Debating the Moral and Cultural Erosion of America w/ Peter Calfee and J. Kevin Dolan

Subscribe to Gaslight Gazette: nolanhigdon.substack.comSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/DisinfoDetoxLearn more at: NolanHigdon.comIs the American Republic being dismantled from within? In this episode of Disinfo Detox, Nolan Higdon sits down with Peter Calfee and J. Kevin Dolan , authors of the provocative new book, Hijacked: Our Republic, Unless We Can Save It.Together, they engage in a deep-dive debate over the moral, cultural, and institutional forces shifting the foundations of the United States. From the legacy of the Enlightenment to the modern media’s role in shaping narratives around Donald Trump and immigration, this conversation explores whether we are witnessing a slow-motion hijacking of the American experiment.The Enlightenment vs. Religion: A debate on whether a secular state can survive without a moral bedrock. Can the values of responsibility and character persist without a religious framework?The "Hijacked" Republic: Calfee and Dolan explain their thesis on how societies aren't lost in a single coup, but through the subtle exploitation of public complacency.Media Narratives & Authoritarianism: How the press frames the rise of figures like Donald Trump and the polarizing rhetoric surrounding immigration and border security.The Role of Government: Assessing the tension between individual liberty and the institutional guardrails meant to protect the republic.The Path to Recovery: Practical steps for reawakening foundational values and reclaiming critical thought in an era of disinformation.About the Guests:Peter Calfee is a financial expert and retired CPA/CFP with degrees from Stanford and UChicago Booth.Kevin Dolan is a former airline pilot and Wharton MBA who co-founded a successful Registered Investment Advisory firm.Support the Show & Stay Informed:#NolanHigdon #DisinfoDetox #HijackedBook #AmericanRepublic #PoliticalPhilosophy #Enlightenment #MediaLiteracy #DonaldTrump #ImmigrationDebate #Authoritarianism #PeterCalfee #KevinDolan #Civics #PoliticalAnalysis