February 19, 2026

Summary

Happy "Friday Eve," Podcast Family! Today, John discusses the importance of free speech, school choice, and national security issues with guest Corey DeAngelis, highlighting the need for educational reform and the impact of government policies on society. Additionally, John talks to America First Global's Gentry Beach about pro-American business efforts to improve international relations and foster pro-Western tidings abroad. Finally, John and Dan discuss the ongoing threat of Islamic fundamentalism and the danger of trivializing and/or ignoring it.

Chapters

00:00: Introduction to the Read Revolution

01:41: The Untouchable Topics in Politics

04:08: The State of Public Education

09:21: The Role of Museums in American History

12:43: The Importance of Human Rights

15:57: Reflections on Historical Figures

18:14: The Trans Issue in Society

22:00: The Situation in Iran

24:53: Introduction to School Choice with Corey DeAngelis

41:36: The Education Crisis and Parental Advocacy

48:18: Economic Diplomacy and Global Investments

01:08:40: Exploring Magazine Trends and Public Interest

01:09:38: The Epstein Case: Public Perception and Conspiracy

01:11:03: Questioning the Narrative: Media and Public Trust

01:14:02: Deep Dives into Controversial Topics

01:15:57: Education and Government Influence

01:16:59: Cultural Influences on Children and Society

01:18:23: Iran: A Growing Threat to Western Civilization

01:20:44: Understanding Cultural Differences and Threats

01:22:55: The Nature of Agreements in the Middle East

01:24:49: The Consequences of Second-Class Status

01:26:29: The Iranian Regime: A Long-Standing Issue

01:28:40: The Dangers of a Nuclear Iran

01:30:21: Cultural Differences in Perspectives on Life and Death

01:32:25: The Ideological Divide: Communism vs. Radical Islam

01:36:45: Conclusion and Future Discussions