In the U.S. and around the world, we are all learning that smart people... aren't.

A feeling of spiritual malaise is moving the young toward disastrous ideologies. The answer is smothered in silence.

Andrew Klavan

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The Word We Cannot Say

Heather Mac Donald may appear to be an unassuming woman, but she talks like a tough guy. She's a Fellow at Manhattan Institute and the author of When Race Trumps Merit. Today, she joins me to discuss the phenomenon of teen takeovers, happening primarily within the black community—a story the mainstream media won't cover.

"When Race Trumps Merit" is available here: https://a.co/d/06CVApJJ

The Unpopular Truth About Crime in the Black Community w/Heather Mac Donald

Lose your rage. When you understand humanity, even the craziness makes sense.

American Madness, American Joy

These socialist loving TikTokers want you to think that socialism is great. Well, they're wrong. Watch me debunk their idiotic claims. While I can't guarantee you won't lose IQ points watching this video, you'll definitely be entertained.

Klavan Reacts To These INSANE Socialists

Richard Ackerman, known by his YouTube moniker Redeemed Zoomer, joins me for a passionate conversation about his goal to reform the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), which has been overtaken by progressive ideology.

Follow Richard here: https://youtube.com/@redeemed_zoomer

Presbyterians for the Kingdom (PftK): https://youtube.com/@pftk-org

https://www.pftk.org

How Redeemed Zoomer is Planning to Reclaim the Church From the Marxists w/Richard Ackerman

A lost generation tries to find the answers in socialism and conspiratorial lies.

Pre-order "Find Me Nowhere" here: https://dwplus.shop/FindMeNowhere

Crisis to the Left and Right

Today, I'll be ranking a list of epic films that range from the historic to the fantastical. I guarantee you'll love this video, even if you disagree with my rankings, which are always right.


The Greatest Epic Films of All Time RANKED

Daniel McCarthy, a Fellow at The Heritage Foundation, joins me for a fascinating discussion about the fundamental differences between the French and American Revolutions.

Modern Age - A Conservative Review: https://modernagejournal.com

Would the Founding Fathers Be Proud of Modern America? w/ Daniel McCarthy

At the polls, at the movies, the future is beginning to take shape—should we be afraid?

Pre-order "Find Me Nowhere" here: https://dwplus.shop/FindMeNowhere

July Fourth, July Fear

Does leaving Christianity make you a wiser, happier, and more clear-eyed person? These TikTokers seem to think so. Here's why they're wrong.

Klavan Reacts To These Unhinged Ex-Christians

Matt Mehan, PhD, author of The American Book of Fables, joins me for an encouraging discussion about the heroes and stories we can—and must—look to for cultural restoration in the West.

"The American Book of Fables" is available here: https://a.co/d/029FY2eu

Read "Restoring America's Founding Imagination" here: https://www.heritage.org/conservatism/report/restoring-americas-founding-imagination

What Roman Philosophers Knew That Americans Have Forgotten w/Matt Mehan

They call it socialism, but it's National Socialism, and the nation is not the United States.

Surprise! It's Jihad!

These feminists are proudly proclaiming their intent to decenter men from their lives. While I'd like to decenter myself from this video, unfortunately, I cannot. So, for your pleasure, I will be reacting to these feminist TikToks...and possibly gouging my eyes out.

Andrew Klavan REACTS To Unhinged Feminists Ranting About Decentering Men

AJ Pasciuti, author of Darkhorse and a retired Marine sniper, joins me for a powerful discussion about the importance of moral clarity on the battlefield and ends by telling me a fascinating war story about the attempt by him and his platoon to hunt down an enemy sniper.

How This Marine's Platoon Hunted Down the Killer of 140 American Soldiers w/ AJ Pasciuti

While European visitors sing America's praises, Americans are at each other's throats and abandoning their founding principles. What the hell?

Pre-order "Find Me Nowhere" here: https://dwplus.shop/FindMeNowhere

Why's Everyone So Miserable?

Here's a compilation of two ranking videos over the last few months. One is about cinematic thrillers, the other is about classic video games.

A Compilation of Andrew Klavan's Hot Takes

Here's a compilation of really interesting conversations I've had with some fascinating guests. Guests include Clifton Duncan, Megan Basham, Peter Schweizer, and Lionel Shriver. 

You're welcome.

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Clifton Duncan:

"The State of the Arts" can be found at: https://cliftonduncan.substack.com

- Writing that lives at the nexus of art, entertainment, culture, and society.

Follow Clifton on X @cliftonaduncan

Follow Clifton on Youtube here: https://youtube.com/@CliftonADuncan?si=dr-FjGAiruh8DlKE

Megan Basham:

"Shepherds for Sale: How Evangelical Leaders Traded the Truth for a Leftist Agenda" is available here: https://a.co/d/01ynz3iR

Peter Schweizer:

'The Invisible Coup: How American Elites and Foreign Powers Use Immigration as a Weapon – The New York Times Bestseller Exposing Mass Migration as a National Security Threat" is available here: https://a.co/d/016QAbMw

Lionel Shriver:

A Better Life: https://a.co/d/03LCfJt0

Abominations: https://a.co/d/01zBIFNA

The New Republic: https://a.co/d/0ciCAPfd

We Need to Talk About Kevin: https://a.co/d/0ibI5Px7

Four Unforgettable Interviews From 2026

Is the American Dream dead? These TikTokers think it is. Here's why they're wrong.

Andrew Klavan Shatters the American Black Pill Movement

Eric Metaxas, author of "Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation In the History of the World," joins me for an inspiring conversation about the role John Adams played in the founding of America and the philosophy that guided him, and all the other founders, through the revolution.

The Real Hero of America's Founding Is Not Who You Think w/Eric Metaxas

As the political season ramps up, we begin to get a picture of the coming struggle for America.

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