Freedomain with Stefan Molyneux

"Hello Stef, You've spoken about the challenges faced by the single sons of single mothers. Would you please elaborate on the challenges they face, their mental/emotional blind spots and handicaps, and how to best navigate and understand the struggles they may not even know they have? Many thanks in advance."GET MY NEW BOOK 'PEACEFUL PARENTING', THE INTERACTIVE PEACEFUL PARENTING AI, AND THE FULL AUDIOBOOK!https://peacefulparenting.com/Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free!Subscribers get 12 HOURS on the "Truth About the French Revolution," multiple interactive multi-lingual philosophy AIs trained on thousands of hours of my material - as well as AIs for Real-Time Relationships, Bitcoin, Peaceful Parenting, and Call-In Shows!You also receive private livestreams, HUNDREDS of exclusive premium shows, early release podcasts, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and much more!See you soon!https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/UPB2025

Friday Night Live 18 April 2025In this episode, I explore the intersection of philosophy and contemporary societal issues, addressing political rights, the historical context of voting struggles, and the importance of storytelling in shaping societal narratives. We discuss current events, including the lab leak theory related to COVID-19 and rising autism rates, questioning public health narratives and accountability among health officials. I invite listeners to reflect on moral transformations in their lives and emphasize the need for critical thinking and personal responsibility in navigating an evolving world.GET MY NEW BOOK 'PEACEFUL PARENTING', THE INTERACTIVE PEACEFUL PARENTING AI, AND THE FULL AUDIOBOOK!https://peacefulparenting.com/Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free!Subscribers get 12 HOURS on the "Truth About the French Revolution," multiple interactive multi-lingual philosophy AIs trained on thousands of hours of my material - as well as AIs for Real-Time Relationships, Bitcoin, Peaceful Parenting, and Call-In Shows!You also receive private livestreams, HUNDREDS of exclusive premium shows, early release podcasts, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and much more!See you soon!https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/UPB2025

Wednesday Night Live 16 April 2025In this episode, we analyze the political economy of autism through Toby Rogers' insights, linking rising prevalence rates to environmental factors, as noted by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. We highlight alarming global statistics, the staggering economic costs of autism spectrum disorder, and the lack of government action on toxic exposures. Engaging with audience experiences, we discuss the emotional toll on families and the societal stigma surrounding mental health. The conversation touches on ADHD diagnoses and parenting anxieties, emphasizing the need for compassionate dialogue and community engagement to address autism and mental health challenges.GET MY NEW BOOK 'PEACEFUL PARENTING', THE INTERACTIVE PEACEFUL PARENTING AI, AND THE FULL AUDIOBOOK!https://peacefulparenting.com/Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free!Subscribers get 12 HOURS on the "Truth About the French Revolution," multiple interactive multi-lingual philosophy AIs trained on thousands of hours of my material - as well as AIs for Real-Time Relationships, Bitcoin, Peaceful Parenting, and Call-In Shows!You also receive private livestreams, HUNDREDS of exclusive premium shows, early release podcasts, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and much more!See you soon!https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/UPB2025

First call: https://fdrpodcasts.com/5522/my-girlfriend-summons-me-to-sin-freedomain-call-inIn this episode, I converse with a caller who shares his journey of self-discovery following a breakup. He discusses moving back in with family while pursuing an accreditation and the emotional complexities of caring for his brother with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). We explore the impact of his past, including a confrontation with his parents about their parenting, and how these dynamics affect his relationships and future aspirations. I emphasize the importance of his independence while navigating familial obligations, ultimately guiding him to find a balance between supporting his brother and pursuing his own fulfillment. The discussion showcases the resilience needed to manage personal growth amidst emotional challenges.GET MY NEW BOOK 'PEACEFUL PARENTING', THE INTERACTIVE PEACEFUL PARENTING AI, AND THE FULL AUDIOBOOK!https://peacefulparenting.com/Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free!Subscribers get 12 HOURS on the "Truth About the French Revolution," multiple interactive multi-lingual philosophy AIs trained on thousands of hours of my material - as well as AIs for Real-Time Relationships, Bitcoin, Peaceful Parenting, and Call-In Shows!You also receive private livestreams, HUNDREDS of exclusive premium shows, early release podcasts, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and much more!See you soon!https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/UPB2025

In this episode, I examine family dynamics, trust, and the need for honesty, addressing a listener's question about betrayal involving a fiancé and a cousin. I discuss the difference between superficial peace and genuine resolution, highlighting how open communication is vital. Personal experiences with censorship illustrate the dangers of silencing differing opinions and the impact on societal harmony.I question the authenticity of relationships built on pretense and explore the ethical responsibility to confront wrongdoing. Additionally, I delve into the complexities of empathy, trauma, and personal freedoms, advocating for agency in interpersonal choices. Ultimately, I encourage listeners to confront uncomfortable truths to foster deeper, more meaningful connections.GET MY NEW BOOK 'PEACEFUL PARENTING', THE INTERACTIVE PEACEFUL PARENTING AI, AND THE FULL AUDIOBOOK!https://peacefulparenting.com/Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free!Subscribers get 12 HOURS on the "Truth About the French Revolution," multiple interactive multi-lingual philosophy AIs trained on thousands of hours of my material - as well as AIs for Real-Time Relationships, Bitcoin, Peaceful Parenting, and Call-In Shows!You also receive private livestreams, HUNDREDS of exclusive premium shows, early release podcasts, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and much more!See you soon!https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/UPB2025

In this episode, I speak with a caller navigating feelings of inadequacy and jealousy in her early marriage due to her husband's tumultuous sexual history. We explore the impact of her Catholic upbringing, their rapid relationship progression, and how these factors contribute to emotional turmoil and intimacy issues. I emphasize the importance of open communication and the potential need for couples counseling, despite her husband's resistance. The discussion highlights taking responsibility for one's feelings and creating healthier communication patterns. Ultimately, I guide her toward reclaiming her agency in the relationship, addressing themes of understanding and trust in blending different life experiences.GET MY NEW BOOK 'PEACEFUL PARENTING', THE INTERACTIVE PEACEFUL PARENTING AI, AND THE FULL AUDIOBOOK!https://peacefulparenting.com/Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free!Subscribers get 12 HOURS on the "Truth About the French Revolution," multiple interactive multi-lingual philosophy AIs trained on thousands of hours of my material - as well as AIs for Real-Time Relationships, Bitcoin, Peaceful Parenting, and Call-In Shows!You also receive private livestreams, HUNDREDS of exclusive premium shows, early release podcasts, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and much more!See you soon!https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/UPB2025

Did you live in Budapest at one point?How to deal with enormous moral failureDefinitions. Please teach us how to build good definitions.I miss your content brotherWhat have you been doing and will you start making videos again. Do Spotify podcasts like then old days on youtubeWill you shave your head for 4b movement ?What do you think is the value of a college degree anymore?If you feel like every thought you have is outside of society's Overton window should you consider moving?How do you define the ‘meaning of life’?Hi Stef, hope you're doing great. I used to watch your podcasts when you were on YT.Won’t you take me to funky town?Seriously, I don't think the brainwashed radical leftists are going to stop. What are your thoughts?Are politicians subject to contract law? (Why don’t they simply put their campaign promises in writing?)Why do the masses hate the truth so much, and those who speak it?GET MY NEW BOOK 'PEACEFUL PARENTING', THE INTERACTIVE PEACEFUL PARENTING AI, AND THE FULL AUDIOBOOK!https://peacefulparenting.com/Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free!Subscribers get 12 HOURS on the "Truth About the French Revolution," multiple interactive multi-lingual philosophy AIs trained on thousands of hours of my material - as well as AIs for Real-Time Relationships, Bitcoin, Peaceful Parenting, and Call-In Shows!You also receive private livestreams, HUNDREDS of exclusive premium shows, early release podcasts, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and much more!See you soon!https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/UPB2025

Sunday Morning Live 13 April 2025In this episode, I explore the philosophy of self-defense in light of a recent stabbing incident involving a teenager, discussing Texas laws and the concept of "reasonable force." I highlight the tragic implications of such events on youth and the importance of personal safety strategies. The conversation shifts to parent-child relationship dynamics, emphasizing the parent's influence on healthy interactions and the effects of societal pressures on modern relationships, especially regarding women's life choices. I underscore the need for honesty and shared values in relationships while addressing broader societal challenges and the importance of fostering open discourse in an increasingly polarized environment.GET MY NEW BOOK 'PEACEFUL PARENTING', THE INTERACTIVE PEACEFUL PARENTING AI, AND THE FULL AUDIOBOOK!https://peacefulparenting.com/Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free!Subscribers get 12 HOURS on the "Truth About the French Revolution," multiple interactive multi-lingual philosophy AIs trained on thousands of hours of my material - as well as AIs for Real-Time Relationships, Bitcoin, Peaceful Parenting, and Call-In Shows!You also receive private livestreams, HUNDREDS of exclusive premium shows, early release podcasts, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and much more!See you soon!https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/UPB2025

Delve into the struggles of a caller navigating their journey from emotional detachment to personal growth. Explore the deep-seated resentment towards happy couples rooted in childhood experiences. Discover the complexities of communication and dating challenges shaped by familial influences. Reflect on the importance of authenticity, moral integrity, and the dynamics of power in relationships. The conversation emphasizes the need for meaningful connections and the impact of personal philosophy on growth and fulfillment.

11 April 2025 Friday Night LiveWatch the first 20 minutes of the debate being analysed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ah6kirkSwTg&t=20sDOUGLAS MURRAYDAVE SMITHJOE ROGANExpertise: If you freeform for 2 hours on US foreign policy, you are implicitly communicating expertise. I don't know much about Armenian history, so I can't do 2 hours, or anything close.If someone says: You do not have the rigor of an expert, the answer is not to say: I never claimed to be an expert. The answer is: What is an EXPERT?Credentialism is dead. Douglas Murray has an undergrad in English.Big things experts got wrong. - COVID / VACCINE - GLOBAL WARMING - MELTING POT - IQ RESEARCH - Psychotropics - Replication crisis in science - Not moving heaven and earth to find the source of autism - although diagnosis has gone up with government money for autism - Media bias - they are 'experts' who claim to be unbiased, and are ridiculously biased - Feminism - supposed to be about female equality, had morphed into female supremacy, 58.6% in university for instance - immigration - welfare state - depopulation VS WE NEED IMMIGRATION - intransigence"Mad in America"A lot of podcasters come out of frustration with 'experts' - if you like your doctor, you don't go looking for a new doctorWhen experts are faced with growing competition (me VS NYT or CNN) what do they do?I come from the business world, where competition drives innovation - I wrote programs that let end users change the entire system.You never badmouthed competitors, you positioned your strengths against their weaknesses, learned from them and would never try to get them cancelled by lying about them.The media/political world is wild - evil compared to business When we are at Vegas, at conferences, we would go to competitors booths and joke with them - like sports. VS Tonya HardingWell, media/politics work to get you deplatformedA lot of people in business had done sports - media, not so muchMurray was talking to Joe, not Dave - to deplatform competitors rather than striving to understand what gives them appeal and an audience, and work to win over their audience. We tried to win over competitors customers in the business world.BOB IS A MEAN PODCASTER!Hostility and contempt from Murray was fascinating - I think it comes from despair - we can't save or help people, so silencing them is the only course of action, either because I don't have a good answer, or because the other audience is too dumb and bigoted.Anti-democratic of course, people can't choose their own podcasts but they can choose their own political leaders.I didn't advocate for silencing other philosophers - I just tried to win over their audience.Can you talk about places you've not visited?GET MY NEW BOOK 'PEACEFUL PARENTING', THE INTERACTIVE PEACEFUL PARENTING AI, AND THE FULL AUDIOBOOK!https://peacefulparenting.com/Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free!Subscribers get 12 HOURS on the "Truth About the French Revolution," multiple interactive multi-lingual philosophy AIs trained on thousands of hours of my material - as well as AIs for Real-Time Relationships, Bitcoin, Peaceful Parenting, and Call-In Shows!You also receive private livestreams, HUNDREDS of exclusive premium shows, early release podcasts, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and much more!See you soon!https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/UPB2025