Dad Saves America

I sat down with sports journalist, author and influencer Emily Austin to talk about what’s really going on in Gen Z culture, from failing relationships and collapsing masculinity to growing antisemitism, career confusion, and the influencer illusion. Emily pulls no punches on what it means to be a woman in today's media landscape, why so many young men are losing themselves to grifters, and how she’s stayed grounded through it all.She shares her path from premed dropout to court-side interviewer to Middle East advocate and why she refuses to lie for clicks. If you care about truth, resilience, and raising a generation that can stand up and speak out, you don’t want to miss this.Follow Emily on X: https://x.com/emilyraustinOutline:[0:00] Emily Austin on Her Future in Politics[2:13] Why Gen Z Is Struggling to Launch [6:22] Toxic dating culture and the Andrew Tate effect [15:13] What MeToo got right and terribly wrong [18:32] Why Gen Z women are waking up politically [25:43] Hollywood’s credibility crisis [30:47] The making of an honest influencer [38:37] The personal cost of speaking the truth [43:18] Israel, propaganda, and the real cost of silence [50:17] What Americans need to understand about Hamas [56:38] Gaza, Trump, and the future of the Middle East [1:04:01] Trump’s Personality Fits the New York Mentality [1:09:05] Why Gen Z Can’t Afford to Buy Homes [1:12:17] Gender ideology and women’s sports [1:20:57] Advice for girls struggling with identity and self worth [1:25:18] What Emily wants her legacy to beWatch the video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpbmQwCEUNYMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Marcel Van Hattem, a Brazilian congressman, discusses Brazil's intense censorship crisis and the political persecution under the Lula regime. He reveals shocking stories of mass arrests and a case involving Felipe Martins, an innocent man imprisoned due to falsified evidence allegedly linked to U.S. officials. The conversation delves into how social media is shaping democracy, the implications of judicial overreach, and the critical need for Americans to recognize these threats to free speech and political opposition.

Daniel Di Martino, an economist and founder of the Dissident Project, shares his personal journey from Venezuela to advocating against socialism. He vividly recounts the devastating effects of Hugo Chávez's regime, detailing economic collapse and despair. The conversation highlights the alarming trend of Gen Z's favorability toward communism and contrasts it with the harsh realities faced by Venezuelans. Di Martino emphasizes the importance of economic freedom and critiques misconceptions surrounding immigration policies, urging for a clearer understanding of the dangers of leftist ideologies.

Glenn Jacobs, famously known as Kane from WWE, now serves as the mayor of Knox County, Tennessee. In this engaging conversation, he delves into the surprising parallels between wrestling and politics, discussing how backstage dynamics mirror public perception in political scenarios. Jacobs shares his evolution into a 'conservatarian,' discusses the concept of masculinity in today's society, critiques cultural Marxism, and emphasizes the vital role of local politics in fostering community. His journey from the ring to local governance reveals a unique perspective on liberty and character.

In this engaging conversation, Mike Rowe, known for hosting 'Dirty Jobs' and advocating skilled trades, dives into the essence of authenticity in media and reality TV. He shares insights on masculinity and the cultural divide between urban and rural America, stressing the importance of gratitude and personal accountability. Mike highlights the ethical responsibilities of food production and how societal complacency can affect our progress. With a focus on honest storytelling, he explores the complexities of adulthood and the values that shape our lives.

Lenore Skenazy, founder of the 'free-range kids' movement, challenges the pervasive culture of fear in American parenting. She discusses how safetyism and media sensationalism have led to overprotected children who lack confidence and independence. Lenore shares insights on the importance of risk-taking for resilience and critiques the absurdity of safety regulations. She advocates for empowering kids to explore freely, contrasting American tendencies with more lenient parenting practices in other cultures, and highlights the need for societal change in attitudes towards childhood freedom.

Heather Mac Donald, a fellow at the Manhattan Institute and author of "The Diversity Delusion," tackles the controversial impacts of racial preferences and DEI policies on meritocracy in America. She argues that lowering standards under the guise of equity is counterproductive and undermines high achievement. The discussion dives into racial identity in areas like music auditions, critiques of technology's alleged racism, and the broader implications of identity politics on societal discourse. Mac Donald makes a compelling case for preserving cultural values that foster excellence.

Join Father Robert Spitzer, a Jesuit priest and author renowned for exploring faith and science, as he delves into the fascinating connections between cosmology and Catholic belief. He discusses how the Big Bang supports the concept of a creator, and explains the historical foundations of papal authority. Spitzer also examines the enigmatic Shroud of Turin, the scientific controversies surrounding it, and emphasizes the vital role of fathers in spiritual development and faith transmission. Prepare for a thought-provoking discussion that bridges science, history, and spirituality!

I sat down with philosopher and author Peter Boghossian to wrestle with one of the defining questions of modern American life: Can human rights, equality, and morality be justified without a belief in God? As a Catholic, I’ve come to see our 21st-century social breakdown as largely the result of secularization. Without a broadly Christian cultural foundation, the classical liberal approach to government might not work. Peter, who shares many of my classical liberal values, takes the opposite stance—that morality can be grounded in secular reason. We had a great conversation and took it as deep as we could in just two hours: atheist vs. Christian, but more importantly, friend to friend._____________________________________Follow Peter on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/peterboghossianPeter on Substack: https://boghossian.substack.com/Peter on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drpeterboghossian/featured_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] The world changed when Trump got shot[6:02] Is the woke reign of terror over yet?[11:35] Gen Z gets that mainstream media is all lies[20:56] Let’s get America back to functional sanity[31:27] Cognitive liberty and error correction[39:49] Is Christianity necessary for liberalism?[50:26] Is human dignity a human invention?[1:07:45] Why I actually believe in God[1:23:46] Science, faith, and utilitarianism[1:30:04] The atheist case for human dignity[1:39:38] Equality of opportunity is a myth[1:48:33] Giving the Islamic world it’s due[1:52:40] Agreeing to disagree is what friends do_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/95jWAOhS0dYMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Matt Fradd, host of "Pints With Aquinas," is a Catholic convert and advocate for exploring faith through reason. He discusses the significance of Holy Week and the complexities of Jesus' identity amid the problem of evil. Matt emphasizes the vital role of sacrifice in Christianity and critiques modern misconceptions about authority and original sin. He argues for the reconciliation of faith and reason, highlighting spiritual warfare and its implications for contemporary fatherhood, as well as the cultural challenges today.