In this episode of We The People , Gates Garcia sits down with survivalist Jeff Zausch, best known as the undefeated champion of Naked and Afraid . Jeff has endured lions, leopards, dehydration, and the screaming silence of isolation—emerging every time with strength, faith, and purpose intact. Unlike most, he has never tapped out. But this conversation goes beyond television. Jeff opens up about the deeper meaning of survival: how men are forged in hardship, how faith anchors you when the world...
Aug 20, 2025•52 min•Ep. 28
In this episode of We The People , Gates Garcia sits down with Nurse Kate Johnson, a frontline medical professional who took a stand against vaccine mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic. Kate shares her deeply personal journey of faith, the moment she decided she could no longer comply with policies that violated her convictions, and the sacrifices she made to protect her conscience. From walking away from the career she loved to speaking publicly on issues of personal liberty, Kate offers an i...
Aug 13, 2025•48 min•Ep. 27
In this episode of We The People , Gates Garcia sits down with conservative commentator and author Josh Hammer to discuss the civilizational stakes of the Israel–Hamas conflict. Hammer, whose new book Israel and Civilization explores the deep biblical roots of Western values, argues that the war in Israel is not just a distant foreign struggle but a fight for the soul of the West. From the October 7 attacks to rising antisemitism on U.S. campuses, he explains why defending Israel aligns with pre...
Aug 06, 2025•47 min•Ep. 26
In this episode of We The People , Gates Garcia sits down with acclaimed actor Neal McDonough ( Yellowstone , Band of Brothers , Minority Report ) to discuss a career built on talent, integrity, and unwavering faith. Neal opens up about the bold choices that shaped his path in Hollywood—turning down roles that conflicted with his convictions, prioritizing family over fame, and staying true to his beliefs in an industry that often pushes back. He shares insights from his work on The Last Rodeo an...
Jul 30, 2025•48 min•Ep. 25
In this episode of We The People , Gates Garcia sits down with Billy Hallowell and Ryan Bethea — hosts of The Playing With Fire Podcast — for a fascinating look at spiritual warfare, miracles, and the growing cultural interest in the supernatural. Billy and Ryan have interviewed everyone from exorcists to deliverance ministers, and they share firsthand accounts of what they’ve learned along the way. They discuss the rising number of exorcisms in the U.S., what Hollywood gets wrong about spiritua...
Jul 23, 2025•55 min•Ep. 24
In this episode of We The People , Gates Garcia sits down with NASCAR driver and podcast host Corey LaJoie — the man behind the “Stacking Pennies” mantra. Corey opens up about growing up in the garage, chasing his dream of racing at the Cup Series level, and how fatherhood and faith reshaped what winning really means. He shares the story behind his famous Samaritan’s Feet sponsorship at Watkins Glen — where he gave up a month’s salary to put shoes on kids who’d never owned a pair — and how that ...
Jul 16, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 23
In this episode of We The People , Gates Garcia sits down with Catherine Ruth Pollak — Harvard-trained economist, professor at Catholic University, and mother of eight — to unpack her profoundly countercultural new book Hannah’s Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth Dearth . Catherine shares why she believes the real question isn’t “Why are birth rates falling?” but “Why would anyone have children?” She tells powerful stories of mothers of large families whose faith, joy, and sacrifice s...
Jul 09, 2025•59 min•Ep. 22
In this episode of We The People , Gates Garcia sits down with NASCAR driver and Daytona 500 champion Michael McDowell. Michael opens up about the faith that carried him through the toughest moments of his racing career—including near-career-ending crashes—and how his trust in God, love for his family, and relentless work ethic brought him to Victory Lane. They discuss the spiritual lessons behind the sport, the values that keep him grounded, and how Michael sees his platform as a way to inspire...
Jul 02, 2025•58 min•Ep. 21
In this episode of We The People , Gates Garcia sits down with filmmaker and veteran advocate Jake Rademacher, director of the powerful documentaries Brothers at War and Brothers After War . Jake shares what it was like embedding with combat units in Iraq to tell his brothers’ story—and the deeper truths he uncovered about duty, sacrifice, and what service really costs. He opens up about the emotional journey behind Brothers After War , his follow-up film chronicling the lives of wounded veteran...
Jun 25, 2025•49 min•Ep. 20
In this episode of We The People , Gates Garcia sits down with NBA player, author, and entrepreneur Jonathan Isaac to talk about conviction, courage, and building something bigger than basketball. Jonathan shares the story behind his decision to stand during the national anthem in the 2020 NBA bubble, how that moment launched him into public scrutiny, and what it taught him about faith, freedom, and purpose. He opens up about founding UNITUS—a new sports apparel brand rooted in Christian values—...
Jun 18, 2025•46 min•Ep. 19
In this episode of We The People , Gates Garcia sits down with cultural commentator and Heritage Foundation fellow Delano Squires to discuss fatherhood, masculinity, and the future of the American family. Delano dives deep into the crisis of manhood and the collapse of moral authority in our culture. He breaks down the importance of the nuclear family, the irreplaceable role of fathers, and how faith must lead the charge in reclaiming a healthy society. Together, they explore the success sequenc...
Jun 11, 2025•46 min•Ep. 18
In this episode of We The People , Gates Garcia sits down with Jeff Harmon, co-founder of Angel Studios—the media company behind The Chosen , Sound of Freedom , Tuttle Twins , and King of Kings . From lawsuits with Disney to disrupting Hollywood gatekeepers, Harmon shares how faith, family, and a radically different business model built a movement. Harmon discusses how the Angel Guild empowers everyday people to greenlight films, how Angel Studios champions stories that reflect truth, beauty, an...
Jun 04, 2025•52 min•Ep. 17
In this episode of We The People , Gates Garcia sits down with conservative strategist, attorney, and mother of four, Katie Zacharia, to talk about what it means to fight for faith, family, and freedom in one of the bluest states in America. Katie shares how her work with Fix California is helping register hundreds of thousands of unregistered conservatives, her pivotal role in mobilizing Arab-American communities in Michigan, and what red states can learn from battleground organizing. She also ...
May 28, 2025•48 min•Ep. 16
In this episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with David Cone—former Michigan quarterback and co-host of Crain & Company at The Daily Wire—for a powerful conversation on culture, conviction, and the calling to speak truth. David opens up about his journey from the football field to faith, how becoming a father reshaped his perspective, and why he's unafraid to take a stand in a world desperate for moral clarity. From the attack on women’s sports to the rise of radical gender ideol...
May 21, 2025•47 min•Ep. 15
In this episode of We The People , Gates Garcia sits down with Michele Tafoya—award-winning sports broadcaster turned unapologetic truth-teller. After decades on the NFL sidelines and a successful career in legacy media, Michele walked away from it all to speak out on faith, family, and freedom. She opens up about the price she paid for her convictions, why so many in media stay silent, and how cancel culture tried (and failed) to stop her. Michele dives into parenting in today’s cultural climat...
May 14, 2025•49 min•Ep. 14
In this episode of We The People , Gates Garcia sits down with Connor Boyack—best-selling author of the Tuttle Twins series and founder of the Libertas Institute—to talk about empowering families, protecting kids from cultural indoctrination, and what it really means to raise critical thinkers in today’s America. Connor shares his journey from policy advocate to cultural warrior, explains why traditional education reform falls short, and outlines practical ways parents can push back against woke...
May 07, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 13
In this episode of We The People , Gates Garcia sits down with R.A. Dickey—former Major League Baseball pitcher, Cy Young Award winner, and author—to discuss his incredible journey of resilience, faith, and transformation. From a childhood marked by abuse and abandonment to the top of the baseball world, R.A.’s story is a powerful testimony to the healing power of grace and grit. Dickey shares the emotional depths of his upbringing, the near-death experience that changed his life, and how learni...
Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 12
In this episode of We The People , Gates Garcia sits down with Elizabeth Barcohana—a UCLA and USC Law graduate, former attorney, and the bold force behind the viral voter registration campaign Project 460 . A mother of four and proud Jewish conservative, Elizabeth shares how her faith and family pushed her to leave her 17-year legal career to take a stand for California—and America. Elizabeth dives into the voter registration data that shocked her into action, how Elon Musk and Scott Presler hel...
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 11
In this episode of We The People , Gates Garcia sits down with Ilya Shapiro—legal scholar, constitutional expert, and director at the Manhattan Institute—to discuss his personal battle with cancel culture and what it reveals about the collapse of free speech and meritocracy in higher education. Ilya opens up about his resignation from Georgetown Law after a tweet sparked national backlash, the toll it took on his growing family, and why he believes America's law schools are being hollowed out by...
Apr 16, 2025•57 min•Ep. 10
In this episode of We The People , Gates Garcia sits down with Riley Gaines—12-time All-American swimmer turned national advocate for women’s rights, faith, and fairness in sports. Riley opens up about the moment that changed everything: being forced to compete against and share a locker room with a biological male at the NCAA Women’s Championships. Instead of staying silent, she chose to speak out. Riley shares her journey from collegiate athlete to cultural leader, the backlash she’s faced, an...
Apr 09, 2025•47 min•Ep. 9
In this episode of We The People , Gates Garcia sits down with Jen Sey—former national champion gymnast, Levi's brand president, and founder of XXII Athletics. Jen shares her powerful story of rising through the ranks of elite athletics, exposing abuse in the gymnastics world, and later walking away from a 23-year career at Levi's for refusing to stay silent about school closures during COVID. From her 2008 memoir Chalked Up to her bold new venture supporting women in sports, Jen's journey is on...
Apr 02, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 8
In this episode of We The People , Gates Garcia sits down with Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter John Ondrasik, known as Five for Fighting. John shares his journey from chart-topping artist to outspoken advocate for freedom and moral clarity. He opens up about using his platform to support American troops, stand up for Israel, speak out on Afghanistan, and remind us all of the power of individual action. John discusses the role of music in inspiring courage, the importance of standing for truth...
Mar 26, 2025•54 min•Ep. 7
In this episode of We The People , Gates Garcia sits down with Ryan Petty — school safety advocate, Florida State Board of Education member, and father of Parkland shooting victim Alaina Petty. Ryan shares his powerful story of loss, faith, and resilience, and how he transformed personal tragedy into a mission to protect America’s children. We dive deep into what went wrong in Parkland, the systemic failures that cost innocent lives, and how Ryan is working with lawmakers and communities to ensu...
Mar 19, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 6
In this episode of We The People , Gates Garcia sits down with Brad Wilcox, sociologist and director of the National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia, to explore why marriage is the foundation of a thriving society. Drawing from his latest book, Get Married , Wilcox breaks down how strong families lead to happier lives, economic stability, and a stronger nation. We discuss why conservatives are more likely to be married and satisfied in their relationships, how modern culture is re...
Mar 12, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 5
In today’s episode of We The People , Gates Garcia sits down with Rogan O’Handley, better known as DC Draino , to discuss his journey from Hollywood lawyer to one of the most influential conservative voices on social media. Raised in a liberal household and educated at top institutions, DC Draino took an unexpected turn—leaving behind a lucrative legal career to stand up for his beliefs and challenge the mainstream narrative. He shares how he risked everything—financial security, friendships, an...
Mar 05, 2025•44 min•Ep. 4
In today’s episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with Alex Jones, the creator of the Hallow prayer app, to discuss his journey from skepticism to faith and how prayer changed his life. Alex shares how a simple moment of meditative prayer led him to create the world’s leading Christian prayer app, the challenges he faced in the startup world, and the incredible impact Hallow has had on millions. From struggles with funding to standing firm in his faith despite industry pressure, Alex’s...
Feb 26, 2025•54 min•Ep. 3
In today’s episode of We The People , Gates Garcia sits down with Dr. Carol Swain—renowned political scientist, author, and advocate—to discuss her inspiring journey from adversity to academic success, her bold stance on political and cultural issues, and the fight for integrity in higher education. She shares insights on her latest book, The Gay Affair , which exposes the flaws in elite academia and the impact of DEI policies. #CarolSwain #Faith #AmericanDream #WeThePeople #DrCarolSwain #TheGay...
Feb 19, 2025•41 min•Ep. 2
In Today’s episode of We The People, Gates Garcia sits down with Carl Edwards, NASCAR Hall of Famer, to discuss his epic racing career, abrupt retirement, life after NASCAR and everything he's learned along the way. #CarlEdwards #NASCAR #Racing #Cars #Character #Family #Values #Politics Working as a substitute teacher while chasing his racing career, Edwards would hand out business cards with that phrase. His persistent efforts led him to Roush Fenway Racing and ultimately a NASCAR national seri...
Feb 12, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 1
In today’s polarized national-media landscape, conservative voices are often sidelined and even vilified. We The People can change that. This show is where conservatives from all walks of life—athletes, musicians, actors, business leaders, and more—can unapologetically celebrate our beliefs and passions. Unlike traditional conservative shows that focus solely on public policy, and “hard politics,” We the People humanizes its guests, showcasing their personal stories and struggles in a laid-back,...
Jan 28, 2025•3 min
