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...
Nov 03, 2022•13 min
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...
Oct 27, 2022•1 hr 26 min
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 environme...
Oct 20, 2022•13 min
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...
Oct 13, 2022•1 hr 36 min
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 abou...
Oct 06, 2022•1 hr 48 min
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 Mand...
Sep 29, 2022•1 hr 26 min
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 ...
Sep 22, 2022•12 min
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...
Sep 16, 2022•11 min
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 reso...
Sep 08, 2022•1 hr 16 min
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 review! ___...
Sep 01, 2022•15 min
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...
Aug 25, 2022•1 hr 33 min
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. ...
Aug 05, 2022•1 hr 50 min
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
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
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
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
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•1 hr 32 min
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
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
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
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•1 hr 38 min
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
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
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! 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
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
