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Dad Saves America

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

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01:47:14

Pitch Perfect: Welcome To Business School | The Show

Dad Saves America ·

2022/11/11

Is the point of a successful career to gather as much money as possible so that you can later start “doing good,” or should increasing your net worth and improving human welfare go hand-in-hand? Evan Baehr would argue that the best kind of entrepreneurs take the latter approach. The first step to being an effective entrepreneur is finding a problem that you’re passionate about solving. The bigger the problem is that you try to tackle, the more good you can do along the way. Baehr is managing partner

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00:13:21

Growing Up In Rio Teaches You To Evaluate Real Risk |...

Dad Saves America ·

2022/11/03

Dr. Carlos Carvalho has some wisdom to share. Growing up in Rio de Janeiro, Dr. Carvalho learned what real danger is. That upbringing, combined with his career as a statistician, has resulted in a unique perspective on age-appropriate risk-taking for his own kids, especially compared to the typical American parent of his generation. Dr. Carvalho is a professor of statistics and the Executive Director of the Salem Center for Policy at the University of Texas at Austin. He’s an expert in analyzing

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01:26:05

There Are No Solutions In The Real World, Only...

Dad Saves America ·

2022/10/27

Should we “trust the science”? What does that even mean? Dr. Carlos Carvalho is a professor of statistics and the Executive Director of the Salem Center for Policy at the University of Texas at Austin. He’s an expert in analyzing data and understanding the tradeoffs of competing policies. Dr. Carvalho doesn’t believe we should “trust the science” because science is not capable of leading people. The scientific method is a process of gathering information about the world, but in the end, decision

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00:13:14

He Couldn’t Beat His Dad In Arm Wrestling Until His...

Dad Saves America ·

2022/10/20

Brian Gitt has some wisdom to share. The example his dad set helped Gitt develop the entrepreneurial and adventurous spirit he has today, and a few experiments with fireworks taught him a lesson or two about risk-taking along the way. A little mischief can be good for kids, but Gitt recalls how he and his friends “could’ve burned down the whole neighborhood” on a few occasions. Gitt has spent his whole career as an entrepreneur in the energy sector and cares deeply about protecting the environment

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01:36:27

Dr. Drew Sees Parallels Between Homelessness and...

Dad Saves America ·

2022/10/13

Dr. Drew Pinsky’s 2008 book, The Mirror Effect, was an insightful analysis of celebrity culture when originally published. Looking back, it’s also turned out to be a prescient guide to the social media landscape that’s emerged over the past decade. In this episode of Dad Saves America, we discuss social media, narcissism, substance abuse, therapy, and Dr. Drew’s wide-reaching career. Dr. Drew is a practicing doctor of internal medicine as well as an addiction specialist and has become known for

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01:48:10

Dreaming Of A Solar-Powered Future? Don't Hold Your...

Dad Saves America ·

2022/10/06

Brian Gitt’s conversion from mainstream environmentalism was an accident. For decades, he believed that solar and wind power were the future, and that it was only a matter of time before fossil fuels were a thing of the past. However, after creating a startup that helped homeowners compare utility costs, he realized that the numbers just didn’t add up for the environmentalists’ favorite kinds of energy. Gitt has spent his whole career as an entrepreneur in the energy sector and cares deeply about

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01:25:36

'CODA' Oscar Winner Troy Kotsur Discusses Career,...

Dad Saves America ·

2022/09/29

At the 94th Academy Awards, Troy Kotsur won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role in CODA, available on Apple TV+. He is first deaf man, and second deaf performer after Marlee Matlin, to win an Academy Award. However, long before this historic accomplishment, Kotsur already had a successful career on stage, particularly in Deaf West Theatre productions. He also has appeared in movies and on TV, including joining George Lucas’ Star Wars universe as a Tusken Raider in Disney’s The

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00:12:01

His Teen Rebellion Was Going To Church | Pop Wisdom

Dad Saves America ·

2022/09/22

Marian Tupy has some wisdom to share. Growing up in Communist Czechoslovakia, Tupy learned to appreciate and strive for liberty from a young age. He cherished any connection with the culture and freedoms of the West and sought out opportunities for adventure, sometimes taking on serious risks in the process. More than anything, his parents taught him through their actions how to be true to himself, even in the face of oppression. Tupy is a Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute whose articles have

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00:10:53

Breakfast Is The Best Meal For This Cool Dad And...

Dad Saves America ·

2022/09/16

Antong Lucky has some wisdom to share. When Lucky was sentenced to seven years in prison at age 21, he knew that something had to change in his life. Upon his release, he began working with Bishop Omar Jahwar, founder of Urban Specialists. On this path of redemption, Lucky combats the school-to-prison pipeline and bring peace to communities, and takes care of his family as the father that he never had growing up. Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a

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01:16:09

Thanos Was Wrong. More People Means More Resources. |...

Dad Saves America ·

2022/09/08

If our population keeps growing, won’t we eventually run out of resources? According to Marian Tupy, the answer is no. Tupy is a Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute who recently co-authored Superabundance, a book exploring this very question. More people means more mouths to feed, but it also means more minds working together to develop the technology of the future. As long as individuals are free to explore and innovate, we can continue to increase the efficiency with which we use natural

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00:14:53

He Has 3 Dads And Learned Something From Each One |...

Dad Saves America ·

2022/09/01

Mike Gibson has some wisdom to share. Gibson is a venture capitalist and author of the soon-to-be released book, Paper Belt on Fire. He helped run the Thiel Fellowship and his current venture, 1517 Fund, seeks out young tech founders in their creative and productive prime. As the son of a mom, a dad, and two step-dads, he has a unique perspective on family and what really matters in life. Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or

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01:33:02

Former Bloods Leader Goes To Prison, Now Brings Peace...

Dad Saves America ·

2022/08/25

How quickly can a gang leader turn his life around? For Antong Lucky, it began the moment he was sent to prison. Lucky grew up in East Dallas and from a young age, he was exposed to gang culture and drug dealing. When he was sentenced to seven years in prison at age 21, he knew that something had to change in his life. Upon his release, he began working with Bishop Omar Jahwar, founder of Urban Specialists. On this path of redemption, Lucky worked to break the school-to-prison pipeline and bring

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01:49:58

This Guy Invests In College Dropouts | The Show

Dad Saves America ·

2022/08/05

How do we remove the barriers of 20th century institutions so that we can unleash 21st century innovation? Mike Gibson is a venture capitalist who’s at war with the “Paper Belt.” That’s what he calls the stretch of the east coast home to federal politics in Washington D.C., mass media in NYC, and elite degrees in Boston. As the 21st century has progressed, the 20th century design of the Paper Belt has begun to show just how outdated it is, and Mike sees an opportunity to build something better

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00:13:46

Get To Know Laura Sandefer | Pop Wisdom

Dad Saves America ·

2022/07/28

Laura Sandefer has some wisdom to share. As the co-founder of the Acton Academy school network, Sandefer believes that children need to be empowered to make mistakes, fail, grow, and improve on their own. The catalyst for the radical model of education now practiced at Acton came from concerns about her own children’s education. What started as an educational experiment for her family has grown into a network of schools across the globe. Along this journey, she’s picked up plenty of valuable

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01:23:28

How To Run A School With 3 Adults Or Less | The Show

Dad Saves America ·

2022/07/28

What happens when you take a school and remove all but three adults? You get Acton Academy. Laura Sandefer, co-founder of the Acton Academy school network and author of Courage to Grow, is an academic entrepreneur who believes that children need to be empowered to make mistakes, fail, grow, and improve on their own. Sandefer works to enable other parents to establish new Acton Academies to serve the educational needs of their families and local communities. Acton Academy is a radical model of

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00:12:18

Get To Know Warren Farrell | Pop Wisdom

Dad Saves America ·

2022/07/28

Dr. Warren Farrell has some wisdom to share. His 2018 book, The Boy Crisis, showcases his extensive knowledge of parenting and the needs of children. However, there’s no substitute for first-hand experience, and as a stepfather of two daughters, Dr. Farrell has plenty of it. Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review! _____________________________________ The Boy Crisis:

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01:13:20

Warren Farrell Explains Why Sons Need Their Dads |...

Dad Saves America ·

2022/07/28

What’s going on with American boys these days? Why are they falling behind girls in education, health, and career prospects? To help answer these questions, John sat down with Dr. Warren Farrell, who’s been studying the issue for decades. Dr. Farrell is a political scientist and activist who wrote The Boy Crisis, a book arguing for the importance of strong father figures in a contemporary culture that often ignores them. He started his career as a board member for the National Organization for

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01:32:06

John Mackey Has Proven That Conscious Capitalism...

Dad Saves America ·

2022/07/28

What does it take to be a successful entrepreneur and what is the future of capitalism? In fact, what even is capitalism? In this full episode of Dad Saves America, John sits down with his friend John Mackey (who also happens to be the CEO and co-founder of Whole Foods Market) to talk about entrepreneurship, dealing with bullies, and finding purpose in your career. Mackey is a passionate proponent of “conscious capitalism,” a term he coined in reference to his unique approach to business that guides

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00:07:47

Get To Know Michael Strong | Pop Wisdom

Dad Saves America ·

2022/07/28

Michael Strong has some wisdom to share. Michael is an educational entrepreneur who’s spent his career creating high-performance private and charter schools across the country, but outside of work, Michael’s a devoted dad, just like the rest of us. Keep watching to see for yourself. Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review! _____________________________________ Michael's Twitter:

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01:19:33

Students Hate School. Michael Strong Has A Socratic...

Dad Saves America ·

2022/07/28

What if everything you’ve been taught about education is wrong? Could your best bet be pulling your kids out of their current schools as quickly as possible? Michael Strong, founder of The Socratic Experience (https://socraticexperience.com), has dedicated his life’s work to figuring that out. As an educational entrepreneur, he’s created high-performance private and charter schools across the country. In these schools, Michael has put into action his Socratic Practice, an innovative adaptation of

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