Saving the Dream

The "Better or Worse" score board returns with Michael, Reishin and Delfina arguing the ups and downs of our highly tech-enables society. -- SAVING THE DREAM is an unconventional podcast featuring real people talking about life in America. If you're enjoying life in the echo chamber where people don't really listen and think, then this one isn't for you. But if you like hones...

Following our federal budget debate in Episode 47—Paul Anderson (fourth generation farmer from Nebraska) sets us straight on how farm subsidies actually work. Forget what you’ve heard. It’s even weirder. And now the AI summary courtesy of SnipCast ... This video features a discussion on farm subsidies from the perspective of a fourth-generation farmer from Nebraska. The conversation covers the his...

Lots of talk these days about how we to make sure everyone has what they need. Michael, Scott (not Steve) and Delfina get into it about what's fair and whose problem is it to solve. --This video from Saving the Dream, titled 'Who Wants More Money: Minimum Wage, Tipping and UBI', features a comprehensive discussion on various economic topics including minimum wage, tipping culture, sub-...

John Wayne believed the Battle of the Alamo represented American values and patriotism. Some people today think it represents things we should forget. What's the real story? Michael and Tony break it down and consider what matters and why? -- The video 'The Alamo Controversy: Should We Remember or Forget?' from the channel Saving the Dream features a discussion on the historical and cu...

On the heels of Episode 47 about Shrinking the Federal Budget—we got into this rather interesting bit with Glenn Hogan about what exactly it means to be a federal citizen or state citizen. Who knew? -- This video features a discussion on the nuances of citizenship, particularly focusing on the differences between national and state citizenship, the interpretation of the 14th amendment, and the his...

The average age of first marriage is on the rise here in the good ol’ US of A. Meanwhile we have some “modern” ideas about adulthood, independence and happiness. While the pop psychologists try to crack the code, Michael, Cully and Russell shake it up with a radical new questions: Why not just get married and have a family? Chapters 00:00 Assorted Openers 03:00 The Decline of Traditional Values 11...

Parents in some of the most popular Christmas movies are not the best examples of good parenting. But which ones are really the worst? Michael, Scott and Kayla size them up and dole out the coal. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Christmas Movie Parents 05:01 Trait: Disconnected 06:04 Trait: Self-centered 11:22 Trait: Emotional 18:56 Trait: Bad Example 26:18 Trait: Controlling 47:52 Discussion on Co...

The founders never imagined a national government anything like as big as it is today. With another shutdown looming, let’s move some stuff to the states. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Government Compromise 01:03 The Size of the Federal Government 03:24 The Founders' Intentions and Federalism 04:24 The Evolution of the United States 06:46 The Role of the Federal Government 07:43 The Enormity...

Introducing the all new Better or Worse Scoreboard. Michael, Cully and Scott look at how things are different now and has it helped or hurt American society. -- Find us on ... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saving_the_dream/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/savingthedream YouTube: https://youtube.com/@savingthedream Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3yWeWpM Apple: https://apple.co/3ZarpRw RSS: https://anc...

Michael, Delfina and Dan try to answer this question from The ARC Forum: "How do we govern our corporate, social and political organizations so that we promote free exchange and abundance while protecting ourselves against the ever-present danger of cronyism and corruption?" Our conclusion? It's more about principles than systems. -- -- Find us on ... Instagram: https://www.instagram...

We asked ChatGPT for topic ideas and it gave us (among other things) "The role of sports in America." So here you go. Michael, Scott and Cully kick around questions like why are sports so important to us? How does it strengthen our society? Where do we maybe get it wrong? Also "The Willie Mays Song." -- Find us on ... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saving_the_dream/ Rumbl...

Our second Back Porch Conspiracy edition complete with scotch, cigars and impromptu musical numbers. Spoiler: Aliens are demons. They're in cahoots with world governments to globalize the world and unifiy the evils to create a portal to hell. Don't take us too seriously folks. It might be the scotch talking. -- Find us on ... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saving_the_dream/ Rumble: h...

A new quarterly feature on Saving the Dream — Dan Allford is quite the reader and he loves to talk about books. It's genre soup with Dan's own brand of quirky commentary. -- Lonesome Dove, Larry McMurtry, 1985 The Making of the Atomic Bomb, Richard Rhodes, 1986 The Seven Sexes, William Tenn, 1968 Cat's Cradle, Kurt Vonnegut, 1963 Kelly: More Than My Share of it All, 1985 -- Find us on...

The Alliance for Responsible Citizenship has a remarkably optimistic vision for the future. But can we get there from here? Michael, Tony and Delfina bat this one around in their usual lively style. Find us on ... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saving_the_dream/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/savingthedream YouTube: https://youtube.com/@savingthedream Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3yWeWpM Apple: htt...

It all started with the Truman Doctrine. Or did it? Three guys who grew up in the golden age of American hawkism consider why we're compelled to throw our weight around — and does it do any good. Saving the Dream crew with Michael O'Sullivan, Cully Templeton and Scott Senften. -- Find us on ... Rumble: https://rumble.com/savingthedream YouTube: https://youtube.com/@savingthedream Spotify:...

Michael and Kayla start with solar radiation management and consider why we are so obsessed with the future of humanity. Is it a moral obligation? Or is there another objective afoot? -- Find us on ... Rumble: https://rumble.com/savingthedream YouTube: https://youtube.com/@savingthedream Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3yWeWpM Apple: https://apple.co/3ZarpRw RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/dd16375c/podcast/rss...

How should a country like ours manage the staggering flow of people who want to come here? With our usual balanced view and intelligent flair, the Saving the Dream crew tackles immigration policy. Why is it so difficult? Why is it so polarizing? Can it be fixed? And whose problem is it really? -- Find us on ... Rumble: https://rumble.com/savingthedream YouTube: https://youtube.com/@savingthedream...

After careful consideration we've decided to keep going. But as we say on the boat, we're taking a different tack ... setting sails and swabbing decks ... something about a three hour tour ... a parrot and a guy who can't talk. Okay it's not really about any of that. But it is about life in America. And there is in fact a crew of regulars ready to take on whatever we throw at them....

Three dads with grown kids talk about how they would parent if they had children in today's world. -- Web site: https://savingthedream.net Apple: https://apple.co/3ZarpRw Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3yWeWpM RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/dd16375c/podcast/rss -- SAVING THE DREAM is a fun unconventional podcast featuring unfiltered conversations about life in America. If you're enjoying life in the...

Propped up by Dan's latest reading list, Michael and Dan evaluate the state of the union. -- Web site: https://savingthedream.net YouTube: https://youtube.com/@savingthedream Apple: https://apple.co/3ZarpRw Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3yWeWpM RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/dd16375c/podcast/rss -- SAVING THE DREAM is an unconventional podcast featuring quirky humor and unfiltered conversations about li...

Following previous ponderings on the American Dream, Michael gives you his thoughts on the beginning of our country and what it's built on — with some consideration for recent trends. -- Web site:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://savingthedream.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube full episodes:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOObTmyogxYuDFkR3siJ6FF1VFVzseesu ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube clips:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/pla...

We take a pause from the usual programming to ponder various viewpoints on the American Dream past and present. -- Web site:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://savingthedream.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube full episodes:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOObTmyogxYuDFkR3siJ6FF1VFVzseesu ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube clips:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOObTmyogxYu-zvZV0_39ZKU9A5GfbCYX⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- SAVING THE DREAM is an unco...

Do we always agree with George Carlin? Not really. But you have to admit he had an interesting take on things. Michael brings back Cully Templeton to deconstruct Carlin's bit on why it doesn't matter if you vote. -- Web site:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://savingthedream.net⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube full episodes:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOObTmyogxYuDFkR3siJ6FF1VFVzseesu ⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube clips:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www....

In the spirit of back porch chats gone by, the Dream Team moves outside to contemplate the mother of all conspiracies — the New World Order. Don't be in a hurry y'all. This one is slow and steady. -- Web site:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://savingthedream.net⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube full episodes:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOObTmyogxYuDFkR3siJ6FF1VFVzseesu ⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube clips:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube....

Will AI eliminate the need for humans to do work? Speculation and theories abound. Popular futurist, author and speaker George Danner was doing real work in AI and automation long before it was cool. His predictions are not so dystopian as some fear. Yes things will change but if you're counting on not having to work you might be disappointed. -- Web site:  ⁠⁠⁠https://savingthedream.net⁠⁠⁠ You...