February 19, 2026

SummaryHappy "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.Chapters00:00: Introduction to the Read Revolution01:41: The Untouchable Topics in Politics04:08: The State of Public Education09:21: The Role of Museums in American History12:43: The Importance of Human Rights15:57: Reflections on Historical Figures18:14: The Trans Issue in Society22:00: The Situation in Iran24:53: Introduction to School Choice with Corey DeAngelis41:36: The Education Crisis and Parental Advocacy48:18: Economic Diplomacy and Global Investments01:08:40: Exploring Magazine Trends and Public Interest01:09:38: The Epstein Case: Public Perception and Conspiracy01:11:03: Questioning the Narrative: Media and Public Trust01:14:02: Deep Dives into Controversial Topics01:15:57: Education and Government Influence01:16:59: Cultural Influences on Children and Society01:18:23: Iran: A Growing Threat to Western Civilization01:20:44: Understanding Cultural Differences and Threats01:22:55: The Nature of Agreements in the Middle East01:24:49: The Consequences of Second-Class Status01:26:29: The Iranian Regime: A Long-Standing Issue01:28:40: The Dangers of a Nuclear Iran01:30:21: Cultural Differences in Perspectives on Life and Death01:32:25: The Ideological Divide: Communism vs. Radical Islam01:36:45: Conclusion and Future Discussions