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Trump’s FDA Chief Dr. Marty Makary Slams Medical Dogma in Healthcare
I sat down with Dr. Marty Makary, Johns Hopkins surgeon and President Trump’s new FDA Commissioner, to discuss the urgent need for reform in American healthcare. Dr. Makary pulls back the curtain on the medical dogma that has infiltrated our system, explaining how outdated, unscientific beliefs and entrenched interests harm patients and stifle innovation. From the critical need for price transparency and competition to the failures of pandemic-era policies, he offers a bold vision for restoring trust and accountability in medicine. Dr. Makary also highlights the microbiome—the ecosystem of bacteria and microorganisms living in our bodies—as one of the most exciting new frontiers in medicine, emphasizing its critical role in understanding and improving human health._____________________________________Follow Dr. Makary on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/MartyMakary_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] How doctors lost the trust of Americans[9:15] Breaking through the COVID propaganda[14:47] The paternalistic culture of medicine[26:11] Idea laundering in public health[33:49] Medical dogma causes all sorts of harm[41:48] Antibiotics overuse and the human microbiome[52:42] The downsides of medicalizing childbirth[59:27] Why do doctors push for C-sections so often?[1:08:51] Medical “experts” created severe peanut allergies[1:14:32] The immune tolerance approach to parenting[1:23:29] Broken incentives in medical institutions[1:30:51] Innovative new approaches to healthcare[1:38:02] We need real competition in healthcare[1:53:41] Medicare and Medicaid broke healthcare[1:57:53] How can we make our system better?[2:00:04] Americans need to rebuild community_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hpxDsGqiLd4Make 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
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How Broken Schools and #MeToo Dating Broke Our Sons - Erica Komisar
I sat down with psychoanalyst and author Erica Komisar to discuss how modern American culture has left teens and young adults struggling with identity, relationships, and mental health. From the rise of narcissism to the breakdown of family structures, Erica believes that our obsession with personal autonomy has left many people more isolated than ever. We dive into the challenges young men face in schools designed for girls, dating in the post-#MeToo world, and finding a therapist who actually knows what they’re doing._____________________________________Follow Erica on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/EricaKomisarCSW_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Why are boys being left behind?[7:41] School is a bad fit for boys[17:08] The “Me Too” generation[20:58] Empowered women don’t look like men[30:04] How did our culture get so out of wack?[37:48] Dating advice for young men[44:20] What red flags should you watch for?[47:03] Brain development and adulthood[50:20] What therapy works for boys and men?[53:13] How to avoid bad therapists[1:01:05] What does “trauma” actually mean?[1:06:39] We need stable cultural institutions[1:11:28] All babies are narcissists[1:17:48] Parents model empathy for kids[1:21:52] Healing attachment and trust issues[1:30:03] Interdependence, marriage, and divorce[1:38:50] We thrive in multi-generational communities[1:47:37] Childhood gender confusion is normal[2:00:00] We’re suffering from too much “progress”[2:03:41] Keep kids away from social media[2:15:30] Was the 2024 election a reason for hope?_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Lc1HcssQ-ngMake 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
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Jimmy Dore: “I’m Pro-Free Speech and Anti-War, So That Makes Me Right-Wing?”
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
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USAID Isn’t About Helping People. It’s About Political Influence. - Ian Vásquez
I sat down with Ian Vásquez, Vice President for International Studies at the Cato Institute, to unpack the failures of foreign aid and the true purpose of USAID. For decades, the U.S. has funneled billions into foreign assistance programs, yet these efforts have done little to spur economic growth. Instead, they have trapped countries in a cycle of dependence by subsidizing dysfunctional and corrupt regimes. Using Argentina as a case study, we explore how Javier Milei’s radical free market approach is steering his country away from perpetual hyperinflation and debt crises toward prosperity._____________________________________Follow Ian on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/VasquezIan_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Does foreign aid work?[15:14] DOGE’s crusade against USAID[21:09] Foreign aid is political meddling[29:56] Does economic freedom lead to political freedom?[41:27] The economic effects of colonialism[54:08] Argentina wasn't always a disaster[1:04:24] FDR’s admiration for fascism[1:09:32] Javier Milei’s war on inflation[1:20:12] Price control ruin housing markets[1:24:52] Are there downsides of Milei’s policies?[1:29:51] America might not be the freest country[1:33:33] How “libertarian” is the Trump administration?[1:44:46] Is freedom in retreat around the world?_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GuRXZSqdWCUMake 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
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He Convinced Elon and Trump To Pursue a DOGE Dividend. Can He Convince Me?
I sat down with James Fishback, CEO of Azoria and founder of Incubate Debate, to discuss the merits of his “DOGE Dividend” proposal. Here’s the idea—take 20% of all DOGE savings and pay them out directly to American taxpayers. After sharing his idea on X (Twitter), Elon Musk brought it to the attention of President Trump, who quickly endorsed it. I have my reservations—namely, that we can’t spare a single penny that could otherwise pay down the national debt. However, James believes that by getting Americans directly engaged in the DOGE project, we can bring them on board for a new era of fiscal responsibility._____________________________________Follow James on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/j_fishbackRead more about the DOGE Dividend: https://x.com/j_fishback/status/1891933120313663493_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Who is James and what is the DOGE Dividend?[7:53] Running the numbers on the dividend[15:06] Is this good politics, but bad policy?[22:50] Not all deficit spending is created equal[28:13] Will this undermine Trump’s plans for tax cuts?[38:13] Wouldn’t a national snitch line just cause chaos?[43:54] Is it even possible to avoid a national debt crisis?[53:24] How are ‘public servants’ this entitled?[59:16] Cutting spending isn’t about cutting benefits[1:11:17] Economic statistics are fundamentally broken[1:18:15] Is the free trade model too simplistic?[1:33:29] What could derail the Trump administration?[1:36:51] End DEI hiring and bring back meritocracy[1:44:28] James’s work with Incubate Debate_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wQZHxNX7IgYMake 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
Proud papa, filmmaker, entrepreneur, and arm-chair philosopher John Papola explores the biggest issues facing our kids, our communities, and our country through the lens of fatherhood. We produce powerful stories, exclusive interviews, mini-documentaries, and deep dives on a weekly basis. Our goal is to build a movement of dads and could-be dads who embrace our heroic calling to raise a new generation ready to thrive in a free society and be champions of civilization. We’ve had all sorts of experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew, Michael Shellenberger, Bret Weinstein, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Adam Carolla.
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