Dad, Did We Just Break America?

The Ribotsky Institute
  • 5.0 (5)
  • POLITICS

What started out as dinner table conversation; part debate, part disbelief, turned into an ongoing attempt to make sense of the moment we're living in. "Dad Did We Just Break America?" brings together two people from different generations trying to untangle how we got here - politically, culturally, and generationally, and what it says about where we might be headed. Because we can't be the only ones asking the question.

Episodes

  1. 5D AGO

    WHERE IS NANCY GUTHRIE?

    Where is Nancy Guthrie? This week we break down what's known, what's rumored, and why people are asking.

    57 min

  2. FEB 11

    Why is Everything So Political?

    From award shows to global sporting events, in this episode we explore why culture has become a political arena

    44 min

  3. FEB 4

    A World Without Moral Clarity

    A conversation between a father and daughter on Holocaust memory, Institutional betrayal, and the Normalization of Antisemitism. An unflinching look at silence, indifference, and what the last two years have revealed about being Jewish.

    52 min

  4. JAN 28

    When A Party Loses Its Center

    In this episode, Skylar and Corey unpack the growing discontent within the Republican Party and what it reveals about a party unsure of its direction. Using JD Vance as a lens, we talk through internal contradictions, the stakes of the midterms, and what it means when political identity hardens without a clear path forward. A candid conversation about frustration, power, and a party that’s lost its center

    39 min

  5. JAN 21

    What No One Else Wants to Say: The Iranian Uprising & The World's Moral Cowardice

    The Iranian people are rising up, risking everything for freedom, and the world is largely looking away. In this episode, we break down the ongoing uprising in Iran, the brave people on the front lines, and the silence of Western media and political powers. We confront the hypocrisy of selective outrage and ask why some struggles make headlines while others are ignored. From women’s courage to global moral failures, this conversation exposes what staying quiet costs…right now. Courage is universal; why isn’t our response?

    49 min

  6. JAN 14

    Our Circus, Our Monkeys: A Deep Dive into the Minnesota Fraud Scandal

    In this episode, we break down the Minnesota fraud scandal, one of the most explosive allegations of welfare, childcare, Medicaid, and social services fraud in U.S. history, that was quietly happening in front of our faces, until independent Youtube Journalist, Nick Shirley made it a national story. Corey and Skylar lay out what happened, who’s involved, and why it matters to taxpayers and voters. Tune in for a shockingly absurd must see episode. 00:00 : Welcome to 2026: A New Year of Challenges 01:33 : The Democrats' Struggles: Defending the Indefensible 03:13 : Uncovering Fraud: The Case of Nick Shirley 05:26 : Daycare Fraud: A Deep Dive into the Scandal 07:20 : Minnesota's Paid Leave Program: A Recipe for Abuse 09:29 : The Interconnected Web of Fraud: Feeding Our Futures 10:13 : Government Oversight: Where Are the Checks? 11:34 : The Role of Community in Fraud: A Closer Look 13:34 : The Bigger Picture: National Implications of Local Fraud 15:42 : The Autism Center Scandal: A Disturbing Reality 24:52 : Uncovering Autism Center Fraud 27:10 : The Scale of Medicaid Fraud 29:04 : The Ethical Implications of Fraud 31:18 : Political Accountability and Military Service 37:44 : The Role of Law Enforcement in Community Safety 40:58 : The Fractured State of American Politics

    46 min

  7. JAN 7

    From Harvard to the Culture War: Shabbos Kestenbaum on Antisemitism, Politics, & The West

    Shabbos Kestenbaum joins the podcast to discuss anti-semitism at Harvard, his personal and political journey through elite academia, and the rise of grievance culture and anti-Western ideology on campus and beyond. A Harvard graduate, Kestenbaum reflects on the breakdown of liberal values at elite universities, the normalization of antisemitism in progressive spaces, and how these academic trends connect to broader crises in American politics and Western civilization. Topics include anti-semitism at Harvard and other elite universities, campus activism, identity politics, grievance culture, anti-Westernism, free speech, and the cultural consequences of institutional failure.

    54 min

  8. 12/18/2025

    Political Violence in America....in loving memory of Charlie Kirk

    In this thought-provoking episode of "Dad, Did We Just Break America?", Skylar and Corey Ribotsky delve into the unsettling rise of political violence and its implications on society. As they navigate through the complexities of "assassination culture," they question the erosion of civil discourse and the media's role in shaping public perception. Join them as they explore the fine line between passionate belief and dangerous extremism, and ponder whether America is truly living up to its democratic ideals.

    44 min

  9. 12/10/2025

    Is New York City Broken?

    In our first episode, we explore the impacts of the New York City Mayoral election. The discussion delves into political and social dynamics, offering insights into the current state of affairs, combined with generational differences, which in our inaugural episode highlights what New York means to so many different people, and ultimately how New York City elected a Socialist for mayor.

    49 min
  • 9 Episodes

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About

What started out as dinner table conversation; part debate, part disbelief, turned into an ongoing attempt to make sense of the moment we're living in. "Dad Did We Just Break America?" brings together two people from different generations trying to untangle how we got here - politically, culturally, and generationally, and what it says about where we might be headed. Because we can't be the only ones asking the question.

Information

  • Creator
    The Ribotsky Institute
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Ribotsky Institute
  • Show Website
    Dad, Did We Just Break America?