America Feels Like It’s Falling Apart. We Can Still Save It. - 500K Subscriber Special

America Feels Like It’s Falling Apart. We Can Still Save It. - 500K Subscriber Special

August 14, 2026 · 1h 18m

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John Papola discusses the challenges facing America today and reflects on the changes since the 1990s.

Thank you to all 500K+ subscribers to Dad Saves America! This show began in response to the mental health crisis I saw emerging among my son’s peers. Then COVID lockdowns hit and turned my worst-case predictions into reality. Now, socialism is sweeping the Democratic Party and young women are marching in support of Hamas, all while social media continues to poison the minds of our kids. As I like to say, the 1990s were the peak of Western civilization. The Cold War had been won, the economy was relatively stable, and our politics didn’t feel existential. Most importantly, both parties agreed that America was fundamentally good. That consensus is dead. If the next generation no longer believes in the system that built the world they’ll inherit, what comes next? _____________________________________ Ready to give MASA a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to https:// www.masachips.com/dad and using code DAD. _____________________________________ Purchase a T-shirt, hoodie, and more over on our merch store: https://shop.dadsavesamerica.com/ Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PMpTTQQb3AI Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America…

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