Liberal arts education once cultivated well-rounded, critically thinking individuals who would become our future innovators and leaders. However, in recent years, intellectual diversity, curiosity, and discourse have departed the halls of our most elite universities. Pano Kanelos, the founding president of UATX, believes that ideological capture and the overall homogenization of higher education are to blame.UATX, the University of Austin, has emerged as a reason for hope amidst negative trends at mainstream universities. This radical new experiment in higher education is putting quintessential liberal values at the center of the conversation. A graduate of UATX won’t just be an adept thinker, but an engaged, innovative citizen._____________________________________UATX announcement letter: https://www.thefp.com/p/we-cant-wait-for-universities-toLearn more about UATX: https://www.uaustin.org/UATX on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDjuyYcHYC37Yb7HZBMqd7gUATX on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/uaustinorg?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Intro[1:17] What is UATX?[5:17] Liberal arts vs. liberal education[11:28] Plato’s cave, heresy, and truth[17:53] What’s wrong with legacy universities?[25:37] Self-censorship destroys open inquiry[29:34] “My truth” is illiberal narcissism[34:51] Is UATX a right-wing grift?[40:28] How the university cartel protects its turf[46:41] Elite schools don’t create independent adults[51:43] Kids can see that the game is rigged[54:47] UATX is seeking out mavericks, not sheep[1:04:24] Grace, grit, and gratitude[1:07:46] How will UATX prepare young people for careers?[1:17:05] How to build an intellectual foundation[1:26:00] The age of the college major is over[1:33:25] Is a DIY, at-home education good enough?[1:41:42] Why is ‘free speech’ now seen as right-wing?[1:45:50] Most universities misunderstand truth[1:49:35] Is UATX a real university?[1:57:35] Challenge norms and reignite innovation_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PdsCcVL1zZc?si=_AI1BkM-twMkkos_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/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_____________________________________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. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale, the iconic face of Houston’s Gallery Furniture, has crafted a business empire that’s as much about community as it is about comfy mattresses.Mack recounted his journey into the furniture business, from first discovering his sense of motivation to persuading his future wife to move to Houston and risk it all on a furniture store. More recently, he’s made waves by placing staggering sports bets, including a record-breaking $75 million on the Houston Astros for the World Series. Calling on his time-tested, over-the-top marketing style, Mack turned a gamble into a win-win for both him and his customers to the tune of $76 million in sales.Beyond business and bets, Mack opened up about his dedication to family and community. A staunch believer in the revitalizing and empowering essence of work, Mack is full of endearing stories and good old fashioned wisdom._____________________________________Mattress Mack on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattressmack/Mattress Mack on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattressmackofficial/?hl=enMattress Mack on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/MattressMack?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Intro[0:59] Betting $75 million on the Houston Astros[4:02] The origins of “Mattress Mack”[12:59] Learning the importance of service[19:42] Turn your struggles into strengths[25:53] Community-building is Mack’s business strategy[29:05] You can’t help the poor without profit[35:40] We don’t respect hard work anymore[43:37] Mack is part capitalist, part social worker[52:30] Faith and work keeps him going[1:01:11] Rapid fire questions[1:07:17] Mattress Mack’s role in the American story_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rHspYGyvV-QMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_____________________________________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. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Working with family can be a blend of laughter, love, and at times, a test of patience. It's a unique dance between the personal and professional, where shared histories create a tapestry rich with memories and understanding.In our conversation, Danny and Lucy DeVito highlighted the grounded, playful nature of their father-daughter duo amidst the Hollywood whirlwind and how they’ve successfully navigated personal and professional evolution together.Danny, with a storied career marked by iconic roles in One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest, Taxi, and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, reflected on the blend of everyday parenting and stardom, while Lucy, an accomplished actress in her own right, shared the unique experience of growing up as a DeVito. Danny and Lucy are currently starring as father and daughter in the play I Need That on Broadway, which runs from 10/13 until 12/23.This interview was recorded prior to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike._____________________________________Purchase tickets for I Need That: https://www.roundabouttheatre.org/get-tickets/2023-2024-season/i-need-that/?utm_source=ttd&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=pre-perfs&utm_content=brand-researchers_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Intro[1:10] When you have a kid, you die[7:31] Why Danny became an actor (but first a hairdresser)[13:46] Breaking through in acting and directing[18:39] The value of dark stories[24:54] How Danny met his wife[26:44] Keep your family close[29:40] Don’t put the brakes on your kids’ dreams[31:39] Italians yell affectionately[34:40] Why Lucy joined the family business[38:34] It’s Always Sunny, Batman Returns, and more[44:47] Working together for “I Need That” on Broadway[49:56] Rapid fire questions[1:00:37] Surprising Danny and Lucy with their genealogy[1:04:56] Danny and Lucy’s roles in the American story_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3Q02rXhG4G8Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_____________________________________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. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Jay Glazer has broken some of the biggest stories in NFL history, yet behind the scenes, he faces a different battle. In his book Unbreakable, Jay courageously shares his struggle against what he calls ‘the gray’. It's a raw and inspiring account of his life-long battle with anxiety and depression and his quest to help others struggling with the same issues.No matter how hard it can be, it's crucial that we open up about our personal struggles with those who care about us. More often than not, those close to us will be grateful for our honesty and will be ready to offer a comforting presence. It's also essential to surround ourselves with a supportive team of individuals whose shoulders we can lean on in times of need. Together, we can create a network of strength and resilience.Jay, alongside former NFL player and Special Forces veteran Nate Boyer, founded MVP - Merging Vets and Players - to take his mental health mission even further. MVP has created a unique network of support between veterans and retired professional athletes and is saving lives in the process. In our conversation, we delve into the depths of Jay's journey, uncovering the strength and resilience that lies within each of us._____________________________________Follow Jay on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/JayGlazer?s=20Follow Jay on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayglazer/Purchase a copy of Unbreakable: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Unbreakable-Jay-Glazer/dp/0063062852⁠Learn more about MVP: https://vetsandplayers.org/_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Intro[0:58] Surviving in NYC with a $9,450 salary[4:41] Career drive, social media, and mental health[8:38] Take control of your struggles[17:18] What do panic attacks feel like?[21:29] Is masculinity the problem or the solution?[24:43] “Powering through” isn’t the same as succeeding[27:24] Serving others helps you handle “the gray”[33:26] Why Jay united retired athletes and veterans[37:16] Jay’s message for people who are suffering[42:31] MVP is saving lives[45:09] How dads cause a positive ripple effect[48:59] Social media doesn’t tell the truth about success[50:30] What Jay expects from his son[53:08] Managing anger and aggression[1:00:08] Combat your inner pessimist[1:04:11] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aB2vKszh06oMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_____________________________________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. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Matt Risinger is a premium home builder in Austin, Texas and host of The Build Show on YouTube. With over two decades of experience, he has established himself as a leading authority in the field.Not long after setting up his own building company, Matt found himself buried in debt during the 2008 financial crisis. He has since become a passionate advocate for energy-efficient and sustainable building methods on a mission to build homes that stand the test of time. In our conversation, we talk about why more young people should consider the trades, why fatherhood is Matt’s favorite hobby, and how to survive a major construction project._____________________________________Watch The Build Show on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@buildshow_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Intro[1:27] Welcome to DSA[3:38] Building taught Matt about service[9:37] Creation is central to humanity[11:22] Matt’s journey to building professionally[15:34] Working for yourself is harder but better[26:51] Get the details right[30:36] Enthusiasm drives excellence[32:16] Hire good people and treat them well [35:38] You get what you pay for[42:03] Big houses don’t improve families[47:07] How do we get more kids into the trades?[58:02] Fatherhood is Matt’s favorite hobby[1:01:58] Becoming a dad resets your priorities[1:05:19] How to choose a builder and survive the project[1:13:09] We should all learn to be a little handy[1:16:44] Spreading the word on quality construction[1:22:36] Advice from a dad[1:25:11] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/c4FeXSjYa0QMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_____________________________________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. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Adam Curry first became a household name as an MTV VJ, but that was only the start of his nearly four-decade crusade to revolutionize media. Since childhood, he has been obsessed with using cutting-edge technology to improve the ways that humans communicate ideas, from building MTV’s first website to bringing Bitcoin micropayment to podcasting.Adam’s career has always been about pushing boundaries, in more ways than one. He’s known for exploring some of the wildest conspiracy theories on his popular podcast “No Agenda,” but recently he’s been diving into a new theory - faith in God. Adam’s recent turn towards Christianity has brought a profound layer to his already rich tapestry of experiences. Join me as I unravel the fascinating intersections of media, innovation, and faith in my conversation with Adam Curry._____________________________________Listen to No Agenda: https://www.noagendashow.net/Follow Adam on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/adamcurry_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Intro[1:54] Reflecting on the MTV days[6:15] Earliest computer memory[10:19] Why Adam loves broadcasting[16:53] Reflecting on the MTV days, continued[27:26] Open source creativity[38:16] The CIA and the pursuit of truth[50:10] Totalitarianism was built on the radio[57:14] Nihilism makes sense but doesn’t work[1:08:42] Faith works its way into your life[1:24:48] The pendulum can swing back[1:30:59] Internet avatars are destabilizing childhood[1:38:42] Manipulating fear is coercion, not persuasion[1:47:11] Inventing and reinventing podcasting[1:58:22] Why people pay for things they value[2:03:28] Adam learned a hard lesson about Bitcoin[2:17:19] Legacy media is dying, and that’s a good thing[2:22:56] Advice for young creators[2:27:17] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sMaOCmwxrnAMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_____________________________________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. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

You probably recognize Craig Melvin as a seasoned journalist and the co-host of The Today Show on NBC, but what you might not know is that he had to navigate addiction and generational fatherlessness in his own family to get there.Craig documents this tumultuous journey in his book Pops, including how he learned to become a better father himself in the process. Now he uses his TV platform to celebrate fatherhood with his Dads Got This! series. As parents we all want to be the best version of ourselves for our kids, regardless of our own family circumstances, and Craig Melvin has accomplished exactly that._____________________________________Purchase a copy of Pops: https://www.amazon.com/Pops-Learning-Be-Son-Father/dp/0063071991Follow Craig on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigmelvinnbc/_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Intro[1:19] Your memories of your dad matter[8:09] Craig’s foundation in faith[15:33] Coming to terms with a parent’s addiction[19:29] He was moved to action when his dad hit rock bottom[26:00] Interventions can work, even after decades[33:10] Becoming a father opened him to forgiveness [36:14] He gave his dad the best gift of his life[40:15] Give your kids a normal life[46:21] How do you manage media for your kids?[49:44] Becoming a journalist in high school[51:42] Bonding with his son over journalism[54:20] Craig Melvin’s role in the American story[56:57] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WIB8iomWoxIMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_____________________________________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. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Life throws us curveballs from time to time. Sometimes we take a swing and hit it out of the park, but even a swing and a miss can teach us important, humbling lessons. Few know this better than former MLB pitcher Jake Arrieta.Jake’s scouting sheet looks like a storybook career: Olympic medalist, Cy Young Award winner, National League All-Star. He even led the 2016 Chicago Cubs to their first World Series in 108 years. However, Jake’s success was not a guarantee. Behind those accolades lies a story of uncertainty and setbacks, and these forged his trademark mental toughness, combined with a work ethic he learned from his dad. As a father of two himself, Jake, alongside his wife, now focuses on instilling the values of family, fortitude, and overcoming failure in their kids. Not everyone can be an all-star pitcher, but anyone can strive to be an all-star parent!_____________________________________Follow Jake on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jarrieta34?lang=enFollow Jake on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jarrieta49/?hl=en_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Intro[1:38] Choosing between school and the baseball draft[11:55] Even teenagers aren’t invincible[14:17] His dad’s advice kept him on the right track[16:59] From the Beijing Olympics to the Baltimore Orioles[25:21] Mental toughness and fear of failure[38:16] Winning the World Series with the Chicago Cubs[42:19] Inspiring and encouraging kids is part of the job[46:08] Politics is dangerous but sometimes unavoidable[51:19] Speaking out about the MLB’s COVID policies[59:22] Starting a family while building a baseball career[1:03:36] Athletes should start planning for retirement now[1:09:58] Failure is when most learning happens[1:14:46] Coaching kids’ sports as a celebrity[1:18:28] Lightning round Q&A[1:29:27] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/83k7fi3LMQ8Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠_____________________________________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. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Business is fundamentally about creating value by solving a problem. Anybody with a great idea, regardless of their circumstances, has the potential to turn that idea into success with hard work and determination. Unfortunately, our school system clearly hasn’t prepared our kids, or us, to manage our money.Today’s guest, Daymond John, is best known as ‘The People’s Shark’ on ABC’s Shark Tank, but now he’s tackling financial education head-on with his children’s book, Little Daymond Learns to Earn, teaching kids the basics of money and starting their own businesses. He has a true passion for teaching kids about finance, entrepreneurship, and the value of hard work. Daymond is also the CEO and founder of FUBU, a $6 billion fashion brand he started with only $40 and a van.This episode of Dad Saves America was produced with the support of the Arthur N. Rupe Foundation._____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Intro[1:19] Daymond’s first business[7:47] Mastering the sales pitch[10:38] Growing up with a great mom and no dad[12:48] Raising kids is punishing but fulfilling[15:58] Make space for your partner’s strengths[18:43] Put your values into practice[26:00] Talk about money with your kids[31:22] Money is necessary, but it’s not the point[37:34] Everything needs to be earned[43:54] Daymond is the American Dream[46:01] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8zhzTydiVnkMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠_____________________________________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. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

The United States of America is arguably the first nation in human history to be created consciously on the basis of Enlightenment ideals. Those ideals were captured with power and poetry in the Declaration of Independence and have animated millions of people to immigrate to this country seeking a better life. You’ll find no greater champions of American ideals than first generation immigrants.Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the rest of us. According to recent polling by the Wall Street Journal, patriotism has utterly collapsed as an important value for most Americans. Thomas Jefferson is often quoted as having said, “An educated citizenry is a vital requisite for our survival as a free people.” By that measure, we’re failing future generations.Today’s guest, Gordon Wood, is one the world’s leading experts on America’s revolutionary history and currently a professor at Brown University. Throughout his storied career, Gordon has earned a Pulitzer Prize, a National Humanities Medal, and the Bancroft Prize. Gordon has authored, co-authored, and contributed to dozens of books on the American Revolution, including his award-winning titles The Creation of the American Republic and The Radicalism of the American Revolution._____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Intro[3:33] The Founding Fathers weren’t always a big deal[8:49] America is a nation of ideology, not ethnicity[11:16] Testing Enlightenment ideals for the first time[15:12] How “United States” changed from plural to singular[21:02] What are “these truths” and why are they “self-evident”?[28:47] The Freemasons organized the opposition to monarchy[32:11] English monarchy was radically liberal compared to France[36:08] The Declaration of Independence is a long list of complaints[44:57] The American colonies fought for the rights of English Constitution[48:54] How do you organize 13 colonies to win a war?[51:24] The American Revolution made slavery a central moral question[1:01:48] Approach historical narratives holistically, not ideologically[1:04:43] Can we regain the lost confidence of our fellow Americans?[1:12:27] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1P7yMTNv31cMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠_____________________________________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. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Good companies recognize people with passion and support their growth. As you pursue your career, it’s important learn as much as you can from mentors who are invested in your success.Today’s guest, Niels Schuurmans, is one of those great mentors. John met Niels over twenty years ago through a mentorship program at MTV. He later became John’s boss at both Nickelodeon and Spike TV, and during that time, Niels taught him the wisdom of humbly going back to the drawing board when a project isn’t going as planned.Niels has taken a pretty unusual road to his success and there are lessons for everyone about how to explore your potential and find your way to a fulfilling career. He was part of the early team that built Nickelodeon, shaping millions of childhoods for decades. Niels is currently the Chief Marketing and Creative Officer at 101 Studios, the production company responsible for hit shows like Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone, 1923, and many more._____________________________________Learn more about 101 Studios: https://www.101studiosco.com/_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Intro[1:41] Working at 101 Studios[4:14] How John and Niels first met[9:15] Niels started acting to avoid a school suspension[17:36] Starting a business on Saint Thomas[23:37] Kids need someone to acknowledge their potential[25:59] Teaching led Niels to Nickelodeon[34:06] When (and why) should you make big changes in your career?[41:25] Making the best imitation of an existing product wastes creativity[49:39] Good mentors give you options, not answers[56:57] Lessons learned from launching Spike TV[1:09:20] Masculinity can be unapologetic without being toxic[1:16:55] Boys and girls have unique abilities that deserve attention[1:19:51] Should adults try to stay in touch with ‘kids these days’?[1:25:00] Taylor Sheridan, Yellowstone, and the frontier mentality[1:27:20] Young adults need to experience the world[1:29:58] How Niels reconnected with his dad[1:36:01] Positivity is helpful, but it can become a crutch[1:43:19] Storytelling can reinvigorate the collective American spirit[1:48:48] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8pXtsi0LR9oMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠_____________________________________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. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

In a world filled with adversity, there are those who refuse to succumb to the role of victim, instead choosing to rise above their circumstances and create their own destiny.Today’s guest, Akbar Gbajabiamila, has become a household name as the host of popular TV shows like American Ninja Warrior, The Talk, and his upcoming reality show, Fight to Survive. With his engaging personality and magnetic charisma, he ignites the spirits of contestants to conquer seemingly impossible obstacles.As a first-generation American, Akbar's journey is deeply rooted in his immigrant upbringing. Raised by strong-willed Nigerian parents, he was instilled with the values of education, hard work, and finishing what you start. These principles shaped his character and nurtured an unwavering belief that he could transcend the challenges that surrounded him.Guided by his father's wisdom, Akbar channeled his energy into sports, using them as a vehicle for self-improvement and personal growth. Through relentless dedication, he excelled in football, paving the way for his career in the NFL and broadcasting. Akbar's journey serves as a beacon of hope, reminding us all of the untapped power within ourselves to overcome obstacles and realize our dreams._____________________________________Purchase a copy of Everyone Can Be A Ninja: https://www.amazon.com/Everyone-Can-Be-Ninja-Warrior/dp/1982109750/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= ⁠Learn more about Akbar's work with The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research: https://www.michaeljfox.org/bio/akbar-gbajabiamilaAkbar on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@akbar_gbaja?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcAkbar on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akbar_gbaja/?hl=en_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Intro[1:59] Make sure people say your name right[5:29] Growing up in a Nigerian immigrant family[11:12] Hard work was his family’s #1 value[14:57] What does Gbajabiamila mean?[16:42] Experiencing the 1992 LA riots[20:33] Social media makes it tough to shield kids[25:51] Meeting King Charles by selling salad dressing[30:28] Akbar first loved basketball, not football[35:11] The burden of trying to fix your parent[38:01] How dads get devalued in our culture[41:34] The unique superpower of dads[45:54] How his Muslim dad and Christian mom got along[48:42] Have conversation without confrontation[54:13] Cultural politics affect playground politics[1:01:04] Dealing with his dad’s Parkinson’s diagnosis[1:06:15] A football career wasn’t part of the plan[1:11:00] Akbar almost didn’t make it to the NFL[1:14:50] Tell your kids that you’re proud of them, but not too often[1:18:14] If you have no experience, you have to work for free[1:24:46] Learning to host American Ninja Warrior[1:27:15] Hosting ANW is about being a cheerleader[1:28:55] Why Akbar makes TikToks with his kids[1:32:19] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/N2L_qNMM4gYMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠_____________________________________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. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

In disruptive times like these, it can be useful to expand your mind with radical new ideas, especially when they challenge your own assumptions. We need to remember that discomfort can be the first step in genuine learning, but only if we’re open to it.Today’s guest, Malcolm Collins, is a neuroscientist, serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and one of Amazon's best selling non-fiction writers. He and his wife Simone are reimagining education and much more through their work at the Collins Institute and the five Pragmatist’s guides they have written together. Their books explore everything from building an intentional life to starting your own religion. Malcolm and Simone also recently started their "Based Camp" podcast, which focuses on how humans process the world around them and the future of our species._____________________________________Purchase a copy of The Pragmatist's Guide To Life: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Pragmatists-Guide-Life-Creating-Questions-ebook/dp/B079LRHPM7?ref_=ast_author_dpLearn more about the Collins Institute: https://collinsinstitute.org/Check out "Based Camp" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SimoneandMalcolmCheck out "Based Camp" on Substack: https://basedcamppodcast.substack.com/_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Intro[0:55] What is pragmatism?[6:56] Malcolm’s career background[9:09] Autism, emotion, and reason[11:40] What is an objective function?[17:01] How do you determine what’s true?[23:50] Intrinsic value and human dignity[28:29] Wokeness, viruses, and shadow banning[35:04] Will AI serve like personal guardian angels?[39:50] Your brain makes up reasons for what you do[45:39] How your ideological tree develops[51:55] The evolutionary value of “no pain, no gain”[56:54] How do you optimize your objective function?[58:26] You can shape your brain’s autopilot system[1:06:54] Culture, community, and tradition[1:14:39] The Judeo-Christian vulnerability to apocalypticism[1:19:59] Be the best side character you can be[1:29:50] Make your self-narrative interesting[1:32:47] Masculinity changes when you become a father[1:45:15] Reigniting old traditions and building new cultures[1:52:15] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/W5lpH9ePI6oMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠_____________________________________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. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Stephen Kent has some wisdom to share.He’s an author, a PR Jedi, and a dad to his own young Padawan. His book, How the Force Can Fix the World, analyzes the virtues of Star Wars and explains how to apply these learnings to the modern world. Stephen has figured out how to use one of the most iconic and influential American stories as a common language to teach moral lessons to children.We worked with Stephen to create a great viewing guide so that you and your young Padawan can put his work into practice while watching your favorite Star Wars scenes._____________________________________Download the Star Wars Viewing Guide: ⁠https://action.dadsavesamerica.com/may-the-4th⁠Purchase a copy of How the Force Can Fix the World: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/How-Force-Can-Fix-World/dp/1546000461⁠Visit Stephen's website: ⁠https://www.stephendkent.com/⁠Follow Stephen on Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/Stephen_Kent89?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor⁠_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uxrXsNLHXx8⁠Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠_____________________________________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. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

There are basically three ways to learn how to be a good person. We learn by doing and making mistakes, we learn by observing what other people do, and we learn from the stories in our culture. Popular stories play an outsized role in our understanding of virtue and morality, and few stories can match the awesome power of Star Wars.Today’s guest, Stephen Kent, has figured out how to use one of the most iconic and influential American stories as a common language to teach moral lessons to children. In his book, How the Force Can Fix the World, Stephen takes a deep dive into the virtues of Star Wars, and how they can be an antidote to our modern problems. From the fearlessness of the Jedi, to the hope instilled by the Rebel Alliance, and the redemption sometimes found by the Sith, he lays out an epic set of virtues worth learning from a galaxy far, far away.We worked with Stephen to create a great viewing guide so that you and your young Padawan can put his work into practice while watching your favorite Star Wars scenes.This episode is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by the Star Wars franchise or Disney._____________________________________Download the Star Wars Viewing Guide: https://action.dadsavesamerica.com/may-the-4thPurchase a copy of How the Force Can Fix the World: https://www.amazon.com/How-Force-Can-Fix-World/dp/1546000461Visit Stephen's website: https://www.stephendkent.com/Follow Stephen on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Stephen_Kent89?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Intro[2:14] Growing up as a Star Wars prequel fan[4:56] Why write a book about Star Wars?[9:12] Stephen journey as a dad[11:22] Empathy, masks, and redemption[25:13] How Stephen and his dad supported each other[31:02] Fear, control, and hubris[44:10] Hope, freedom, and boundaries[55:11] Anyone can fall to the dark side[1:00:46] Shared stories are a societal foundation[1:04:41] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/id4byFG2dlMMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠_____________________________________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. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

The physical world isn’t as scary as we’re led to believe, but our kids have a whole new digital world to contend with. We are currently raising the first generations of “digital natives” - kids born into a world already connected by the internet. Keeping our kids mentally healthy in an increasingly digital world is a new and confusing frontier for parents.Today’s guest, Dr. Lisa Strohman, is a licensed psychologist and 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._____________________________________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_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Intro[1:49] How tech and social media get kids into trouble[5:41] Is the problem really about tech or about people?[7:00] Addiction, diagnosis, and the incentives of health insurance[10:34] Technology use continuum[14:35] Impacts of tech on child development[21:20] Safety in the physical world vs online[27:39] Self esteem, self harm, and suicide[33:23] Shortcuts, authenticity, and ChatGPT[36:25] What can parents do?[42:16] Reasons to be optimistic[44:33] Playing outside and social network effects[47:33] Parenting challenges of tech overuse[52:53] Being raised by a single dad[56:36] How to give your kids the best emotional support possible[59:19] Lightning round Q&A[1:12:11] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1Ok7VXJy3YIMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠Visit our website: ⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠_____________________________________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. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Why are fathers and father-figures so important in film? What can we learn about ourselves as film-makers and film fans from the way we utilize the notion of father as a driving character within these stories we tell on the screen? How should we think about storytelling and what compels us to focus on our relationships with fathers to articulate complex human dynamics?Oscar winning actor Troy Kotsur and director Emma Westenberg joined Dad Saves America host John Papola for a conversation about the portrayal of fatherhood in film at SXSW 2023. They explored what responsibility filmmakers have to challenge common stereotypes about dads throughout pop culture, the impact of their own dads on how they see the issue, and Emergent Order Foundation's upcoming short documentary about Troy's relationship with his dad._____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/f-_yfcWwcs4Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/_____________________________________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. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

What are you going to do with the rest of your life? That’s the big question we all face, especially after graduation. If you feel directionless, don’t worry. You're not alone.Today's guest, Nate Boyer, didn't have a clear path after high school, dropped out of college, and spent a year swabbing the deck on a fishing boat. He became a Green Beret, a walk-on player for the University of Texas Longhorns, played for the Seattle Seahawks, and even directed, wrote, and starred in a feature film. Nate is living proof of how far a growth mindset will take you towards unleashing your full potential.Now Nate dedicates much of his time and energy to his nonprofit called MVP, which connects combat veterans to former professional athletes to help each other transition back to civilian life after leaving their uniforms behind._____________________________________Learn more about MVP: https://vetsandplayers.org/Watch the movie: https://filmrise.com/film/mvpFollow Nate on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NateBoyer37Follow Nate on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nateboyer37/?hl=en_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Intro[1:43] Tried college, but ended up on a fishing boat[9:44] Early interest in film and TV[12:45] Answering the call to service[30:56] What is a Green Beret?[42:40] How Nate ended up at UT Austin[48:25] Becoming a Texas Longhorn[57:33] Training to be a long snapper[1:11:14] NFL, national anthem, and Colin Kaepernick[1:35:15] Bringing together veterans and retired athletes[1:44:55] Writing, directing, and starring in a movie[1:52:01] Mental health crisis and rising suicide rates[1:58:52] Dad’s role as inspiration[2:00:49] Lightning round Q&A[2:15:13] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ctK5Ay7qGiIMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/_____________________________________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. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

For years, we have had artificial intelligence in our homes and pockets through voice assistants like Siri and Alexa. However, everything is changing with the newest generation of technologies, led by OpenAI's ChatGPT.The future of education, work, and human creativity has already been turned upside down, but recent advances in quantum computing may supercharge this transformation even further. These new systems can solve complex problems that today’s fastest supercomputers would take thousands of years to solve.Today’s guest, Whurley, is at the forefront of this new era. He’s an Eisenhower Fellow, a serial entrepreneur, and the founder and CEO of Strangeworks, which seeks to make quantum computing and quantum AI accessible and useful to everyone. Whurley believes that in the near future, breakthroughs in quantum computing will unlock the astounding potential of artificial intelligence._____________________________________Learn more about Strangeworks: https://strangeworks.com/Read Whurley's blog: https://whurley.com/Follow Whurley on Twitter: https://twitter.com/whurley?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Intro[2:33] Strangeworks, Eisenhower Fellowship, and Honest Dollar[7:22] How John and Whurley met[8:56] Chaotic Moon Studios[14:41] Working as a ‘master inventor’ at IBM[17:18] Answering calls at Apple and gaming the college system[19:07] What is quantum computing?[24:24] Why quantum computing matters[37:31] Possibilities of a quantum future[44:58] Gaining the power to test the multiverse[50:54] AI vs AGI vs SI[57:11] What makes ChatGPT special?[1:00:59] Media sensationalism and AI dystopia[1:07:40] Learning, intelligence, free will, and determinism[1:14:33] Bringing together quantum computing and AI[1:20:07] Tech exposure can teach kids how to learn[1:28:46] Purpose vs passion[1:38:22] The key attributes of an entrepreneur[1:47:41] AI makes inspiration the only constraint on individual creativity[1:50:45] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TDQPbWy2gOkMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?%5DVisit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/_____________________________________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. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Alyce Dailey has some wisdom to share.She’s the daughter of immigrants, a successful business owner, and the author of The Magic Mom. Alyce is also the mother of four daughters and believes that “being a mom is the most entrepreneurial venture that exists on the planet.” Her approach to parenting may be unconventional, but the results are undeniable. Alyce has raised four independent, confident, and capable young entrepreneurs who are ready to go out into the world.Alyce’s framework for entrepreneurial parenting offers moms and dads alike a powerful way to help our kids head into the world like explorers on an adventure. Our actions and how we live our lives teach a more powerful example than our words ever can. If we want our kids to manage their emotions and conquer their fears, we need to show them what that looks like by doing it ourselves!_____________________________________Purchase a copy of The Magic Mom: https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Mom-Principles-Entrepreneurial-Daughters/dp/B0BF35J9MPAlyce's website: https://alycedailey.com/Alyce on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alycedailey/?hl=en_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RQWwZ57OQR8Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/_____________________________________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. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Recent studies show that for nearly half of adults, fear of failure is the biggest barrier to achieving their goals, and kids today are the most fear-driven, anxious generation on record. Where have we gone wrong as parents and what can we do to the ensure that the next generation is ready to head out into the unknown and thrive?Today’s guest, Alyce Dailey, is the author of The Magic Mom. She’s the daughter of immigrants, a successful business owner, and mother of four daughters who believes that “being a mom is the most entrepreneurial venture that exists on the planet.”Alyce’s framework for entrepreneurial parenting offers moms and dads alike a powerful way to help our kids head into the world like explorers on an adventure. Our actions and how we live our lives teach a more powerful example than our words ever can. If we want our kids to manage their emotions and conquer their fears, we need to show them what that looks like by doing it ourselves!_____________________________________Purchase a copy of The Magic Mom: https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Mom-Principles-Entrepreneurial-Daughters/dp/B0BF35J9MPAlyce's website: https://alycedailey.com/Alyce on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alycedailey/?hl=en_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Intro[2:13] What does it mean to be an immigrant?[4:51] Is it better to keep your passions and your career separate?[10:33] How Alyce and her husband found their way into business[15:37] Building a real estate brokerage[20:34] Everything looked great, but it was time for a change[24:37] Hiking Mount Kilimanjaro made the hardest challenges possible[30:02] What is a MAGIC mom?[32:20] Model the behaviors and values that you want your kids to have[41:11] Affirm the truth about yourself and grapple with self-deception[51:03] How Alyce’s daughter got herself to a Tony Robbins conference[56:19] Have grace with yourself, not just your family[1:00:45] Ask your kids questions without assuming you know the answer[1:04:45] The difference between a coach, a mentor, and a consultant[1:15:18] Empower moms and expect more from dads[1:16:58] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PL1Ph9MjAvIMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/_____________________________________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. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Troy Kotsur has some wisdom to share.Much like his character in CODA, Kotsur is the proud father of a teenage daughter. As you’d expect from any dad, he may embarrass her from time to time, but in the end, his priority is to support his family and be the best father he can be.At the 94th Academy Awards, Troy Kotsur won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role in CODA, available on Apple TV+. He is first deaf man, and second deaf performer after Marlee Matlin, to win an Academy Award.However, long before this historic accomplishment, Kotsur already had a successful career on stage, particularly in Deaf West Theatre productions. He also has appeared in movies and on TV, including joining George Lucas’ Star Wars universe as a Tusken Raider in Disney’s The Mandalorian, created by Jon Favreau and currently streaming on Disney+.Kotsur visited Austin, Texas in June to collaborate with Dad Saves America on an upcoming documentary about his story, with a focus on the impact of dads on the flourishing of their children. Kotsur’s visit culminated in a live event at Texas School for the Deaf, during which he taught an acting workshop for students and, later in the evening, gave a speech that drew a packed audience._____________________________________Troy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troykotsur/?hl=enTroy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/TroyKotsur?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorTexas School for the Deaf: https://www.tsd.state.tx.us/Deaf West Theatre: https://www.deafwest.org/_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RfvjOwWhkrgMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/_____________________________________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. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

There’s a mental health crisis among boys and men. The warning signs of depression and other mental health issues in males, particularly teenage boys, are not widely known, and so they often go overlooked. The first step towards reversing this concerning trend is learning to recognize when young men are suffering.Dr. Warren Farrell has spent half a century researching and writing about the biggest issues facing boys and men. His most recent book, The Boy Crisis, provides an eye opening glimpse into the reasons behind the ‘purpose void’ afflicting many of today’s young men, its detrimental effect on their mental health, and how active and involved moms and dads can restore a sense of purpose.Dr. Farrell is a political scientist and activist who started his career as a board member for the National Organization for Women, and is the only man to have served three terms in that position. His expertise on the challenges facing both sexes provides valuable solutions for parents to help us heal our kids and our nation._____________________________________Warren's book, The Boy Crisis: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948836130/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_CCZJ2MPNCW8Q4XC6RS7YWarren’s Website: https://warrenfarrell.com/Warren’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/drwarrenfarrellWarren’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwarrenfarrell/_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Intro[1:59] What is the ‘purpose void’?[8:58] The rise of dad-deprived families[13:22] Risk-taking, consent, and rejection[18:11] ‘Toxic masculinity’ isn’t about privilege[22:01] Today’s boys have opportunity without direction[24:48] How video games stunt social skills[33:58] Porn addiction is about avoiding rejection[38:15] What depression looks like in boys[47:27] How dads can help their sons find purpose[52:11] Gender liberation for men[57:06] Listen, don’t try to solve the problem[1:01:19] Consider your child’s skills and motivations[1:08:53] Parents should model healthy relationships[1:18:08] The first step for young men in crisis[1:21:32] Heroic intelligence vs health intelligence[1:25:38] Men need to seek out balance in life[1:26:26] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YEXBwSaPWZUMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/_____________________________________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. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Denisha Allen has some wisdom to share.As a leader at the frontlines of education reform, and as a new mother, Denisha has a lot invested in the future of our country. Her path from at-risk student to education policy wonk is full of wisdom for parents. After all, we want our kids to succeed regardless of their circumstances, and Denisha has done exactly that.Denisha founded an organization to tackle our dysfunctional education system head on. It’s called Black Minds Matter and it’s a non-profit dedicated to promoting access to high-quality school options for black students. She’s also a Senior Fellow at the American Federation for Children, and previously served as School Choice and Youth Liaison at the U.S. Department of Education. She is a powerful voice for change because she knows the failures of our education system firsthand._____________________________________Follow Denisha Allen on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DenishaMweatherLearn more about Black Minds Matter: https://www.blackmindsmatter.net/_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-43Oet_IahUMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/_____________________________________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. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Quality education can be a great equalizer and a platform for success in life, but our current public school system may be the most regressive and unequal institution in our society.Today’s guest, Denisha Allen, founded an organization that's tackling this issue head on. It’s called Black Minds Matter and it’s a non-profit dedicated to promoting access to high-quality school options for black students. She’s also a Senior Fellow at the American Federation for Children, and previously served as School Choice and Youth Liaison at the U.S. Department of Education.Denisha is a powerful voice for change because she knows the failures of our education system firsthand. Her path from at-risk student to education policy wonk is full of wisdom for parents. After all, we want our kids to succeed regardless of their circumstances, and Denisha has done exactly that._____________________________________Follow Denisha Allen on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DenishaMweatherLearn more about Black Minds Matter: https://www.blackmindsmatter.net/_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Intro[2:07] What is Black Minds Matter?[6:00] Denisha’s upbringing and experience as a student[12:38] The teachers’ union tried to defund her school[18:03] Issues at home don’t have to doom a child’s education[20:23] Charter schools do more for less[23:36] Black Americans have a long history with school choice[30:21] Families with money have always had school choice[37:12] The public school-to-prison pipeline[40:19] What is education freedom and why does it matter?[47:03] Reasons to have hope for the future of schooling[50:59] The NAACP puts politics above the needs of black students[55:24] How Black Minds Matter is making a difference[1:02:30] The political barriers to school choice[1:07:04] Other organizations tackling the struggles families face[1:11:15] Overcoming partisanship in education reform[1:14:32] Male role models helped Denisha stay on the right track[1:18:20] Denisha’s role in the American story[1:19:43] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/u5GQ4zJ6OIEMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/_____________________________________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. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Jeff Sandefer has some wisdom to share.After striking it big in the oil industry before the age of 30, Jeff set off on a path of discovering where true meaning and purpose can be found and how individuals can maximize their impact on the world. He’s applied the purposeful risk-taking of entrepreneurship to raising his own kids, going as far as to let his son start paragliding at age three!Jeff is a successful entrepreneur-turned-business school professor who was considered to be one the best business professors in the country during his time at UT’s McComb School of Business. Later, he went on to found Acton MBA, a tough-as-nails business school that rivaled Harvard and was attended by the likes of Navy Seals and Olympic athletes. He also co-founded Acton Academy, a global network of innovative K-12 schools, alongside his wife Laura Sandefer.Jeff’s latest project is called “Next Great Adventure,” which is a program to help people of all ages find their calling and live a life of meaning, without bankrupting students in the process._____________________________________Learn more about Next Great Adventure: https://www.nxtgreatadventure.com/Learn more about Acton Academy: https://start.actonacademy.org/?gclid=CjwKCAiA5sieBhBnEiwAR9oh2jvDytxDsskXKyqjCxmcb733-e9TakqXC9fKYLAK_-XZxxojjKYl8hoCMagQAvD_BwE_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RF7pL7Lkp1UMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/_____________________________________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. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

At one time, a college degree came with the legitimate promise of a better life. For generations of families it was part and parcel with ‘The American Dream.’ Unfortunately, the return on investment isn’t what it used to be.Today’s guest, Jeff Sandefer, knows this issue inside and out and is working to provide parents with an alternative to educate their children. He’s a successful entrepreneur-turned-business school professor who was considered to be one the best business professors in the country during his time at UT’s McComb School of Business. Later, he went on to found Acton MBA, a tough-as-nails business school that rivaled Harvard and was attended by the likes of Navy Seals and Olympic athletes. He also co-founded Acton Academy, a global network of innovative K-12 schools, alongside his wife Laura Sandefer.Jeff’s latest project is called “Next Great Adventure,” which is a program to help people of all ages find their calling and live a life of meaning, without bankrupting students in the process._____________________________________Learn more about "Next Great Adventure": https://www.nxtgreatadventure.com/Learn more about Acton Academy: https://www.actonacademy.org/_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Intro[2:32] Teenage lessons in working efficiently[6:44] Jeff’s big break in big business[12:33] Taking a year off to find a purpose[14:23] Jeff becomes a top-tier business professor[21:13] The 7 principles for running a good university[28:37] What are the real benefits of college?[34:00] Prestige vs competence[39:17] Acton MBA was built by refugees from UT[47:27] College has uses, but it’s mostly fraud[49:24] The hero’s journey[51:12] The elements of entrepreneurship[56:16] You can be in the top 1% of something[59:43] Transformation gets harder as you age[1:02:49] Entrepreneurship training for kids[1:06:24] Would you rather be right or surprised?[1:08:29] Markets are tools for human flourishing[1:12:28] “Next Great Adventure”[1:23:45] Forget the politics and starting fixing problems[1:27:15] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/R8XqcaU2D1YMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/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. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

What can we do as dads to keep our kids healthy? And how can we improve our own health to have as much time with them, and our future grandchildren, as possible?Today’s guest, Chris Powell, is an expert on fitness and the psychological struggles that often come along with any wellness journey. He hosted the popular TV show Extreme Weight Loss on ABC, where he helped numerous people overcome obesity. Today, he’s working on a new project called Move One Million. It’s a daily broadcast designed to connect the world through movement. He also cohosts the I Needed That podcast.Chris has dedicated two decades to helping severely obese people achieve their weight loss goals and found his life’s purpose in the process. We discuss everything from how weight lifting helped a young Chris build confidence to his struggle with substance abuse and financial ruin. His dedication to service has helped carry him through every obstacle he’s faced in life, no matter how daunting. Chris is a great example of how helping others overcome their own personal challenges can bring deep meaning and fulfillment to our own lives. _____________________________________Learn more about Move One Million: http://moveonemillion.org/Check out Chris's podcast, I Needed That: https://ineededthatpodcast.podbean.com/_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Intro[2:18] Food needs to be enjoyable[6:56] Chris was the small kid in school[9:48] Becoming an amateur trainer at the school gym[14:25] Exercise science and human psychology[16:19] Chris almost become a commercial pilot[22:57] Local TV can change lives for the better[29:08] How do you start an extreme weight loss journey?[32:43] Every diet strategy kind of works[35:27] The link between extreme obesity and sexual trauma[39:37] Substance abuse and financial ruin[43:17] You can’t run from your problems[47:08] A victim mentality is the enemy of self improvement[49:34] Why do men struggle to ask for help?[50:48] Reality TV is ethically messy but still can do good[56:53] Does “body positivity” do more harm than good?[1:04:05] The pros and cons of working with your spouse[1:07:39] How to minimize the harm of divorce[1:16:54] Chris has found happiness in service[1:18:32] Bringing together tech, fitness, and mindfulness[1:22:18] Chris wants to help give people hope for a better America[1:23:08] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BlbtEhH3NJIMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/_____________________________________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. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Chris Powell has some wisdom to share.This father of four may be a health and fitness expert, but he also knows how to have some fun. Whether it’s flying planes with his dad or making his kids cringe with goofy jokes, Chris’s life is full of good memories. On top of that, Chris has plenty of great advice on how to support your children’s passions and set them up to explore the world on their own one day.Chris hosted the popular TV show Extreme Weight Loss on ABC, where he helped numerous people overcome obesity. Today, he’s working on a new project called Move One Million. It’s a daily broadcast designed to connect the world through movement. He also cohosts the I Needed That podcast.Chris has dedicated two decades to helping severely obese people achieve their weigh loss goals and found his life’s purpose in the process. He is a great example of how helping others to overcome their own personal challenges can bring deep meaning and fulfillment to our own lives._____________________________________Learn more about Move One Million: http://moveonemillion.org/Check out Chris's podcast, I Needed That: https://ineededthatpodcast.podbean.com/Chris on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realchrispowell/Chris on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realchrispowell/_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/iBw9G0FYO8UMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/_____________________________________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. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Adam Carolla has some wisdom to share.On the last episode of Pop Wisdom, I spoke with Dr. Drew, a father of triplets. In keeping with the theme, this week’s guest is a father of twins - and also was Dr. Drew’s co-host for ten years on KROQ’s long-running radio show Loveline. Despite their friendship, these two dads have very different perspectives on parenthood.Adam is a comedian, podcast host, author of six books and star of the recent documentary No Safe Spaces. In his latest book, Everything Reminds Me of Something, he answers real questions from his fans and famous friends with an unapologetic sense of humor.Adam bootstrapped his way to success, from construction work to coaching boxers, before breaking into the entertainment industry and setting the world record for most downloaded podcast. Adam didn’t take no for an answer, and certainly didn’t let fear stop him from achieving his goals.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________Adam's book: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Reminds-Me-Something-Apologies/dp/1637582684Adam's website: https://adamcarolla.com/Adam on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/adamcarollaAdam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adamcarolla?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aJ_fLu7XlX8Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/_____________________________________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, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

The current culture of fear has made our kids nervous wrecks and has wreaked havoc on comedy in the process. Not taking yourself or your fears too seriously is one of the best ways to overcome them, so we sure aren’t setting up kids for success. Today’s guest, Adam Carolla, isn’t afraid to tell his kids, and the rest of us for that matter, to toughen up, get over it, and move forward. He’s a comedian, podcast host, author of six books and star of the recent documentary No Safe Spaces. In his latest book, Everything Reminds Me of Something, he answers real questions from his fans and famous friends with an unapologetic sense of humor. Adam bootstrapped his way to success, from construction work to coaching boxers, before breaking into the entertainment industry and setting the world record for most downloaded podcast. Adam didn’t take no for an answer, and certainly didn’t let fear stop him from achieving his goals.Subscribe and ring the notification bell so you don’t miss a single video!_____________________________________Adam's book: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Reminds-Me-Something-Apologies/dp/1637582684Adam's website: https://adamcarolla.com/Adam on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/adamcarollaAdam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adamcarolla?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Intro[2:38] Is it the worst era to be a dad?[7:35] Boredom is an important part of childhood[11:16] How kids learn to manage danger[14:10] Adversity can be an opportunity[20:34] Why don’t teens care about driving?[27:50] Modern culture is like virtual reality[33:47] Manual labor teaches you to assess risk[38:46] Participation trophies and self-esteem[45:11] The best and worst things about bullying[50:21] How cancel culture works in Hollywood[58:31] Why Dave Chappelle makes people mad[1:02:42] Kids are being crate-trained[1:05:52] Safe spaces and octagons[1:09:58] Teach your kids through your actions[1:13:05] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/p-hhNAEE6vUMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/_____________________________________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, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Dr. Drew Pinsky has some wisdom to share.This father of triplets may be a well-known media personality, but he knows that in the end, fatherhood isn’t about being the cool dad or the best dad, and certainly isn’t about being a famous dad. It’s about being present and engaged so that your kids can reach their own potential, whatever that may be.Dr. Drew is a practicing doctor of internal medicine as well as an addiction specialist and has become known for hosting KROQ’s Loveline for over 30 years, starring in VH1’s Celebrity Rehab, and hosting a number of daytime shows. Dr. Drew recently wrote a teen guide on consent that deals with identity and relationships that he co-authored with his daughter Paulina Pinsky called It Doesn’t Have To Be Awkward.Dr. Drew’s currently hosts Dr. Drew After Dark, produced by Tom Segura and Christina Pazsitzky’s YMH Studios, hosts Ask Dr. Drew, and co-hosts The Adam and Drew Show with Adam Carolla.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________It Doesn’t Have To Be Awkward: https://www.amazon.com/Doesnt-Have-Awkward-Hard-Talk-About/dp/0358396034The Mirror Effect: https://www.amazon.com/Mirror-Effect-Celebrity-Narcissism-Seducing/dp/B002NSLMUEAsk Dr. Drew: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBWjXRZQjbk&list=PLWNl59msikR1DLABN4ll9ZmHMiX4UyGpXDr. Drew After Dark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCuTEfmEQxA&list=PL-i3EV1v5hLfMRcYoJ3dSwzPLVKDCmgxEDr. Drew on Twitter: https://twitter.com/drdrew?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^authorDr. Drew's Website: https://drdrew.com/_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/u9czOOX2J2MMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/_____________________________________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, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

What does the rise of “quiet quitting” say about the future careers of the youngest generation? Is it based on legitimate frustrations with the current career landscape or is it the result of a cultural devaluation of self-reliance and work ethic? Either way, how do we inspire our kids not to fall into this cycle of passivity?Today’s guest, Ben Askren, is anything but passive and certainly isn’t a quitter. He’s a former wrestler and mixed martial artist with numerous championships under his belt. His new autobiography, Funky, chronicles his love affair with wrestling, and how he went undefeated for over a decade in MMA. Throughout his time as an amateur and professional fighter, Ben knew the secret to his success would be to master the art of outworking everyone and he did just that. He now runs and coaches at five wrestling academies, inspiring his students to have the same grit and determination that led to his success. Ben’s perseverance to achieve his goals, and to teach others to do the same, serves as an inspiration to anyone, whether the goal is winning Olympic gold, or being a great dad. Subscribe and ring the notification bell so you don’t miss a single video!_____________________________________Purchase a copy of Ben's book: https://www.amazon.com/Funky-Defiant-Through-Combat-Sports/dp/1637582994Askren Wrestling Academy: https://awawisconsin.com/Ben on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Benaskren?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorBen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benaskren/?hl=en_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Intro[2:13] Starting combat sports[12:55] Ben’s college wrestling career[16:45] Dealing with Olympic loss[18:57] Work ethic, discipline, and self-reliance[22:34] How Ben switched to MMA[26:11] Planning for the future and learning to move on[30:08] Bellator, ONE Championship, and Dana White[35:19] How Ben came to terms with his short-lived UFC career[39:21] Ben’s thoughts on “quiet quitting”[43:25] Turning a profit by developing virtues in young wrestlers[49:47] Ben’s deep thought about parenthood[54:13] What is masculinity?[1:01:13] How Ben raises his kids to share his values[1:08:40] Why male role models matter[1:13:21] Ben’s impact on the world[1:14:43] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/m586qUVkqIYMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/_____________________________________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, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Russ Roberts has some wisdom to share.This father of four has spent a long time thinking about why having kids is so special. Russ may be an economist and a college president, but his stories about his grandfather, his dad, and his kids leave no doubt that his first priority is family.His latest book, Wild Problems: A Guide to the Decisions That Define Us, takes the analytical approach of economics and explores how it can be adapted for questions that don’t have measurable data and can’t be answered with calculations. Russ believes that economics is really about figuring out how to lead a good life, and that includes financial questions alongside major life decisions.Russ is currently the president of Shalem College in Jerusalem. He hosts the popular EconTalk podcast and he, along with host John Papola, co-created the viral "Keynes vs. Hayek" rap videos.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________Purchase a copy of his book, Wild Problems: https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Problems-Guide-Decisions-Define/dp/0593418255Listen to EconTalk: https://www.econtalk.org/Russ on Medium: https://russroberts.medium.com/Russ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EconTalker?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HRDarX2Q34QMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/_____________________________________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, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

What do hip hop and economics have in common? Well, until host John Papola and Russ Roberts met following the 2008 Global Financial Crisis, there was very little overlap between those two topics.John learned of Russ after listening to his popular podcast, EconTalk, which sent John down the economics rabbit-hole. This led to an unlikely collaboration between John, a filmmaker, and Russ, economist. In 2010, “Fear the Boom and Bust: Keynes vs. Hayek” debuted on YouTube and became an internet sensation, practically overnight. It was the first viral rap battle of its kind, predating the popular “Epic Rap Battles Of History” by over 8 months. This project ended up changing the course of John’s career, eventually leading to Dad Saves America.In this episode of Dad Saves America, these two friends discuss their shared passions of economics, storytelling, Adam Smith, and emergent order. Russ recently published a book about thinking through the big questions in life called Wild Problems: A Guide to the Decisions That Define Us.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________Purchase a copy of his book, Wild Problems: https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Problems-Guide-Decisions-Define/dp/0593418255Listen to EconTalk: https://www.econtalk.org/Russ on Medium: https://russroberts.medium.com/Russ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EconTalker?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Intro[1:51] What is economics?[11:09] What are trade-offs?[15:13] Incentives matter[19:51] Skin-in-the-game and responsibility[22:59] Subjective value[27:56] Incentives matter, continued[32:04] What is emergent order?[39:14] Trade is not a zero-sum game[41:59] Say’s law of markets and Keynesian spending[46:10] Adam Smith’s theory of why we’re nice to people[51:29] The impartial spectator[54:54] Being loved and being lovely[58:44] How do you know what you want?[1:03:48] Your child is an autonomous extension of you[1:09:46] What is the nature of being a dad?[1:12:48] Making the world better isn’t about grandiose theories[1:15:17] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTKcJdgz7U4Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/_____________________________________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, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Evan Baehr has some wisdom to share.He may be a successful investor and entrepreneur, but Baehr’s most important role is as a devoted family man. In this episode of Pop Wisdom, we cover everything from how faith informs his conception of masculinity, his greatest childhood pranks, and most importantly, his secret steak recipe.Baehr is managing partner of Learn Capital, a venture capital fund that backs and builds companies that drive human flourishing. He’s also the founder of Teneo, an organization committed to cultivating the next generation of American leaders, and author of the best selling book Get Backed.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________Evan Baehr’s website: https://www.evanbaehr.com/Get Backed: https://www.amazon.com/Get-Backed-Perfect-Launch-Venture/dp/1633690725_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/N2K2bbb13GcMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/_____________________________________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, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Is the point of a successful career to gather as much money as possible so that you can later start “doing good,” or should increasing your net worth and improving human welfare go hand-in-hand?Evan Baehr would argue that the best kind of entrepreneurs take the latter approach. The first step to being an effective entrepreneur is finding a problem that you’re passionate about solving. The bigger the problem is that you try to tackle, the more good you can do along the way.Baehr is managing partner of Learn Capital, a venture capital fund that backs and builds companies that drive human flourishing. He’s also the founder of Teneo, an organization committed to cultivating the next generation of American leaders, and author of the best selling book Get Backed.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________Evan Baehr’s website: https://www.evanbaehr.com/Get Backed: https://www.amazon.com/Get-Backed-Perfect-Launch-Venture/dp/1633690725_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Intro[1:58] What is Teneo?[3:19] Princeton, Yale, and Harvard[9:25] How is culture created?[15:11] Building a network to get stuff done[20:32] Peter Thiel changes Evan’s view of business[25:57] Personal agency and venture capital[28:57] Pitfalls of disruptive innovation[42:16] Investing in teams vs ideas[45:45] Persuasion and decision making[48:08] Becoming a parent is a new reality[51:57] Faith, fatherhood, and community[58:58] Marriage counseling is for everyone[1:03:41] Facing challenges as a family[1:09:05] Managing expectations of your kids[1:11:42] Leaning into vulnerability as a father[1:14:39] Include your kids in activities you care about[1:20:20] Men need people to confide in[1:29:49] Fitness is about being there for your kids[1:32:05] Schools fail to teach financial literacy[1:38:47] 3 books that give great advice[1:44:48] The hero’s journey[1:46:48] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wm3LtmU2SC4Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/_____________________________________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, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Dr. Carlos Carvalho has some wisdom to share.Growing up in Rio de Janeiro, Dr. Carvalho learned what real danger is. That upbringing, combined with his career as a statistician, has resulted in a unique perspective on age-appropriate risk-taking for his own kids, especially compared to the typical American parent of his generation.Dr. Carvalho is a professor of statistics and the Executive Director of the Salem Center for Policy at the University of Texas at Austin. He’s an expert in analyzing data and weighing the tradeoffs of competing economic policies, parenting approaches, or any other decision-making process.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________Dr. Carvalho's Website: https://faculty.mccombs.utexas.edu/carlos.carvalho/index.html Salem Center for Policy: https://salemcenter.org/_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ei7NzFuXY88Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/_____________________________________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, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Should we “trust the science”? What does that even mean?Dr. Carlos Carvalho is a professor of statistics and the Executive Director of the Salem Center for Policy at the University of Texas at Austin. He’s an expert in analyzing data and understanding the tradeoffs of competing policies.Dr. Carvalho doesn’t believe we should “trust the science” because science is not capable of leading people. The scientific method is a process of gathering information about the world, but in the end, decision making lies with each of us, according to our values.That said, Dr. Carvalho knows how important data is to the decision making process. In fact, one of the biggest problems today is that, whether the issue is poverty, climate change, or infectious disease, most people don’t have an accurate dataset on which to base their decisions. In his classes, he teaches the current generation of college students how to avoid these pitfalls and develop reliable critical thinking skills to carry with them into their lives after college.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________Dr. Carvalho's Website: https://faculty.mccombs.utexas.edu/carlos.carvalho/index.htmlSalem Center for Policy: https://salemcenter.org/_____________________________________Outline: [0:00] Intro [1:35] The value of data and statistics [5:47] College students are missing important facts [14:49] The cause of widespread ignorance [20:16] Should we “trust the science”?[26:49] No solutions, only trade offs [29:18] Economics is the study of scarcity [32:39] If government interferes, it will be more expensive [38:46] Cognitive dissonance when confronting economic truths [44:54] There are no “right” answers to parenting [49:30] Collective human behavior and wellbeing is a mystery [53:54] Decision making is all about values [1:03:05] Interest, mortgages, and the value of time[1:06:54] Social reinforcement of untrue orthodoxy [1:12:50] The “expert class” tends to seek power, not truth [1:17:47] What’s so special about America? [1:25:37] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9IR_jlFCcCwMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/_____________________________________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, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Brian Gitt has some wisdom to share.The example his dad set helped Gitt develop the entrepreneurial and adventurous spirit he has today, and a few experiments with fireworks taught him a lesson or two about risk-taking along the way. A little mischief can be good for kids, but Gitt recalls how he and his friends “could’ve burned down the whole neighborhood” on a few occasions.Gitt has spent his whole career as an entrepreneur in the energy sector and cares deeply about protecting the environment. He also believes that our energy production has to serve the needs of people, not ideologies, and so he rejects the quasi-religious notion that fossil fuels can simply be replaced with solar, wind, or any other of the highly inefficient forms of renewable energy currently on the table.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________Brian's blog: https://briangitt.com/Brian's Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianGitt?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^authorBrian's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-gitt_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Omx-6BX_bvQMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/_____________________________________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, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Dr. Drew Pinsky’s 2008 book, The Mirror Effect, was an insightful analysis of celebrity culture when originally published. Looking back, it’s also turned out to be a prescient guide to the social media landscape that’s emerged over the past decade. In this episode of Dad Saves America, we discuss social media, narcissism, substance abuse, therapy, and Dr. Drew’s wide-reaching career.Dr. Drew is a practicing doctor of internal medicine as well as an addiction specialist and has become known for hosting KROQ’s Loveline for over 30 years, starring in VH1’s Celebrity Rehab, and hosting a number of daytime shows. Dr. Drew recently wrote a teen guide on consent that deals with identity and relationships that he co-authored with his daughter Paulina Pinsky called It Doesn’t Have To Be Awkward.Dr. Drew’s currently hosts Dr. Drew After Dark, produced by Tom Segura and Christina Pazsitzky’s YMH Studios, hosts Ask Dr. Drew, and co-hosts The Adam and Drew Show with Adam Carolla.Subscribe and ring the notification bell so you don’t miss a single video!_____________________________________ Outline:[0:00] Intro[1:48] Dr. Drew’s medical career[10:21] Dr. Drew’s media origin story[13:59] The Mirror Effect[16:46] What is narcissism?[18:34] Link between homelessness and celebrity status[22:04] Social media an addiction machine[28:03] Researching celebrity narcissism[32:15] Narcissism is self-help gone wrong[35:12] Socio-emotional development in childhood[38:27] Mental health and social contagion[43:09] The downfall of American news media[48:37] Dealing with homelessness is an uphill battle[53:30] The difference between helping and enabling an addict[57:54] Substance abuse, narcissism, and manipulation[1:01:09] Bloomberg article on social media lawsuits[1:03:55] Why are people, especially men, suspicious of therapy?[1:06:00] Therapy helped Dr. Drew deal with anxiety[1:07:54] Advice for finding a good therapist[1:11:02] What went wrong with American psychiatric care?[1:13:29] JFK, not Reagan, dismantled our mental health infrastructure[1:15:30] Family court throws civil rights out the window[1:20:16] Envy doesn’t end well[1:22:30] Dr. Drew says no substance use for teens, no matter what[1:26:08] Drug laws vs family rules[1:30:01] Building rich relationships in a family[1:32:23] Dr. Drew’s positive cognitive bias[1:34:09] Dr. Drew is in awe of the American story[1:36:00] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toeo_RCG8J8Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/_____________________________________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, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Brian Gitt’s conversion from mainstream environmentalism was an accident.For decades, he believed that solar and wind power were the future, and that it was only a matter of time before fossil fuels were a thing of the past. However, after creating a startup that helped homeowners compare utility costs, he realized that the numbers just didn’t add up for the environmentalists’ favorite kinds of energy.Gitt has spent his whole career as an entrepreneur in the energy sector and cares deeply about protecting the environment. He also believes that our energy production has to serve the needs of people, not ideologies, and so he rejects the quasi-religious notion that fossil fuels can simply be replaced with solar, wind, or any other of the highly inefficient forms of renewable energy currently on the table.Subscribe and ring the notification bell so you don’t miss a single video!_____________________________________Brian’s blog: https://briangitt.com/Brians’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianGitt?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^authorBrian’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-gitt_____________________________________Outline: [0:00] Intro [1:49] Finding meaning in the wilderness [10:54] Becoming an environmentalist [13:24] The importance of hands-on experience [20:54] Build a network to build a career [23:39] Entrepreneurship in green building [35:49] Returning to the private sector [43:43] Why Brian changed his mind on solar power [59:15] Renewable energy decisions must be local [1:07:30] The “energy transition” isn’t actually happening [1:11:40] Average people pay for environmental “progress”[1:16:30] Renewable energy undermines energy security [1:19:12] The origin of climate alarmism [1:23:27] Human innovation drives human welfare [1:26:49] The dark reality of renewable energy production [1:31:54] Combatting utopian attitudes about energy[1:34:51] Raise your kids to think critically [1:42:36] How people make decisions [1:46:36] Making the world a better place [1:47:42] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEvxj_0awnMMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/_____________________________________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, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

At the 94th Academy Awards, Troy Kotsur won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role in CODA, available on Apple TV+. He is first deaf man, and second deaf performer after Marlee Matlin, to win an Academy Award.However, long before this historic accomplishment, Kotsur already had a successful career on stage, particularly in Deaf West Theatre productions. He also has appeared in movies and on TV, including joining George Lucas’ Star Wars universe as a Tusken Raider in Disney’s The Mandalorian, created by Jon Favreau and currently streaming on Disney+.Kotsur visited Austin, Texas in June to collaborate with Dad Saves America on an upcoming documentary about his story, with a focus on the impact of dads on the flourishing of their children. Kotsur’s visit culminated in a live event at Texas School for the Deaf, during which he taught an acting workshop for students and, later in the evening, gave a speech that drew a packed audience.Subscribe and ring the notification bell so you don’t miss a single video!_____________________________________Troy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troykotsur/?hl=enTroy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/TroyKotsur?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^authorTexas School for the Deaf: https://www.tsd.state.tx.us/Deaf West Theatre: https://www.deafwest.org/_____________________________________Outline: [0:00] Intro [1:43] The impact of “CODA” [12:35] Choosing roles as an actor [15:15] Educating the public about ASL [17:00] Troy’s dad is his hero [27:19] Rejecting victimhood [30:27] Growing up deaf [35:04] Cochlear implants aren’t for everyone  [42:42] The public school experience as a deaf teenager   [55:40] Troy’s dad was pillar of the community [58:38] Advice for parents of deaf children [1:01:17] Sending your children out into the world [1:07:25] Acting is a tough job [1:12:03] Bringing together deaf and hearing audiences  [1:17:34] What it means to be a hero [1:20:09] The role of dad in the American story [1:24:21] Troy’s plans for the future [1:25:24] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wNm28M8Fsl8Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/_____________________________________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, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Marian Tupy has some wisdom to share.Growing up in Communist Czechoslovakia, Tupy learned to appreciate and strive for liberty from a young age. He cherished any connection with the culture and freedoms of the West and sought out opportunities for adventure, sometimes taking on serious risks in the process. More than anything, his parents taught him through their actions how to be true to himself, even in the face of oppression.Tupy is a Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute whose articles have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, and Newsweek.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________"Superabundance": https://www.amazon.com/Superabundance-Population-Innovation-Flourishing-Infinitely/dp/1952223393HumanProgress: https://www.humanprogress.org/Jordan Peterson's recent interview with Marian Tupy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iC_hY4qhyk_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SLwJquGlftUMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/_____________________________________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, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Antong Lucky has some wisdom to share.When Lucky was sentenced to seven years in prison at age 21, he knew that something had to change in his life. Upon his release, he began working with Bishop Omar Jahwar, founder of Urban Specialists. On this path of redemption, Lucky combats the school-to-prison pipeline and bring peace to communities, and takes care of his family as the father that he never had growing up.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________A Redemptive Path Forward: https://www.amazon.com/Redemptive-Path-Forward-Incarceration-Activism-ebook/dp/B09CYNGPXBUrban Specialists: https://urbanspecialists.org/Heal America Movement: https://healamericamovement.org/blog/antong-luckys-story/_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VrPYj_-TAIMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/_____________________________________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, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

If our population keeps growing, won’t we eventually run out of resources?According to Marian Tupy, the answer is no. Tupy is a Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute who recently co-authored Superabundance, a book exploring this very question. More people means more mouths to feed, but it also means more minds working together to develop the technology of the future. As long as individuals are free to explore and innovate, we can continue to increase the efficiency with which we use natural resources. Tupy believes that population growth and freedom are the secret ingredients for a superabundant future.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________"Superabundance": https://www.amazon.com/Superabundance-Population-Innovation-Flourishing-Infinitely/dp/1952223393HumanProgress: https://www.humanprogress.org/Jordan Peterson's recent interview with Marian Tupy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iC_hY4qhyk_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Intro[1:31] Progress throughout history[11:15] What is superabundance?[15:36] Resources vs knowledge[20:51] Julian Simon and Paul Ehrlich[23:37] What do prices really mean?[31:20] Why do people worry about overpopulation?[38:46] Thanos and the rise of antinatalism in Gen-Z[45:39] Resources are getting cheaper, workers are getting richer[51:22] Inflation and other current economic problems[56:01] The causes of apocalyptic environmentalism[1:06:56] A superabundant future[1:10:23] There’s not just one America[1:15:43] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ror1scwQufUMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/_____________________________________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, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Mike Gibson has some wisdom to share.Gibson is a venture capitalist and author of the soon-to-be released book, Paper Belt on Fire. He helped run the Thiel Fellowship and his current venture, 1517 Fund, seeks out young tech founders in their creative and productive prime. As the son of a mom, a dad, and two step-dads, he has a unique perspective on family and what really matters in life.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________Paper Belt on Fire: https://www.amazon.com/Paper-Belt-Fire-Fight-Progress/dp/164177245X1517 Fund: https://www.1517fund.com/Mike Gibson's Twitter: https://twitter.com/William_Blake?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^authorMike Gibson's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-patrick-gibson-56b6973_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/EX58YMr8MO0Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/_____________________________________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, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

How quickly can a gang leader turn his life around? For Antong Lucky, it began the moment he was sent to prison.  Lucky grew up in East Dallas and from a young age, he was exposed to gang culture and drug dealing. When he was sentenced to seven years in prison at age 21, he knew that something had to change in his life. Upon his release, he began working with Bishop Omar Jahwar, founder of Urban Specialists. On this path of redemption, Lucky worked to break the school-to-prison pipeline and bring peace to his neighborhood, and eventually to communities across the country.  Lucky recently published his memoir, A Redemptive Path Forward, and is now the president of Urban Specialists.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________A Redemptive Path Forward: https://www.amazon.com/Redemptive-Path-Forward-Incarceration-Activism-ebook/dp/B09CYNGPXBUrban Specialists: https://urbanspecialists.org/Heal America Movement: https://healamericamovement.org/blog/antong-luckys-story/_____________________________________Outline: [00:00] Intro [1:32] Absence of father figures in Antong's neighborhood [8:32] School was a refuge early on [12:18] Neighborhood rivalries start affecting school [15:34] Attempt on Antong's life in 7th grade  [23:15] Antong's first exposure to drug dealing [28:46] Founding the Dallas 415 Bloods [35:46] How Antong ended up in prison  [44:17] Environmental trauma, temptation, and culpability [51:22] Antong's transformation in prison  [1:01:02] Beginning the path of redemption outside prison [1:08:08] What is Urban Specialists?  [1:12:51] The entrepreneurial spirit can be productive or destructive [1:16:28] Stand Together's relationship with Urban Specialists  [1:19:53] Encouraging a healthy, productive, and open mindset [1:27:18] What does being a dad mean to Antong? [1:30:12] Antong's role in the American story  [1:32:35] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mMCxWqRmlP8Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/_____________________________________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, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe