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Dad Saves America

John Papola
Parenting
Social Media
Mental Health
Covid-19
Education
Socialism
Anxiety
Donald Trump
Critical Thinking
Education System
Climate Change
Immigration Policy
Public Education
Neuroscience
United States
Great Barrington Declaration
Educational Reform
Censorship
School Choice
Individualism

Proud papa, filmmaker, entrepreneur, and arm-chair philosopher John Papola explores the biggest issues facing our country through the lens of fatherhood, releasing exclusive interviews and deep dives every week. We need to make sure the next generation of Americans is raised to thrive in a free society and be champions of civilization. Dad Saves America has hosted all sorts of experts in the studi... more

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Magatte Wade
Entrepreneur and advocate sharing her lived experience and economic perspectives
Founder of Taste of Africa and other ventures
Episode: Why Africa Stays Poor (It’s Not Colonialism) - Magatte Wade
Bernie Sanders
U.S. Senator introduced as a guest in the discussion
U.S. Senate
Episode: How Nations Actually Get Rich (It’s Not Socialism)
Gad Saad
Professor and author; researcher in evolutionary psychology and consumer behavior
University of Mississippi (Declaration of Independence Center)
Episode: Gad Saad: The Evolutionary Psychology Behind “Queers for Palestine”
Mollie Hemingway
Editor-in-Chief of The Federalist, author of a book on Justice Samuel Alito
The Federalist
Episode: Mollie Hemingway: Justice Alito Is the Secret Hero of SCOTUS
Majid Nawaz
Founder of Quilliam International, counter-extremism think tank
Quilliam International
Episode: The SPLC’s Hate-Hoax Playbook Turns Normies Into Assassins
Joel Kotkin
Author and commentator on California politics
Independent analyst
Episode: How Gavin Newsom Ran California Into The Ground - Joel Kotkin
Hasan Piker
Twitch streamer and political commentator
Hasan Piker/ online media
Episode: Hasan Piker: “I’m Pro-Stealing From Big Corporations”
Jia Tolentino
New Yorker writer
The New Yorker
Episode: Hasan Piker: “I’m Pro-Stealing From Big Corporations”
John Stossel
Veteran journalist and libertarian thinker featured for in-depth discussion
Stossel TV / libertarian media presence
Episode: John Stossel: I Exposed Mainstream Media Fear-Mongering From the Inside

Host

John Papola
Host with a background in film, entrepreneurship, and economics.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 234 ratings
  • Painful to listen

    Meandering on same topics but discussed better and sharper elsewhere. Don’t waste your time here.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    elpcreek326566swdw
    United States4 months ago
  • Just real

    Such a calm reasonable and thoughtful podcast. Great conversations and balanced points of view. It’s ok to agree to disagree and have a decent human chat about it. Also helpful and educational in regards to the more destructive ideologies and their effects on politics, culture and personal relationships. Good stuff!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kokobonbon
    Canada5 months ago
  • Excellent

    Delia McCabe episode I listened to it straight through, 3+ hours. Mind blowing information on the brain.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FCMiller99
    United States6 months ago
  • Impressed so far

    Loved your interview with Katherine Brodsky. We need more conversations with people who have different opinions. Keep it up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wilboric
    Canada7 months ago
  • Content: Phenomenal; Tech: Could Use Some Work

    I love this podcast, which is why it is so frustrating that I can’t hear it. I listen to most of my podcasts at a medium volume on very high-quality headphones (Trekz AfterShokz). I can barely hear this podcast on the road at maximum volume. The quality of the sound (when I can hear it) is great, but I usually can’t hear it. This only occurs when I listen to this podcast; I have no problems with any others. I would love it if the volume could be augmented. Thanks so much. I am a new listener, bu... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    raustew1
    United States10 months ago

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#154
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Why Africa Stays Poor (It’s Not Colonialism) - Magatte Wade
Q: How did your personal journey influence your view on economics and development?
Her move from Senegal to Germany and France, then the US, exposed her to vastly different regulatory and business environments. This lived experience shaped her belief that when people have agency and access to markets, entrepreneurship thrives and incomes rise, which she ties to her later work creating opportunities for women in Senegal.
Why Africa Stays Poor (It’s Not Colonialism) - Magatte Wade
Q: Why is Africa often portrayed as poor due to colonialism, and what is your response to that view?
While colonialism and oppression certainly harmed many societies, the broader data Wade argues suggests that sustained economic performance depends on policy environments, rule of law, and freedom to create wealth. She cites cases like Botswana versus Ghana earlier and emphasizes that development rests on economic freedom, property rights, and reduced regulatory burdens.
Gad Saad: The Evolutionary Psychology Behind “Queers for Palestine”
Q: What practical advice do you have for parents worried about these ideas influencing their kids?
Read extensively and build a culture of lifelong learning; create conditions that encourage curiosity and critical thinking, so children can discern evidence-based conclusions from ideological narratives.
Gad Saad: The Evolutionary Psychology Behind “Queers for Palestine”
Q: How do you defend evolutionary psychology against accusations of just-so stories?
By using a nomological network of cumulative evidence that triangulates data across cultures, species, ages, and methodologies, which makes the evolutionary explanations verifiable and resistant to post-hoc storytelling.
Gad Saad: The Evolutionary Psychology Behind “Queers for Palestine”
Q: Is the neuro-parasitological framework an analogy or a real neurochemical process?
The framework can function as both a biological mechanism and a memetic explanation; the idea is that neurophysiological processes can be hijacked by memetic/ideological parasites, producing similar outcomes across cultures and times.

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A provocative, idea-driven program that blends economics, policy, and culture with parenting perspectives. Episodes often center on free-market thinking, energy and climate policy, media critique, and governance, featuring guests who challenge prevailing narratives with data-driven arguments. The host fosters thoughtful dialogue, balancing brisk analysis with accessible explanations, and frequently ties topics back to family life and civic responsibility. Noteworthy angles include sharp takes on taxation, regulation, and national energy strategy, along with rigorous critiques of mainstream coverage and policy orthodoxies. The show is likely to appeal to listeners who enjoy contrarian, evidence-based discussions that connect public issues to... more

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2. Bernie Sanders
3. Gad Saad
4. Mollie Hemingway
5. Majid Nawaz
6. Joel Kotkin
7. Hasan Piker
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