Peter Boghossian on Trump's First 100 Days, Morality, and God
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
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How Reason & Logic Lead to Christianity - Matt Fradd (Pints With Aquinas)
I sat down with Matt Fradd, host of “Pints With Aquinas,” to explore the enduring power of Christian faith, the cultural crisis facing the West, and the vital role of fathers in navigating these turbulent times. As a Catholic convert, Matt examines the perceived tension between reason and faith in our culture—and explains why that conflict is an illusion. We dive into the significance of Holy Week, the problem of evil, and the reality of spiritual warfare. Matt critiques a culture adrift and makes a passionate case that the only path forward is one rooted in spiritual clarity and moral conviction._____________________________________Follow Matt on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/RealMattFraddWatch “Pints With Aquinas”: https://youtube.com/@pintswithaquinas?si=8ttxcoOvLmhmc22O_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Why is Holy Week important?[5:35] What can we learn from the Crucifixion?[8:21] Grappling with the problem of evil[17:53] Fatherhood requires suffering and sacrifice[26:33] Original sin, salvation, and purgatory[31:50] Should we trust the authority of the Church?[38:29] Can we really be certain about anything?[46:11] Faith, reason, and St. Thomas Aquinas[50:27] Why did Jesus appear 2,000 years ago?[57:23] Has the Enlightenment reached it’s limit?[1:03:01] Does math prove God’s existence?[1:13:12] Fairy tales are more true than textbooks[1:17:46] What is spiritual warfare? Can it be won?[1:30:07] Is Andrew Tate right about Christianity?[1:33:49] How should parents address p*rnography?[1:43:45] What’s the point of freedom?[1:47:39] God is love—literally[1:54:08] Americans shouldn’t apologize for greatness_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Rhf4X2w7QAAMake 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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“Cabrini” Producer on Filmmaking, Catholicism, and Immigration - Eustace Wolfington
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
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Scott Lincicome: Trump's Tariffs Are a Tax on American Families
I sat down with Scott Lincicome, trade expert and Vice President of General Economics at the Cato Institute, to discuss why tariffs and protectionism are bad policy. Despite bipartisan support for trade restrictions in recent years—especially those targeting China—Scott argues that tariffs are fundamentally at odds with American prosperity, raising prices, killing jobs, and weakening U.S. manufacturing. He explains why fears over trade deficits are misplaced, how offshoring has actually boosted American wealth, and what really drove deindustrialization in the Rust Belt._____________________________________Follow Scott on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/scottlincicome_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-G4L1WhB8NMMake 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
I sat down with Oren Cass, founder of American Compass and former domestic policy advisor to Mitt Romney, to unpack why he believes America’s decades-long pursuit of free trade has backfired—and why tariffs might be the key to reversing the damage. Oren explains how globalization and an over-reliance on market orthodoxy divorced from national interest have hollowed out American industry, eroded national resilience, and disconnected Americans from purpose, family, and community._____________________________________Follow Oren on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/oren_cass_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/iWkk0LCq3bQMake 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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