Coup Save America

What are the psychological dynamics that make a person susceptible to propaganda?  This week, Coup Save America welcomes David Shaw, author of the new book Deplorable Politics: Propaganda for the Brainwashed. David has applied his background in political science and psychotherapy to a career as a consultant for non-profit fundraising, but he joins us today to unravel the mystery of what makes peop...

Should an orca whale be the first non-human person to be granted habeas corpus? We think so.  Dr. Jeffrey Ventre is a former orca trainer now turned anti-captivity activist. He joins Coup Save America today to talk about his feature role in the documentary Blackfish, a film that swayed public opinion about using marine mammal as performers for profit. Sean and Jeff compare stories about working fo...

It’s a longstanding tactic - If you want to pass a policy, weaponize the children! We are joined today by Alex Clark, the CEO of the Consumer Advocates for Smoke-free Alternatives Association, to talk about vaping – one of the most effective ways to quit smoking tobacco.   First up, Alex and Sean compare their personal stories about overcoming a smoking addiction by using electronic cigarettes. Ov...

“Education creates knowledge – Knowledge creates jobs – Jobs reduce poverty – Poverty reduction reduces crime.” Coup Save America is joined today by activist Clinton Galloway, author of the book What Did You Think Was Going to Happen? Mr. Galloway shares his infuriating story of how the city of Los Angeles deprived their black communities of vital technology that would offer a redistribution of we...

“How will this benefit the ruling class?” It’s the first question we should ask ourselves when faced with social “issues” aimed to divide and distract the working citizenry.  This week, Sean is joined by Canadian activist and revolutionary socialist, Daniel Tarade. Daniel holds a Ph. D. in Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, but his true passion is inciting his fellow citizens to join forces and...

“How will this benefit the ruling class?” It’s the first question we should ask ourselves when faced with social “issues” aimed to divide and distract the working citizenry.  This week, Sean is joined by Canadian activist and revolutionary socialist, Daniel Tarade. Daniel holds a Ph. D. in Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, but his true passion is inciting his fellow citizens to join forces and...

Is Donald Trump crazy enough to stalk and attempt to assassinate a political rival? Today on Coup Save America, Sean is joined by 2024 presidential candidate, Michael D. Landingham, who shares the story of his family history and why he decided to run for president in 2020, and will try again in our upcoming election. Mr. Landingham is running as a Democrat because he has no other choice, but consi...

When so many of the world’s natural resources are appropriated and privatized, how long will it take corporations to find a way to charge us for the air we breathe? This week on Coup Save America, Sean discusses the various interpretations of socialism with historian Adnan Husain, who is well-versed in the social analyses of Karl Marx and his contemporaries during the time when society was changin...

Today on Coup Save America, we are joined by empowerment coach and podcaster, Stephen Milverton, to discuss what he feels are draconian lockdowns in his state of Victoria, Australia, led by Premier “Dictator Dan.” Stephen is not anti-establishment nor anti-government, but believes that people need to choose the lifestyle they want to live rather than allow themselves to be driven by fear. Listen t...

"Anger is only disappointed love."  Today on Coup Save America, Sean is joined by Australian author and inspirer, Barry Nicolaou, to tell us about the science of creative visualization. When it comes to understanding and respecting one another, Barry is a proponent of practicing gratitude and finding "commonality" with others, whether it's in agreement or disagreement. He teaches us that how we th...

Have you ever wondered how you would survive do if you were suddenly unable to work and earn money? In the United States, all workers contribute a portion of their income to maintain a safety net program that we can fall back on in times of need, but how easy is it to access these funds that we are entitled to receive if we become disabled? Not so easy, according to Spencer Bishins, a former emplo...

Are you racist without even realizing it? Racism isn't a "black person problem"; it's a white person problem that oppresses black people. Racism doesn't only affect the oppressed, it also affects the oppressors. Inclusion and diversity consultant Sedruola Maruska joins Sean St. Heart to talk about social justice and to teach us what individual citizens can do to end the cycle of racism in America....

Good news! The foreign threat to America is not as scary as the average citizen tends to believe. Bad news! Domestic terrorism poses the largest threat to Americans. In this episode of Coup Save America, Sean interviews Brent Giannotta, former CIA agent for an inside look at our nation's War on Terror. Brent shares a message of optimism and expresses his confidence in the future of America, while...

Not all sexual assaults were created equal. In this episode of Coup Save America, Sean speaks out about our country's "rape culture", and then interviews special guest Tara Reade about her book  Left Out: When the Truth Doesn’t Fit In , a memoir outlining the injustice and trauma she experienced after coming forward against Joe Biden with sexual assault allegations. On the podcast, Tara tells us t...

Humanity is not great. In a world that is rapidly changing across multiple dimensions, we have come upon a new era where our entire species lingers precariously close to self-destruction, but with a future of immense potential hanging in the balance. How can we pull ourselves back from the brink? Is such a retreat from self-inflicted peril even possible?  Author and change-leader Edina Brown joins...

All is fair in love and war … and trade. Is China's bid for world dominance evil? They certainly don't think so, but are they right?  On Coup Save America's 10th episode, Sean interviews Toufic Sarieddine, a Ph. D. student with an expansive knowledge of world economic affairs. Toufic tells us about the Belt and Road Initiative and explains how and why China is no longer a fully communist country....

While America tries to make itself great again, Great Britain is always "great" by default…or is it?   Sean is forever skeptical of how the mainstream media frames international affairs to suit their own agenda, so on Coup Save America Episode #9 he interviews Tim Heale, a British political commentator about how the United Kingdom is both very different and quite similar to the United States. Tim...

On Coup Save America, Episode #8, Sophia Sepulveda, the Mexican American Wonder trans-Woman challenges the misconceptions and false rhetoric surrounding trans-people. She talks about carrying her childhood trauma of non-acceptance into adulthood and gives tips on how to support a young person's preferred identity. As she converses with Sean about legislative attacks on transgender Americans, Sophi...

What do the Playboy Foundation and Coup Save America have in common? We both love the honest speech that comes from the mouth of Reverend Barry Lynn!   Coup Save America, Episode #7, delves into our nation's rapidly unraveling concept of Separation of Church and State as we look at the other Supreme Court rulings made before and after the Roe vs. Wade decision. Sean is joined by Rev. Barry Lynn, a...

Being pro-choice doesn't mean ignoring the emotional impact of abortion. In the wake of our nation losing the protections provided by Roe versus Wade, Coup Save America features special guest Kelsey Walker, who shares tragic stories and valuable insights about abortion laws, social stigmas, and the true impact on the lives of women who, for many different reasons, make the difficult decision to te...

Rural conservatives are better at protecting their communities than left-wing progressives? In Episode #4 of Coup Save America, Sean interviews Paul Cienfuegos, lifelong activist and author of the new book, How Dare We? Courageous Practices to Reclaim Our Power as Citizens. Sean and Paul discuss the history of our nation's conception and the Founding Fathers' intents for the distribution of rights...

So, just what is  Coup Save America  about? What do I aim to accomplish with this show? What can you expect? Watch the new trailer for my show to learn how I hope to use my show as a vehicle for real and purposeful change!

Coup Save America explores many aspects of the Medicare for All debate as Sean first interviews Michaelangelo Hamilton, a congressional candidate who believes that access to treatment is a right and not a privilege. Next, health care advocate Dan Lehrman signs on to chat about the potential of a universal health care system in America and the reasons why we are the only First World country without...

This episode of Coup Save America focuses on the political biases in the news media and how to recognize journalism that imposes an agenda. Our special guest is Joe Rippert, the founder of  RIPView.com , a new website that presents both sides of world events as interpreted by the political far left and the far right, giving readers an opportunity to examine the opinions of each side and come to th...