Left VS Right Is Over. Federalism Is Our Way Out. - Tony Woodlief

Left VS Right Is Over. Federalism Is Our Way Out. - Tony Woodlief

June 18, 2026 · 2h 48m

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John Papola interviews Tony Woodlief about federalism, the collapse of left-right politics, and parenting through challenges.

I sat down with Tony Woodlief to discuss federalism, the collapse of left-right politics, and what it takes to raise kids through suffering. We get into: * Why federalism was the Founding Fathers’ most important contribution to governance * Whether Mamdani’s New York will teach Americans the pitfalls of socialism * The truth about political polarization and geographic sorting * How federal agencies regulate your life without a single vote or legal basis * Why we should shrink school districts back to the neighborhood level * How revolution vs status quo is replacing left vs right * The libertarian blindspot for community and interdependence * What happens to a father when he can’t protect his child * The moment that changed how Tony raises his son * How the Orthodox Church helped Tony put his life back together * What makes the Constitution work, and where things break down _____________________________________ Go to cape.co/dadsavesamerica and use code DADSAVESAMERICA33 to get 33% off your first six months. _____________________________________ Head to cozyearth.com and use my code DSA for up to 20% off! And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, make sure to let them know you heard…

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