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Elon, Oligarchy, and Tesla: Bernie and AOC Don’t Get It
Hey there friends! Below are the articles and references I chewed on as part of preparing this week’s video commentary. Enjoy!
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John Papola
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How Broken Schools and #MeToo Dating Broke Our Sons - Erica Komisar
Listen now | I sat down with psychoanalyst and author Erica Komisar to discuss how modern American culture has left teens and young adults struggling…
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John Papola
2:21:54
Adults Have A Horrible Power To Leave Wounds That Don’t Heal
Despite our bodies’ miraculous ability to heal, some wounds never will, no matter how much time passes.
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Adam B. Coleman
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Jimmy Dore: “I’m Pro-Free Speech and Anti-War, So That Makes Me Right-Wing?”
Listen now | I sat down with comedian and political commentator Jimmy Dore to discuss the current state of American politics, the collapse of…
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John Papola
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The Call Is Coming From Inside the House
Vice President JD Vance melted the minds of the West in February when he spoke at the Munich Security Conference and suggested that Europe’s greatest…
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John Papola
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Jonathan Haidt on Mental Health, Social Media, and Overprotective Parenting
I sat down with Jonathan Haidt, social psychologist and co-author of The Coddling of the American Mind, to explore why today’s kids are more anxious…
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USAID Isn’t About Helping People. It’s About Political Influence. - Ian Vásquez
Listen now | I sat down with Ian Vásquez, Vice President for International Studies at the Cato Institute, to unpack the failures of foreign aid and the…
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John Papola
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Gratitude Is a Super Power in a Discontented World
Social media floods us with nihilistic data points about everything wrong with the world.
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Adam B. Coleman
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February 2025

He Convinced Elon and Trump To Pursue a DOGE Dividend. Can He Convince Me?
Listen now | I sat down with James Fishback, CEO of Azoria and founder of Incubate Debate, to discuss the merits of his “DOGE Dividend” proposal.
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John Papola
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The DEI Reckoning Is Upon Us
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has been a dominant force in corporate America for years, at least since the George Floyd incident and the ‘Black…
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John Papola
Heritage Foundation President on Trump, Project 2025, and the Last Chance to Save America
Listen now | I sat down with Kevin Roberts, President of the Heritage Foundation, to discuss the political backlash against Project 2025, President…
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John Papola
1:18:40
What Dads Need To Know About Modern Motherhood
Mothers from all over the world have shared with me that attending playgrounds, music classes, gymnastics sessions, or mommy-and-me groups has become a…
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Erica Komisar, LCSW
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