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#183 - Gad Saad

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39 minutes | Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, evolutionary behavioral scientist Gad Saad joins Eric to discuss his new book Suicidal Empathy: Dying To Be Kind. Saad explains why empathy is necessary but can become destructive when it is detached from reality, and how cultural relativism, postmodernism, open-border thinking, elite “luxury beliefs,” and civilizational self-doubt are weakening the West. He also explains why he remains both optimistic and deeply concerned about whether Western societies will act in time to reverse the trend.⭐ ORDER NOW:Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in the Hist...
34 minutes | Monday, August 17, 2026
Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, Children’s Health Defense President Mary Holland joins Eric to discuss newly revealed Anthony Fauci communications, the continuing fight for Covid-era accountability, and why she believes the reckoning is far from over. They also discuss RFK Jr.’s work at HHS, changes being considered for the childhood vaccine schedule, informed consent, censorship, gain-of-function research, and the new documentary Duty To Disobey, which follows U.S. service members who resisted the military’s Covid vaccine mandate.⭐ ORDER NOW:Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in ...
45 minutes | Friday, August 14, 2026
Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, John Zmirak joins Eric to examine the rise of post-liberalism and Catholic integralism on the American right. They discuss Patrick Deneen, Adrian Vermeule, JD Vance, religious liberty, natural rights, and whether a growing faction of conservatives has turned against the principles of the American founding. Later, Israeli journalist and IDF reservist Yair Pinto joins Eric to discuss his new book Boots on the Ground, his experience serving after October 7, the accusations against Israel’s conduct in Gaza, and what he says Americans misunderstand about Hamas and...
46 minutes | Thursday, August 13, 2026
Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, John Strand joins Eric to discuss his imprisonment following January 6, the Christian faith that carried him through suffering, and why he is now running for Congress in Florida. Strand explains his campaign to “reclaim the Republic,” his new book Patriot Plea, and why he believes the 2026 elections represent a defining moment for America. Later, Eric introduces Grace Precious Metals CEO Bill Armor to discuss transparency in the precious metals industry, gold and silver investing, inflation, the labor market, and concerns about stagflation.⭐ ORDER NOW:Revolut...
45 minutes | Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, Eric and John Zmirak react to Tucker Carlson’s surprising interview with Hunter Biden and discuss what they believe it reveals about Carlson’s political evolution, his relationship with Donald Trump, and his increasingly hostile posture toward Israel. Later, Turning Point USA’s Andrew Kolvet joins Eric to examine the rise of the Democratic Socialists of America, the “lower elite” driving radical politics, the viral $20 burrito debate, inflation, affordability, and why economic frustration can fuel revolutionary movements.⭐ ORDER NOW:Revolution: The Birth of t...
36 minutes | Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, James Howard Kunstler joins Eric to discuss Anthony Fauci’s recent testimony, the unanswered questions surrounding Covid, and whether accountability may finally be coming. They also examine the roles of government agencies, media organizations, pharmaceutical companies, January 6, the Biden-era DOJ and FBI, and the broader collapse of trust in American institutions. Kunstler argues that despite widespread frustration and “black-pilling,” the truth is durable and the wheels of justice may still be turning.⭐ ORDER NOW:Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Natio...
46 minutes | Monday, August 10, 2026
Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, Saturday Night Live alum Victoria Jackson joins Eric to reflect on their recent Socrates In The City retreat in Oxford. Victoria opens up about living with cancer, facing mortality with humor and Christian faith, and why the experience has made her appreciate life even more. She and Eric also discuss C.S. Lewis, Addison’s Walk, The Kilns, John Lennox, scientist Denis Noble, the mystery of creation, and Victoria’s new book of poetry, Not Dead Yet.⭐ ORDER NOW:Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in the History of the World📕: https://a.co/d/0ir3NlapTODAY...
45 minutes | Friday, August 7, 2026
Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, John Zmirak joins Eric to discuss mass immigration, Islam, Western self-rejection, the viral Oxford Union debate, the coming midterm elections, and why he believes America should consider a decades-long pause on immigration. Later, philosopher Douglas Groothuis discusses his new book Taking Back Truth: A Biblical Response to Common Cultural Lies, explaining why objective truth matters, how postmodernism and critical theory changed the culture, and why Christianity makes concrete claims about reality that cannot simply be reduced to “your truth” and “my truth....
40 minutes | Thursday, August 6, 2026
Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, geopolitical analyst Rod Martin joins Eric to explain why conservatives must reject despair and remain engaged in the political fight. They discuss socialist candidates gaining influence inside the Democratic Party, the alliance Martin sees between Marxist and Islamist movements, and why recent elections may create opportunities for Republicans. Martin also lays out his case that President Trump’s strategy could weaken or ultimately bring down Iran’s regime without another ground war, while reducing conflict across the Middle East and allowing America to focu...
46 minutes | Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, James Lindsay joins Eric to discuss John Adams’s forgotten 1765 essay A Dissertation on the Canon and Feudal Law and why its warnings about tyranny remain relevant today. They examine post-liberalism, Catholic integralism, Christian nationalism, the “woke right,” Patrick Deneen’s proposed regime change, and whether political movements on the right are abandoning the constitutional principles of liberty, responsibility, religious freedom, and self-government.⭐ ORDER NOW:Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in the History of the World📕: https://a.co/d/0...
46 minutes | Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, Larry Taunton and Laurence Fox discuss the viral Oxford Union debate over whether the West should be suspicious of Islam. Taunton explains how the debate was nearly canceled, how he helped Fox prepare, and why the audience’s reaction became part of the argument itself. Fox then reveals the strategy behind his now-famous envelope stunt, explains why he believes Britain has surrendered ground on free speech, and discusses his plans to enter British politics. Eric and Larry also examine the Democratic Socialists of America and the relationship they see between s...
58 minutes | Wednesday, August 5, 2026
An excerpt from a Socrates in the City conversation.
1 hour 16 minutes | Tuesday, August 4, 2026
A Socrates in the City conversation with Nathaniel Philbrick.
56 minutes | Tuesday, August 4, 2026
An excerpt from the Socrates in the City conversation with Jonathan Turley.
42 minutes | Monday, August 3, 2026
Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, Naomi Wolf raises serious questions about New York’s mayoral election and the security of the city’s voting system. She discusses alleged voter-record discrepancies, unsecured ballots, chain-of-custody concerns, ongoing legal challenges, and an experiment that she says exposed weaknesses at the polls. Eric and Naomi also discuss why major New York media outlets have not pursued the story, the political future of the city, anti-Semitism, cultural confidence, and how citizens can defend an open society.⭐ ORDER NOW:Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in...
46 minutes | Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, science educator David Rives joins Eric to discuss fine-tuning, DNA, the origin of life, cellular complexity, animal instinct, and why modern scientific discoveries increasingly point toward intelligent design. They also discuss the Wonders Center and Science Museum, the Genesis Science Network, and how belief in purposeful creation changes the way people understand their lives.⭐ ORDER NOW:Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in the History of the World📕: https://a.co/d/0ir3NlapTODAY'S SPONSORS:🛏️ MyPillow — Save BIG with code ERIC: https://www.mypill...
47 minutes | Monday, July 27, 2026
Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, filmmaker Michael Pack discusses his new documentary Lockdown Dissidents and the government’s response to COVID. They examine Anthony Fauci’s use of fear, the suppression of scientists who opposed lockdowns, government pressure on social media companies, school and church closures, and how Americans surrendered fundamental rights. Eric also speaks with John and Chelsea Jubilee of Energized Health.Are you struggling with energy, persistent inflammation, or weight loss that never seems to stay off? Today we are joined by Chelsea and John Jubilee, the visionarie...
47 minutes | Friday, July 24, 2026
Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, Eric talks with Ned Ryun about his documentary The Thread of Liberty and the fragile history of America’s experiment in self-government. They examine the Christian foundations of liberty, the Founders’ understanding of human nature, the rise of progressivism, and how the administrative state transferred power from citizens to unelected bureaucrats. Ryun also explains why Trump must break the state to drain the swamp and restore the constitutional republic.⭐ ORDER NOW:Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in the History of the World📕: https://a.co/d/0ir...
47 minutes | Thursday, July 23, 2026
Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, John Zmirak returns from Africa and explains what South Africa and Zimbabwe may reveal about America’s future. Eric and John discuss mass immigration, assimilation, corruption, Christianity, demographic change, New York City, and the loss of Western cultural confidence. They also examine spiritual warfare, transgender ideology, and why Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey turns Homer’s heroic epic into a modern guilt narrative.⭐ ORDER NOW:Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in the History of the World📕: https://a.co/d/0ir3NlapTODAY'S SPONSORS:☀️ Honest, f...
44 minutes | Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, Eric talks with Mike Lindell about President Trump’s endorsement, Lindell’s campaign for governor of Minnesota, his battle with the state Republican establishment, election integrity, newly declassified voting-system information, and the future of MyPillow. Eric then speaks with literature writer Lisa Libes about Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, the modern translation that shaped the film, and how Hollywood weakened Homer’s heroic vision.⭐ ORDER NOW:Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in the History of the World📕: https://a.co/d/0ir3NlapTODAY'S SPONS...
51 minutes | Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, Eric talks with Victor Davis Hanson about President Trump’s war strategy against Iran, the damage inflicted on Iran’s nuclear and military infrastructure, and whether the regime can survive. They also discuss the 2026 midterms, the growing divide inside the American right, Tucker Carlson, JD Vance, Israel, the collapse of Europe, and Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey.⭐ ORDER NOW:Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in the History of the World📕: https://a.co/d/0ir3NlapTODAY'S SPONSORS:🛏️ MyPillow — Save BIG with code ERIC: https://www.mypillow.com/☀️ Hon...
42 minutes | Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, Eric talks with Elijah O’Neal, Director of Education at Glenn Beck’s American Journey Experience, about extraordinary artifacts from America’s past. They examine George Washington’s compass, glasses, and hair, an early reproduction of Thomas Jefferson’s original Declaration of Independence draft, the anti-slavery passage removed from the final document, and the forgotten sermons that helped inspire the American Revolution.⭐ ORDER NOW:Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in the History of the World📕: https://a.co/d/0ir3NlapTODAY'S SPONSORS:☀️ Honest, f...
46 minutes | Friday, July 17, 2026
Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, Eric responds to President Trump’s major address concerning alleged Chinese election interference, compromised voter information, intelligence-agency suppression, and newly declassified documents. David Clements, Rod Martin, and Ned Ryun examine what the speech could mean for future investigations, election security, the media, the 2026 midterms, and the fight for political accountability. Eric also gives his final warning about Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey.⭐ ORDER NOW:Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in the History of the World📕: https://a.co/...
46 minutes | Thursday, July 16, 2026
Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, Eric previews what he calls a historic election announcement from President Trump, reviews Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, and discusses the continued success of his book Revolution. He then talks with Grand Canyon University President Brian Mueller about building one of the world’s largest Christian universities, keeping tuition frozen for 17 years, transforming a struggling Phoenix neighborhood, expanding career programs, and placing biblical truth at the center of higher education.⭐ ORDER NOW:Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in the History of ...
35 minutes | Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, Eric talks with Andrew and Spencer Klavan about why wokeness is losing its grip on Hollywood, how Trump’s victory changed the cultural landscape, why political ideology destroys storytelling, and why conservatives need great art rather than anti-woke propaganda. They also discuss race-swapped casting, modernism, beauty, truth, classic literature, popular art, and the difference between genuine art and political messaging.⭐ ORDER NOW:Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in the History of the World📕: https://a.co/d/0ir3NlapTODAY'S SPONSORS:☀️ Honest, fa...
46 minutes | Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, Eric talks with Ryan Helfenbein, a longtime friend of Charlie and Erika Kirk, about attending the preliminary hearing in the Charlie Kirk murder case. Ryan describes the courtroom atmosphere, the forensic and DNA evidence, Erika’s emotional experience, the defense strategy, testimony involving Tyler Robinson and Lance Twiggs, the possible motive, and why the online conspiracy theories do not match the evidence presented in court.⭐ ORDER NOW:Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in the History of the World📕: https://a.co/d/0ir3NlapTODAY'S SPONSORS:☀️ Ho...
46 minutes | Monday, July 13, 2026
Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, Eric talks with James Lindsay about the Christian foundations of Western civilization, the American founding, faith and reason, the Scottish and French Enlightenments, religious liberty, Christian nationalism, Catholic integralism, theocracy, common sense, Marxism, and why America became the clearest expression of the West.⭐ ORDER NOW:Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in the History of the World📕: https://a.co/d/0ir3NlapTODAY'S SPONSORS:☀️ Honest, fast, and free Medicare plan guidance: https://askchapter.com/metaxas/- - -LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE: https:/...
46 minutes | Friday, July 10, 2026
Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, Eric broadcasts from Las Vegas at Freedom Fest, where he is receiving the Leonard Read Award for his book Revolution. He talks with Victor Marx about winning the Republican nomination for governor of Colorado, disrupting the political establishment, his extraordinary life story, and why Colorado can still be saved. Then Eric and Chris Himes share incredible stories from their dinner with legendary impressionist Rich Little, including stories involving Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Ronald Reagan, Truman Capote, Paul Lynde, and Julie Andrews. Eric also discusses ...
56 minutes | Friday, July 10, 2026
Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, Eric talks with Rod Martin about the Charlie Kirk trial, conspiracy theories, Candace Owens, critical theory, the crisis of authority, the woke right, Tucker Carlson, and the spiritual revival happening among young men. Then Eric and Chris Himes discuss family, faith, patriotism, Eric’s father, America’s Christian culture, the Super Centennial, Is Atheism Dead?, the upcoming TV series, classic films, Woody Allen, Broadway Danny Rose, and why culture matters.⭐ ORDER NOW:Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in the History of the World📕: https://a.co/d/0...
46 minutes | Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, Eric talks with Dinesh D’Souza about the preliminary hearing in the Charlie Kirk murder case, the evidence against Tyler Robinson, Candace Owens’ claims, malignant narcissism, birthright citizenship, the Supreme Court, election fraud, America 250, the founding, and whether America can recover the vision of the Founders.⭐ ORDER NOW:Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in the History of the World📕: https://a.co/d/0ir3NlapTODAY'S SPONSORS:🛏️ MyPillow — Save BIG with code ERIC: https://www.mypillow.com/☀️ Honest, fast, and free Medicare plan guidance: htt...
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#183 - Gad Saad
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