Go to http://cape.co/dadsavesamerica and use code DADSAVESAMERICA33 to get 33% off your first six months. _____________________________________ Head to https://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 about Cozy Earth right here!  _____________________________________ 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 Subscribe and ring the notification bell so you don’t miss a single video! Follow Tony Woodlief on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/tonywoodlief?s=20 Learn more about the State Policy Network: https://spn.org/ Read Tony’s writings on Substack: https://tonywoodlief.substack.com/ _____________________________________ Dad Saves America is a project of Emergent Order Foundation, a pro-liberty non-profit organization. Any dollar amount of value you derive from this podcast, please consider donating today to support our work. Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website _____________________________________ Purchase a T-shirt, hoodie, and more over on our merch store: https://shop.dadsavesamerica.com/ Another great way to support our work is by visiting our curated Amazon shop featuring our guests’ books and dad stuff I actually use. This channel earns a commission on qualifying purchases. Please visit & bookmark: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dadsavesamerica Visit Dad Saves America on Substack: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/ _____________________________________ Outline: Proud papa, filmmaker, entrepreneur, and arm-chair philosopher John Papola explores the biggest issues facing our country through the lens of fatherhood, releasing exclusive interviews and deep dives every week. We need to make sure the next generation of Americans is raised to thrive in a free society and be champions of civilization. Dad Saves America has hosted all sorts of experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew, Michael Shellenberger, Bret Weinstein, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Adam Carolla. #federalism #fatherhood #foundingfathers