Dad Saves America

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.

I sat down with Eustace Wolfington, executive producer of “Cabrini,” to explore his journey from car leasing innovator to filmmaker behind a movie that Hollywood wouldn’t touch. Eustace shares how discovering Mother Cabrini at 23 had a lifelong impact, eventually driving him to bring her story to the screen. Cabrini, an Italian immigrant nun, overcame institutional corruption and fierce opposition to serve the poor and build an empire of charity. Her message of dignity, perseverance, and service resonates in today’s divided world, challenging us with a universal call to action that’s long overdue._____________________________________Watch “Cabrini”: https://www.angel.com/movies/cabrini_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AH6iS2GMc_sMake 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

Scott Lincicome, trade expert and VP at the Cato Institute, dives into the detrimental effects of tariffs and protectionism on American families. He argues that tariffs raise prices and hurt jobs, challenging the common fears about trade deficits. With insights on foreign investments and the myth of U.S. manufacturing decline, Scott asserts that open markets foster growth, not the other way around. His keen observations on the complexities of trade policies reveal the real drivers behind economic challenges, making this a critical discussion for understanding today's trade landscape.

Oren Cass, founder of American Compass and former domestic policy advisor to Mitt Romney, argues that America's long pursuit of free trade has backfired. He discusses how tariffs could be a solution to revitalize U.S. industry and restore community values. The conversation highlights the divide between market forces and national interest, critiques the impacts of trade deficits, and examines the role of government in fostering innovation. Cass advocates for prioritizing family and community over mere economic metrics, emphasizing the importance of cultural values.

In a fascinating discussion, Robert Breedlove, the host of the “What Is Money?” podcast, delves into the nature of money, examining its role as time, energy, and information. He critiques fiat currency for distorting these concepts and explores the historical ties between inflation and war. The conversation highlights Bitcoin as a revolutionary alternative, advocating for its decentralized nature and potential to safeguard financial futures. Additionally, Robert discusses the moral implications of financial systems and the limitations of centralized planning.

Dr. Marty Makary, a Johns Hopkins surgeon and former FDA commissioner under Trump, challenges medical dogma and advocates for healthcare reform. He discusses how outdated beliefs harm patients and the critical demand for price transparency in healthcare. Makary highlights the significance of the microbiome in understanding health and critiques the over-medicalization of childbirth. He also emphasizes the flaws in peanut allergy guidelines and the consequences of antibiotic overuse, calling for innovative approaches to modern medicine.

In this engaging discussion, Erica Komisar, a psychoanalyst and author, addresses the challenges modern American culture poses for young men. She explores how schools are often ill-suited for boys, the complexities of dating in the #MeToo era, and the vital role of stable family structures. Erica emphasizes the importance of empathy in parenting and critiques the rise of narcissism among youth. Additionally, she offers insights into effective therapy for men and the significance of understanding emotional vulnerabilities in today's society.

I sat down with comedian and political commentator Jimmy Dore to discuss the current state of American politics, the collapse of traditional left-right distinctions, and the influence of corporate power. Jimmy shares his journey of increasing disillusionment with the Democratic Party and how its alignment with Wall Street and big business has motivated toxic identity politics. We also dive into the overwhelming censorship and propaganda during COVID, how the military-industrial complex keeps us permanently at war, and why these realizations have led Jimmy to question other elements of progressive orthodoxy._____________________________________Follow Jimmy on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/jimmy_doreWatch “The Jimmy Dore Show” on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thejimmydoreshow_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Where did all the liberals go?[6:53] COVID normalized censorship[16:42] Why should we still talk about COVID?[27:04] Don’t “trust the experts” on climate change[33:15] Jimmy’s case for Medicare-For-All[39:20] What happened to Bernie Sanders?[42:20] Do “left” and “right” exist anymore?[49:39] Which media sources can be trusted?[1:02:15] What Jimmy loves about America[1:05:13] War is the health of the state[1:17:43] Can the Democratic Party transform itself?_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JvrX35Ims_g?si=LINaLDEnc5KpqzreMake 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