The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad

A lively travel retrospective about multiple visits to Israel, family Shabbat traditions, and warm encounters across cafes, salons, and a bookstore. Tales of packed events, meetings with officials, and a last‑minute airport dash. Observations on Arabic-Hebrew coexistence, Tel Aviv fitness culture, Tzfat’s mystique, and the chaotic, passionate spirit of Israeli life.

Gad Saad, a professor and evolutionary behavioral scientist known for applying evolutionary psychology to marketing and defending free expression. He tackles Western decline and possible cures, the rise and persistence of woke ideas, academic cowardice and the need for intellectual courage. He also discusses identity politics, demographic risks, and why reading and personal boldness matter.

Gad Saad, an evolutionary behavioral scientist and author of The Parasitic Mind and Suicidal Empathy, recounts surviving war, antisemitism, and academic hostility. He explores how ideas can hijack minds, defines suicidal empathy, uses biological metaphors, critiques campus ideologies and policy absurdities, and offers eight remedies to preserve reason and Western values.

Michael Shermer, publisher of Skeptic and science writer known for exploring belief and reason, discusses truth as a fallible, evidence-driven process. He explores signal detection for beliefs, how science and law seek truth, types of truths from empirical to religious, and why people resist evidence. Short, sharp conversations on consensus, replication, free will, and cultural battles over identity.

In a lively discussion, Dr. Gad Saad delves into a fascinating comparison between a contemporary figure and Hiroo Onoda, the WWII soldier who famously refused to surrender. The conversation takes intriguing turns as Saad critiques Dr. Verma's reluctance to respond to sensitive questions, linking it to broader themes of logic and accountability. He also teases his upcoming book, 'Suicidal Empathy,' while highlighting the unsettling connections to trans activism. This episode is packed with compelling insights and thought-provoking metaphors.

A lively father-daughter chat about music ignites nostalgia with nostalgic favorites like Naked Eyes and Hall & Oates. They dive into Fleetwood Mac's classics, influenced by TikTok, and explore contemporary artists like Drake. Gad Saad shares memories tied to each song, reflecting on their intergenerational musical bond. The humor peaks with a hilarious Barry White story involving an orange velvet suit. This personal dialogue reveals deep connections through music, all while appreciating modern trends.

Explore the fascinating world of ethology as the guest delves into Konrad Lorenz's groundbreaking work on imprinting and behavior. Hear about memorable moments, including Teyana Taylor's powerful Golden Globes speech championing representation. They discuss how certain political narratives mimic fixed action patterns, revealing the implications of victimhood culture in society. With intriguing examples of imprinting in nature, this conversation challenges our understanding of human behavior and social dynamics.

A shocking case emerges as the Met Police mistakenly hires an individual with a history of child rape due to inadequate vetting processes. The hiring was heavily influenced by a diversity board, raising concerns about prioritizing inclusion over safety. Gad Saad dives into the repercussions of hiring practices that overlook crucial background checks, including crimes committed during employment. He critiques how diversity initiatives can sometimes undermine individual dignity and accountability within law enforcement. A thought-provoking discussion unfolds about the implications of these decisions.

Gregg Roman, Executive Director of the Middle East Forum, discusses the Forum's mission to counter Islamism and the complexities of Middle East politics. He shares his personal journey from wrestling to activism and delves into the dynamics of Iran’s current uprising, pondering who might lead the country after the Ayatollahs. Roman argues that younger Iranians crave secular modernity and warns of a potential shift in regional power toward Turkey and Qatar. He also advocates for evolving U.S.-Israel relations and stricter immigration policies to uphold Western values.

The discussion opens with a deep dive into the moral dilemmas presented by art and film. A tension between absolute moral rules and outcome-based ethics is explored, particularly through the lens of extracting dictators. A pivotal clip from 'A Few Good Men' highlights harsh choices for the greater good. The relevance of this film in today's context is examined, along with a critique of 'suicidal empathy' that hampers national security. Ultimately, the conversation challenges listeners to reconsider empathy in the face of real-world threats.