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Comic Book Creator Eric July On Empty Wokeness, Real Diversity & Anarcho-Capitalism Feb 08, 2024

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Eric July, an anarcho-capitalist commentator with BlazeTV and the creative force behind Rippaverse Comics, offers a fresh perspective on diversity in media and shares invaluable insights for young creatives on hustling and ethics in the modern landscape of entrepreneurship. As both a lifelong comic fan and now an industry player in his own right, he believes in taking storytelling seriously and wants to offer an alternative to the the convoluted state of mainstream superhero universes.

Eric also shares how economists like Thomas Sowell and Walter E. Williams triggered his ideological evolution from leftist to full-blown libertarian and opened his eyes to the harm race hustlers cause for young people. From his tumultuous childhood and gang involvement to finding solace and direction in faith, Eric's story is proof that people are better off when they take their future into their own hands.

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Eric July on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@youngrippa59?si=GmuQVLgjrMyFX44V

Eric July on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/EricDJuly

Rippaverse Comics: https://rippaverse.com/

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Outline:

[0:00] Why do comics matter?

[8:24] The Flash, Batman, and the multiverse mess

[15:19] What’s the right role for politics in comics?

[22:20] Race-swapping vs. meaningful representation

[27:26] Is shallow wokeness on the way out?

[36:36] Learning how to hustle as a young creative

[40:53] The Rippaverse Code of Ethics

[47:26] Young entrepreneurs need to fully commit

[57:16] Media consumption and information overload

[1:01:50] Storytelling with a moral perspective

[1:09:13] Eric’s journey from leftist to libertarian

[1:20:58] Race hustlers discourage all children

[1:28:16] What is anarcho-capitalism?

[1:36:10] Echo chambers, division, and truth

[1:45:39] The only freedom that can’t be taken

[1:48:23] Eric’s childhood and family background

[1:55:39] Faith, optimism, and impact

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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.

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Trump vs. Biden: Debunking the Myth of American Democracy Feb 02, 2024

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According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress, only 22% of 8th graders were proficient in civics, and only 13% in US history. If we want our kids to understand our political system, and how it actually works in reality, we’re going to need to role up our sleeves as parents and do it ourselves.

But fear not, dear friends. Dad is here to help. Starting with this video, and throughout the year, I’m going to be breaking down the basics of how our political system was designed, how it seems to work in reality, and what we as citizens can do about it.

So, in the words of civics advocate and Spielberg movie favorite Richard Dreyfuss, we must “teach our kids how to run our country before they are called upon to run it, or someone else will.”

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Arrow’s Impossibility Theorem Explanations: https://youtu.be/AhVR7gFMKNg?si=MNzLqzn52zel0XrT, https://youtu.be/Q60ZXoXP6Hg?si=vUexdKILAP1iwrUo

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Porn, Video Games, and Cyberbullying: How To Guide Your Child Through the Digital Wasteland Jan 18, 2024

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Protecting children from online hazards is an essential part of parenting in the digital age. Dr. Lisa Strohman, a psychologist specializing in the mental health impacts of technology, breaks down the issues surrounding online pornography, video game addiction, and cyberbullying. She shares how parents can navigate the internet minefield, communicate about these topics with their children, and recognize signs that their children are struggling.

Dr. Strohman is also 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.

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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

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Outline:

[0:00] The ‘digital-native’ generation

[7:50] Gen Z’s social media sophistication

[11:49] How risk taking and maturity have changed

[15:44] Effects of early exposure to pornography

[21:29] Boys and girls cope in different ways

[29:03] Technology and relational disfunction

[32:58] Be aware of human trafficking

[35:30] Tips for protecting your kids online

[38:01] Video games are a mixed bag

[45:45] Gaming addiction vs productive screen time

[49:58] Cyberbullying vs. old-school bullying

[55:01] What can parents do about bullying?

[1:03:03] Family traditions create useful boundaries

[1:04:08] Both parents are responsible for parenting

[1:07:29] Surveillance doesn’t create safety

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Dr. Eithan Haim Exposed Texas Children’s Hospital for Secret Transgender Program Jan 13, 2024

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Last spring, former Texas Children’s Hospital surgeon and current whistleblower Dr. Eithan Haim exposed, in his words, that the hospital was lying to the public about the existence of their transgender program. Despite promises to cease such procedures, the hospital continued practicing transgender medicine on kids as young as 11.

Texas legislators responded to the information revealed by Haim with the bi-partisan Senate Bill 14, outlawing transgender medical interventions on minors statewide. This ignited controversy and drew the ire of activists and hospital officials opposing any restrictions on transgender medicine.

Eithan’s story took a legal turn as federal agents, presumably armed with internal server data, pursued him. He’s been threatened with prosecution from the federal government, and there is clearly a message being sent around those that seek to challenge the practice of transgender medicine and specifically in context of children.

In our sit down with Haim, accompanied by his attorney Marcella Burke, we discuss his views on the dangers of transgender medicine for children, why he’s committed to protecting them from life-altering procedures, and the in depth story of everything that he has experienced over the last year.

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Leave the World Behind: Obama’s Critical Conspiracy Theory on Netflix Jan 05, 2024

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If the streaming charts are true, then there’s a good chance you’ve watched the collapse of America in Netflix’s new film Leave the World Behind. The film is many things, including pretty good, but most notably, it’s a conspiracy theory built on racial division, brought to you by former President and First Lady Barack and Michelle Obama.

On one level, this is a classic disaster movie. There’re some great set pieces, it’s stylish and cinematic, and the whole thing feels pretty believable, but at another level, it’s a perfect manifestation of America’s cynical, elite nihilism. It’s an uncomfortable mix of warning and wish-fulfillment about national collapse that just happens to be executive produced by the Obamas.

It’s important for us as adults, and especially as parents, to confront this vision and understand where it goes deeply wrong so that we and our kids can escape its siren call to nihilism, disempowerment, and despair.

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The Glenn Show, discussing George Floyd and Derek Chauvin: https://youtu.be/0ffv4IUxkDU?si=M8tq3JYQ4oeelAo7
Akbar Gbajabiamila on Dad Saves America: https://youtu.be/N2L_qNMM4gY?si=WNvHLwdHAflKqftn

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Outline:
[0:00] America’s Race to Collapse
[2:28] ‘Leave the World Behind’
[18:43] Conspiracy Theories of Invisible Racism
[28:03] Reasons to Have Hope

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Toxic Polarization, Civil War & Local Conversation Dec 29, 2023

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Kristi Kendall, an accomplished television producer and filmmaker, and Ben Klutsey, Director of the Program on Pluralism and Civil Exchange at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, joined the show to discuss their new documentary film, Undivide Us. The film brings together people from diverse backgrounds to discuss highly contentious topics like gun control, abortion, and immigration, and dives into the pressing concerns of America's current political culture, exploring the risks of national division and the specter of civil unrest.

Kristi and Ben stress the significance of local community engagement, advocating for a decentralized approach to defusing toxic polarization. They challenge media narratives that present black-and-white stereotypes as representing average Americans across the political spectrum and highlight the importance of nuance and perspective. Classical liberal values of mutual respect and curiosity can pave the way for a more united America if we take them seriously.

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Learn more about Undivide Us: https://undivideusmovie.com

Program on Pluralism and Civil Exchange: https://www.mercatus.org/tags/pluralism-and-civil-exchange

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Outline:

[0:00] Reasons to be optimistic about national unity

[9:26] What’s going on inside newsrooms?

[12:22] Making a movie about focus groups

[18:38] The world of nuance in a simple question

[22:56] Surprising perspectives on difficult issues

[32:55] You can only have real conversations in person

[37:42] The Pareto principle of online discourse

[42:55] How do you deal with the instinct to radicalize?

[51:51] Why have race relations broken down?

[58:58] What is “liberalism” and why does it matter?

[1:02:50] Changing opinions about people, not policy

[1:08:32] Why are people rejecting an “American” identity?

[1:18:44] Multi-ethnic democracy is a brand new experiment

[1:23:13] People don’t want to bring conflict into their homes

[1:31:43] Watch out for conversational terrorists

[1:37:34] Keep the rules few, simple, and local

[1:45:32] The need for marriage counseling in politics

[1:48:42] How to watch “Undivide Us”

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The Search for Moral Clarity: Bin Laden, Free Speech & the Future Dec 22, 2023

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Osama Bin Laden’s letter to America goes viral on TikTok. Free speech loses even more friends. Harvard rallies around the race card.

We’ve watched a series of truly outrageous events unfold. All of them are deeply connected and a warning for the trajectory of our society. Too many of our kids have embraced the enemies of civilization, too many of our educational and cultural institutions are to blame, and at the heart of all of it is an assault on our nation’s founding principles: freedom of expression and equality under the law. These enlightenment values are being replaced by a resurgence of pre-industrial tribal barbarism masquerading as postmodern social justice.

As parents, we need to get engaged in this battle of ideas with our kids and help them navigate this crazy world so they don’t end up as useful idiots taking to the streets in defense of evil. We must accept our responsibility to help them understand right from wrong, and be a lighthouse they can turn to in dark times. They’re not going to find that light anywhere else.

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Outline:
[0:00] The search for moral clarity
[2:26] How we react to atrocities
[11:19] Free speech for me, but not for thee
[23:31] Know what we’re fighting for

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Jaleel White on Family Matters, Portraying Steve Urkel, Child Acting & Fatherhood Dec 14, 2023

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Jaleel White, widely recognized for his iconic role as Steve Urkel in "Family Matters," has a career that spans far beyond this memorable character. Starting in the industry as a child actor, he featured in dozens of national commercials and various classic TV shows, including "Mr. Belvedere" and "The Jeffersons." Beyond the screen, Jaleel is deeply committed to his role as a single father. He embraces the challenges and rewards of parenting with a hands-on and thoughtful approach, focusing on being present and observant but knowing when not to intervene and let his daughter figure things out for herself.

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Outline:

[0:00] Jaleel’s start as a child actor

[13:23] Growing up as Steve Urkel

[19:43] Having a child changed everything

[29:10] Why child actors struggle with growing up

[35:12] Parent at the level your child is ready for

[46:23] Always observe, but don’t always intervene

[50:55] How boys and girls make friends

[56:06] Dads need to persevere through custody battles

[1:02:01] If your intentions are good, time is on your side

[1:08:06] Lightning round Q&A

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Chronic Homelessness Is About Family Trauma, Not Housing Dec 01, 2023

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Alan Graham has been on the frontlines tackling homelessness for 25 years. As the CEO and founder of Mobile Loaves & Fishes, a social outreach ministry, Alan has been instrumental in developing innovative solutions, building genuine relationships with the homeless community, and providing sustainable, permanent support for men and women coming out of chronic homelessness.

Alan’s journey began in 1998 when he, along with four friends, started delivering meals to homeless men and women from the back of a green minivan. This initial effort has since expanded significantly, with 20 trucks operating in multiple cities and over 6 million meals served so far. In recent years, Alan has taken his ministry to the next level with the Community First Village in Austin, Texas. Rather than the traditional shelter model, this project is an enclave of tiny homes and RVs, designed to create a real community for its residents, or as Alan likes to say, his neighbors. Alan and his wife Tricia have since moved into the community themselves, alongside over 350 formerly homeless neighbors.

This interview contains adult themes and may not be suitable for younger listeners.

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Mobile Loves & Fishes: https://mlf.org
Community First Village: https://mlf.org/community-first/

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Outline:
[0:00] What is Community First?
[11:55] Alan’s chaotic childhood
[24:37] Helping intellectually disabled people changed his life
[30:00] Surviving booms and busts in business
[39:12] How Alan came back to faith and the Church
[49:00] Founding Mobile Loaves & Fishes
[59:55] Build relationships with the people you serve
[1:07:54] Our culture breaks families in different ways
[1:21:01] Community First builds homes, not houses
[1:28:13] Navigating the civil liberties of homeless people
[1:34:56] How does Community First work?
[1:42:59] Who lives at Community First?
[1:47:51] Changing the public perception of homeless people
[1:53:26] Lightning round Q&A

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Don’t Let Identity Politics Ruin Your Thanksgiving | Direct Message Nov 22, 2023

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Our culture is suffering from a potentially fatal allergy. Identity politics has become a kind of autoimmune disease that threatens to kill the host. We've become hypersensitive to our superficial identities just as our kids have become hypersensitive to most of the components of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

We're going to need more than an emergency epipen if we want to stop this disease and get back on track to stability and health as a society. And no, we can't just “get along” in some utopian, post-identity abstract metaverse. Our challenge is much more complicated, and more human than that. If we don’t recognize and effectively treat what’s making us, and especially our kids, so dangerously hypersensitive about our own identities and downright allergic to every difference, our society might not recover from our next tribal anaphylactic shock.

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Gordon Wood on Dad Saves America: https://youtu.be/1P7yMTNv31c?si=U2Q8kMIA0WmLYe_0

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Outline:

[0:00] Identity politics is an autoimmune disease

[1:41] Rise of peanut allergies

[3:29] Importance of identity

[7:01] Identity gone wrong

[9:54] Think big and small

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