Dad Saves America

John Papola
Dad Saves America

Dad Saves America is all about celebrating dads and fatherhood. Fatherhood is the greatest opportunity to make a positive impact you will have in your lifetime. We’re figuring out how to raise a generation of resilient, independent-minded kids who are ready to embrace freedom in their future. Top experts and engaging personalities, including Adam Carolla, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Adam Curry, Daymond John, and Jay Glazer, trade stories of childhood, parenthood, and all the issues impacting how we raise our kids with host John Papola. www.dadsavesamerica.com

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    ’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 disturbing rise of woke Islamism. Andrew shares his personal journey from a respected BBC presenter to an outspoken critic of the mainstream media and politics. He also digs into his experiences over the years reporting on exorcism, Scientology, and his more recent focus on gender ideology and Britain’s immigration crisis. Drawing on his extensive study of how cults capture and control people, Andrew makes a compelling case for independent thought and healthy skepticism when confronting the dark forces at work in the modern world. _____________________________________ Follow Andrew on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/AndrewGold_ok Watch ‘Heretics’ on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewgoldheretics _____________________________________ Outline: [0:00] Andrew’s run-in with DEI at the BBC [16:53] Cancel culture’s role in independent media [22:05] Are cults an inevitable part of human society? [28:05] Scientology, Tom Cruise, and Hollywood [35:11] Hasidic Jews and urban ethnic enclaves [38:45] Atheism, faith, and the evolution of morality [51:40] Can liberalism survive without Christianity? [59:20] How intelligence can fuel crazy beliefs [1:09:59] Is exorcism real, and how can we know? [1:18:55] Feminism set the stage for gender ideology [1:35:33] Is ‘transgender’ a cover for predators? [1:45:49] Liberalism, equality, and human nature [1:52:35] Successful immigration requires assimilation [2:03:04] Islamo-wokeism makes no sense [2:15:37] Acceptance is the key to happiness [2:19:15] Make people feel less alone _____________________________________ Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/o94f3452XYQ Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

    2h 22m
  2. FEB 6

    ZeroHedge 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 tariffs to fund the federal government. As they unpack the economic theories behind these two tax systems, they also analyze the political dynamics involved, the moral justifications for our current spending, and the nature of government itself. Noah is a former professor at Stony Brook University with a popular Substack, “Noahpinion”, and Peter is a former Fellow at the Heritage Foundation who publishes daily economics videos on X (Twitter) and YouTube. _____________________________________ Read Noah’s Substack: https://www.noahpinion.blog/ Follow Noah on X (Twitter): https://x.com/Noahpinion Watch Peter on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Profstonge Follow Peter on X (Twitter): https://x.com/profstonge _____________________________________ Outline: [0:00] Intro [0:53] Meet the debaters [3:44] The case for tariffs [6:10] The case for income tax [13:02] The politics of taxation [26:20] Effects of the Trump tax cuts [31:09] Trade deficits and budget deficits [38:35] Where did the economic growth go? [49:57] The economic effects of birth rates [52:50] Can we separate the tax and budget debates? [55:38] How progressive is our tax system? [1:05:38] What’s the ideal tax system? [1:10:29] How should government spend our money? [1:21:49] Redistribution, democracy, and the Constitution [1:37:56] The welfare state always grows [1:41:57] Has government made our society better? [1:47:11] We can’t theorize our way to utopia _____________________________________ Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nkYwO0FlJW4 Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

    1h 55m
  3. JAN 30

    Kennedy 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 latchkey-kid upbringing, combined with the Cold War backdrop, instilled in our generation a deep skepticism toward authority—especially the government. Kennedy shares her journey from high school dropout to MTV and what that taught her about education, career, and adulthood. We also dive into the failures of modern government, the philosophical foundations of her faith, and her hopes for the current political realignment. She currently hosts the "Kennedy Saves the World" podcast for Fox News Radio. _____________________________________ Follow Kennedy on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/KennedyNation Listen to "Kennedy Saves the World": https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/kennedy-saves-the-world/ _____________________________________ Outline: [0:00] Reflecting on the Gen X upbringing [8:05] Gen Z, COVID, and the cultural shift [15:32] How Kennedy grew into her Eastern Orthodox faith [24:54] Raising Gen Z girls in modern society [27:41] Kennedy’s roundabout path to a college degree [36:21] Studying religion, philosophy and science reaffirmed her faith [48:23] Kennedy’s start in radio and getting a job at MTV [53:19] How Kennedy coped with fame at a young age [1:01:52] Lessons learned from surfing [1:07:38] Having kids transforms you worldview _____________________________________ Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eLXhP6msGU4 Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

    1h 16m
  4. JAN 24

    Katharine 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 teaching “what to think” are essential for raising children into successful, independent adults. Clearly defined expectations empower students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, to thrive both academically and personally. As someone who fondly recalls my more free-range, Gen X upbringing, her views present a welcome challenge to my biases toward freedom and independence. Katharine makes a compelling case for traditional, no-nonsense schooling that prioritizes basic skills, knowledge, and values over educators’ ideologically motivated experiments. _____________________________________ Follow Katharine on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/Miss_Snuffy _____________________________________ Outline: [0:00] What is Michaela Community School? [9:15] Our culture has forgotten the value of structure [20:28] Free-range parenting doesn’t fit the inner city [26:25] Actually, you should teach kids what to think [38:57] Building habits frees you to pursue higher goals [50:08] Are education debates really class debates? [1:03:08] How do you keep school staff on the right track? [1:20:19] Is traditionalism an actionable solution? [1:34:36] Am I wrong about the Prussian school model? [1:47:03] Freedom is not a complete value set _____________________________________ Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uLmb3as-MQc Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

    1h 59m
  5. JAN 17

    Michael 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 the LA fire disaster and what it reveals about California’s leadership crisis. Ever since the fires broke out, Michael has been on the case exposing the numerous failures of Governor Gavin Newsom and LA Mayor Karen Bass. California’s entrenched political elite have neglected the basic functions of government, creating the perfect conditions for recurring catastrophes. A seemingly hypnotized voter base has allowed the problem to worsen with each election cycle, but perhaps this time around, the undeniable facts on the ground can trigger a renaissance in common-sense governance. _____________________________________ Follow Michael on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/shellenberger _____________________________________ Outline: [0:00] Unpacking the official narrative lies [12:39] LA’s systemic failure isn’t just one big coincidence [17:35] The homeless crisis drained the firefighting budget [27:02] Forest management failures aren’t the main story [31:24] Why leftist radicals want to let Malibu burn [42:43] Hollywood elites elected their own oppressors [52:34] White voters in LA are hypnotized by identity politics [59:25] Is the DEI criticism fair or just right-wing opportunism? [1:05:59] Western civilization is sacrificing itself [1:13:32] Did climate change play a role in the fires? [1:22:15] Climate hysteria is a symptom of privilege [1:28:19] Is the woke reign of terror truly over? [1:33:22] Hazing matter for emergency preparedness [1:38:34] Why Michael is optimistic for the future _____________________________________ Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Z4JjmzuycRo Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

    1h 41m
  6. JAN 2

    Economist 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 explains how money evolved from primitive barter systems to the sophisticated financial networks we rely on today. He breaks down the historical role of gold, central banking, and the Federal Reserve’s influence on inflation and interest rates. George also highlights competing economic theories of money creation, laying out his case for why they're wrong. Money isn't everything in life, but understanding how it works can help you avoid falling for the false promises of politicians and pundits. _____________________________________ Follow George on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/GeorgeSelgin _____________________________________ Outline: [0:00] Money, currency, and the money supply [11:04] Is modern money actually debt? [23:58] Who invented the first money? [30:11] Use value vs. exchange value of money [36:39] Why do certain goods become money? [42:03] How money reshaped our communities [58:34] What is a bank? Can banks “create money”? [1:12:54] The special power of central banks [1:18:53] Interest is about opportunity, risk, and inflation [1:25:42] The Federal Reserve is the “lender of last resort” [1:32:36] Is the Fed private or public? [1:39:03] What happened to the gold standard in 1933? [1:42:59] Do the owners of the Fed have real power? [1:47:57] How does the Fed impact inflation? [1:55:30] Explaining the Fed’s toolkit [2:07:27] The “money multiplier” story is oversimplified [2:12:47] What will our monetary future look like? _____________________________________ Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mpcvBpDaMaw Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

    2h 19m
  7. 12/19/2024

    Emma 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 courts try to determine the “best interest of the child,” incentivizing parents to portray one another as threatening or neglectful. Emma argues that the child support system perpetuates gender inequality and undermines parental rights, particularly disadvantaging dads. Although legal reform has only begun in a few states, she is optimistic that a significant cultural shift is underway, with more couples than ever voluntarily pursuing equal custody and establishing new norms around divorce. Drawing from her personal experiences with divorce and single motherhood, Emma offers practical advice for amicable co-parenting, ensuring that children maintain strong relationships with both parents after divorce. _____________________________________ Follow Emma on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/JohnsonEmma Purchase a copy of "The 50/50 Solution”: https://www.amazon.com/50-Solution-Surprisingly-Happier-Healthier/dp/172825454X _____________________________________ Outline: [0:00] How Emma discovered the 50/50 divorce [10:58] Old feminists don’t want to accept that dads matter [20:20] Family law incentivizes unnecessary conflict [25:19] Welfare and child support complicate the situation [33:02] Divorce norms are starting to fix themselves [39:39] Does making divorce more civilized incentivize divorce? [47:00] You can’t over-parent in a 50/50 divorce [56:02] Can we counter the red-pill anti-marriage push? [1:03:58] How divorce equality helps working class families [1:14:37] It’s better to roll with the punches than seek out conflict [1:18:35] Is “sacrifice” the right way to think about parenting? [1:28:50] Men and women are different but can parent equally [1:37:14] It’s hard to not think in stereotypes, even if you try [1:42:28] You don’t need good policy if you have good culture _____________________________________ Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RZQoBd0j2jc Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

    1h 51m
4.6
out of 5
47 Ratings

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Dad Saves America is all about celebrating dads and fatherhood. Fatherhood is the greatest opportunity to make a positive impact you will have in your lifetime. We’re figuring out how to raise a generation of resilient, independent-minded kids who are ready to embrace freedom in their future. Top experts and engaging personalities, including Adam Carolla, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Adam Curry, Daymond John, and Jay Glazer, trade stories of childhood, parenthood, and all the issues impacting how we raise our kids with host John Papola. www.dadsavesamerica.com

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