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 in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew, Michael Shellenberger, Bret Weinstein, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Adam Carolla.

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Get To Know Laura Sandefer | Pop Wisdom

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 par...

Jul 28, 2022•14 min

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

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 s...

Jul 28, 2022•1 hr 23 min

Get To Know Warren Farrell | Pop Wisdom

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 : https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948836130/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_CCZJ2MPNC...

Jul 28, 2022•12 min

Warren Farrell Explains Why Sons Need Their Dads | The Show

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 ...

Jul 28, 2022•1 hr 13 min

John Mackey Has Proven That Conscious Capitalism Works | The Show

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 gu...

Jul 28, 2022•2 hr 32 min

Get To Know Michael Strong | Pop Wisdom

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: https://twitter.com/flowidealism?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle...

Jul 28, 2022•8 min

Students Hate School. Michael Strong Has A Socratic Solution. | The Show

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...

Jul 28, 2022•1 hr 20 min

Get To Know Martin Gurri | Pop Wisdom

Martin Gurri has some wisdom to share. Martin is a self-proclaimed “geyser of unfounded opinions” and learned early on from his own pop’s wisdom how to control that impulse. That combination of instinct and self-discipline molded him into a keen analyst with a surprising array of passions and pastimes. He may even be his generation’s most knowledgable fan of anime. Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review! ____________________________...

Jul 28, 2022•13 min

Martin Gurri Explains The Rise Of Mass Protest Movements | The Show

Why does the country seem to erupt into new mass protests every few months? Is it all connected or just a coincidence? In this episode, John sits down with fellow dad and author Martin Gurri, who sees the profile of the typical protestor as the common thread. Disenchanted and well-educated young people have been overwhelmed by the information tsunami of the digital age. Even though they may disagree on the details, most share a distrust of traditional institutions and media outlets. Martin spent...

Jul 28, 2022•2 hr 38 min

Get To Know Matt Ridley | Pop Wisdom

Matt Ridley has some wisdom to share. He’s been a member of the House of Lords, a businessman, a journalist, and an author, but today we’re focusing on questions that you can’t find the answers to on his resume. Matt tells us about his pet peeves, favorite chores, and much more, all delivered with a healthy dose of British wit. Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review! _____________________________________ Matt Ridley’s Website: https...

Jul 28, 2022•9 min

Is The World Getting Worse? Matt Ridley Doesn’t Think So | The Show

Are people overly pessimistic about the state of the world for no good reason? Should we be more optimistic about where we are? We sat down with Matt Ridley to discuss what the future holds for humanity and the many reasons to be optimistic about where we are headed. Throughout Matt Ridley’s career, he has worked as a journalist, author, businessman, and member of the House of Lords. In his book, “The Rational Optimist,” he makes the case for an economics of hope, arguing that the benefits of co...

Jul 28, 2022•1 hr 8 min

Meet Mike Yates | Pop Wisdom

Mikes Yates has some wisdom to share. Whether he’s making pizza with his family on a Friday night or reminiscing about his favorite children’s book, Mike’s passion for fatherhood is unmistakable. Just as he strives to revolutionize education so that the needs of students can finally be met, Mike uses insights from his own childhood to make sure that his children will flourish. Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review! ________________...

Jul 28, 2022•10 min

School Sucks! Mike Yates Disrupts Boring Education | The Show

School sucks! At least as it’s envisioned today. Our guest brings a fresh perspective to what it means to learn and what it takes to be an educator. Mike Yates has a radically different perspective on school. Throughout his career he’s amassed tons of hands on experience, helping him develop curriculums and programs filled with unconventional ideas on how kids actually learn and the role of teachers. We sat down with Mike to uncover what educators should be doing differently and how his personal...

Jul 28, 2022•1 hr 1 min

Welcome To The Dad Saves America Podcast

Can Dad Save America? We Think So. We’re on a mission to celebrate, empower, and entertain Dads, could-be Dads, and father-figures of all stripes. We deliver powerful stories, exclusive interviews, mini-documentaries, and deep dives on a weekly basis to inform and inspire as we build a movement of dads who embrace their heroic calling. We dads need our own superhero league to take on the challenges of today and push back against the Fear Industrial Complex. We need a place where we can discover ...

Jul 27, 2022•4 min

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