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In disruptive times like these, it can be useful to expand your mind with radical new ideas, especially when they challenge your own assumptions. We need to remember that discomfort can be the first step in genuine learning, but only if we’re open to it. Today’s guest, Malcolm Collins, is a neuroscientist, serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and one of Amazon's best selling non-fiction writers. He and his wife Simone are reimagining education and much more through their work at the Collins Institute and the five Pragmatist’s guides they have written together. Their books explore everything from building an intentional life to starting your own religion. Malcolm and Simone also recently started their "Based Camp" podcast, which focuses on how humans process the world around them and the future of our species. _____________________________________ Purchase a copy of The Pragmatist's Guide To Life: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Pragmatists-Guide-Life-Creating-Questions-ebook/dp/B079LRHPM7?ref_=ast_author_dp Learn more about the Collins Institute: https://collinsinstitute.org/ Check out "Based Camp" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SimoneandMalcolm Check out "Based Camp" on Substack: https://basedcamppodcast.substack.com/ _____________________________________ Outline: [0:00] Intro [0:55] What is pragmatism? [6:56] Malcolm’s career background [9:09] Autism, emotion, and reason [11:40] What is an objective function? [17:01] How do you determine what’s true? [23:50] Intrinsic value and human dignity [28:29] Wokeness, viruses, and shadow banning [35:04] Will AI serve like personal guardian angels? [39:50] Your brain makes up reasons for what you do [45:39] How your ideological tree develops [51:55] The evolutionary value of “no pain, no gain” [56:54] How do you optimize your objective function? [58:26] You can shape your brain’s autopilot system [1:06:54] Culture, community, and tradition [1:14:39] The Judeo-Christian vulnerability to apocalypticism [1:19:59] Be the best side character you can be [1:29:50] Make your self-narrative interesting [1:32:47] Masculinity changes when you become a father [1:45:15] Reigniting old traditions and building new cultures [1:52:15] Outro _____________________________________ Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/W5lpH9ePI6o Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠ _____________________________________ Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla.

Stephen Kent has some wisdom to share. He’s an author, a PR Jedi, and a dad to his own young Padawan. His book, How the Force Can Fix the World, analyzes the virtues of Star Wars and explains how to apply these learnings to the modern world. Stephen has figured out how to use one of the most iconic and influential American stories as a common language to teach moral lessons to children. We worked with Stephen to create a great viewing guide so that you and your young Padawan can put his work into practice while watching your favorite Star Wars scenes. _____________________________________ Download the Star Wars Viewing Guide: ⁠https://action.dadsavesamerica.com/may-the-4th⁠ Purchase a copy of How the Force Can Fix the World: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/How-Force-Can-Fix-World/dp/1546000461⁠ Visit Stephen's website: ⁠https://www.stephendkent.com/⁠ Follow Stephen on Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/Stephen_Kent89?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor⁠ _____________________________________ Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uxrXsNLHXx8⁠ Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠⁠ _____________________________________ Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla.

There are basically three ways to learn how to be a good person. We learn by doing and making mistakes, we learn by observing what other people do, and we learn from the stories in our culture. Popular stories play an outsized role in our understanding of virtue and morality, and few stories can match the awesome power of Star Wars. Today’s guest, Stephen Kent, has figured out how to use one of the most iconic and influential American stories as a common language to teach moral lessons to children. In his book, How the Force Can Fix the World, Stephen takes a deep dive into the virtues of Star Wars, and how they can be an antidote to our modern problems. From the fearlessness of the Jedi, to the hope instilled by the Rebel Alliance, and the redemption sometimes found by the Sith, he lays out an epic set of virtues worth learning from a galaxy far, far away. We worked with Stephen to create a great viewing guide so that you and your young Padawan can put his work into practice while watching your favorite Star Wars scenes. This episode is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by the Star Wars franchise or Disney. _____________________________________ Download the Star Wars Viewing Guide: https://action.dadsavesamerica.com/may-the-4th Purchase a copy of How the Force Can Fix the World: https://www.amazon.com/How-Force-Can-Fix-World/dp/1546000461 Visit Stephen's website: https://www.stephendkent.com/ Follow Stephen on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Stephen_Kent89?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor _____________________________________ Outline: [0:00] Intro [2:14] Growing up as a Star Wars prequel fan [4:56] Why write a book about Star Wars? [9:12] Stephen journey as a dad [11:22] Empathy, masks, and redemption [25:13] How Stephen and his dad supported each other [31:02] Fear, control, and hubris [44:10] Hope, freedom, and boundaries [55:11] Anyone can fall to the dark side [1:00:46] Shared stories are a societal foundation [1:04:41] Outro _____________________________________ Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/id4byFG2dlM Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠⁠ _____________________________________ Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla.

The physical world isn’t as scary as we’re led to believe, but our kids have a whole new digital world to contend with. We are currently raising the first generations of “digital natives” - kids born into a world already connected by the internet. Keeping our kids mentally healthy in an increasingly digital world is a new and confusing frontier for parents. Today’s guest, Dr. Lisa Strohman, is a licensed psychologist and the founder of Digital Citizen Academy, an organization addressing the issue of technology addiction and overuse. She’s also been a visiting scholar at the FBI’s National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime division, where she became intimately familiar with the dark recesses of the internet. Her books, Unplug and Digital Distress, explain the challenges of growing up in a digital world and offer practical advice for parents. _____________________________________ Learn more about Digital Citizen Academy: https://digitalcitizenacademy.org/ Dr. Strohman's website: https://drlisastrohman.com/ Resources from the Technology Wellness Center: https://action.dadsavesamerica.com/technology-wellness-center-resources-signup _____________________________________ Outline: [0:00] Intro [1:49] How tech and social media get kids into trouble [5:41] Is the problem really about tech or about people? [7:00] Addiction, diagnosis, and the incentives of health insurance [10:34] Technology use continuum [14:35] Impacts of tech on child development [21:20] Safety in the physical world vs online [27:39] Self esteem, self harm, and suicide [33:23] Shortcuts, authenticity, and ChatGPT [36:25] What can parents do? [42:16] Reasons to be optimistic [44:33] Playing outside and social network effects [47:33] Parenting challenges of tech overuse [52:53] Being raised by a single dad [56:36] How to give your kids the best emotional support possible [59:19] Lightning round Q&A [1:12:11] Outro _____________________________________ Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1Ok7VXJy3YI Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: ⁠https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/⁠ _____________________________________ Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla.

Why are fathers and father-figures so important in film? What can we learn about ourselves as film-makers and film fans from the way we utilize the notion of father as a driving character within these stories we tell on the screen? How should we think about storytelling and what compels us to focus on our relationships with fathers to articulate complex human dynamics? Oscar winning actor Troy Kotsur and director Emma Westenberg joined Dad Saves America host John Papola for a conversation about the portrayal of fatherhood in film at SXSW 2023. They explored what responsibility filmmakers have to challenge common stereotypes about dads throughout pop culture, the impact of their own dads on how they see the issue, and Emergent Order Foundation's upcoming short documentary about Troy's relationship with his dad. _____________________________________ Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/f-_yfcWwcs4 Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website? Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/ _____________________________________ Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla.

What are you going to do with the rest of your life? That’s the big question we all face, especially after graduation. If you feel directionless, don’t worry. You're not alone. Today's guest, Nate Boyer, didn't have a clear path after high school, dropped out of college, and spent a year swabbing the deck on a fishing boat. He became a Green Beret, a walk-on player for the University of Texas Longhorns, played for the Seattle Seahawks, and even directed, wrote, and starred in a feature film. Nate is living proof of how far a growth mindset will take you towards unleashing your full potential. Now Nate dedicates much of his time and energy to his nonprofit called MVP, which connects combat veterans to former professional athletes to help each other transition back to civilian life after leaving their uniforms behind. _____________________________________ Learn more about MVP: https://vetsandplayers.org/ Watch the movie: https://filmrise.com/film/mvp Follow Nate on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NateBoyer37 Follow Nate on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nateboyer37/?hl=en _____________________________________ Outline: [0:00] Intro [1:43] Tried college, but ended up on a fishing boat [9:44] Early interest in film and TV [12:45] Answering the call to service [30:56] What is a Green Beret? [42:40] How Nate ended up at UT Austin [48:25] Becoming a Texas Longhorn [57:33] Training to be a long snapper [1:11:14] NFL, national anthem, and Colin Kaepernick [1:35:15] Bringing together veterans and retired athletes [1:44:55] Writing, directing, and starring in a movie [1:52:01] Mental health crisis and rising suicide rates [1:58:52] Dad’s role as inspiration [2:00:49] Lightning round Q&A [2:15:13] Outro _____________________________________ Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ctK5Ay7qGiI Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website? Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/ _____________________________________ Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla.

For years, we have had artificial intelligence in our homes and pockets through voice assistants like Siri and Alexa. However, everything is changing with the newest generation of technologies, led by OpenAI's ChatGPT. The future of education, work, and human creativity has already been turned upside down, but recent advances in quantum computing may supercharge this transformation even further. These new systems can solve complex problems that today’s fastest supercomputers would take thousands of years to solve. Today’s guest, Whurley, is at the forefront of this new era. He’s an Eisenhower Fellow, a serial entrepreneur, and the founder and CEO of Strangeworks, which seeks to make quantum computing and quantum AI accessible and useful to everyone. Whurley believes that in the near future, breakthroughs in quantum computing will unlock the astounding potential of artificial intelligence. _____________________________________ Learn more about Strangeworks: https://strangeworks.com/ Read Whurley's blog: https://whurley.com/ Follow Whurley on Twitter: https://twitter.com/whurley?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author _____________________________________ Outline: [0:00] Intro [2:33] Strangeworks, Eisenhower Fellowship, and Honest Dollar [7:22] How John and Whurley met [8:56] Chaotic Moon Studios [14:41] Working as a ‘master inventor’ at IBM [17:18] Answering calls at Apple and gaming the college system [19:07] What is quantum computing? [24:24] Why quantum computing matters [37:31] Possibilities of a quantum future [44:58] Gaining the power to test the multiverse [50:54] AI vs AGI vs SI [57:11] What makes ChatGPT special? [1:00:59] Media sensationalism and AI dystopia [1:07:40] Learning, intelligence, free will, and determinism [1:14:33] Bringing together quantum computing and AI [1:20:07] Tech exposure can teach kids how to learn [1:28:46] Purpose vs passion [1:38:22] The key attributes of an entrepreneur [1:47:41] AI makes inspiration the only constraint on individual creativity [1:50:45] Outro _____________________________________ Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TDQPbWy2gOk Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?%5D Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/ _____________________________________ Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla.

Alyce Dailey has some wisdom to share. She’s the daughter of immigrants, a successful business owner, and the author of The Magic Mom. Alyce is also the mother of four daughters and believes that “being a mom is the most entrepreneurial venture that exists on the planet.” Her approach to parenting may be unconventional, but the results are undeniable. Alyce has raised four independent, confident, and capable young entrepreneurs who are ready to go out into the world. Alyce’s framework for entrepreneurial parenting offers moms and dads alike a powerful way to help our kids head into the world like explorers on an adventure. Our actions and how we live our lives teach a more powerful example than our words ever can. If we want our kids to manage their emotions and conquer their fears, we need to show them what that looks like by doing it ourselves! _____________________________________ Purchase a copy of The Magic Mom: https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Mom-Principles-Entrepreneurial-Daughters/dp/B0BF35J9MP Alyce's website: https://alycedailey.com/ Alyce on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alycedailey/?hl=en _____________________________________ Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RQWwZ57OQR8 Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website? Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/ _____________________________________ Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla.

Recent studies show that for nearly half of adults, fear of failure is the biggest barrier to achieving their goals, and kids today are the most fear-driven, anxious generation on record. Where have we gone wrong as parents and what can we do to the ensure that the next generation is ready to head out into the unknown and thrive? Today’s guest, Alyce Dailey, is the author of The Magic Mom. She’s the daughter of immigrants, a successful business owner, and mother of four daughters who believes that “being a mom is the most entrepreneurial venture that exists on the planet.” Alyce’s framework for entrepreneurial parenting offers moms and dads alike a powerful way to help our kids head into the world like explorers on an adventure. Our actions and how we live our lives teach a more powerful example than our words ever can. If we want our kids to manage their emotions and conquer their fears, we need to show them what that looks like by doing it ourselves! _____________________________________ Purchase a copy of The Magic Mom: https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Mom-Principles-Entrepreneurial-Daughters/dp/B0BF35J9MP Alyce's website: https://alycedailey.com/ Alyce on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alycedailey/?hl=en _____________________________________ Outline: [0:00] Intro [2:13] What does it mean to be an immigrant? [4:51] Is it better to keep your passions and your career separate? [10:33] How Alyce and her husband found their way into business [15:37] Building a real estate brokerage [20:34] Everything looked great, but it was time for a change [24:37] Hiking Mount Kilimanjaro made the hardest challenges possible [30:02] What is a MAGIC mom? [32:20] Model the behaviors and values that you want your kids to have [41:11] Affirm the truth about yourself and grapple with self-deception [51:03] How Alyce’s daughter got herself to a Tony Robbins conference [56:19] Have grace with yourself, not just your family [1:00:45] Ask your kids questions without assuming you know the answer [1:04:45] The difference between a coach, a mentor, and a consultant [1:15:18] Empower moms and expect more from dads [1:16:58] Outro _____________________________________ Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PL1Ph9MjAvI Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website? Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/ _____________________________________ Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla.

Troy Kotsur has some wisdom to share. Much like his character in CODA, Kotsur is the proud father of a teenage daughter. As you’d expect from any dad, he may embarrass her from time to time, but in the end, his priority is to support his family and be the best father he can be. 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 Mandalorian, created by Jon Favreau and currently streaming on Disney+. Kotsur visited Austin, Texas in June to collaborate with Dad Saves America on an upcoming documentary about his story, with a focus on the impact of dads on the flourishing of their children. Kotsur’s visit culminated in a live event at Texas School for the Deaf, during which he taught an acting workshop for students and, later in the evening, gave a speech that drew a packed audience. _____________________________________ Troy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/troykotsur/?hl=en Troy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/TroyKotsur?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Texas School for the Deaf: https://www.tsd.state.tx.us/ Deaf West Theatre: https://www.deafwest.org/ _____________________________________ Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RfvjOwWhkrg Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website? Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/ _____________________________________ Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla.

There’s a mental health crisis among boys and men. The warning signs of depression and other mental health issues in males, particularly teenage boys, are not widely known, and so they often go overlooked. The first step towards reversing this concerning trend is learning to recognize when young men are suffering. Dr. Warren Farrell has spent half a century researching and writing about the biggest issues facing boys and men. His most recent book, The Boy Crisis, provides an eye opening glimpse into the reasons behind the ‘purpose void’ afflicting many of today’s young men, its detrimental effect on their mental health, and how active and involved moms and dads can restore a sense of purpose. Dr. Farrell is a political scientist and activist who started his career as a board member for the National Organization for Women, and is the only man to have served three terms in that position. His expertise on the challenges facing both sexes provides valuable solutions for parents to help us heal our kids and our nation. _____________________________________ Warren's book, The Boy Crisis: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948836130/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_CCZJ2MPNCW8Q4XC6RS7Y Warren’s Website: https://warrenfarrell.com/ Warren’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/drwarrenfarrell Warren’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwarrenfarrell/ _____________________________________ Outline: [0:00] Intro [1:59] What is the ‘purpose void’? [8:58] The rise of dad-deprived families [13:22] Risk-taking, consent, and rejection [18:11] ‘Toxic masculinity’ isn’t about privilege [22:01] Today’s boys have opportunity without direction [24:48] How video games stunt social skills [33:58] Porn addiction is about avoiding rejection [38:15] What depression looks like in boys [47:27] How dads can help their sons find purpose [52:11] Gender liberation for men [57:06] Listen, don’t try to solve the problem [1:01:19] Consider your child’s skills and motivations [1:08:53] Parents should model healthy relationships [1:18:08] The first step for young men in crisis [1:21:32] Heroic intelligence vs health intelligence [1:25:38] Men need to seek out balance in life [1:26:26] Outro _____________________________________ Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YEXBwSaPWZU Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website? Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/ _____________________________________ Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla.

Denisha Allen has some wisdom to share. As a leader at the frontlines of education reform, and as a new mother, Denisha has a lot invested in the future of our country. Her path from at-risk student to education policy wonk is full of wisdom for parents. After all, we want our kids to succeed regardless of their circumstances, and Denisha has done exactly that. Denisha founded an organization to tackle our dysfunctional education system head on. It’s called Black Minds Matter and it’s a non-profit dedicated to promoting access to high-quality school options for black students. She’s also a Senior Fellow at the American Federation for Children, and previously served as School Choice and Youth Liaison at the U.S. Department of Education. She is a powerful voice for change because she knows the failures of our education system firsthand. _____________________________________ Follow Denisha Allen on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DenishaMweather Learn more about Black Minds Matter: https://www.blackmindsmatter.net/ _____________________________________ Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-43Oet_IahU Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website? Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/ _____________________________________ Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla.

Quality education can be a great equalizer and a platform for success in life, but our current public school system may be the most regressive and unequal institution in our society. Today’s guest, Denisha Allen, founded an organization that's tackling this issue head on. It’s called Black Minds Matter and it’s a non-profit dedicated to promoting access to high-quality school options for black students. She’s also a Senior Fellow at the American Federation for Children, and previously served as School Choice and Youth Liaison at the U.S. Department of Education. Denisha is a powerful voice for change because she knows the failures of our education system firsthand. Her path from at-risk student to education policy wonk is full of wisdom for parents. After all, we want our kids to succeed regardless of their circumstances, and Denisha has done exactly that. _____________________________________ Follow Denisha Allen on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DenishaMweather Learn more about Black Minds Matter: https://www.blackmindsmatter.net/ _____________________________________ Outline: [0:00] Intro [2:07] What is Black Minds Matter? [6:00] Denisha’s upbringing and experience as a student [12:38] The teachers’ union tried to defund her school [18:03] Issues at home don’t have to doom a child’s education [20:23] Charter schools do more for less [23:36] Black Americans have a long history with school choice [30:21] Families with money have always had school choice [37:12] The public school-to-prison pipeline [40:19] What is education freedom and why does it matter? [47:03] Reasons to have hope for the future of schooling [50:59] The NAACP puts politics above the needs of black students [55:24] How Black Minds Matter is making a difference [1:02:30] The political barriers to school choice [1:07:04] Other organizations tackling the struggles families face [1:11:15] Overcoming partisanship in education reform [1:14:32] Male role models helped Denisha stay on the right track [1:18:20] Denisha’s role in the American story [1:19:43] Outro _____________________________________ Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/u5GQ4zJ6OIE Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website? Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/ _____________________________________ Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla.

Jeff Sandefer has some wisdom to share. After striking it big in the oil industry before the age of 30, Jeff set off on a path of discovering where true meaning and purpose can be found and how individuals can maximize their impact on the world. He’s applied the purposeful risk-taking of entrepreneurship to raising his own kids, going as far as to let his son start paragliding at age three! Jeff is a successful entrepreneur-turned-business school professor who was considered to be one the best business professors in the country during his time at UT’s McComb School of Business. Later, he went on to found Acton MBA, a tough-as-nails business school that rivaled Harvard and was attended by the likes of Navy Seals and Olympic athletes. He also co-founded Acton Academy, a global network of innovative K-12 schools, alongside his wife Laura Sandefer. Jeff’s latest project is called “Next Great Adventure,” which is a program to help people of all ages find their calling and live a life of meaning, without bankrupting students in the process. _____________________________________ Learn more about Next Great Adventure: https://www.nxtgreatadventure.com/ Learn more about Acton Academy: https://start.actonacademy.org/?gclid=CjwKCAiA5sieBhBnEiwAR9oh2jvDytxDsskXKyqjCxmcb733-e9TakqXC9fKYLAK_-XZxxojjKYl8hoCMagQAvD_BwE _____________________________________ Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RF7pL7Lkp1U Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website? Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/ _____________________________________ Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla.

At one time, a college degree came with the legitimate promise of a better life. For generations of families it was part and parcel with ‘The American Dream.’ Unfortunately, the return on investment isn’t what it used to be. Today’s guest, Jeff Sandefer, knows this issue inside and out and is working to provide parents with an alternative to educate their children. He’s a successful entrepreneur-turned-business school professor who was considered to be one the best business professors in the country during his time at UT’s McComb School of Business. Later, he went on to found Acton MBA, a tough-as-nails business school that rivaled Harvard and was attended by the likes of Navy Seals and Olympic athletes. He also co-founded Acton Academy, a global network of innovative K-12 schools, alongside his wife Laura Sandefer. Jeff’s latest project is called “Next Great Adventure,” which is a program to help people of all ages find their calling and live a life of meaning, without bankrupting students in the process. _____________________________________ Learn more about "Next Great Adventure": https://www.nxtgreatadventure.com/ Learn more about Acton Academy: https://www.actonacademy.org/ _____________________________________ Outline: [0:00] Intro [2:32] Teenage lessons in working efficiently [6:44] Jeff’s big break in big business [12:33] Taking a year off to find a purpose [14:23] Jeff becomes a top-tier business professor [21:13] The 7 principles for running a good university [28:37] What are the real benefits of college? [34:00] Prestige vs competence [39:17] Acton MBA was built by refugees from UT [47:27] College has uses, but it’s mostly fraud [49:24] The hero’s journey [51:12] The elements of entrepreneurship [56:16] You can be in the top 1% of something [59:43] Transformation gets harder as you age [1:02:49] Entrepreneurship training for kids [1:06:24] Would you rather be right or surprised? [1:08:29] Markets are tools for human flourishing [1:12:28] “Next Great Adventure” [1:23:45] Forget the politics and starting fixing problems [1:27:15] Outro _____________________________________ Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/R8XqcaU2D1Y Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website? Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/ Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla.

What can we do as dads to keep our kids healthy? And how can we improve our own health to have as much time with them, and our future grandchildren, as possible? Today’s guest, Chris Powell, is an expert on fitness and the psychological struggles that often come along with any wellness journey. He hosted the popular TV show Extreme Weight Loss on ABC, where he helped numerous people overcome obesity. Today, he’s working on a new project called Move One Million. It’s a daily broadcast designed to connect the world through movement. He also cohosts the I Needed That podcast. Chris has dedicated two decades to helping severely obese people achieve their weight loss goals and found his life’s purpose in the process. We discuss everything from how weight lifting helped a young Chris build confidence to his struggle with substance abuse and financial ruin. His dedication to service has helped carry him through every obstacle he’s faced in life, no matter how daunting. Chris is a great example of how helping others overcome their own personal challenges can bring deep meaning and fulfillment to our own lives.  _____________________________________ Learn more about Move One Million: http://moveonemillion.org/ Check out Chris's podcast, I Needed That: https://ineededthatpodcast.podbean.com/ _____________________________________ Outline: [0:00] Intro [2:18] Food needs to be enjoyable [6:56] Chris was the small kid in school [9:48] Becoming an amateur trainer at the school gym [14:25] Exercise science and human psychology [16:19] Chris almost become a commercial pilot [22:57] Local TV can change lives for the better [29:08] How do you start an extreme weight loss journey? [32:43] Every diet strategy kind of works [35:27] The link between extreme obesity and sexual trauma [39:37] Substance abuse and financial ruin [43:17] You can’t run from your problems [47:08] A victim mentality is the enemy of self improvement [49:34] Why do men struggle to ask for help? [50:48] Reality TV is ethically messy but still can do good [56:53] Does “body positivity” do more harm than good? [1:04:05] The pros and cons of working with your spouse [1:07:39] How to minimize the harm of divorce [1:16:54] Chris has found happiness in service [1:18:32] Bringing together tech, fitness, and mindfulness [1:22:18] Chris wants to help give people hope for a better America [1:23:08] Outro _____________________________________ Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BlbtEhH3NJI Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website? Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/ _____________________________________ Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla.

Chris Powell has some wisdom to share. This father of four may be a health and fitness expert, but he also knows how to have some fun. Whether it’s flying planes with his dad or making his kids cringe with goofy jokes, Chris’s life is full of good memories. On top of that, Chris has plenty of great advice on how to support your children’s passions and set them up to explore the world on their own one day. Chris hosted the popular TV show Extreme Weight Loss on ABC, where he helped numerous people overcome obesity. Today, he’s working on a new project called Move One Million. It’s a daily broadcast designed to connect the world through movement. He also cohosts the I Needed That podcast. Chris has dedicated two decades to helping severely obese people achieve their weigh loss goals and found his life’s purpose in the process. He is a great example of how helping others to overcome their own personal challenges can bring deep meaning and fulfillment to our own lives. _____________________________________ Learn more about Move One Million: http://moveonemillion.org/ Check out Chris's podcast, I Needed That: https://ineededthatpodcast.podbean.com/ Chris on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realchrispowell/ Chris on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realchrispowell/ _____________________________________ Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/iBw9G0FYO8U Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website? Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/ _____________________________________ Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla.

Adam Carolla has some wisdom to share. On the last episode of Pop Wisdom, I spoke with Dr. Drew, a father of triplets. In keeping with the theme, this week’s guest is a father of twins - and also was Dr. Drew’s co-host for ten years on KROQ’s long-running radio show Loveline. Despite their friendship, these two dads have very different perspectives on parenthood. Adam is a comedian, podcast host, author of six books and star of the recent documentary No Safe Spaces. In his latest book, Everything Reminds Me of Something, he answers real questions from his fans and famous friends with an unapologetic sense of humor. Adam bootstrapped his way to success, from construction work to coaching boxers, before breaking into the entertainment industry and setting the world record for most downloaded podcast. Adam didn’t take no for an answer, and certainly didn’t let fear stop him from achieving his goals. Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review! _____________________________________ Adam's book: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Reminds-Me-Something-Apologies/dp/1637582684 Adam's website: https://adamcarolla.com/ Adam on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/adamcarolla Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adamcarolla?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author _____________________________________ Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aJ_fLu7XlX8 Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website? Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/ _____________________________________ Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong.

The current culture of fear has made our kids nervous wrecks and has wreaked havoc on comedy in the process. Not taking yourself or your fears too seriously is one of the best ways to overcome them, so we sure aren’t setting up kids for success.  Today’s guest, Adam Carolla, isn’t afraid to tell his kids, and the rest of us for that matter, to toughen up, get over it, and move forward. He’s a comedian, podcast host, author of six books and star of the recent documentary No Safe Spaces. In his latest book, Everything Reminds Me of Something, he answers real questions from his fans and famous friends with an unapologetic sense of humor.  Adam bootstrapped his way to success, from construction work to coaching boxers, before breaking into the entertainment industry and setting the world record for most downloaded podcast. Adam didn’t take no for an answer, and certainly didn’t let fear stop him from achieving his goals. Subscribe and ring the notification bell so you don’t miss a single video! _____________________________________ Adam's book: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Reminds-Me-Something-Apologies/dp/1637582684 Adam's website: https://adamcarolla.com/ Adam on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/adamcarolla Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adamcarolla?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor _____________________________________ Outline: [0:00] Intro [2:38] Is it the worst era to be a dad? [7:35] Boredom is an important part of childhood [11:16] How kids learn to manage danger [14:10] Adversity can be an opportunity [20:34] Why don’t teens care about driving? [27:50] Modern culture is like virtual reality [33:47] Manual labor teaches you to assess risk [38:46] Participation trophies and self-esteem [45:11] The best and worst things about bullying [50:21] How cancel culture works in Hollywood [58:31] Why Dave Chappelle makes people mad [1:02:42] Kids are being crate-trained [1:05:52] Safe spaces and octagons [1:09:58] Teach your kids through your actions [1:13:05] Outro _____________________________________ Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/p-hhNAEE6vU Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website? Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/ _____________________________________ Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong.

Dr. Drew Pinsky has some wisdom to share. This father of triplets may be a well-known media personality, but he knows that in the end, fatherhood isn’t about being the cool dad or the best dad, and certainly isn’t about being a famous dad. It’s about being present and engaged so that your kids can reach their own potential, whatever that may be. Dr. Drew is a practicing doctor of internal medicine as well as an addiction specialist and has become known for hosting KROQ’s Loveline for over 30 years, starring in VH1’s Celebrity Rehab, and hosting a number of daytime shows. Dr. Drew recently wrote a teen guide on consent that deals with identity and relationships that he co-authored with his daughter Paulina Pinsky called It Doesn’t Have To Be Awkward. Dr. Drew’s currently hosts Dr. Drew After Dark, produced by Tom Segura and Christina Pazsitzky’s YMH Studios, hosts Ask Dr. Drew, and co-hosts The Adam and Drew Show with Adam Carolla. Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review! _____________________________________ It Doesn’t Have To Be Awkward: https://www.amazon.com/Doesnt-Have-Awkward-Hard-Talk-About/dp/0358396034 The Mirror Effect: https://www.amazon.com/Mirror-Effect-Celebrity-Narcissism-Seducing/dp/B002NSLMUE Ask Dr. Drew: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBWjXRZQjbk&list=PLWNl59msikR1DLABN4ll9ZmHMiX4UyGpX Dr. Drew After Dark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCuTEfmEQxA&list=PL-i3EV1v5hLfMRcYoJ3dSwzPLVKDCmgxE Dr. Drew on Twitter: https://twitter.com/drdrew?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author Dr. Drew's Website: https://drdrew.com/ _____________________________________ Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/u9czOOX2J2M Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website? Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/ _____________________________________ Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong.