editor-at-large at “Reason” and a leading voice in libertarian thought, to explore how we find meaning and purpose in a world…
Dad Saves AmericaMichael Munger on the Battle Between Liberalism and Populism
I sat down with Michael Munger, professor of political science and economics at Duke University, to explore the challenges facing classical liberalism, the…
Dad Saves AmericaWhat Modern Socialists Don’t Want You To Know About Hitler
I sat down with historian, sociologist, and author Dr. Rainer Zitelmann to learn about the misunderstood economic philosophy of Adolf Hitler and the true…
Dad Saves AmericaRandy Barnett on Originalism, the Supreme Court, and Constitutional Law
I sat down with Randy Barnett, Professor of Constitutional Law at Georgetown University, to discuss the current state of America’s constitutional system and…
Dad Saves AmericaImmigration Policy Researcher on Border Chaos, Failed Leadership, and the Migrant Surge
I sat down with Simon Hankinson, an immigration expert and Senior Fellow at The Heritage Foundation, to tackle the pressing issues shaping America’s…
Dad Saves AmericaRudyard Lynch on Dating Apps, Moral Decline, and the Risk of Civil War
I sat down with Rudyard Lynch, host of “WhatIfAltHist” on YouTube, to discuss his provocative predictions about a brewing “incel revolution” among Gen Z men…
Dad Saves AmericaSpike Cohen: Your Government Is Sponsoring Human Trafficking
I sat down with Spike Cohen, Libertarian activist and 2020 vice presidential nominee, to discuss why he rejects the Republican-Democrat duopoly and embraces…
Dad Saves AmericaThe Impossible Choice: When a Crime Leads to Pregnancy
I sat down with former U.S. Senate candidate Kathy Barnette, whose personal story challenges the mainstream narrative of American society and politics. Born…
Dad Saves AmericaRobert Kiyosaki on Financial Literacy, Wealth Building, and the Failure of Education
I sat down with Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, to discuss his perspective on financial literacy, the future of the economy, and why most people…
Dad Saves AmericaKatherine Mangu-Ward: Virtue Requires Freedom and Freedom Requires Virtue
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…
Dad Saves AmericaSharyl Attkisson Followed the Science and the Government Followed Her
I sat down with investigative journalist and author Sharyl Attkisson to discuss the alarming intersection of Big Pharma, government regulators, and scientific…
Dad Saves AmericaChristina Hoff Sommers: Schools Are Hostile to Boys' Instincts
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…
Dad Saves AmericaDr. Jay Bhattacharya on COVID Lies, Vaccine Truth, and the Breakdown of Science
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…
Dad Saves AmericaMaj Toure Explains the Racist History of Gun Control
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…
Dad Saves AmericaMichael Shellenberger: How Our Leaders Lost All Credibility
I sat down with Michael Shellenberger, journalist and author of “Apocalypse Never,” “San Fransicko,” and the upcoming “Pathocracy,” to discuss the collapse of…
Dad Saves AmericaCorey DeAngelis on How Corrupt Teachers Unions Have Broken Our Public Schools
The school choice revolution has begun, providing parents with the power and resources to choose the best educational path for their children. Corey DeAngelis…
Dad Saves AmericaSocialism Is Gaining Popularity. What Would Jesus Do?
Was Jesus a socialist? Lawrence Reed, President Emeritus of the Foundation for Economic Education, tackles this question in his 2020 book titled just that…
Dad Saves AmericaRob Schneider: Free Speech Is Dangerous, But Shutting Up Isn’t an Option
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…
Dad Saves AmericaAndrew Doyle: The Gay Rights Movement Has Been Hijacked
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…
Dad Saves AmericaRobby Soave on the Biden Media Coverup and Why Corporate Media Is Broken
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…
Dad Saves AmericaTom Woods on the Trump Attack, American History, and Our Constitutional Crisis
I sat down with author, historian, and libertarian commentator Tom Woods about 90 minutes after the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. Reeling from the…
Dad Saves AmericaHow Public Schools Crush Creativity and Critical Thinking
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…
Dad Saves AmericaWarren Smith Went Viral for Teaching Critical Thinking, So His School Fired Him
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…
Dad Saves AmericaPsychologist Tracy Dennis-Tiwary: I Want to Disrupt the Medicalization of Mental Health
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…
Dad Saves AmericaLegal Expert Ilya Shapiro on Trump Conviction, Our Constitution, and Collapsing Public Trust
I sat down with legal expert Ilya Shapiro to learn more about today’s threats to the rule of law in America. He shares his perspective on why the Trump…
Dad Saves AmericaVivek Ramaswamy: We’ve Sacrificed True Diversity in the Name of Diversity
Former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy sits down to discuss the importance of engaging with opposing views, the state of American political discourse…
Dad Saves AmericaFormer NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio Talks Progressive Family Values and Political Discourse
Bill de Blasio served as the 109th Mayor of New York City from 2014 to 2021. He was raised with a deep pride in his Italian-American roots, with grandparents…
Dad Saves AmericaWilfred Reilly Has the Real Data on Racism and Policing
Political scientist, author, and Kentucky State University professor Wilfred Reilly has dedicated years of research to debunking popular, but false, narratives…
Dad Saves AmericaPeter Boghossian on Critical Thinking, Failing Universities, and Why Debate Matters
What happens when ideology replaces critical thinking across academia? Philosopher, author, and former professor Peter Boghossian witnessed this firsthand at…
Dad Saves AmericaLife in Israel: How 10/7 Brought National Identity Into Focus
Russ Roberts, an American economist and author who now lives in Israel, reflects on the transformative impact of the 10/7 Hamas attack and how it’s reshaped…
Dad Saves AmericaGoogle, Surveillance, and Data Brokers: How Americans Lost Their Privacy Rights
Technology journalist and data privacy expert Naomi Brockwell explains the complexities of online privacy and the ever-expanding reach of both government and…
Dad Saves AmericaBret Weinstein & Heather Heying on Sex, Gender, and Preparing Kids for Adulthood
In part two of my conversation with evolutionary biologists Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying, we discuss what evolutionary biology can teach us about sex…
Dad Saves AmericaTexas School Falsely Accused Child of Blackface. Now They Won’t Apologize.
How could a 5th-grader end up being accused of accidental blackface? And how could the school recklessly throwing around that accusation refuse to apologize?…
Dad Saves AmericaWant To Save the Planet? Have Kids.
Have kids. Get married and have kids. Yes, in that order. But do it now, or at least sooner than you probably think you should, especially if you’re ambitious…
Dad Saves AmericaBret Weinstein & Heather Heying on Evolution, Innovation, and Western Civilization
Evolutionary biologists Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying dive into the complexities of human evolution, the downside of rapid technological advancement, and…
Dad Saves AmericaActor Josh Segarra on How Fatherhood Fueled His Career
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…
Dad Saves AmericaIs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy the Antidote for Anxiety?
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…
Dad Saves AmericaChildhood Isn’t Supposed To Be Stressful. Here’s How Parents Can Help.
Psychoanalyst and licensed clinical social worker Erica Komisar explains how psychoanalysis really works and how it can help parents better understand and…
Dad Saves AmericaAndrew Tate, Pearl Davis, and the Case for Marriage
Brad Wilcox wants you to get married. In modern American society, cultural trends across the political spectrum discourage and devalue marriage as an…
Dad Saves AmericaComic Book Creator Eric July On Empty Wokeness, Real Diversity & Anarcho-Capitalism
Eric July, an anarcho-capitalist commentator with BlazeTV and the creative force behind Rippaverse Comics, offers a fresh perspective on diversity in media and…
Dad Saves AmericaTrump vs. Biden: Debunking the Myth of American Democracy
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…
Dad Saves AmericaPorn, Video Games, and Cyberbullying: How To Guide Your Child Through the Digital Wasteland
Protecting children from online hazards is an essential part of parenting in the digital age. Dr. Lisa Strohman, a psychologist specializing in the mental…
Dad Saves AmericaDr. Eithan Haim Exposed Texas Children’s Hospital for Secret Transgender Program
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…
Dad Saves AmericaLeave the World Behind: Obama’s Critical Conspiracy Theory on Netflix
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…
Dad Saves AmericaToxic Polarization, Civil War & Local Conversation
Kristi Kendall, an accomplished television producer and filmmaker, and Ben Klutsey, Director of the Program on Pluralism and Civil Exchange at the Mercatus…
Dad Saves AmericaThe Search for Moral Clarity: Bin Laden, Free Speech & the Future
Osama Bin Laden’s letter to America goes viral on TikTok. Free speech loses even more friends. Harvard rallies around the race card. We’ve watched a series of…
Dad Saves AmericaJaleel White on Family Matters, Portraying Steve Urkel, Child Acting & Fatherhood
Jaleel White, widely recognized for his iconic role as Steve Urkel in "Family Matters," has a career that spans far beyond this memorable character. Starting…
Dad Saves AmericaChronic Homelessness Is About Family Trauma, Not Housing
Alan Graham has been on the frontlines tackling homelessness for 25 years. As the CEO and founder of Mobile Loaves & Fishes, a social outreach ministry, Alan…