Fair Game with Dr. Gary Kellner

The Ayatollah is dead. But nothing is settled. After U.S. and Israeli airstrikes against Iran, calls for regime change are growing in Washington. But removing a leader is not the same as stabilizing a nation. In this episode of Fair Game, Dr. Gary Kellner examines the risks of civil war, the power of the Revolutionary Guard, the lessons of Iraq and Afghanistan, and the hard question: what is the e...

A few hours ago, the United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran. If the objective is limiting Iran’s nuclear capacity, that is one thing. If the objective becomes regime change, that is something very different. Dr. Gary Kellner — Host & Creator Israel Risco — Producer, Director & Editor K. Anthony — Creative Advisor

Abraham Lincoln didn’t just save the Union — he refused to hate. In this episode of Fair Game , Dr. Gary Kellner explores Lincoln’s moral growth, his clarity during the Civil War, and the leadership quality we desperately need today: conviction without demonization. From Euclid’s geometry to the Second Inaugural Address… from pragmatism to “a new birth of freedom”… Lincoln became something rare in...

Iran is facing the largest protests since 1979. Amid internet blackouts, economic collapse, nuclear tensions, and global pressure, many Iranians are demanding something more than reform — they are demanding regime change. In this episode of Fair Game, Dr. Gary Kellner explores: • The historical roots of Iran’s current crisis• America’s complicated relationship with Tehran• Sanctions, strikes, and...

America was born from an idea — but it survived because of a man. In this episode of Fair Game , Dr. Gary Kellner reflects on George Washington , the leader historian Thomas Flexner called “the indispensable man,” and why character, restraint, and moral authority matter more than brilliance or power. What kind of leader do we become when everything is on the line?

What limits the power of a president when military force is used abroad? In this episode of Fair Game , Dr. Gary Kellner examines the Venezuela operation through the long arc of American constitutional history. From the Founders’ insistence on limited executive power to modern presidential precedent, this conversation moves beyond partisan outrage to ask harder questions about Congress, accountabi...

Antisemitism is spreading in America — not at the margins, but in elite institutions, college campuses, and public life. In this episode of Fair Game , Dr. Gary Kellner examines the resurgence of antisemitism following the October 7 attacks in Israel, the rapid spread of disinformation, and the moral confusion that quickly turned victims into villains. Drawing on history, from 1938 Germany to the...

In this episode of Fair Game , Dr. Gary Kellner examines the growing national controversy surrounding ICE enforcement , following a fatal traffic stop in Minneapolis that reignited public outrage and distrust. Beyond the headlines, this conversation asks a deeper question: Can immigration enforcement be effective without undermining constitutional liberty and public trust? Dr. Kellner explores: Ho...

From the Alex Haley Memorial in Annapolis, Dr. Gary Kellner reflects on the story of Kunta Kinte — a story about identity, memory, and truth. This episode is not about blame or condemnation. It’s about understanding who we are, where we’ve been, and why the stories we tell — and refuse to tell — shape the future of a nation. At a time when uncomfortable chapters of American history are being softe...

America loves the lone hero—but history tells a different story. In Episode 04 of Fair Game , Dr. Gary Kellner explores the life of Marquis de Lafayette , a 19-year-old French ally whose courage and character helped shape the American Revolution. Lafayette’s story reminds us that independence was not a solo achievement—and challenges us to reconsider what cooperation might look like today.

Why do so many people feel disconnected from church? In this episode of Fair Game , Dr. Gary Kellner explores the real reasons people walk away from church — from awkward church culture and religious control to entertainment-driven worship that replaces genuine connection. Jesus didn’t focus on getting people into church buildings. He focused on connecting people to God. Somewhere along the way, t...

Christmas often arrives with joy — and leaves us exhausted. In this Christmas Special 2025 , Dr. Gary Kellner reflects on Christmas burnout, the longing for renewal, and the quiet truth at the heart of the season: Emmanuel, God with us . A thoughtful conversation about faith, hope, and why Christmas still matters in a noisy, divided world. Fair Game is where faith, culture, and hard questions meet...

Why are two ideologies that should be enemies working together? In this episode of Fair Game , Dr. Gary Kellner explores what he calls an unholy alliance between radical Islam and radical Marxism —a partnership showing up on college campuses, in global protests, and across modern political movements. Using real stories and recent events, we look at how slogans and emotional activism are replacing...

America’s crisis runs deeper than politics— it’s an escape from reason . Dr. Gary Kellner explores how sentiment overtook common sense, why “your truth” falls apart, and what wise decision-making means for the nation’s future.

Fair Game is a podcast where we ask honest questions about politics, faith, and culture.  America has become like a bad marriage characterized by a list of things we can't talk about. On Fair Game, nothing is out of bounds. No topic is too hot to handle. On Fair Game, you'll find space for honest questions and, hopefully, you'll get honest answers. If America is going to survive, we ne...